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• Quote: Originally Posted by Scruffy Thinking about installing an SSD kit from OWC to replace the optical drive, which I rarely use, and installing startup and application files on it. Might have to let my wallet cool off first... What kit …

  in First Look: Apple's early 2011 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Thunderbolt Comment by rbonner March 2011
• I am betting fake, mainly because of the size of the speaker holes. On the Macbooks, the holes are very small, so small that water would not enter.

  in Last-minute iPad 2 mockup surfaces in China with flat back, larger speaker Comment by rbonner March 2011
• Risky business. You know that Apple gives out invalid mockups like candy and then watches for them to hit the net. Great way to plug leaks.

  in Last-minute iPad 2 mockup surfaces in China with flat back, larger speaker Comment by rbonner March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Rokrad Wow I'm surprised no one is saying much about the 6750M at 1GB! This is a major leap in GPU power... I was originally just planning on the entry level 15" MBP but when I saw the GPU on the higher end.... haha go…

  in Apple's introduces 15-, 17-in. MacBook Pros with quad-core i7 CPUs, AMD GPUs Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Any word on stability of the release?

  in Sources reveal Apple's new-look interface for Mac OS X Lion's Finder, Mail, and other apps Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by JeffDM Sorry, it was a parody / joke that apparently didn't work. Oh, got it. Just bought the new machine, sense of humor must have flown out the door with the 2500 bucks!

  in Apple's introduces 15-, 17-in. MacBook Pros with quad-core i7 CPUs, AMD GPUs Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by xsu Not as easy as it seems. Making it an option means producing a new case for those who don't need a slot on the side, which means double the number of possible configurations for the model affected. I agree with…

  in Apple's introduces 15-, 17-in. MacBook Pros with quad-core i7 CPUs, AMD GPUs Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by JeffDM False dichotomy. There are notebook data chipsets that can use both GSM and CDMA, and they've been around and used for a couple years now. Besides, publicly, CDMA was always said to be a non-starter until this…

  in Apple's introduces 15-, 17-in. MacBook Pros with quad-core i7 CPUs, AMD GPUs Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by ranger_one CD\\DVD burning iMovie/iDVD disk burning Software installs Ripping CDs Video games that require CD for copy protection reasons Playing DVDs Booting to run Disk Utility while on the road without needing…

  in Apple's introduces 15-, 17-in. MacBook Pros with quad-core i7 CPUs, AMD GPUs Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Wiggin While yes, clock speed is no longer a good indicator, 2 GHz is pretty weak. There are still quite a few apps that don't take good advantage of multiple cores. And there are diminishing returns for adding cores. …

  in Leaked photo shows 15" MacBook Pro with i7 CPU and AMD graphics Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Jetz http://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...e-Terms-Kindle I maybe misinterpreting things but I take it that Amazon pays out 70% to their content providers. If you know different, please do share. Next, Apple is…

  in Apple's rejection of 'Readability' iOS app stirs subscription controversy Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by sennen Exciting times for those looking to buy or upgrade. My one and a half year old 17" mbp is still going strong, but I'm seriously thinking about swapping out the superdrive for an SSD to give it a little bit of a …

  in Apple's new MacBook Pros rumored with 16GB SSD boot disk, white model could be axed Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Really hoping to turn the drive space into battery! I already use an SSD, was early on the bandwagon, so would love to keep the one I have.

  in Apple's new MacBook Pros rumored with 16GB SSD boot disk, white model could be axed Comment by rbonner February 2011
• I understood that 30% mainly covers the cost of the distribution and purchase. I disagree that an app should be able to be free on the store and then in some way charge the user for it's use outside of the Apple structure. I get all the greed talk…

  in Apple's rejection of 'Readability' iOS app stirs subscription controversy Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Marvin I always expect nothing but hope for everything and a $100 price drop. One of the Radeon 6000-series GPUs but not sure which one. They usually go for the lower-end so it could be the 6530M. There's not m…

  in Apple tells some stores to expect 'sealed packages' early this week Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Does anyone have a guess at what the new graphics chip will be?

  in Apple tells some stores to expect 'sealed packages' early this week Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by rhymeswithluck first! This should result in an instant ban.

  in Apple to announce new high-speed connector for Macs, report claims Comment by rbonner February 2011
• If the new screen is denser pixel wise, it would work. 1024 by 768 in a smaller form would be the way to go.

  in iPad 3 with Retina display, new device sized between iPad and iPod in Apple's pipeline Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Mazda 3s Where's Ballmer? Wow, that is a great point!

  in Apple CEO Steve Jobs photographed at dinner with President Obama Comment by rbonner February 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Blastdoor 1. some appear to be drinking wine, others water. Jobs appears to have water. 2. Jobs is not raising his glass very high -- much lower than everyone else 3. Jobs' arms look about the same as they have the …

  in Apple CEO Steve Jobs photographed at dinner with President Obama Comment by rbonner February 2011
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