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Computerworld notes that more than 25% of Georgetown students have Apple laptops and support has been accommodating. Following the short article is a number of comments, most evidencing an increase in Mac use at other universities. More …
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Hitachi has announced volume shipping of the industry’s fastest high-capacity notebook hard drive. Hitachi claims 18–30% faster performance than a comparable 5,400rpm drive. Also, that the Travelstar 7K200 also comes close to matching the 5,400rpm Travelstar’s power requirements and heat emissions. More …
AppleInsider: A forthcoming update to Apple Inc.’s 13-inch line of consumer MacBooks won’t deliver much in terms of new features, AppleInsider has learned. Meanwhile, the dimensions of the company’s ultra portable sub-notebook initiative are taking shape.
Apple has recently discovered that some batteries used in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks may have battery performance issues. Apple is offering a software update that is designed to improve battery performance.
Affected batteries will have one or more of the following symptoms:
* Battery is not recognized causing an “X” to appear in the battery icon in the Finder menu bar.
* Battery will not charge when computer is plugged into AC power.
* Battery exhibits low charge capacity/runtime when using a fully charged battery with a battery cycle count (as shown in System Profiler) of less than 300.
* Battery pack is visibly deformed.
If, after you have installed the battery update, your battery has any of the listed symptoms, please make a reservation to bring your computer with its battery to your local Apple Retail Store, or contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), or call your local Apple Support Contact Center. If Apple or an AASP determines that your battery is eligible for replacement, you will receive a new battery, free of charge, even if your MacBook or MacBook Pro is out of warranty.
For MacBook and MacBook Pro systems with Intel Core Duo processors, this program extends repair coverage on the battery for up to two years from the date of purchase of the computer. More …
After Battery Update has been installed, each battery you insert into your MacBook or MacBook Pro will be updated automatically. Your computer’s power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source. Download page.
If while operating your MacBook or MacBook Pro, you remove the battery the laptop will automatically reduce speed. The KB article indicates it is because the AC may not supply enough power. More …
This means that while using AC, it also must use battery power for certain operations, but you can do those same operations while only on battery.The opposite of what I would have thought. This is true on doorstop laptops as well.
Nathan Kline spotting this interesting announcement:
Axiotron and Other World Computing [Expo booth 2218] previewed the Axiotron ModBook, a Mac tablet computer created through a hardware modification that melds a MacBook, new 13.3″ wide screen LCD, WACOM Penabled hardware for pen input, optional Global Positioning System, handwriting recognition, integrated iSight camera, and CD/DVD combo drive in a satin chrome plated magnesium top shell. The ModBook base configuration, with a suggested retail price of $2,279, is based on a 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo Apple MacBook with full ModBook tablet conversion and a one year OWC warranty. Through January 31, Other World Computing is offering the base configuration plus the built-in Axiotron GPS Module at a special introductory price of $2,199.
Engadget has a bettr picture of the ModBook.together with side by side option/price comparisons.
Apple MacBook Pros were conspicuous at a recent Hewlett-Packard analyst meeting and one caught the eye of CEO Mark Hurd. This was reported by Arik Hesseldahl in his Business Week Blog on Tuesday. More …
Apple has released a wireless update for its current-generation Intel-powered portables. AirPort Update 2006-002 improves AirPort compatibility in the following computers:
• MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo)
• MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo)
• MacBook (13-inch Core 2 Duo)
Battery runtimes can be reduced if an application(s) has runaway or taken over system processes. This can cause the processor to work overtime and consume unnecessary battery power.
Products affected
* Portable computers running Mac OS X