New MacBook Configurations Emerge, No Low End Notebook?

Apple’s MacBook event today is drumming up hype and rumor leaks across the Blog-o-sphere. Last minute reports are narrowing down the price range and specs of the soon to be released MacBooks and previous rumors are being confirmed as well. Unfortunately, whispers of an $899 slot belonging to a new 24 inch Apple Cinema Display are being passed off as true which currently diminishes hope of a lower priced MacBook. The MacBook Pro however, is getting an odd upgrade with the 17 inch getting a minimal bump while the 15 inch receives a new case and better video performance.

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Written by Tanner Godarzi on October 14th, 2008
Posted in: MacBook, MacBook Pro, macbook air

Hardware Bump Could Make MacBook Air More Appealing

The MacBook Air has been tagged as one of Apple’s less diminutive Macs both in function and size with the exception of the price tag (of course I can assault your conscious with this more but I’m sure you’ve heard) yet a few rumored upgrades could sweeten the deal substantially. Changes to the underlying architecture would make it fit easier within Apple’s notebook lineup and do away with core shut downs and over heating.

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Written by Tanner Godarzi on August 14th, 2008
Posted in: MacBook, MacBook Pro, macbook air

The MacBook Air Is A Horrible & Misplaced Product

Apple’s MacBook Air has been met with much acclaim from the Blog-o-sphere and while it has been heralded as the true ultra portable Mac for the Road Warrior, it simply isn’t ready for prime time. Rather the Air is a compromised Mac that loses features as you indulge in it.

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Written by Tanner Godarzi on June 18th, 2008
Posted in: macbook air