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Apple receives patent for dock connector with USB 3.0, Thunderbolt elements built in

A patent recently granted to Apple reveals that the company is looking into a modified dock connector compatible with newer high-speed communication standards, such as USB 3.0 and a “dual-lane DisplayPort,” or Thunderbolt, connector. Per AppleInsider, the invention, entitled “Reduced Size Multi-Pin Male Plug Connector,” was published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on […]

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Hardware News

Apple 27″ Cinema Display units demonstrating audio, slow volume control response problems

As nifty as Apple’s 27″ Cinema Display, there may be some kinks to work out. Per MacNN, the device is suffering from serious audio problems, some owners say. Complaints reportedly surfaced back in October on the Apple boards, but have persisted without any solution from Apple. In worst-case scenarios Cinema Displays have been losing built-in […]

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Mac mini News

Apple poised to release updated Mac mini models in coming weeks

With available inventories of the Mac mini computer becoming increasingly constrained over the past two weeks, Apple seems poised to introduce refreshed models that may serve as a harbinger for some new I/O ports on the device. Per AppleInsider, sources close to the story have confirmed that the constraints are indicative of new models on […]

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Rumor

Possible Footage of Next-Gen Mac Mini Emerges

A quick video has been leaked over to MacRumors displaying what could be the next generation Mac mini. The new unit appears to include FireWire 800 (which swaps out FireWire 400), a fifth USB 2.0 port and a Mini DisplayPort. Since a picture’s worth a thousand words, take a look: Mac Mini 2009 Edition – […]