http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:02:17 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/26/apple_macbook_pro_prices_slashed_by_up_to_300_imacs_by_180/ One Apple authorized reseller upped the ante overnight in the ongoing Black Friday Mac price war, slashing Mac notebook prices by up to $300 and iMac prices by up to $180. Macs Responding to ste... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/26/apple_macbook_pro_prices_slashed_by_up_to_300_imacs_by_180/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/25/apple_authorized_resellers_launch_black_friday_sales_early/ As was the case last year, several Apple authorized resellers are getting a jump-start on the 2009 holiday shopping season by launching early Black Friday sales that offer up to $220 off Mac desktops ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/25/apple_authorized_resellers_launch_black_friday_sales_early/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/25/evidence_points_to_new_macbook_pros_on_horizon/ After examining the configuration files included in the latest build of OS X, a new report has discovered references to two new MacBook Pro models. The 10C531 build of the 10.6.2 update contained t... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/25/evidence_points_to_new_macbook_pros_on_horizon/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/15/apples_next_mac_pro_may_sport_six_core_processors/ A forthcoming update to the Mac Pro line could have short-term exclusivity of a new Intel Xeon six-core CPU early next year, according to a new rumor. Citing an inside source, Hardmac has reported ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/15/apples_next_mac_pro_may_sport_six_core_processors/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/29/apple_sees_brief_iphone_3gs_shortages_nvidia_intros_cs4_plugins/ Apple nearly saw a repeat of last year's sellouts on the weekend with widespread, but brief, iPhone 3GS shortages at many of its US retail stores. Also, NVIDIA has launched plugins that let Macs with ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/29/apple_sees_brief_iphone_3gs_shortages_nvidia_intros_cs4_plugins/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/29/nvidia_prepping_geforce_gtx_285_for_mac_pro/ Owners of Apple's Mac Pro workstations will have a second, high-end home video card option within weeks, as NVIDIA is planning to release a version of its GeForce GTX 285 chipset specifically for Macs... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/29/nvidia_prepping_geforce_gtx_285_for_mac_pro/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/20/nvidia_unveils_1800_quadro_fx_4800_card_for_apples_mac_pro/ Filling a void for a true professional video card on the Mac platform, NVIDIA on Monday announced plans to begin shipping its Quadro FX 4800 ultra-high-end solution for the Mac Pro next month. The ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/20/nvidia_unveils_1800_quadro_fx_4800_card_for_apples_mac_pro/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/09/microsoft_pays_for_inaccurate_apple_tax_study/ Hoping to persuade possible Mac buyers that Apple charges an arbitrary "tax" for its computers, Microsoft has paid one analyst to create a report that portrays Windows PCs as less expensive -- even if... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/09/microsoft_pays_for_inaccurate_apple_tax_study/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/01/more_apple_snow_leopard_final_cut_xserve_rumors_hit_the_web/ A well-read overseas Mac blog is using April Fools Day to drop a payload of unconfirmed rumors on the Apple community regarding release dates for Snow Leopard, Final Cut Studio 3, new Xserves, and eve... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/01/more_apple_snow_leopard_final_cut_xserve_rumors_hit_the_web/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/31/apple_almost_ready_with_nehalem_based_xserves/ Apple in the coming weeks is expected to introduce a new line of its 1U rack-mount server computers that have been updated to take advantage of Intel's new Nehalem architecture. The systems are exp... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/31/apple_almost_ready_with_nehalem_based_xserves/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/17/apple_issues_mini_displayport_to_vga_adapter_firmware_update/ Apple appears to be distributing a new firmware update that will attempt to address flickering and blank video issues on the latest generation of MiniDisplay Port-equipped Macs connected to external d... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/17/apple_issues_mini_displayport_to_vga_adapter_firmware_update/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_ups_mac_build_plans_on_strong_reception_to_new_desktops/ Apple this month is increasing the number of Macs on order from its Taiwanese suppliers following a better than expected response to its refreshed desktop line, according to a new report. Speaking ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_ups_mac_build_plans_on_strong_reception_to_new_desktops/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/03/notes_of_interest_on_apples_desktops_mac_pro_gets_xeons_early/ While most are familiar with Apple's desktop overhaul, a number of important details have slipped through the cracks -- including confirmation that Apple is receiving access to Intel's next-generation... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/03/notes_of_interest_on_apples_desktops_mac_pro_gets_xeons_early/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/03/apple_intros_new_mac_pro_with_nehalem_xeon_processors/ Apple on Tuesday introduced its new Mac Pro workstations using Intel's "Nehalem" Xeon processors and an updated system architecture that delivers twice the performance of the previous model. "The n... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/03/apple_intros_new_mac_pro_with_nehalem_xeon_processors/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/03/shortly_imacs_mac_minis_mac_pros_airports_and_time_capsules/ Apple at 8:30 a.m. Eastern is expected to revamp its entire desktop line, including the Mac Pro, while also introducing new versions of its AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule products, a leaked parts an... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/03/shortly_imacs_mac_minis_mac_pros_airports_and_time_capsules/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/28/mac_os_x_10_5_7_may_have_nehalem_radeon_hd_4000_support/ In addition to expected fixes, Apple's upcoming 10.5.7 update to Mac OS X Leopard is now claimed to recognize Intel's newer Nehalem architecture as well as AMD's ATI Radeon HD 4000 graphics chipsets. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/28/mac_os_x_10_5_7_may_have_nehalem_radeon_hd_4000_support/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/02/next_gen_mac_pro_processors_could_arrive_march_29/ New Xeon processors widely believed to be candidates to power a next-generation Apple Mac Pro will go on sale in late March, according to a new report. Fudzilla.com is reporting a Sunday, March 29... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/02/next_gen_mac_pro_processors_could_arrive_march_29/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/02/analyst_now_says_imacs_likely_in_both_dual__and_quad_core/ A Wall Street analyst who recently reported that Apple was torn between using dual-core processors and quad-core processors in its next-generation iMac line now believes the company will adopt both. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/02/analyst_now_says_imacs_likely_in_both_dual__and_quad_core/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/29/apple_pulls_nvidia_graphics_update_reasons_unclear/ Apple has yanked a software update that was intended to fix graphics-related issues with its latest notebooks just two days after pushing the patch to users via its Software Update mechanism. It's... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/29/apple_pulls_nvidia_graphics_update_reasons_unclear/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/26/apple_releases_nvidia_graphics_update_2009/ Apple on Monday released a software update that addresses issues with its Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter and also boosts HD video performance on some current Mac notebooks and previous-gene... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/26/apple_releases_nvidia_graphics_update_2009/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/04/nvidia_insider_chimes_in_on_new_imacs_mini_and_mac_pro/ A recently reliable third party claims that Apple plans to launch some NVIDIA-based iMacs at Macworld -- including a possible 28-inch model -- and that Intel's new Core i7 platform may play a greater ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/04/nvidia_insider_chimes_in_on_new_imacs_mini_and_mac_pro/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/04/rumors_fuel_hopes_for_unibody_17_inch_macbook_pro/ Last-minute claims would have Apple launching an update to its largest MacBook Pro model as early as Macworld -- and potentially with a crucial change to the computer's battery. Claiming to have As... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/04/rumors_fuel_hopes_for_unibody_17_inch_macbook_pro/ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/13/new_intel_xeons_offer_upgrade_path_for_mac_pro_in_early_2009/ Intel during the first quarter of next year will introduce a total of 13 new Nehalem-based Xeon chips, at least two of which are likely to turn up in a long-awaited upgrade to Apple's Mac Pro workstat... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/13/new_intel_xeons_offer_upgrade_path_for_mac_pro_in_early_2009/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/18/apple_enterprise_sending_thousands_of_macs_into_hotels_cruise_ships/ Apple's Enterprise Sales Group has been quietly installing thousands of iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros, and Xserves in hotels and cruise ships in a new push to bring the media rich experience of Apple's r... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/18/apple_enterprise_sending_thousands_of_macs_into_hotels_cruise_ships/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/24/virginia_techs_mac_pro_supercomputer_to_crack_29_teraflops/ A switch to newer Intel-based Apple Mac Pro workstations for an upcoming rekindling of Virginia Tech's supercomputer efforts will more than double the performance to as much as 29 teraflops and will o... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/24/virginia_techs_mac_pro_supercomputer_to_crack_29_teraflops/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/06/28/third_party_tool_allows_mac_pro_overclocking/ In a rare example of the PC's performance tuning culture translating to the Mac, a new utility has surfaced that lets Mac Pro owners overclock their systems beyond Apple's official specifications. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/06/28/third_party_tool_allows_mac_pro_overclocking/ Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/30/wwdc_extension_radeon_hd_3870_macbook_air_evdo_hack/ Apple has extended the early registration discount period for its upcoming developers conference. Meanwhile, ATI is reported to be prepping the release of its Radeon HD 3870 for all-generation Mac Pro... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/30/wwdc_extension_radeon_hd_3870_macbook_air_evdo_hack/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/03/10/charleston_store_enroute_radeon_hd_2600_fix_atom_roadmap/ Apple is taking the first steps to introduce its first store in South Carolina with job postings and retail negotiations. Also, the company has posted a firmware fix for Mac Pro workstations using AT... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/03/10/charleston_store_enroute_radeon_hd_2600_fix_atom_roadmap/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/25/benchmarks_for_all_three_8_core_penryn_mac_pros_reported/ Following up on a previous set of 2.8GHz Mac Pro benchmarks, Geekbench developer Primate Labs has expanded its report on the latest Apple workstations to include performance measures for all three mod... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/25/benchmarks_for_all_three_8_core_penryn_mac_pros_reported/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/24/nvidia_working_on_first_gpgpus_for_apple_macs/ Graphics chipmaker Nvidia Corp. is in the early developmental stages of its first Mac-bound GPGPUs, AppleInsider has learned. Short for general-purpose computing on graphics processing units, GPGPU... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/24/nvidia_working_on_first_gpgpus_for_apple_macs/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/19/nvidia_readying_geforce_8800_gt_upgrade_for_earlier_mac_pros/ After owners of the first-generation Mac Pro desktop voiced frustration that they couldn't upgrade to the GeForce 8800 GT video card, its creator NVIDIA is pledging an updated version that will work w... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/19/nvidia_readying_geforce_8800_gt_upgrade_for_earlier_mac_pros/ Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/10/primate_benchmarks_apples_new_8_core_mac_pro/ Just days after its introduction, the folks at Primate Labs have grabbed hold of one of Apple's new 2.8GHz Harpertown-based Mac Pros and pit the system against its 3.0GHz Clovertown-based predecessor ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/10/primate_benchmarks_apples_new_8_core_mac_pro/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/08/apple_introduces_new_mac_pro_topping_out_at_3_2ghz/ Ahead of next week's Macworld conference, Apple on Tuesday introduced the new Mac Pro with eight processor cores and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of its predeces... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/08/apple_introduces_new_mac_pro_topping_out_at_3_2ghz/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/07/intel_unveils_45nm_chips_bound_for_next_gen_mac_systems/ Exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, Intel Corp formally unveiled 16 new microprocessors based on the company's 45-nanometer (nm) manufacturing process, several of which are ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/07/intel_unveils_45nm_chips_bound_for_next_gen_mac_systems/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/03/apple_set_to_ship_macs_with_blu_ray_support_report/ Apple Inc. at this month's Macworld Expo will will outline a high-definition video strategy that will see its weight thrown further behind Sony Corp's Blu-ray DVD format as opposed to Toshiba's HD-DVD... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/03/apple_set_to_ship_macs_with_blu_ray_support_report/ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/17/piper_sees_itunes_rentals_new_breed_of_apple_touch_games_in_08/ For Apple, 2007 may in some ways represent the very beginning of a new standard in innovation, with 2008 likely giving way to a slew of new Mac models in addition to fresh initiatives like an iTunes m... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/17/piper_sees_itunes_rentals_new_breed_of_apple_touch_games_in_08/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/06/briefly_dell_at_best_buy_mac_pro_and_10_5_2_at_macworld/ Dell has bolstered its commitment to retail by placing some of its computer line on Best Buy's shelves. Meanwhile, one rumor suggests Apple will both update the Mac Pro at January's Macworld show and... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/06/briefly_dell_at_best_buy_mac_pro_and_10_5_2_at_macworld/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/05/intel_to_launch_penryn_mobile_chips_ahead_of_macworld/ Intel Corp. plans to formally introduce its Penryn family of next-generation mobile processors in early January, paving the way for significant upgrades to Apple Inc.'s notebook and iMac consumer desk... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/05/intel_to_launch_penryn_mobile_chips_ahead_of_macworld/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/10/18/apple_to_fire_up_penryn_based_mac_pros/ For the second time in as many years, Mac maker Apple Inc. is awaiting the official nod from chip supplier Intel Corp. before announcing a brawny update to its Mac Pro workstations aimed at media prof... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/10/18/apple_to_fire_up_penryn_based_mac_pros/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:55:00 GMT