Mac OS X 10.7.3 beta supports AMD's next-gen desktop graphics
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - As Apple considers scrapping its Mac Pro line of desktops, the latest beta of Mac OS X 10.7.3 includes support for AMD's "Tahiti" graphics cards. But whether Tahiti-powered Mac Pros will ever be released remains to be seen. ( 64 comments )
2TB hard drive shortage hits Apple's BTO iMacs with 5-7 week wait
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - Build-to-order iMacs with 2-terabyte hard drives now have an estimated shipping time of 5 to 7 weeks, in what is potentially the first sign of Apple being hit by a lingering global hard drive shortage. ( 41 comments )
Black Friday Macs: up to $101 off MacBook Airs & iMacs, up to $250 off MacBook Pros [ux2]
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 - Apple resellers have launched their Black Friday deals, offering savings of up to $101 on Mac Book Airs, $250 of MacBook Pros, $128 on iMacs, $39 on Mac minis and $260 on Mac Pros [updated with price changes].
Despite new CPU options, Apple reportedly questioning future of Mac Pro
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - Despite the coming availability of a new generation of Sandy Bridge desktop CPUs suitable for advancing Apple's Mac Pro line, the company has reportedly been evaluating whether to continue to invest in furthering its full-sized workstation line beyond this year in the face of limited sales. ( 635 comments )
Apple's next Mac Pro rumored to be mountable with a custom CPU
Mon, Jun 20, 2011 - A new unverified report claims Apple's next-generation Mac Pro will feature a custom CPU and have a rack-mountable "server" version. ( 49 comments )
Rumor: Apple's new Mac Pro, Mac mini with Thunderbolt coming by August
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 - Apple will release updates for its Mac Pro and Mac mini desktops in August, adding Intel's latest generation Sandy Bridge processors and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port, according to a new rumor. ( 132 comments )
Firmware hack converts 2009 Mac Pro to use faster RAM, CPUs
Wed, May 11, 2011 - The discovery of how to install new firmware updates on 2009 Mac Pros enables the machines to support dual six-core Westmere Xeon CPUs, faster 1333MHz RAM, and adds audio-out support to the Mini DisplayPort interface, features that were not delivered by Apple until mid 2010. ( 21 comments )
Supply chain sources say all remaining Macs to receive update in coming months
Wed, May 4, 2011 - According to one analyst's check with sources along Apple's supply chain, Apple plans to refresh the rest of its Mac lineup, which would include the MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini and MacBook Air, "in upcoming months." ( 67 comments )
Cyber Monday: Apple's sale, $110 off MacBook Airs, Office for $80, Fusion for $18
Mon, Nov 29, 2010 - Apple on Monday kicked off its Cyber Monday sale, leaving much to be desired. Meanwhile, the company's resellers continue push the envelop on Mac pricing, knocking hundreds off of new Macs while lopping another $10 off Office 2011 for Mac and $60 off VMWare Fusion 3.0. ( 13 comments )
Black Friday Macs: Save up to $130 on MacBook Airs, $150 on MacBooks, $270 on MacBook Pros, $180 on iMacs, $100 on Mac minis and $400 on Mac Pros
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 - Apple has launched its Black Friday sale in the US offering $101 off a handful of Macs, though the company's resellers have responded by besting those discounts -- sometimes by more than double -- by offering up to $150 off white MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $130 off MacBook Airs and $100 off Mac minis. ( 42 comments )
Apple resellers launch early Black Friday sales: up to $150 off MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $100 off MacBook Airs
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 - A pair of leading Apple Authorized Resellers launched early Black Friday sales overnight, offering up to $400 off new Macs, including $150 off white MacBooks, up to $270 off MacBook Pros, up to $180 off iMacs, and up to $100 off new Mac minis and MacBook Airs. ( 27 comments )
Nvidia announces high-end Fermi GPU for Apple's Mac Pro
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 - Nvidia has announced the Fermi-powered Quadro 4000 GPU for Mac Pro upgraders, while Apple has begun sale of the ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card for the Mac desktop. ( 33 comments )
Apple offers new Mac Pro Server configuration to replace Xserve
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 - Apple on Friday added a new server option to its Mac Pro lineup Friday, with a $2,999 system that is designed to replace the Xserve hardware which will be discontinued in early 2011. ( 202 comments )
Apple issues Mac Pro EFI firmware, Logic updates
Thu, Oct 28, 2010 - Apple released several support downloads Thursday, including a Mac Pro EFI firmware update and an update to the company's Logic Pro and Logic Express music production software. ( 2 comments )
Steam survey finds 47% of Mac gamers run Apple's MacBook Pro
Fri, Aug 27, 2010 - Valve's monthly survey of the hardware specifications of Steam users has found that nearly half of Mac gamers run a MacBook Pro, while the iMac accounts for nearly a quarter. ( 34 comments )
Apple now shipping Mac Pro desktop preorders
Thu, Aug 19, 2010 - Customers who ordered Apple's latest Mac Pro desktop with up to 12 processing cores have received notification that their order has shipped. ( 61 comments )
Apple's new 12-core Mac Pro now available to order
Mon, Aug 9, 2010 - Unveiled last month but previously unavailable to purchase, Apple's new Mac Pro desktop with up to 12 processing cores is now available and ships in 7 to 10 business days. ( 68 comments )
Apple's newly updated Mac desktops feature only ATI graphics
Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - In this week's refresh of the Mac Pro and iMac lineup, Apple chose to only offer ATI graphics options in all configurations of the company's latest desktops. ( 57 comments )
Apple's unveils new Mac Pro desktop with up to 12 processing cores
Tue, Jul 27, 2010 - The long-awaited update to Apple's Mac Pro desktop was announced Tuesday, with the new tower sporting up to 12 processing cores with Intel Xeon processors, making it up to 50 percent faster than its predecessor. The hardware arrives in August. ( 211 comments )
New iMacs, Mac Pros and 27-inch Cinema Display expected Tuesday [u]
Mon, Jul 26, 2010 - Apple is poised to release updates to its iMac and Mac Pro desktops, as well as a brand new 27-inch Cinema Display on Tuesday, according to a new rumor. ( 104 comments )
Apple's Mac Pro retail inventories suggest refresh on the horizon
Fri, Jul 23, 2010 - Reports that Apple's Mac Pro models are listed as unavailable in several retail stores' web based Reserve and Pickup listings may indicate the coming of a long overdue update to the high end desktop models. ( 133 comments )
Apple's updated Mac Pro, iMac rumored to have USB 3.0, faster FireWire
Fri, Jul 16, 2010 - Apple will update its Mac Pro desktop at the end of this summer, and its all-in-one iMac a few weeks later, adding both USB 3.0 and faster FireWire connectivity to the machines, a new rumor states. ( 109 comments )
iTunes.com, new Macs pegged as potential Apple WWDC reveals
Fri, May 28, 2010 - While the new iPhone is expected to be the centerpiece of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, one analyst said Friday that Apple may also announced a cloud-based iTunes service, as well as Mac Pro and MacBook Air upgrades. ( 49 comments )
Apple preps 27-inch LED Cinema Display, dodeca-core Mac Pro
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 - Apple is putting the finishing touches on a pair of new products targeted at its professional customers, namely a larger version of its LED Cinema Display and a major update to its Mac Pro workstations, AppleInsider has been told. ( 115 comments )
Intel 'Gulftown' CPU announcement fuels rumors of new Mac Pro
Wed, Mar 10, 2010 - Intel this week previewed its forthcoming 32nm Core i7-980X processor, a six-core CPU codenamed "Gulftown," and a new rumor has suggested the chip could find its way into Apple's Mac Pro line as early as next Tuesday. ( 72 comments )
Apple releases fix for Mac Pro audio-based performance issues
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 - Apple Thursday afternoon released a fix for an issue that would significantly decrease the performance of 2009-era Mac Pros with Nehalem-based Intel Xeon processors. ( 12 comments )
Nehalem Mac Pro systems suffer audio-based performance issues
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 - The latest Mac Pro models with Nehalem-based Intel Xeon processors reportedly suffer a 20 percent performance hit when playing audio in Mac OS X, users have reported. ( 29 comments )
Intel 6-core i7-powered Mac Pro rumored to launch this month
Tue, Feb 2, 2010 - Intel's new Core i7-980X and Core i7-970 six-core desktop processors are set to debut in March, but could see an early release on Apple's Mac Pro systems in a matter of weeks, according to a new report. ( 208 comments )
CES: Intel debuts Apple-bound Core i5 chips, Nvidia unveils Tegra 2
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 - The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is in full effect, with Intel formally debuting its new processor lineup, some of which are expected to turn up in future Apple notebooks, and Nvidia touting its tablet-powering Tegra 2 chip. ( 16 comments )
Apple, Verizon in disagreement over CDMA iPhone pricing - report
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 - As Apple and Verizon are rumored to be in negotiations for a summer 2010 CDMA iPhone launch, the nation's largest wireless carrier and the handset maker are believed to be at odds over pricing. ( 103 comments )
Third Nokia lawsuit accuses Apple of multiple patent violations
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 - Nokia has filed a another lawsuit against Apple, with a new federal complaint that alleges the Cupertino, Calif., company has infringed on several "implementation patents," the same cited in an ITC suit filed last week. ( 86 comments )
Details on Intel's potential Mac Pro 6-core i7 processor leaked
Tue, Dec 15, 2009 - Intel's forthcoming "Gulftown" 32nm, six-core processor will be known as the Core i7-980X and could be a part of new Mac Pro systems from Apple in early 2010. ( 50 comments )
Apple adds 3.33GHz quad-core Mac Pro, 2TB hard drive upgrades
Fri, Dec 4, 2009 - Apple has outfitted its Mac Pro desktop machines with a new 3.33GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon upgrade option, at a cost of $1,200, as well as 2TB hard drives for the Mac Pro and Xserve ( 79 comments )
Cyber Monday roundup includes discounted Macs, VMware apps
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 - Cyber Monday, the largest online electronics shopping day of the year, is in full effect, with a number of valuable discounts on Apple products. ( 34 comments )
Intel's Six-Core 'Gulftown' processor revealed, possibly headed to Mac Pro
Sun, Nov 29, 2009 - Performance numbers of Intel's new six-core Xeon were prematurely revealed by Polish website PCLab, showing strong increases in performance for the chip rumored to be in the next iteration of the Mac Pro. ( 91 comments )
Black Friday Mac and iPod price guides: find the lowest prices [Ux3]
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 - Apple early Friday morning kicked off its annual Black Friday sale, offering $101 off MacBook Pros and iMacs. However, the Mac maker's authorized resellers have far undercut the company, slashing up to $300 off MacBook Pros and $180 off iMacs. Find the best prices on Macs and iPods with AppleInsider's finalized Black Friday price guides. [Updated Saturday, Nov. 28th @ 822pm with ClubMac price cuts.] ( 50 comments )
Apple MacBook Pro prices slashed by up to $300, iMacs by $180
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 - 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. ( 33 comments )
Apple authorized resellers launch Black Friday sales early [Ux3]
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 - 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 and $250 off Mac notebooks. [Updated Nov 26th with steep MacConnection price cuts.] ( 35 comments )
Evidence points to new MacBook Pros on horizon
Sun, Oct 25, 2009 - 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. ( 135 comments )
Apple's next Mac Pro may sport six-core processors
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 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. ( 134 comments )
Apple sees brief iPhone 3GS shortages; NVIDIA intros CS4 plugins
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 - 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 newer video cards dramatically speed up tasks in Adobe's Creative Suite 4. ( 118 comments )
NVIDIA prepping GeForce GTX 285 for Mac Pro
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 - 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. ( 91 comments )
NVIDIA unveils $1800 Quadro FX 4800 card for Apple's Mac Pro
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 - 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. ( 64 comments )
Microsoft pays for inaccurate "Apple Tax" study, issues 3rd TV ad
Thu, Apr 9, 2009 - 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 it has to artificially pad the Mac's price and hide Windows' costs to get there. ( 344 comments )
More Apple Snow Leopard, Final Cut, Xserve rumors hit the web
Wed, Apr 1, 2009 - 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 even a future generation of Mac notebooks. ( 13 comments )
Apple almost ready with Nehalem-based Xserves
Tue, Mar 31, 2009 - 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. ( 25 comments )
Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 - 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 displays using the company's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. ( 29 comments )
Apple ups Mac build plans on strong reception to new desktops
Wed, Mar 11, 2009 - 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. ( 53 comments )
Notes of interest on Apple's desktops: Mac Pro gets Xeons early
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 - 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 Xeon processors ahead of schedule. ( 33 comments )
Apple intros new Mac Pro with "Nehalem" Xeon processors
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 - 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. ( 507 comments )
Shortly: iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros, AirPorts and Time Capsules
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 - 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 and specifications list reveals. ( 61 comments )
Mac OS X 10.5.7 may have Nehalem, Radeon HD 4000 support
Sat, Feb 28, 2009 - 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. ( 57 comments )
Next-gen Mac Pro processors could arrive March 29
Mon, Feb 2, 2009 - 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. ( 254 comments )
Analyst now says iMacs likely in both dual- and quad-core
Mon, Feb 2, 2009 - 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. ( 144 comments )
Apple pulls NVIDIA graphics update, reasons unclear
Thu, Jan 29, 2009 - 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. ( 44 comments )
Apple releases NVIDIA Graphics Update 2009
Mon, Jan 26, 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-generation Mac desktops. ( 19 comments )
NVIDIA insider chimes in on new iMacs, mini and Mac Pro
Sun, Jan 4, 2009 - 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 role in the Mac maker's lineup than expected. ( 109 comments )
Rumors fuel hopes for unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro
Sun, Jan 4, 2009 - 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. ( 75 comments )
New Intel Xeons offer upgrade path for Mac Pro in early 2009 [u]
Thu, Nov 13, 2008 - 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 workstations. ( 92 comments )
Apple Enterprise sending thousands of Macs into hotels, cruise ships
Mon, Aug 18, 2008 - 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 retail stores to the hospitality industry, where hoteliers are seeking to deliver personalized, unique experiences that will impress guests and bring them back for more. ( 59 comments )
Virginia Tech's Mac Pro supercomputer to crack 29 teraflops
Thu, Jul 24, 2008 - 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 once again put a Mac cluster in the limelight -- this time, placing it among the top 100 supercomputers in the world. ( 25 comments )
Third-party tool allows Mac Pro overclocking
Sat, Jun 28, 2008 - 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. ( 42 comments )
WWDC extension; Radeon HD 3870; MacBook Air EVDO hack
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 - 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 Pros. And one MacBook Air owner has installed a stripped-down Verizon USB727 Aircard for dongle-less EVDO connectivity. ( 14 comments )
Charleston store enroute; Radeon HD 2600 fix; Atom roadmap
Mon, Mar 10, 2008 - 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 ATI's Radeon HD 2600 XT video card, and a portion of Intel's Atom roadmap has leaked. ( 10 comments )
Benchmarks for all three 8-Core Penryn Mac Pros reported
Fri, Jan 25, 2008 - 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 models, including the 8-Core 3.2GHz configuration. ( 61 comments )
Nvidia working on first GPGPUs for Apple Macs
Thu, Jan 24, 2008 - Graphics chipmaker Nvidia Corp. is in the early developmental stages of its first Mac-bound GPGPUs, AppleInsider has learned. ( 52 comments )
NVIDIA readying GeForce 8800 GT upgrade for earlier Mac Pros
Sat, Jan 19, 2008 - 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 with both new and old Apple towers. ( 124 comments )
Primate benchmarks Apple's new 8-core Mac Pro
Thu, Jan 10, 2008 - 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 in a set Geekbench benchmark tests. ( 52 comments )
Apple introduces new Mac Pro topping out at 3.2GHz
Tue, Jan 8, 2008 - 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 predecessor. ( 254 comments )
Intel unveils 45nm chips bound for next-gen Mac systems
Mon, Jan 7, 2008 - 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 expected to turn up in products from Apple Inc. over the next several months. ( 26 comments )
Apple set to ship Macs with Blu-ray support - report
Thu, Jan 3, 2008 - 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, according to one Wall Street analyst. ( 154 comments )
Piper sees iTunes rentals, new breed of Apple touch games in 08
Mon, Dec 17, 2007 - 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 movie rental service and a new class of touch-based games, according to investment bank Piper Jaffray. ( 35 comments )
Briefly: Dell at Best Buy; Mac Pro and 10.5.2 at Macworld?
Thu, Dec 6, 2007 - 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 release an update to speed up new Intel processors. ( 37 comments )
Intel to launch Penryn mobile chips ahead of Macworld
Wed, Dec 5, 2007 - 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 desktop lines shortly thereafter. ( 51 comments )
Apple to fire up Penryn-based Mac Pros
Thu, Oct 18, 2007 - 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 professionals. ( 399 comments )
