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Intel ships “Cannon Lake” processor, allows for maximum of 32GB of RAM to be installed in notebooks

In an interesting move, Intel’s Cannon Lake processors have surfaced and it looks like Apple will be able to add a 32-gigabyte RAM option to its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook lines. Chinese retailer listings for the Lenovo IdeaPad 330 notebook reveal it uses a new processor, identified as the Core i3-8121U. The related listing […]

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Intel announces Xeon W processors, hints at possible hardware for next-gen Mac Pro

Intel today announced the workstation class Xeon W processors that could find their way into the next generation of Mac Pro. The new processors, which will replace the E5 and E7 series, range from Bronze, Silver, Gold, to Platinum for professional/enterprise use. They will replace the E5-1600 series that Apple has used in its Mac […]

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Apple announces updated MacBooks, offers improved processors, GPUs, SSDs

The new MacBooks are en route. And they offer some spiffy new updates. Apple has incorporated seventh generation Intel Kaby Lake processors in all upgraded 12-inch MacBooks and MacBook Pros. The 12-inch MacBook now supports up to 1.4 GHz Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz, and can be purchased with up […]

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Apple announces fourth-gen Mac mini, drops price to $499

The Mac mini just got a hefty update and a nice price cut. Per AppleInsider, Apple’s desktop received an update and accompanying price reduction on Thursday, featuring 4th-generation Intel Core processors and 802.11ac Wi-Fi, starting at US$499. The new Mac mini lineup features integrated Intel Iris and HD Graphics 5000. It also has PCIe-based flash […]

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Apple releases updated MacBook Pro lineup with slight speed boosts, lower prices on some models

You can’t argue with a speed bump and a lower price on the notebook you want. Per Macworld, Apple on Tuesday released it’s upgraded line of professional MacBook Pro notebooks, the intro-level and mid-range 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros going from a 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with a Turbo Boost of up to 2.9GHz to […]