Intel isn’t providing too many new details of the “Cloverview” tablet-geared chip other than a rumor of a manufacturing release in April of 2012. Initial details provided back in April touted a 32nm architecture and low power consumption based on the Atom. According to reports, Intel intends to roll out the Clover Trail platform in time for a Windows 8 release. A beta Windows 8 is thought to be among us in September. At this point no one knows for sure the official launch of Windows 8, but could CES 2012 see a big to do… Time will tell.
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With a MacBook Air refresh on the horizon for next month (likely alongside OS X Lion), it’s no surprise to see retailers like Best Buy out of stock of current models. [click to continue…]
Today Intel has release their new line of 320 SSD (Solid State Drives), which includes the 40GB, 80GB, 120GB, 160GB, plus new higher capacity 300GB and 600GB capacities. [click to continue…]
B&H Photo / Video now has all the new 2011 MacBook Pro base models available for order and models with add-ons are available for preorder. If you missed the initial write-up and press release you can catch it here.
New Features
- Thunderbolt port – This ground breaking I/O technology allows connectivity of up to six high-speed peripherals and supporting up to 10 Gbps.
- Dual-core and quad-core processors from Intel with Core i5 and i7 dual-core and quad-core processors as standard equipment.
- High-performance integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 and AMD Radeon HD graphics with up to 1GB of video memory.
- FaceTime HD camera with increased resolution
The new base 13 inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,198.95 and each new base model comes with Parallels Desktop 6 Software.
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by Eric on January 3, 2011
Details on Intel’s Core 2011 “Sandy Bridge” processors just dropped. In total, there’s 29 new flavors. Expect to see loads of new computers equipped with these processors announced in the coming days. [click to continue…]
by Joe on January 2, 2011
Intel is now shipping the SSD 310 series solid-state-drives in 40GB and 80GB versions. The new SSD 310 series is 1/8th the size of a standard hard drive, allowing for multiple drive setups in small notebooks and netbooks, along with added durability and weight reductions.
The prices are $99 for the 40GB and $179 for the 80GB in a 1,000 unit quantity, so unless your building machines you may have to wait a while to upgrade to one. More in the press release after the break. [click to continue…]
by Joe on November 17, 2010
Intel has lowered prices on their line of SSDs (solid state drives) and added a new 120GB drive to the lineup. In case you’re unfamiliar with SSDs, they are drives that can be mounted in place of a standard hard disk, but have no moving parts, deliver much faster response and are tested to be more reliable. [click to continue…]
Apple unleashed a barrage of updates today. Most were expected, but the speedy 12-core Mac Pro has to be the headliner of the bunch. Also in the mix are Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors for the iMac family. A new Magic Trackpad and a 27″ LED Cinema Display round out the updates. [click to continue…]
Toshiba has been at the tablet PC drawing board and has had divine insparation in the form of this dual touch-screen tablet PC they call Libretto. This creation is a limited-edition device commemorating Toshiba’s 25th Anniverary. [click to continue…]
Toshiba has just unveiled the Portégé R700 for the US, the world’s lightest 13.3 inch full-performance ultra portable laptop. [click to continue…]
