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Analyst Sees Strong Signs of Apple Moving Towards $500-$700 Tablet

With Apple execs having openly slammed the idea of creating a conventional netbook, Piper Jaffray analysts stated today that mounting evidence exists that Apple will introduce its own take on the netbook in 2010 via a tablet device that will sell for US$700 or less. “Between indications from our component contacts in Asia, recent patents […]

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retail

Wal-Mart Redesigning Electronics Department, May be Looking to Carry Apple Products

A recent Wal-Mart move to overhaul the chain’s electronics department in many of its retail locations with Apple-designated shopping areas is being seen as a sign that the mega-retailer is making a pitch to eventually carry Apple’s product line. According to AppleInsider, the chain began revamping the electronics departments in approximately 3,500 of its locations […]

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How-To: Get Around MacBook/MacBook Pro Sleep Issues with Mac OS X 10.5.7

Mac OS X 10.5.7 has been out less than a week and, according to MacFixIt, a number of users have reported sleep issues with MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks upon installing the updated operating system software. Over on the Apple Discussion Board, reader “Roger G” reported the following: “The 10.5.7 upgrade (both with Combo and […]

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TechRestore Now Offering 500GB, 7200 RPM Overnight Drive Upgrade

Concord-based TechRestore announced on Tuesday that the company has begun offering the first 500 gigabyte, 7200 RPM overnight drive upgrade. The offer includes data transfer and free shipping wherein MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook users can have a new hard drive installed with cloned data and returned via free shipping. Clients also have the option […]

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Apple Now Involved in Class Action Suit Regarding MagSafe Power Adapters

A recently filed class action lawsuit has accused Apple Inc. of neglecting a flaw in its MagSafe power connector for MacBook notebooks that might not only cause a break but could trigger sparks, forcing customers to buy replacements and even creating a potential fire hazard. According to AppleInsider, the suit, which was submitted late last […]