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Hands on with the Runcore Pro IV 2.5-inch SATA SSD

Over on the Apple Core, Jason O’Grady has a full hands-on rundown the the Runcore SATA solid state drive as well as its impressive benchmark numbers. The drive itself can be dropped into any MacBook notebook. Take a gander and see what you think.

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iMac MacBook Rumor

Rumor: Apple Allegedly Lowering Prices for MacBook Notebooks, iMacs

Apple may be in the process of restructuring its Mac offerings to include a variety of lower-priced models. According to AppleInsider, an anonymous source told the publication that this change could be in effect and that more affordable variations of the MacBook notebook and the best-selling iMac could be en route. Though specific details weren’t […]

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Accessory MacBook Pro

OWC Releases Faster Internal Superdrives for 13″ MacBook, 15″ MacBook Pro Notebooks

Accessory provider Other World Computing announced the release of its new Mercury SuperDrive Internal Upgrade Kits for Apple’s 13″ MacBook and 15″ MacBook Pro notebooks. The new OWC Mercury SuperDrives offer faster burn speeds than factory – up to 8X DVD, 6X DVD-DL (Dual-Layer 8.5GB), 5X DVD-RAM, and 24X CD burn speeds with support for […]

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MacBook Pro

TechRestore Announces MacBook Pro Glass Repair Service for US$349

Service outfitter TechRestore announced Tuesday a new glass replacement program for Apple’s Unibody MacBook Pro. For those owners who have broken their glass, but not the LCD display itself, the company can replace the glass for US$349. The repair includes the company’s usual 24-hour turnaround time frame as well as a 1-year warranty on the […]

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Samsung Offers “Rugged” 500 GB Notebook Hard Drive with SpinPoint M7

Amidst a slew of new notebook hard drives that have emerged on the market recently, Samsung’s SpinPoint M7 is the first to call itself “rugged” according to the cool cats over at Engadget. The dual-platter, 2.5-inch SATA drive spins at 5400rpm and features a 400G operational shock tolerance (about 50G better than the claimed tolerances […]