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Signs That a Laptop is Likely to Experience Data Loss
Strange noises or grinding sound
Blue screen of death
Unresponsiveness
What to Do When Your Laptop is Failing
Turn off laptop immediately – further operation may damage data beyond repair
Do not restart laptop
Do not install or re-install any software
Do not shake, disassemble, remove or attempt to clean a suspected damaged hard drive – improper handling may cause more damage
Do not use file recovery or other utility software to attempt repair for a damaged or failed drive
Do not attempt to dry a wet laptop
Never attempt to operate any visibly damaged devices
Contact data recovery specialists providing Ontrack Data Recovery services immediately
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Sunday, June 1, 2008
Laptops
Most Popular LaptopsBelow is a list of the most viewed Laptops based on NotebookReview.com product views data.Key: % share of 110,200 total clicks / click count (based on past 5-days of collected data)
Dell XPS M1530 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 4.7% / 6828
Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1 or 15″ screen, released 2007) 4.2% / 6101
Toshiba Satellite A200 / A205 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 2.6% / 3761
Dell XPS M1330 (Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2007) 2.4% / 3499
Sony VAIO SZ (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2006) 2.0% / 2931
HP Pavilion dv6700t (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 2.0% / 2857
Lenovo ThinkPad R61 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1 or 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 1.9% / 2766
Sony VAIO FZ (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 1.5% / 2199
Asus Eee PC (Intel Celeron M processor, 7″ screen, released 2007) 1.5% / 2135
Dell Inspiron 1525 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 1.4% / 1992
Lenovo ThinkPad X61 (Core 2 Duo processor, 12.1″ screen, released 2007) 1.3% / 1883
Toshiba Satellite A305 / A300 (AMD Turion X2 or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2008) 1.3% / 1844
Apple MacBook (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2006) 1.3% / 1812
Apple MacBook Pro (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4 or 17″ screen, released 2006) 1.2% / 1693
Dell Vostro 1500 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 1.1% / 1613
Sony VAIO CR (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 1.0% / 1376
HP Compaq Presario F700 (AMD Athlon 64 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.9% / 1362
Sony VAIO NR (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.9% / 1336
Dell Inspiron 1520 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.9% / 1251
HP Pavilion dv6700z (AMD Turion X2 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.8% / 1227
HP Pavilion dv9700t (Core 2 Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.8% / 1093
Toshiba Satellite A215 (AMD Turion X2 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.7% / 1058
Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (Core Duo processor, 14.1 or 15.4″ screen, released 2006) 0.7% / 1002
HP Pavilion dv2700t (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.7% / 988
Dell Latitude D630 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.7% / 946
Dell Inspiron 1720 (Core 2 Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.6% / 931
Dell Vostro 1510 (Core 2 Duo or Intel Celeron M processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2008) 0.6% / 925
Asus Lamborghini (Core Duo processor, 15″ screen, released 2006) 0.6% / 893
Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15″ screen, released 2008) 0.6% / 875
Dell Vostro 1400 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.6% / 873
Toshiba Satellite A130 / A135 (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.6% / 832
HP Mini-Note (VIA processor, 8.9″ screen, released 2008) 0.6% / 805
HP Pavilion dv9700z (AMD Turion X2 processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 741
Acer Aspire 5315 (Intel Celeron processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2008) 0.5% / 731
Sony VAIO TZ (Core 2 Duo processor, 11.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 730
HP 530 (Core Duo or Intel Celeron processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 708
Toshiba Satellite A105 (Core Duo or Intel Pentium M processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2006) 0.5% / 706
Dell Inspiron 1420 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 679
HP Pavilion tx2000 (AMD Turion X2 processor, 12.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 676
Asus M50Sv (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2008) 0.5% / 670
Toshiba Satellite X205 (Core 2 Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 637
Dell Vostro 1000 (AMD Athlon 64 or AMD Turion X2 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 625
Dell XPS M1730 (Core 2 Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 623
Lenovo ThinkPad X300 (Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2008) 0.4% / 612
Toshiba Satellite U300 / U305 (Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 609
HP Pavilion dv6500t (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 565
HP Pavilion dv6000z (AMD Turion X2 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2006) 0.4% / 560
Sony VAIO AR (Core Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2006) 0.4% / 559
Dell Inspiron 6400 (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2006) 0.4% / 542
Fujitsu LifeBook P8010 (Core 2 Duo processor, 12.1″ screen, released 2008) 0.4% / 532
Dell XPS M1530 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 4.7% / 6828
Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1 or 15″ screen, released 2007) 4.2% / 6101
Toshiba Satellite A200 / A205 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 2.6% / 3761
Dell XPS M1330 (Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2007) 2.4% / 3499
Sony VAIO SZ (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2006) 2.0% / 2931
HP Pavilion dv6700t (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 2.0% / 2857
Lenovo ThinkPad R61 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1 or 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 1.9% / 2766
Sony VAIO FZ (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 1.5% / 2199
Asus Eee PC (Intel Celeron M processor, 7″ screen, released 2007) 1.5% / 2135
Dell Inspiron 1525 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 1.4% / 1992
Lenovo ThinkPad X61 (Core 2 Duo processor, 12.1″ screen, released 2007) 1.3% / 1883
Toshiba Satellite A305 / A300 (AMD Turion X2 or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2008) 1.3% / 1844
Apple MacBook (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2006) 1.3% / 1812
Apple MacBook Pro (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4 or 17″ screen, released 2006) 1.2% / 1693
Dell Vostro 1500 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 1.1% / 1613
Sony VAIO CR (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 1.0% / 1376
HP Compaq Presario F700 (AMD Athlon 64 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.9% / 1362
Sony VAIO NR (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.9% / 1336
Dell Inspiron 1520 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.9% / 1251
HP Pavilion dv6700z (AMD Turion X2 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.8% / 1227
HP Pavilion dv9700t (Core 2 Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.8% / 1093
Toshiba Satellite A215 (AMD Turion X2 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.7% / 1058
Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (Core Duo processor, 14.1 or 15.4″ screen, released 2006) 0.7% / 1002
HP Pavilion dv2700t (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.7% / 988
Dell Latitude D630 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.7% / 946
Dell Inspiron 1720 (Core 2 Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.6% / 931
Dell Vostro 1510 (Core 2 Duo or Intel Celeron M processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2008) 0.6% / 925
Asus Lamborghini (Core Duo processor, 15″ screen, released 2006) 0.6% / 893
Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15″ screen, released 2008) 0.6% / 875
Dell Vostro 1400 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.6% / 873
Toshiba Satellite A130 / A135 (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.6% / 832
HP Mini-Note (VIA processor, 8.9″ screen, released 2008) 0.6% / 805
HP Pavilion dv9700z (AMD Turion X2 processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 741
Acer Aspire 5315 (Intel Celeron processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2008) 0.5% / 731
Sony VAIO TZ (Core 2 Duo processor, 11.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 730
HP 530 (Core Duo or Intel Celeron processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 708
Toshiba Satellite A105 (Core Duo or Intel Pentium M processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2006) 0.5% / 706
Dell Inspiron 1420 (Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 679
HP Pavilion tx2000 (AMD Turion X2 processor, 12.1″ screen, released 2007) 0.5% / 676
Asus M50Sv (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2008) 0.5% / 670
Toshiba Satellite X205 (Core 2 Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 637
Dell Vostro 1000 (AMD Athlon 64 or AMD Turion X2 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 625
Dell XPS M1730 (Core 2 Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 623
Lenovo ThinkPad X300 (Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2008) 0.4% / 612
Toshiba Satellite U300 / U305 (Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 609
HP Pavilion dv6500t (Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2007) 0.4% / 565
HP Pavilion dv6000z (AMD Turion X2 processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2006) 0.4% / 560
Sony VAIO AR (Core Duo processor, 17″ screen, released 2006) 0.4% / 559
Dell Inspiron 6400 (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 15.4″ screen, released 2006) 0.4% / 542
Fujitsu LifeBook P8010 (Core 2 Duo processor, 12.1″ screen, released 2008) 0.4% / 532
Apple Laptops
About Apple
Apple Inc., an American Multinational Corporation, was founded on April fool’s Day in 1976. Apple I, the first computer kit was launched at the Homebrew Computer Club, by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs and later guided by Mike Markkula. Apple blazed the trails for the pc industry.
Apple Computer, Inc.: - Apple designs, manufactures and markets personal computers and related software products, peripherals and networking solutions. The Company also designs and develops a line of portable digital music players along with related accessories and services, including the online distribution of third-party music, audio books, music videos, short films and television shows. Apple introduced the revolutionary Macintosh (commonly called as the "Mac"), was the first successful commercial implementation of a GUI. Similar GUIs are now used in all major computer operating systems from Windows XP to Unix-like systems using GUIs based on the X Window System such as CDE, KDE, and GNOME.
Apple's products and services include the Macintosh line of desktop and notebook computers, the iPod digital music player, the Xserve G5 server and Xserve Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) storage products, the Mac OS X operating system (OS), the iTunes Music Store. And a portfolio of peripherals that support and enhance the Macintosh and iPod product lines, along with a variety of other services and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its online stores, own retail stores, direct sales force, and third-party wholesalers, resellers and value-added resellers.
Apple is currently well-known as a manufacturer of innovative, attractively-designed computer hardware and software. Notable Apple hardware products include the iMac and iPod. Apple is also the publisher of the iTunes music application and store, as well as the company's current computer operating system; Mac OS X. Apple is currently in the process of introducing the applications with new technology concepts such as the iPhone, Apple TV and many features of its new, upcoming operating system, Mac OS X “Leopard”.
Apple Models:
This section gives you a brief description of the models manufactured by Apple. It also guides you to opt for the right Laptop which matches your requirements and budget.
Macbook : The Macbook is the latest in consumer Macintosh laptop computers developed and marketed by Apple Computers. The Macbook was introduced on May 16th 2006. The Macbook replaces the iBook G4 series as well as the last of the PowerBook series, the 12-inch PowerBook G4. The Macbook is based on the Intel Core Duo processor technology and this is available in three different configurations: 1.83 GHz and 2.0 GHz with a white polycarbonate enclosure, and a 2.0 GHz model in a matte black case. Every model encompasses an in-built iSight webcam, and a magnetic latch mechanism.
Macbook pro : The first Intel-powered portable from Apple, is the Macbook pro. Breaking from its long-standing PowerBook and iBook labels, Apple has created a whole new brand to applaud its first Intel-based portable. As expected, the new portable is powered by an Intel Core Duo processor at either 1.67 or 1.83GHz, 512MB - 2GB RAM, built-in iSight, FrontRow FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, ExpressCard/34, MagSafe power, 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 , Gigabit Ethernet, Backlit keyboard and remote input. It has 15.4-inch 1440 x 900 color display, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with either 128 or 256MB of RAM and dual-link DVI, with an 80GB or 100GB drive and dual-layer DVD burner. It weighs 5.6 pounds and operates even on the Windows platform.
iBook : The iBook was a new genre of laptop computers introduced by Apple Computer in 1999. It was mainly targeted towards the consumer and educational markets, with lower prices than that of PowerBook. It was less expandable and had less number of ports than the PowerBook and MacBook Pro lines. The last generation of iBooks included two types, A 12-inch model and a 14-inch model, with higher specifications for the latter, these were few of the modifications which took place in MacBook and unveiled in May 2006.
iBook G3 : The new iBookG3 has been the topic of great speculation for the past month or so. The orange, green, gray and blue colors are past, now the new white iBook is in. Here the curves of the new iBook have been replaced with the rounded edges. The multiple speeds have been reduced and the new iBook runs flat at 500 MHz, regardless of the configurations.
iBook G4 : The iBook G4 was developed by the Apple Computer Corporation in the year 2003. This genre of laptops consisted of PowerPC G4 chip, slot-loading optical drives and a solid white keyboard, added on 23rd October, 2003-finally ending Apple’s use of the G3 chip. This model was available until the 16 May, 2006, when the announcement of the MacBook eliminated both the iBook G4 and the 12-inch PowerBook G4.
Powerbook G4 : The Apple Powebook G4 is a series of notebook computers manufactured by Apple Computers. It was powered by the PowerPC G4 processor hence named as "G4", initially produced by the companies like Motorola and later by Freescale, a Motorola spin-off. The PowerBook G4 had two different designs enclosed in a titanium body with a black keyboard and a 15" screen, and the other in an aluminum body with an aluminum-colored keyboard in 12", 15" and 17" sizes.
Apple Introduces New MacBook and MacBook Pro Models
Multi-Touch Trackpad Comes to MacBook Pro
CUPERTINO, California—February 26, 2008—Apple® today updated its popular MacBook® and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models. In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB of video memory, and Apple’s innovative Multi-Touch™ trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air™. All Mac® notebooks include a built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing on-the-go*, Apple’s MagSafe® Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain and built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.**
The new MacBook Pro features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo technology with up to a 2.6 GHz processor with 6MB of shared L2 cache; up to 4GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory and up to a 300GB hard drive, plus NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with up to 512MB of video memory. Every MacBook Pro now includes a trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support for pinch, rotate and swipe, making it more intuitive than ever to zoom and rotate photos in iPhoto® or Aperture™ 2 or browse web pages in Safari™; an illuminated keyboard that makes it ideal for dimly lit environments such as airplanes, studios or conference halls and a built-in ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the keys as well as the brightness of the display for optimal visibility.
Featuring a gorgeous 13-inch glossy widescreen display, and with prices still starting at just $1,099, the new MacBook lineup comes in three models and includes faster processors and larger hard drives across the line; sleek white 2.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz models with 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm hard drives and a stunning black 2.4 GHz model with a massive 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, previously only available as an option. The 2.4 GHz MacBook models ship with 2GB of memory standard, expandable up to 4GB across the line.
Every MacBook and MacBook Pro includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go; Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter that magnetically connects the power cord and safely disconnects when under strain; the latest generation of 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g; built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking; Bluetooth; analog and digital audio inputs and outputs; USB 2.0; FireWire®.
Every Mac in the Apple lineup comes with iLife® ‘08, the most significant update ever to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring a major new version of iPhoto and a completely reinvented iMovie®, both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing***. Every Mac also includes Leopard®, the sixth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system which introduces Time Machine™, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac; a redesigned Finder™ that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs; Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application; Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; a brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock and major enhancements to Mail and iChat®. .Mac members can use the new Back to My Mac feature to browse and access files on their home computer from a Mac over the Internet while out on the road.
Pricing & AvailabilityThe new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The 2.1 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,099 (US), includes:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Scrolling trackpad; and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), includes:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Scrolling trackpad; and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US), includes:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Scrolling trackpad; and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
Build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare® Protection Plan.
The 2.4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:
15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
200GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video adapter sold separately);
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.5 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:
15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.5 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US), includes:
17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display;
2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 200GB (7200 rpm), 250GB (5400 rpm) or a 300GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen display, 17-inch LED-backlit 1920 x 1200 high-resolution display and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Additional build-to-order options for both MacBook and MacBook Pro include pre-installed copies of iWork™ ‘08, Logic® Express 8, Final Cut® Express 4 and Aperture 2.
*iChat video conferencing requires broadband internet connection; fees may apply. ** Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors ***The .Mac service is available to persons aged 13 or older. Annual membership fee and internet access required. Terms and conditions apply. BULLET LIST HEADER (as needed) BULLET 1 BULLET 2 BULLET 3 BULLET 4 etc... -->
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
Apple Inc., an American Multinational Corporation, was founded on April fool’s Day in 1976. Apple I, the first computer kit was launched at the Homebrew Computer Club, by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs and later guided by Mike Markkula. Apple blazed the trails for the pc industry.
Apple Computer, Inc.: - Apple designs, manufactures and markets personal computers and related software products, peripherals and networking solutions. The Company also designs and develops a line of portable digital music players along with related accessories and services, including the online distribution of third-party music, audio books, music videos, short films and television shows. Apple introduced the revolutionary Macintosh (commonly called as the "Mac"), was the first successful commercial implementation of a GUI. Similar GUIs are now used in all major computer operating systems from Windows XP to Unix-like systems using GUIs based on the X Window System such as CDE, KDE, and GNOME.
Apple's products and services include the Macintosh line of desktop and notebook computers, the iPod digital music player, the Xserve G5 server and Xserve Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) storage products, the Mac OS X operating system (OS), the iTunes Music Store. And a portfolio of peripherals that support and enhance the Macintosh and iPod product lines, along with a variety of other services and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its online stores, own retail stores, direct sales force, and third-party wholesalers, resellers and value-added resellers.
Apple is currently well-known as a manufacturer of innovative, attractively-designed computer hardware and software. Notable Apple hardware products include the iMac and iPod. Apple is also the publisher of the iTunes music application and store, as well as the company's current computer operating system; Mac OS X. Apple is currently in the process of introducing the applications with new technology concepts such as the iPhone, Apple TV and many features of its new, upcoming operating system, Mac OS X “Leopard”.
Apple Models:
This section gives you a brief description of the models manufactured by Apple. It also guides you to opt for the right Laptop which matches your requirements and budget.
Macbook : The Macbook is the latest in consumer Macintosh laptop computers developed and marketed by Apple Computers. The Macbook was introduced on May 16th 2006. The Macbook replaces the iBook G4 series as well as the last of the PowerBook series, the 12-inch PowerBook G4. The Macbook is based on the Intel Core Duo processor technology and this is available in three different configurations: 1.83 GHz and 2.0 GHz with a white polycarbonate enclosure, and a 2.0 GHz model in a matte black case. Every model encompasses an in-built iSight webcam, and a magnetic latch mechanism.
Macbook pro : The first Intel-powered portable from Apple, is the Macbook pro. Breaking from its long-standing PowerBook and iBook labels, Apple has created a whole new brand to applaud its first Intel-based portable. As expected, the new portable is powered by an Intel Core Duo processor at either 1.67 or 1.83GHz, 512MB - 2GB RAM, built-in iSight, FrontRow FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, ExpressCard/34, MagSafe power, 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 , Gigabit Ethernet, Backlit keyboard and remote input. It has 15.4-inch 1440 x 900 color display, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with either 128 or 256MB of RAM and dual-link DVI, with an 80GB or 100GB drive and dual-layer DVD burner. It weighs 5.6 pounds and operates even on the Windows platform.
iBook : The iBook was a new genre of laptop computers introduced by Apple Computer in 1999. It was mainly targeted towards the consumer and educational markets, with lower prices than that of PowerBook. It was less expandable and had less number of ports than the PowerBook and MacBook Pro lines. The last generation of iBooks included two types, A 12-inch model and a 14-inch model, with higher specifications for the latter, these were few of the modifications which took place in MacBook and unveiled in May 2006.
iBook G3 : The new iBookG3 has been the topic of great speculation for the past month or so. The orange, green, gray and blue colors are past, now the new white iBook is in. Here the curves of the new iBook have been replaced with the rounded edges. The multiple speeds have been reduced and the new iBook runs flat at 500 MHz, regardless of the configurations.
iBook G4 : The iBook G4 was developed by the Apple Computer Corporation in the year 2003. This genre of laptops consisted of PowerPC G4 chip, slot-loading optical drives and a solid white keyboard, added on 23rd October, 2003-finally ending Apple’s use of the G3 chip. This model was available until the 16 May, 2006, when the announcement of the MacBook eliminated both the iBook G4 and the 12-inch PowerBook G4.
Powerbook G4 : The Apple Powebook G4 is a series of notebook computers manufactured by Apple Computers. It was powered by the PowerPC G4 processor hence named as "G4", initially produced by the companies like Motorola and later by Freescale, a Motorola spin-off. The PowerBook G4 had two different designs enclosed in a titanium body with a black keyboard and a 15" screen, and the other in an aluminum body with an aluminum-colored keyboard in 12", 15" and 17" sizes.
Apple Introduces New MacBook and MacBook Pro Models
Multi-Touch Trackpad Comes to MacBook Pro
CUPERTINO, California—February 26, 2008—Apple® today updated its popular MacBook® and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models. In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB of video memory, and Apple’s innovative Multi-Touch™ trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air™. All Mac® notebooks include a built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing on-the-go*, Apple’s MagSafe® Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain and built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.**
The new MacBook Pro features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo technology with up to a 2.6 GHz processor with 6MB of shared L2 cache; up to 4GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory and up to a 300GB hard drive, plus NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with up to 512MB of video memory. Every MacBook Pro now includes a trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support for pinch, rotate and swipe, making it more intuitive than ever to zoom and rotate photos in iPhoto® or Aperture™ 2 or browse web pages in Safari™; an illuminated keyboard that makes it ideal for dimly lit environments such as airplanes, studios or conference halls and a built-in ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the keys as well as the brightness of the display for optimal visibility.
Featuring a gorgeous 13-inch glossy widescreen display, and with prices still starting at just $1,099, the new MacBook lineup comes in three models and includes faster processors and larger hard drives across the line; sleek white 2.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz models with 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm hard drives and a stunning black 2.4 GHz model with a massive 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, previously only available as an option. The 2.4 GHz MacBook models ship with 2GB of memory standard, expandable up to 4GB across the line.
Every MacBook and MacBook Pro includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go; Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter that magnetically connects the power cord and safely disconnects when under strain; the latest generation of 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g; built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking; Bluetooth; analog and digital audio inputs and outputs; USB 2.0; FireWire®.
Every Mac in the Apple lineup comes with iLife® ‘08, the most significant update ever to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring a major new version of iPhoto and a completely reinvented iMovie®, both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing***. Every Mac also includes Leopard®, the sixth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system which introduces Time Machine™, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac; a redesigned Finder™ that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs; Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application; Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; a brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock and major enhancements to Mail and iChat®. .Mac members can use the new Back to My Mac feature to browse and access files on their home computer from a Mac over the Internet while out on the road.
Pricing & AvailabilityThe new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The 2.1 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,099 (US), includes:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Scrolling trackpad; and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), includes:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Scrolling trackpad; and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US), includes:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Scrolling trackpad; and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
Build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare® Protection Plan.
The 2.4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:
15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
200GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video adapter sold separately);
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.5 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:
15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.5 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US), includes:
17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display;
2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
800 MHz front-side bus;
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
built-in iSight video camera;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 200GB (7200 rpm), 250GB (5400 rpm) or a 300GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen display, 17-inch LED-backlit 1920 x 1200 high-resolution display and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Additional build-to-order options for both MacBook and MacBook Pro include pre-installed copies of iWork™ ‘08, Logic® Express 8, Final Cut® Express 4 and Aperture 2.
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Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
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