AppleInsider | Sandy Bridge http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Sun, 27 May 2012 20:28:13 -0400 AppleInsider | Sandy Bridge http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ Customers report long delays when customizing Apple's Mac Pro http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/04/16/customers_report_long_delays_when_customizing_apples_mac_pro/ Build-to-order models of the Mac Pro have seen significant delays in recent weeks, as the future of Apple's professional desktop line remains in question. One reader who has been in contact with Ap... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/04/16/customers_report_long_delays_when_customizing_apples_mac_pro/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:53:00 GMT AMD failed to provide 'Llano' chip for Apple's MacBook Air because of faulty parts http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/22/amd_failed_to_provide_llano_chip_for_apples_macbook_air_because_of_faulty_parts/ Former AMD employees revealed that Apple gave its "Llano" chip a "close look" for a new MacBook Air model last year, but ultimately decided not to go with the processor because too many of its parts w... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/22/amd_failed_to_provide_llano_chip_for_apples_macbook_air_because_of_faulty_parts/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:12:00 GMT Apple reportedly prepped AMD-powered MacBook Air, dropped it at last minute http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/17/apple_reportedly_prepped_amd_powered_macbook_air_dropped_it_at_last_minute/ Apple is said to have developed a MacBook Air running Advanced Micro Devices' Fusion Llano processor last spring, but scrapped it at the last minute because of production issues, according to an unver... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/17/apple_reportedly_prepped_amd_powered_macbook_air_dropped_it_at_last_minute/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:34:00 GMT Apple to surprise with late-2011 MacBook Pro refresh this month http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/13/apple_may_surprise_with_late_2011_macbook_pro_refresh/ Exclusive: With Intel's next-generation Core i-Series mobile platform not expected until the second quarter of 2012, Apple is reportedly preparing a refresh of its professional notebook line ahead of ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/13/apple_may_surprise_with_late_2011_macbook_pro_refresh/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:45:00 GMT Teardown of Apple's new Mac Mini shows optical drive ditched for second HDD option http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/21/teardown_of_apples_new_mac_mini_reveals_space_for_second_hard_drive/ A teardown of Apple's just-released Mac Mini reveals a similar design to the previous generation, though with the addition of the new processor, Thunderbolt controller and Bluetooth 4.0, while the com... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/21/teardown_of_apples_new_mac_mini_reveals_space_for_second_hard_drive/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:50:00 GMT Apple's new MacBook Airs to bring back backlit keyboards - sources http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/12/apples_new_macbook_airs_to_bring_back_backlit_keyboards_sources/ With the release of new models later this month, Apple is set to reinstate a feature to its MacBook Airs that went missing when the company overhauled the ultra-thin notebooks into more cost-affordabl... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/12/apples_new_macbook_airs_to_bring_back_backlit_keyboards_sources/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:30:00 GMT Supply of Apple's white MacBook severely constrained ahead of Lion debut http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/29/supply_of_apples_white_macbook_severely_constrained_ahead_of_lion_debut/ Availability of Apple's current $999 white MacBook, built with hardware that is now getting long in the tooth, has become constrained, potentially signaling a forthcoming update to the entry-level not... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/29/supply_of_apples_white_macbook_severely_constrained_ahead_of_lion_debut/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:50:00 GMT Report echoes next-gen MacBook Air production, adds iPad 3 display rumors http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/14/report_echoes_next_gen_macbook_air_production_adds_ipad_3_display_rumors/ A new report corroborates earlier indications that Apple will begin production of revamped MacBook Air notebooks this month, while also adding an unverified tip on a high-resolution iPad 3 reportedly ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/14/report_echoes_next_gen_macbook_air_production_adds_ipad_3_display_rumors/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:30:00 GMT Leaks suggest unlocked iPhones coming Wednesday, voice recognition in iOS 5 [u] http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/12/leaks_suggest_new_macbook_airs_coming_wednesday_voice_recognition_in_ios_5/ A pair of leaks have hinted that Apple begin selling unlocked iPhones at U.S. Apple Stores on Wednesday and add voice recognition support from Nuance in iOS 5. Update: Chronic has issued a correcti... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/12/leaks_suggest_new_macbook_airs_coming_wednesday_voice_recognition_in_ios_5/ Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT Apple poised to build nearly 400K next-gen MacBook Airs this month http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/10/apple_poised_to_build_nearly_400k_next_gen_macbook_airs_this_month/ 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. Conco... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/10/apple_poised_to_build_nearly_400k_next_gen_macbook_airs_this_month/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:55:00 GMT Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt MacBook Airs coming in June or July http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/18/sandy_bridge_thunderbolt_macbook_airs_coming_in_june_or_july/ A new report claims that Apple's supply chain will begin shipments of new MacBook Air models upgraded to include Intel's Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt high-speed interconnect later this mont... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/18/sandy_bridge_thunderbolt_macbook_airs_coming_in_june_or_july/ Wed, 18 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT iMac quad-core CPUs found 25% faster than in Apple's last gen models http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/06/imac_quad_core_cpus_found_25_faster_than_in_apples_last_gen_models/ The new iMac lineup with quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge processors is consistently 25 percent faster than its predecessors, and 70 percent faster than the Core 2 Duo all-in-one desktops Apple released i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/06/imac_quad_core_cpus_found_25_faster_than_in_apples_last_gen_models/ Fri, 06 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT Apple rumored to release new iMacs with Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt by early May http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/22/apple_rumored_to_release_new_imacs_with_sandy_bridge_thunderbolt_by_early_may/ Apple may release a new line of iMac all-in-one desktop computers by the end of April or the first week of May with Sandy Bridge processors and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port, but no major cosmet... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/22/apple_rumored_to_release_new_imacs_with_sandy_bridge_thunderbolt_by_early_may/ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:50:00 GMT Benchmarks of Apple's new MacBook Pros find speeds 13%-53% faster http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/26/benchmarks_of_apples_new_macbook_pros_find_speeds_13_53_faster/ The addition of Intel's latest-generation Sandy Bridge processors has boosted the performance of Apple's new line of MacBook Pros by between 13 percent and 53 percent faster than their predecessors. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/26/benchmarks_of_apples_new_macbook_pros_find_speeds_13_53_faster/ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:50:00 GMT Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pros sport dual-core Core i5, i7 chips http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apple_updates_macbook_pro_line_with_next_gen_cpu_gputhunderbolt_i_o/ As expected, Apple on Thursday updated its MacBook Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera. Overview Starting ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apple_updates_macbook_pro_line_with_next_gen_cpu_gputhunderbolt_i_o/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:40:00 GMT Apple's new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature quad-core i7 chips, AMD graphics http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apples_introduces_15__17_in_macbook_pros_with_quad_core_i7_cpus_amd_gpus/ Apple's new high-end 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature the latest quad-core Sandy Bridge Core i7 processors from Intel, as well as AMD Radeon HD graphics and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apples_introduces_15__17_in_macbook_pros_with_quad_core_i7_cpus_amd_gpus/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:35:00 GMT Apple's 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros to sport quad-core i7 CPU, AMD graphics http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/leaked_photo_shows_15_macbook_pro_with_i7_cpu_and_amd_graphics/ New leaked photos reveal the details of Apple's MacBook Pro refresh, with updated notebooks featuring AMD graphics, and high-end 15- and 17-inch models packing quad-core Intel Core i7 processors [upda... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/leaked_photo_shows_15_macbook_pro_with_i7_cpu_and_amd_graphics/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:00:00 GMT MacBook Pro rumor roundup: Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt, SSD boot drives & more http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/23/macbook_pro_rumor_roundup_sandy_bridge_thunderbolt_flash_memorymore/ With the expected release of Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup on Thursday, onlookers have been inundated with rumored hardware specifications and new features. AppleInsider offers a recap of what's expe... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/23/macbook_pro_rumor_roundup_sandy_bridge_thunderbolt_flash_memorymore/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:25:00 GMT Apple gearing up for major product launch as early as next week - sources http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/18/apple_gearing_up_for_major_product_launch_early_as_next_week_sources/ With inventory of its existing MacBook Pro notebooks becoming increasingly constrained with each passing day, Apple may be evaluating the possibility of launching revised models before month's end, Ap... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/18/apple_gearing_up_for_major_product_launch_early_as_next_week_sources/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:15:00 GMT Unaffected by Intel chip issues, Apple increases notebook orders - report http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/16/unaffected_by_intel_chip_issues_apple_increases_notebook_orders_report/ Shipments of notebooks reached Apple's expectations in January, and the MacBook maker plans to increase its orders for the first quarter of calendar 2011, providing further evidence that the company i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/16/unaffected_by_intel_chip_issues_apple_increases_notebook_orders_report/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT Apple rumored to update MacBook Air with Intel's Sandy Bridge CPU in June http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/11/apple_rumored_to_update_macbook_air_with_intels_sandy_bridge_cpu_in_june/ Apple plans to update its recently redesigned MacBook Air line of thin-and-light notebooks with Intel's latest-generation Sandy Bridge processor in June, according to a new report. Citing an anonym... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/11/apple_rumored_to_update_macbook_air_with_intels_sandy_bridge_cpu_in_june/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:05:00 GMT Apple doubling orders for 'hot-selling' Macbook models, suppliers say http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/10/apple_doubling_orders_for_hot_selling_macbook_models_suppliers_say/ Apple's Asian manufacturing partners have seen orders for popular Macbook models as much as double, while shipments of notebooks to other brand-name vendors have failed to meet expectations, a new rep... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/10/apple_doubling_orders_for_hot_selling_macbook_models_suppliers_say/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:30:00 GMT Intel resumes shipment of chipsets for systems not affected by design issue http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/08/intel_resumes_shipment_of_chipsets_for_systems_not_affected_by_design_issue/ Intel has resumed shipments of Series 6 chipsets for Sandy Bridge-powered PC system configurations not impacted by a recently disclosed design flaw, though systems that are affected by the error must ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/08/intel_resumes_shipment_of_chipsets_for_systems_not_affected_by_design_issue/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:50:00 GMT Intel error also affects mobile, could delay Apple's next-gen MacBook Pros http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/01/intel_error_also_affects_mobile_could_delay_apples_next_gen_macbook_pros/ Intel's chipset troubles for its new Sandy Bridge processors affect both desktop and mobile machines, AppleInsider has learned, placing into question the timing of updates to both Apple's MacBook Pro ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/01/intel_error_also_affects_mobile_could_delay_apples_next_gen_macbook_pros/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:55:00 GMT Intel admits design error in chipset likely bound for Apple's next iMacs http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/31/intel_admits_design_error_in_chipset_likely_bound_for_apples_next_imacs/ Intel said Monday that it has identified and corrected a design error in the chipset that supports its latest Sandy Bridge Core processors, potentially impacting the roll-out schedule of several mains... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/31/intel_admits_design_error_in_chipset_likely_bound_for_apples_next_imacs/ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:00:00 GMT Intel and NVIDIA settle patent dispute with 6-year $1.5B deal http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/10/intel_and_nvidia_settle_patent_dispute_with_6_year_1_5b_deal/ Intel and NVIDIA have announced a six-year $1.5 billion cross-licensing agreement that resolves a lengthy patent dispute between the two companies and could lead to close integration of NVIDIA GPUs wi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/10/intel_and_nvidia_settle_patent_dispute_with_6_year_1_5b_deal/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:50:00 GMT Apple's Mac OS X hacked to run on Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/05/intels_new_sandy_bridge_processors_hacked_to_run_apples_mac_os_x/ Before Intel formally unveils its next-generation of processors, likely to officially find their way into Apple's line of Macs in the future, hackers have managed to run Apple's Mac OSX on the new San... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/05/intels_new_sandy_bridge_processors_hacked_to_run_apples_mac_os_x/ Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:00 GMT Apple to use Intel's Sandy Bridge without Nvidia GPUs in new MacBooks http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/09/apple_to_use_intels_sandy_bridge_without_nvidia_gpus_in_new_macbooks/ Future MacBooks set to arrive in 2011 will rely on Intel's forthcoming Sandy Bridge processor, which means Nvidia's graphics processors will not be included in at least some models 13 inches and under... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/09/apple_to_use_intels_sandy_bridge_without_nvidia_gpus_in_new_macbooks/ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:10:00 GMT Intel at CES to show off next-gen of Apple-bound Sandy Bridge processors http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/16/intel_confirms_ces_launch_of_sandy_bridge_processors/ An invitation from Intel confirms that the company will introduce its Sandy Bridge next-generation processors during its keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show on Jan. 5th, a new report claims. A... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/16/intel_confirms_ces_launch_of_sandy_bridge_processors/ Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT Apple may get Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs sooner than expected http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/14/apple_may_get_intels_sandy_bridge_cpus_sooner_than_expected/ Volume production of the next new generation of Intel's desktop and notebook CPUs will begin earlier than originally anticipated in response to enthusiasm from chip buyers like Apple who have sampled ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/14/apple_may_get_intels_sandy_bridge_cpus_sooner_than_expected/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:30:00 GMT Intel's processor future through 2012 spotted online http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/14/intels_processor_future_through_2012_spotted_online/ With Intel's Developer Forum just days away, an apparently leaked presentation for the event indicates where the chipmaker's processors are headed over the course of the next four years. The slides... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/14/intels_processor_future_through_2012_spotted_online/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:55:00 GMT