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New MacBook / MacBook Pro unboxing and first impressions
New MacBook / MacBook Pro unboxing and first impressions
We've had a chance to spend a little time with Apple's new laptop offerings, and we wanted to give you a taste of what's changed -- and stayed the same -- in the MacBook and MacBook Pro . Included after the break is a rundown of our impressions. We're going to be doing a longer, fuller, more ...
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Lenovo Thinkpad W700 Mobile Workstation
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Multi-finger MacBook trackpad gestures demonstrated on video
Engadget — ... You've seen our hands-on first impressions, now check the video summary of the new multi-touch, glass trackpad featured on Apple's new MacBooks. It covers 2-, 3-, and 4- finger gestures in addition to the traditional 1 finger gesture some of you would like to direct towards Steve for all those glossy displays. See the demonstration after the break. ...

New MacBook Pro running Hybrid SLI? UPDATE: Nope.
Engadget — ... ? We don't have confirmation of that, but we'll put it to the test in our forthcoming review -- until then, feel free to grab a grain of salt while freaking out anyway. ...

Apple's "spotlight turns to notebooks" event roundup
Engadget — ... cards, and MacBooks are what we got -- and the jury's still out on whether these new laptops are exactly what the market needs right now, but there's no denying that Apple's pretty proud of its new all-aluminum lineup. We'll have a full review of the laptops shortly, but in case you missed anything, here's a look back at the mayhem. The liveblog Live from Apple's "spotlight turns to notebooks" event First impressions New MacBook / MacBook Pro unboxing and first impressions Hands-on ...

Apple's new MacBook / MacBook Pro get torn down in style
Engadget — ... , then comes the hands-on, and now comes the tear down. The masterful gadget surgeons over at ifixit have taken the time to carefully (and let us reiterate, carefully) undo all the hard work done on the assembly line to put these together, and we just know you're anxious to see what's really inside the new machines. Have a look below, and don't forget to pause and appreciate the scenery. ...

Amex Digital does what Steve won't, intros portable Blu-ray burner for Macs
Engadget — ... ," huh Steve? How do you like these Apples? Amex Digital has stepped in to give prospective MacBook / MacBook Pro owners (and anyone with a fresh USB-equipped Mac, really) the ability to watch and burn Blu-ray Discs... so long as they're cool with hauling around an external unit. The glossy black / white drive (coincidence?) is pretty much a Blu flavor of the ...

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