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Next-gen MacBook, MacBook Pro Spotted

In what was only a matter of time, reliable sources indicate that Apple's next-gen MacBook line has been spotted and photographed by those who are familiar with Apple's hardware upgrade plans.
common - comments - 25.9.2008

Windows 7 SP1 beta rumored by end of 2009, RTM summer 2010

Windows 7 may be out, but Microsoft is of course still hard at work improving the operating system. Rumor has it that SP1 for Windows 7 will come sooner than it did for Windows Vista.
windows - comments - 2.11.2009

Get ready for the summer of Apple

Apple is preparing for one of the most pivotal summers in its history. On June 29, the company is expected to release the iPhone, perhaps one of the most hyped gadgets in history and a clear sign of where CEO Steve Jobs is placing his bets.
common - comments - 9.6.2007

Time Magazine Warns Apple Competitors Concerning MacBook

Time Magazine has declared Apple's new MacBook to be a "powerful and affordable" computer. The magazine has published its first review of Apple's consumer notebook, and it's full of praise. It even observes that buying one could make sense to anyone looking for a new PC.
common - comments - 11.6.2006

The MacBook Air is Finally Here! Thin, Powerful and Elegant

Undoubtedly, the existence of an ultra-mobile version of Macintosh notebook was hardly a secret since alleged details about its features have emerged since early December.
common - comments - 16.1.2008

Analyst sees Windows 7 done by summer

Although slumping PC sales will certainly hurt Microsoft, the software maker's year could be better than expected, according to one financial analyst.
windows - comments - 9.3.2009

Q&A: Microsoft Expands DigiGirlz Summer Camp

Microsoft’s summer camp offers high-school girls a glimpse of what’s possible in the IT industry.
microsoft - comments - 14.8.2006

Microsoft To Release Silverlight 2 In Late Summer

Microsoft has been working like gangbusters to create the perception that its cross-platform multimedia runtime Silverlight is a viable alternative toAdobe (NSDQ: ADBE)'s Flash, and the vendor will soon put updated tools in the hands of Silverlight developers.
microsoft - comments - 7.4.2008

Leaked Best-Buy Inventory Screens - Multi-Touch MacBook Pros on the Way?

Following reports that three new MacBook Pro models had been spotted in Best Buy's inventory, screenshots are now available to back that story up.
common - comments - 3.2.2008

Vista Smoker Pro 1.1

Vista Smoker Pro allows you to change various settings in the Windows Registry.
download - comments - 26.2.2007

Vista Start Menu 2.1 PRO

Vista Start Menu has been in development as an attractive and efficient alternative to the Start Menu in Windows XP and Windows Vista for one year.
download - comments - 28.1.2007

CDBurnerXP Pro 4.0.013.220

CDBurnerXP Pro is a free CD/DVD burning solution. With this software you can burn CD-R, CD-RW DVD+R/RW DVD-R/RW discs.
download - comments - 23.9.2007

CDBurnerXP Pro 4.0.024.439

CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free.
download - comments - 12.3.2008

Tweak-XP Pro v4.0.8 Download

The original tuning and optimization software for Windows XP. Tweak hundreds of hidden features of Windows XP, optimize your machine and customize it to your needs.
download - comments - 13.12.2006

Internet Explorer 7 Pro v0.9.10

IE7pro is an add-on for IE 7 which adds lots of features and extras, that make your IE easier, more useful, secure and customizable.
download - comments - 11.2.2007

Apple Launches 8 Core Mac Pro

Meet the latest addition to the Mac Pro family: The world’s first 3.0GHz, 8-core Intel Xeon-based Mac Pro. Consider the bar officially raised.
common - comments - 5.4.2007

DTweak Pro v2.3.1 for Windows Vista

Thanks to odeeee for this download. DTweak is a complex tweaker for Windows Vista, and with this release it is more than a tweaker.
download - comments - 22.5.2007

Hackman Suite Pro v9.01

Thanks to odeeee for this download. Hackman Suite is a multi-module all purpose debugging tool. It includes a hex editor, a disassembler, a template editor, a hex calculator and other everyday useful tools to assist programmers and code testers with the most common tasks.
download - comments - 14.6.2007

Download Steganos Internet An 8.0.1onym Pro 2006

Map of the world showing your camouflage location. Live! You can track how your proxy server changes.

- Direct access out of the Internet Explorer. Easy to use thanks to the plug in.
- Password-protected list of favorites. Your favorite Web sites remain private.
- You can select the browser: Anonymous Web surfing works with all browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla...
- NEW: Now with Steganos Update Wizard: stay automatically up-to-date!


download - comments - 19.11.2005

8-Core Mac Pro and new displays slated for January

Sources indicated to MacScoop that Apple is readying the launch of renewed Mac Pro and Cinema Display line-ups in January.
common - comments - 31.12.2006

Your Uninstaller! VISTA Pro 2006 v5.0.0.313

Your Uninstaller! uninstaller software is the industry's leading uninstaller software. It's the world's 1st smart Drag&Uninstall uninstaller software under the Windows platform, it's "Windows XP Optimized" and also works on other Windows versions including Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98/95/2003. Thanks to odeeee and marct for this download.
download - comments - 30.6.2007

ATI Radeon X1650 Pro vs. Nvidia GeForce 7600GS

As much as we love testing and talking about the latest innovations in PC graphics, it's only a fraction of the gamers market that can truly enjoy these high-end products as soon as they come out of the oven because of its high prices.
common - comments - 31.10.2006

Pirates Offered Windows XP Pro Retail at $100 Discount

Users running illegal copies of Windows XP are being offered discounted purchase prices.
windows - comments - 15.5.2006

Zonealarm Pro Firewall 2010 with Free License Key Giveaway

Lately we have seen many big software companies having good promotion offer and its best way to grab products for free when we can’t afford to buy.
download - comments - 10.10.2009

Microsoft to target Windows XP Pro users with Genuine nagware notifications

Microsoft is stepping up its war on software pirates by rolling out new Windows Genuine notification software for what it is calling its most pirated version of Windows: Windows XP Professional.
windows - comments - 26.8.2008

Silverlight 3 in 2009

Having made available for download version 2 of its Adobe Flash killer, Microsoft is already moving onward to the next iteration.
download - comments - 18.11.2008

Windows 7 - the End of 2009

As much as Microsoft is trying to make the availability date for the next iteration of the Windows client ambiguous, officially pointing to a development process scoped for 2010, Windows 7 is actually dropping at the end of 2009, were we to believe Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer.
windows - comments - 28.5.2008

Windows 7 Available on September 1, 2009

As Microsoft is making its way to the release to manufacturing milestone of Windows 7, the company confirmed that the gold build of the operating system would be made available to customers months ahead of October 22, 2009, the official launch deadline.
windows - comments - 14.7.2009

Microsoft: Vista follow-up likely in 2009

With Vista just out the door, Microsoft is now drawing up plans to deliver its follow-up client operating system by the end of 2009, according to the executive in charge of building the product's core components.
windows - comments - 10.2.2007

Internet Explorer 8? 2008? 2009?

Internet Explorer 8 followed by a question mark and an interrogatory tone is about all that can be said about the successor of Internet Explorer 7 at this point in time.
microsoft - comments - 1.10.2007

Apple Announces 17

Today at the MacWorld Expo, Apple Inc. announced the new 17" unibody MacBook Pro with the built-in 8 hour battery. The cost will be $2799, and will include the following features:

* Three USB ports
* Mini DisplayPort
* Firewire 800 (no 400)
* Digital audio in/out
* Expresscard
* Gigabit Ethernet

The rest of the hardware specifications will be the same as the 15" MacBook Pro.

Lastly, the new battery can hold a charge for eight hours of the laptop's usage. It will also be able to take up to 1,000 recharges without being replaced and will run for five years. Apple is also offering a take-back and recycling program if you need to replace the battery.


jcxp.net - 07.01.2009

More Battery Woes for Apple MacBook

Apple on Friday acknowledged yet another battery problem in its MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops, but this one does not pose a safety hazard. Instead of potentially overheating, Apple says its MacBook batteries may be underperforming or not charging correctly...
betanews.com - 28.04.2007

New Macbook Pros in the works?

It appears Mac lovers might be in for a treat in the near future, following some digging by Apple technology site Applesana.es. Having browsed through the configuration files of the latest build of Mac OS X, the most recent operating system out of Cupertino, the site claims to have found references to two new Macbook Pro models. It is reported that the 10.6.2 update to the operating system (build 10C531) hold the configuration files in which Applesana made the discovery. Within the files references to Macbook Pro 6.1 and Macbook Pro 6.1b are made. The current crops of Macbook Pros are designated numbers from 5.1 through to 5.5.

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neowin.net - 26.10.2009

Apple Recalls MacBook Pro Batteries

Apple has issued a worldwide recall for a number of batteries that shipped in the 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks between February and May. The company will send out a new battery to customers who complete a request form...
betanews.com - 31.07.2006

Apple offers 15-inch MacBook Pro with matte display option

Yup, that's right. Apple have extended the matte display option on customised orders from Apple.com to the 15-inch MacBook Pros. For $50 more, you get a screen less susceptible to glare from light (particularly the sun), with supposedly less vibrant colours, no glass screen, and a silver bezel as opposed to a black bezel. The news follows rumours that Apple were considering extending the matte option from the 17-inch MacBook Pro to its other offerings, but it remains to be seen whether or not this trend will continue. With the 13-inch now a part of the Pro family, could the baby Pro be the next in line for the antiglare option?

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neowin.net - 11.08.2009

Apple refreshes MacBook line, new models announced

Apple's World Wide Developer Conference that was hosted this morning has brought with it some rather unexpected additions; the Cupertino based company has gone ahead and refreshed it's notebook line, bringing in new models and eliminating others, all the while making things faster and cheaper. Here are the changes: New 15" MacBook Pro announced: Apple has introduced a new MacBook Pro, with a couple of added extras from previous models. This new one features a built-in battery, which lasts 7 hours, just like the recent 17" MacBook Pro. Not only this, but the screen has been vastly improved, and has a 60% increase in color gamut.

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neowin.net - 08.06.2009

13" and 15" MacBook Pros Have a Slower SATA Interface

Mac Rumors: As first described in our forums, Apple seems to have quietly downgraded the SATA Interface from 3.0Gbit to 1.5Gbit speeds in some of the new MacBook Pros introduced last week. Readers are reporting that both the new 13" and 15" MacBook Pro models are affected while the 13" MacBook (white), 17" MacBook Pro and 13" MacBook Air retain the 3.0Gbit SATA interface. SATA is the interface between a computer and its hard drives.




winbeta.org - 15.06.2009

New MacBook Pros look a lot like the early pictures

Apple's spotlight on notebooks this morning in Cupertino unveiled the company's newest line of MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks, proving once again that there is nothing that Apple can make that the blogs can't leak...
betanews.com - 15.10.2008

MacBook Line and Pro Apps to be Updated at WWDC

Today, 9to5mac received a tip from one of their "favorite sources" stating the MacBook lines and Pro software will receive an update come WWDC. Their source expects for the updates to be considered primarily minor.

While any specific rumors regarding what exactly is going to be be changed are currently unavailable, it's fair to speculate that some minor speed bumps will be thrown into the MacBook and MacBook Pro which were last updated in October. Early in the year, we also heard a few whispers that Apple may be incorporating 3G in their notebooks which could very well appear in the next update.

While software updates are expected to be rather minor, Apple may be introducing a new version of QuickTime Pro under a different name. The latest version of QuickTime X in Snow Leopard is reported to leave out several previously found "pro" features, suggesting a new application may be in the works. Also in software, Snow Leopard, which was supposed to be released in Q1 this year, may be making an appearance this upcoming update, possibly announcing its availability.

WWDC 2009 will take place June 8th through the 9th in San Francisco.


jcxp.net - 23.04.2009

Apple MacBook Pro Gets Core 2 Duo

Ending months of speculation, Apple on Tuesday said its entire line of MacBook Pro laptops would now include faster Core 2 Duo processors, as well as double the memory and larger hard drives...
betanews.com - 24.10.2006

Apple quietly intros 2.66GHz MacBook Pro, offers larger SSDs


jcxp.net - 03.03.2009

Apple building the 15-inch Air?

When Apple launched its MacBook Air the industry was thrilled by the idea of a super slim laptop that could fit in a manila envelope. The laptop line is so thin that a reporter accidently tossed his MacBook Air in the trash. Apple.Pro is reporting that Apple is working on a 15inch Air model; this site is also the same one that broke word of unibody MacBooks. Based on the history of accuracy from Apple.Pro there may be some substance to this rumor de jour. While the idea of a super slim 15inch laptop is intriguing; it would muddy up the line between the MacBook Pro and the Air lineup as the MacBook Pro is relatively thin.

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neowin.net - 19.01.2009

Unibody MacBook Pro MagSafe burns laptop and user

It would appear that Apple's new Macbook Pro's are not immune to prior known issues about the MagSafe connectors. One user of the new unibody Macbook Pro's MagSafe connector burned completely charring the end of the cable and leaving noticeable damage to the laptop. Pictures can be found at the end of this article. The story goes that Ken Brinkman was sleeping and awoke at 1:30 AM to the smell of burning plastic. Luckily he woke up and was able to unplug the laptop to prevent further damage. "Smoke was pouring out the seam between the unibody and bottom enclosure. I actually burned my hand pretty badly ripping the adapter out. Oh man.

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neowin.net - 20.05.2009

17" MacBook Pro: Non-removable Battery?

Recently, 9to5Mac has reported that Apple will release an updated 17" MacBook Pro at MacWorld. We expect for this rumor to hold true as 9to5Mac have leaked accurate information on the new iPods and the unibody MacBooks in the past.

According to their source, battery life on the 17" MacBook Pro will be significantly increased and will use a much slimmer battery. However, the battery will be non-removable, similar to the batteries in MacBook Airs and all iPods. As expected, the machine will take on the unibody look as seen on the latest MacBooks and MacBook Pros.

9to5Mac also believes that the white MacBook will be dropped, which may bring down the price of unibody MacBooks.

MacWorld starts tomorrow, January 5, and continues until January 9. Several new products discussed in the past weeks are predicted to be released such as the iPhone Nano and updated desktops.


jcxp.net - 04.01.2009

Apple adds new CPUs, Multi-Touch trackpad to MacBook Pro

Apple on Tuesday updated its entire laptop line with faster processors, more storage and memory, along with adding its Multi-Touch trackpad to the MacBook Pro...
betanews.com - 26.02.2008

4 months with the new MacBook Pro

It's been nearly 4 months since Neowin reviewed the new, 2008 15" Apple MacBook Pro. So, how's it been doing? My initial review was very positive, and I was optimistic on how the unibody enclosure felt, as well as the sturdiness of the machine. Unfortunately, my opinion has changed slightly since then. Don't get me wrong, this laptop was worth every penny for me. It runs all of my applications blazingly fast, and balances size and weight with power very effectively. But as with all first generation Apple products, there have been some small issues, and I've already sent the laptop in for repair twice.

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neowin.net - 12.02.2009

Apple Debuts 17-inch MacBook Pro

As expected, Apple on Monday debuted a 17-inch MacBook Pro, the second model in its high-end Intel-based notebook lineup. The system, which will retail for $2,799 USD, includes a 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor...
betanews.com - 24.04.2006

Apple hit with class-action suit over MacBook, MacBook Pro displays

Apple Inc. has been hit with another class-action lawsuit. This time the formal complaint comes courtesy of a pair of MacBook and MacBook Pro owners who charge the company with falsely advertising the quality and capabilities of the displays used in the Intel notebooks.

In the May 3rd filing with the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego, private citizens Fred Greaves and Dave Gatley are seeking multiple forms of relief and reimbursement, in addition to an injunction that would prevent Apple from continuing to market its existing notebook displays alongside claims that they support "millions of colors" and offer views "simply unavailable on other portables."

Specifically, they charge that the Cupertino-based company's MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook displays are only capable of displaying the "illusion of millions of colors through the use of a software technique referred to as 'dithering,' which causes nearby pixels on the display to use slightly varying shades of colors that trick the human eye into perceiving the desired color even though it is not truly that color."..
winbeta.org - 18.05.2007

Jobs Introduces Intel-Based Mac Laptop, Desktop

New MacBook Pro, iMac using Intel's Core Pro processor unveiled at Macworld...
pcworld.com - 11.01.2006

Apple updates its notebook line

During its Notebook event at Apple's Town Hall today, Apple refreshed its entire notebook line, utilizing glass and aluminum on their redesigned models. The new MacBook and MacBook Pro begin shipping today, and will utilize updated processors, GPU's, and RAM. In addition, Apple has updated the MacBook Air with a new GPU and a bigger hard drive.

Along with these updates, Apple has announced a new LED backlit cinema display, with a similar aluminum and glass design.

The new laptops have a new kind of trackpad, discarding the button and instead making the whole trackpad a clickable button. The trackpad is also multi-touch, and made completely of glass for smoother tracking.

The GPU utilized in the new notebooks - the nVidia GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT for the MacBook and MacBook Pro respectively - is one of the newest offerings from nVidia. Apple is the first to bring these cards to market, and are promising up to 5x the performance of the previous Intel chipset offered in earlier MacBooks.

Along with the new features and hardware, Apple will now manufacture the laptops in a new way which they say will reduce waste and result in a more durable laptop. The new process involves taking a block of aluminum and carving out the new case. The process is more precise, resulting in a thinner and more durable build.

The new MacBook starts at $1,299 USD, while the MacBook Pro is selling for $1,999 USD and up. Apple is still selling the white, plastic MacBook for $999, and the 17 inch MacBook Pro maintains the classic MacBook Pro design.

Stay tuned for Neowin's review of the new MacBook Pro.

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neowin.net - 15.10.2008