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Rumor: Next-gen MacBook Air to enter mass-production in June

If you’re hankering for the upcoming MacBook Air, it might be closer than you think. Per AppleInsider, the second-generation of Apple’s revitalized MacBook Air notebooks are scheduled to enter mass production during the month of June, with an initial build volume hovering around 400,000 units. Concord Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the Mac maker […]

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MacBook Air supplies running low prior to anticipated Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt port refresh

It’s when the current supplies run low that the interesting stuff tends to be around the corner. Per 9to5Mac, sources have stated that supplies of the MacBook Air are dwindling ahead of an expected refresh for the product line. Back in April, it was reported that new MacBook Air models were likely to be on […]

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MacBook Air Processors

Rumor: Apple testing A5 processor, Thunderbolt port with MacBook Air prototype (updated)

Ok, this could be interesting. Per Japanese blog Mac Otakara, sources have have stated that Apple is testing a MacBook Air with an A5 processor, the same CPU powering the iPad 2 as well as a Thunderbolt port. While the machine performed “better than expected” according to their source, the article says it’s unclear whether […]

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Rumor: Thunderbolt, Sandy Bridge-Equipped MacBook Air notebooks to surface in June/July

The line of Thunderbolt and Sandy Bridge-equipped Mac notebooks looks likely to complete with the MacBook Air come June or July. Per an article in DigiTimes, sources from makers in the MacBook Air supply chain will begin shipping 11.6″ and 13.3″ MacBook Air models “in late May.” “Main supply chain makers for the new models […]

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Other World Computing offers 480GB solid state drive option for MacBook Air

It’s not cheap but it’s nifty and useful. Per Macworld, Other World Computing has announced the Mercury Aura Pro Express 480GB, which the company says is the largest high performance solid state drive available for the 2010 MacBook Air. The full Mercury Aura Pro Express line offers solid state upgrades for both the 11.6″ and […]