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MacBooks, MacBook Pros suffer performance hit without batteries

Originally posted on November 25, 2008 @ 12:13 am

Some people have a habit of removing the battery from the laptops when they’re using it in the hopes that it will result in more extended life for the battery.

But it looks like this practice is not a good one if you’re a MacBook or MacBook Pro owner. Benchmarking tests revealed that a huge performance hit happens when you use these Apple laptops without the battery. This is apparently indicated in the Apple website, which states that this happens as a way of preventing the laptops from shutting down if for some reason the units try to get more power that the A/C adapters alone can provide.

So the lesson is clear, leave the battery intact when you have a MacBook or MacBook Pro. Jury’s still out though on what happens if you already have a dead Apple battery.

Jobs talks about netbooks

Originally posted on October 23, 2008 @ 11:54 pm

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has already made a comment about Apple’s netbook strategy — that is, if they are going to release an actual netbook that can compete with the slew of netbooks that other companies are releasing.

To Jobs, the convergence of communication devices and computers that netbooks offer is something that is already present in Apple’s products. And that’s the iPhone. He said that iPhone users can get the software that they want through the Apps store and the gadget already features internet browsing and email capabilities.

Jobs did say that if the netbook category further evolves they could enter the market and they do have great ideas in case they develop one.

Apple announces new Macbooks

Originally posted on October 15, 2008 @ 9:03 pm

Apple CEO Steve Jobs officially announced new iterations of the Macbook and Macbook Pro last Oct. 14.

First off, the new Macbooks now sport aluminum casings using the much-talked about Mac Brick casing technology. Other new features include a flush display with a seamless glass cover, a glass multitouch trackpad, and the addition of the Nvidia 9400 GPU for graphics. The Macbook Pro will also sport the “chiclet” keyboard.

Rumors are that the new Macs are now running out in Apple stores worldwide.

New Macbook models in the horizon?

Originally posted on September 18, 2008 @ 5:06 pm

There are strong rumors circulating that new Macbook models are going to be released next month. According to a report by Citigroup, a “field check” performed by the company a new line of Macbooks have been designed are already being shipped to Apple stores and retailers all across the country. The new models will reportedly have LED illumination, thin aluminum casing and a very attractive price. It is said the announcement for the new products will be made on October 14.

We’ll find out in about three weeks if these rumors are true.

Psystar countersues Apple

Originally posted on September 1, 2008 @ 11:54 pm

A week ago I blogged about Psystar’s attempt to distribute Mac OS discs with its Macintosh clones–a move that has gained the ire of Apple and has merited a lawsuit against the company.

Now it’s Psystar’s turn to use legal measures. The company is charging Apple with restraint of trade, unfair competition as well as other violations of antritrust law. All of this is contained in a hefty 54-page complaint that has been filed at that Northern California Division of the US District Court. The decision to file a countersuit is to maintain their argument that there is a market for third-party Macintosh clones, only that Apple has put many legal and technical roadblocks that prevent companies from taking advantage of the demand.

Psystar’s claims actually have some weight and it will be interesting how the US district court will decide on this in the future.