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July 27th, 2010 | 
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While Apple is known to create products that are innovative and break boundaries, one of the other things that they are good at is creating products that work simply with no frills or extra, unnecessary fluff. This new Apple Battery Charger would fall into the latter category. With of all of the new devices that have released that take batteries, like the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad, this will be the perfect device to charge them. According to Apple it is the best battery charger in its class and also the most energy efficient. [GeekyGadgets]
Apple has updated its Mac Pro series with up to 12 cores and up to 50 percent more performance than the previous models. The new Mac Pro desktops feature the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, all-new ATI graphics and the option for up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD). The processors run at speeds up to 3.33GHz and use a single die design so they can share up to 12MB L3 cache. It comes equipped with an ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor with a 1GB of memory and you can configure-to-order the even faster ATI Radeon HD 5870 with a 1GB of memory. What’s more, the new Mac Pro also provides two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port. The additional Mini DisplayPort output allows you to connect two LED Cinema Displays without an additional graphics card or adapter and the dual-link DVI port supports legacy DVI-based displays up to a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The new Mac Pro will be released in August 2010 via the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Read the list of specification after the jump.
The new quad-core Mac Pro, with a suggested retail price of $2,499, includes:
* one 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3530 processor with 8MB of fully-shared L3 cache;
* 3GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, expandable up to 16GB;
* ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory;
* two Mini DisplayPorts and one DVI (dual-link) port (adapters sold separately);
* 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* 18x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW);
* four PCI Express 2.0 slots;
* five USB 2.0 ports and four FireWire 800 ports;
* AirPort Extreme 802.11n;
* Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; and
* Apple Keyboard with numerical keypad and Magic Mouse.
The new 8-core Mac Pro, with a suggested retail price of $3,499, includes:
* two 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5620 processors with 12MB of fully-shared L3 cache per processor;
* 6GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, expandable up to 32GB;
* ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory;
* two Mini DisplayPorts and one DVI (dual-link) port (adapters sold separately);
* 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* 18x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW);
* four PCI Express 2.0 slots;
* five USB 2.0 ports and four FireWire 800 ports;
* AirPort Extreme 802.11n;
* Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; and
* Apple Keyboard with numerical keypad and Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include:
* one 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3565 processor for the quad-core Mac Pro;
* one 3.33 GHz 6-core Intel Xeon W3680 processor for the quad-core Mac Pro;
* two 2.66 GHz 6-core Intel Xeon X5650 processors (12-cores) for the 8-core Mac Pro;
* two 2.93 GHz 6-core Intel Xeon X5670 processors (12-cores) for the 8-core Mac Pro;
* two ATI Radeon HD 5770 cards with 1GB of GDDR5 memory;
* one ATI Radeon HD 5870 card with 1GB of GDDR5 memory;
* up to 16GB of DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory for the quad-core Mac Pro;
* up to 32GB of DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory for the 8-core Mac Pro;
* up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD); or
* up to four 1TB or 2TB Serial ATA hard drives running at 7200 rpm;
* Mac Pro RAID card;
* dual-channel or quad-channel 4Gb Fibre Channel card; and
* up to two 18x SuperDrives with double-layer support.
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Apple has announced the availability of the brand new 27-inch LED Cinema Display that boasts an impressive 2560 x 1440 resolution. The latest model features an iSight camera, speakers, a 16:9 aspect ratio, a MagSafe charger and a trio of USB 2.0 hubs. There is an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness based on the lighting conditions. You can connect your LED Cinema Display to any of the current lineup of Mac notebooks and desktop computers such as MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro. The new LED Cinema Display will be available in September 2010 for a price of $999. Additionally, Apple has also dropped the price on its existing 24-inch LED Cinema Display to $799 from its previous $899 price point.
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Apple has rolled out the new iMacs that features the latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and new graphics cards. The 21.5-inch model retails for $1,199, while the 27-inch version is priced at $1,699. Both models boast more powerful graphics, up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM, an SDXC card slot, and a choice of ATI Radeon graphics cards. Other hardware specifications include a 256GB solid state drive as a primary or secondary drive, a LED-backlit display, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard as the operating system. The new iMac line is now available through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Read the list of specs after the jump.
The new 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,199, includes:
* 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display;
* 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
* 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
* ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics with 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM;
* 500GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
* Mini DisplayPort for audio and video output (adapters sold separately);
* AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet;
* four USB 2.0 ports;
* one SDXC SD card slot;
* one FireWire 800 port;
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include up to 8GB of RAM.
The new 21.5-inch 3.2GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,499, includes:
* 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display;
* 3.20 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
* 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
* ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3;
* 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
* Mini DisplayPort for audio and video output (adapters sold separately);
* AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet;
* four USB 2.0 ports;
* one FireWire 800 port;
* one SDXC SD card slot;
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include a faster 3.6GHz Core i5 processor, a 2TB hard drive and up to 8GB of RAM.
The new 27-inch 3.2GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,699, includes:
* 27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display;
* 3.20 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
* 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
* ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3;
* 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
* Mini DisplayPort for audio and video input and output (adapters sold separately);
* AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet;
* four USB 2.0 ports;
* one FireWire 800 port;
* one SDXC SD card slot;
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include a 3.6GHz Core i5 processor, a 2TB hard drive, 256GB solid state drive (SSD) and up to 16GB of RAM.
The new 27-inch 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:
* 27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display;
* 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache;
* 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
* ATI Radeon HD 5750 discrete graphics with 1GB GDDR5;
* 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
* slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
* Mini DisplayPort for audio and video input and output (adapters sold separately);
* AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet;
* four USB 2.0 ports;
* one FireWire 800 port;
* one SDXC SD card slot;
* built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
* Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.
Configure-to-order options include a 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor, a 2TB hard drive, 256GB solid state drive (SSD) and up to 16GB of RAM. Read the rest of this entry »
The Magic Trackpad is the largest Multi-Touch trackpad made by Apple. The device provides a full set of gestures, including two-finger scrolling, pinching to zoom, rotating with your fingertips, three-finger swiping and four finger recognition. The Magic Trackpad features the same sculpted aluminum design as the Apple Wireless Keyboard, and side by side the two sit flush at the same angle and height. Powered by a built-in battery, this input device also supports Bluetooth technology. Once you pair Magic Trackpad with your Bluetooth-enabled Mac, you will enjoy a reliable, secure connection up to 33 feet away. The Apple Magic Trackpad will retail for $69 each. See more pictures after the jump.
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The new Mac Mini fits almost anywhere in your home or office, and has the features, power and speed you need for any task. The ColorWare design studio can help you find the perfect color combination for your Mac Mini. The most energy-efficient desktop computer now offers faster graphics and a sleek unibody design. The company offers a wide array of colors and finishes to set your Mac Mini apart from the rest. Now you can add style to your computer with ColorWare’s range of custom colors to help match your office, your home decor, or simply your favorite colors. If you got the Mac Mini, you just need to spend $250 to colorize it. You can also purchase it directly from ColorWare for a hefty $1000 each. [ColorWare]
The Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 has been engineered to support full 1080p HD video output and audio to a single HDMI cable. The device allows you to connect a Mini DisplayPort-equipped Apple computer to any HDMI-enabled external display such as an HD projector, monitor, or HDTV. If you are interested, you can pre-order the Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter for $29.95 each. [Kanex]
The newly launched Mac Mini from Apple has finally arrived in Korea. This space-saving machine is now available for purchase in Korea for around 990,000 KRW (about $800). To refresh your memory, the new Mac Mini comes packed with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, an SD card slot, an HDMI port and runs on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. [AVING]
If you have the type of job that could potentially put your iPad in danger, but also requires you to have a device with similar capabilities around you at all times, then this new Hard Case for the iPad is perfect. This case features a construction grade clipboard with a secure paper tray and underneath that is the housing for your iPad. It is made out of high strength aluminum and has anti-skid strips on the back to help keep it in place when you set it down. [CrunchGear]
Apple today unveiled a totally redesigned Mac Mini, featuring up to twice the graphics performance, a new HDMI port, and a new SD card slot. The new Mac mini comes jam packed with a compact aluminum enclosure. Measuring 7.7-inch x 7.7-inch x 1.4-inch, the gadget features a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with a 320GB or 500GB Serial ATA hard drive, a 2GB of RAM (up to 4GB), Snow Leopard and iLife. The new Apple Mac Mini is priced at between $699 to $999, depending on the spec.
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