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Quad-Core iMacs in January, Snow Leopard Drops in Q1 of 2009?

Snow Leopard Early Next Year
Last week, Apple’s Director of Engineering of Unix Technologies Jordan Hubbard spoke at LISA ‘08, about the evolution of Mac OS X from large servers to embedded platforms. In his presentation slides (PDF) Hubbard reveals that Apple’s next version of Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), will be shipping in the [...]

Intel Leaks Point to Mac Pro Updates Early Next Year?

Digitimes is reporting that “sources at server makers” are pointing to a first quarter 2009 launch for Intel’s new Nehalem class (Xeon 5500, 3500) CPUs.
The two last Mac Pro updates Apple unveiled were on January 8, 2008, and April 4, 2007. MacRumors’ Buyer’s Guide has more information. Apple has recently squashed any rumors by announcing [...]

Macbook Pro Intel Chipsets to be Refreshed in April

VR-Zone has recently leaked roadmaps regarding Intel’s mobile processor plans. The information points to the second quarter in 2009 for a refresh. Digitimes clarifies the information, specifically claiming April as the month we should expect to see updated chipsets from Intel.

Apple’s current Macbook Pro can be setup with two chips: The 2.4Ghz P8600, or [...]

Intel Wakes Up, Slams iPhone CPU, Realizes Apple Has Other Friends

Apple seems to be exploring far more options than just Intel’s technology. With an ARM CPU in the iPhone, and new NVIDIA’d-out notebooks, Intel is slowly waking up to realize that its technology might be at risk due to natural progression in the technology industry.

At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in 2005, Apple announced that [...]

Intel Releases Four New Eco-Friendly Quad-Core Xeon Processors

Adding to the eco-friendly movement, today Intel has proudly announced four quad-core Xeon processors that use a halogen-free packaging that is much easier on the environment.

The Quad-Core Xeon L5430, X5470, X5492, and X5270 processors run at clock speeds ranging from 2.66GHz to 3.5GHz and are priced from $562 to $1,493 each, in 1,000-unit quantities. [...]

Custom Macbook Air Chip Could be Used by Apple Competitors. Who Cares?

Apple’s Macbook Air is rumored to be getting an imminent refresh. Inside the machine, the custom chip that Apple and Intel developed hand in hand, will also be getting an upgrade. However this time around, Apple’s competitors may have access to the same chip, or a variation of it. So the Macbook Air might be [...]

Overhauled Apple Notebooks Due Next Month. Quad Core Possible.

Apple is expected to release a completely overhauled line of notebooks within the next month or two that should take advantage of major advancements in mobile computing technology. With Intel having announced Mobile Quad Core chips, and machines like the Lenovo W700 already utilizing the technology, it may only be a matter of time before [...]