Tag: Intel

Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs Finally Released, Finally

Despite the constant setbacks and delays, Intel has finally shipped its Ivy Bridge CPUs. Don’t hold your breath for a brand new MacBook Air though;...
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New Ivy Bridge CPU Launch Dates Confirmed

After being pushed back twice, we now have official launch dates for the revised Ivy Bridge CPUs from Intel. CPU World reports that it has...
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Intel delays next generation CPU, could affect Apple’s next machines

Uh-oh! Kathrin Hille over at Financial Times is reporting that Ivy Bridge, Intel’s next CPU platform, will likely be delayed. This delay means uncertainty for...
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Apple considered using an AMD CPU in the MacBook Air

Brian Caulfield over at Forbes is reporting that Apple was considering using an AMD CPU/GPU hybrid in last year’s MacBook Air refresh, but AMD just...
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Rumor: Windows 8 Intel tablets to start at $599

DigiTimes is reporting that Intel and Microsoft are together again, and that could mean Intel Windows 8 tablets will launch in the $599 to $899...
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Apple begins production of MacBook Airs with Sandy Bridge i5 and i7 processors, Thunderbolt?

Apple is reportedly beginning production this month on a new line of MacBook Airs that use the new Sandy Bridge Intel Core i5 and i7...
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Intel unveils Ivy Bridge plans, including “Ultrabook” possibilities

  This week, chipmaker Intel unveiled a new class of processors dubbed Ivy Bridge. These chips are being designed for super-light energy consumption and low...
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Apple influencing Intel’s roadmap, while Microsoft quips

Imagine being important enough to influence your neighbors’ decisions. Intel came right out and told Reuters today that Apple pushes them so hard to be...
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HP ‘not convinced yet’ to use Thunderbolt, set on USB 3.0

Xavier Lauwaert, worldwide marketing manager for desktops at HP, has indicated that the company isn’t interested in adding Thunderbolt technology to its offerings quite yet,...
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Rumor: Apple moving away from Intel to ARM

After yesterday’s 3D iPad rumor, another one is spreading throughout the Internet today. Tech-blog SemiAccurate reports that they have heard word from their business insiders...
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Intel getting ready to release Thunderbolt dev kits

You might have a Thunderbolt port on that snazzy new MacBook Pro, but there’s probably not too much you can do with it—yet. Intel’s getting ready...
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Still rocking a PPC Mac? This site might be for you.

I was just patrolling our traffic logs (don’t ask) when I noticed some unique traffic coming from a website called PPC Luddite: Living PowerPC in...
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What is Thunderbolt?

Apple recently introduced new MacBook Pro models, but in addition to the expected new Intel Sandy Bridge processors, another new feature was included in the...
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Apple may have a giant head start until 2012 with Thunderbolt

Apple’s announcement of Thunderbolt today during their press conference is no longer major news, but Apple may have a year-long head start with the new...
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Rumor of iPad 2 getting Light Peak seems shaky

Light Peak, the next-gen, super-fast, magic-like data connection from Intel is rumored to end up in a Mac at some point in the future. Apple...
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YouTube Flashback: The switch to Intel

In 2004 and the first half of 2005, the Internet was swirling with rumors that Apple would move to Intel processors to power its Mac...
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Intel: Sandy Bridge can ship

With stories floating around about delays with Intel’s new Sandy Bridge processors, while rumors of new MacBook Pros are circling, it’s a somewhat confusing time...
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Intel announces processor design issues

Today, chipmaker Intel announced that design issues have been found with its up-coming Sandy Bridge family of processors: As part of ongoing quality assurance, Intel...
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