Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Review

Introducing the new 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A. The state-of-the-art dual-core Intel i5 processor delivers up to 2x faster performance (over the previous generation of MacBook Pro).

New Thunderbolt technology lets you connect high-performance peripherals and high-resolution displays to a single port, and transfer files at lightning speeds. And with all-new quad-core processors, thunderbolt technology, the FaceTime HD camera, Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A has more than its share of innovations., you can make astonishingly crisp HD video calls.

With the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, you'll be able to achieve bi-directional channels with transfer speeds to peripherals like external hard drives and servers up to an amazing 10 Gbps--while also connecting to a DisplayPort-compatible high-resolution display.

Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Features & Specifications:

Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Features :

• Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions
• With all-new quad-core and dual-core processors, the new Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A isn’t just faster. It’s phenomenal.
• New input/output technology lets you connect high-speed peripherals and high-resolution displays.
• Now when you make video calls with FaceTime, your friends will see you three times more clearly than before.
• The spacious Multi-Touch trackpad lets you use gestures to control and interact with what’s on your screen.
• Even with faster processors and graphics, the new Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A lasts an amazing 7 hours on a single charge.
• This MacBook Pro is powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor "Sandy Bridge

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Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Specifications :

Display	13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen
Processor	2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor
L3 cache	3MB shared
Memory	4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB
Hard drive	320GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive	8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Video	FaceTime HD camera; Thunderbolt port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Expansion	One Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps), one FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), SDXC card slot
Audio	Stereo speakers with subwoofer, omnidirectional microphone, combined headphone/line in (supports digital output)
Networking	10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification); Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Hardware accessories	60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Warranty	The MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Operating System	This Mac comes pre-installed with OS X Snow Leopard, but you can order a free upgrade to OS X Lion via Apple's OS X Lion Up-To-Date program for a limited time (depending on the date of your purchase).

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Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Review

Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Pros:

• Beautiful design. Sleek and professional looking aluminum body
• Perfect sized keyboard. Great tactile feedback and well implemented in this computer
• Very lightweight and very portable
• No hassle with drivers! Install a program and it works
• Much faster cpu (latest Sandy Bridge processors)
• Faster memory
• Support for fastest data drives (sata III connection)

Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A Cons:

• Graphics Performance : Inferior graphics compared to 2010 model
• Small hard drive, but easily replaceable with a kit from mac-sales.com

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Apple Developing iPhone Nano?

Apple reportedly is developing a new iPhone with a smaller size and cheaper. This rumor comes from Wall Street Journal source. iPhone has a half size from the regular iPhone and the price is also lower.

The device is code-named 'N97' and has the same features as the previous iPhone, such as access to media entertainment, photos and video. Wall Street Journal sources even claimed to have seen the prototype of the gadget was a few months ago. The iPhone Nano is still an allegation, given the previously Apple has also made a mini-sized iPod called the iPod nano.

Mini version of the iPhone is expected to become available in the market in the middle of summer this year. However, the plan could have retreated. There was no confirmation from Apple responded to the report as usual. Apple's product development is not separated from the role of Apple CEO, Steve Jobs.

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Google Latitude on the Apple iPhone

Google Latitude applications for the iPhone is released. Google Latitude is an application that allows you to tell the current position you are in, and indicate the position of your friends via a map on the iPhone.

Previously, Google Latitude is made for the platform like Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile, and Blackberry. Finally, after waiting for 2 years, Google Latitude present in the Apple iPhone.

In the past, Google Latitude is a web-based application and is not suitable for the iOS 4 operating system that do not support multitasking operation. Now, Google Latitude remade into pure applications, and can run on iOS 4 operating system that supports multitasking operations.

The excess of Google Latitude is able to continue to update the mapping when the application is already closed, or when your smartphone screen is locked from the activity. Now, Google Latitude can be used in the Apple iPhone and iPad, and you can download it for free at the iTunes App Store.

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Google Developed the Web-Based Android Market

Finally, Google launched their web version of the Android Market app store, following criticism of Google Android users. Previously, users often complained about Android Market because Google do not offer a web version of their Android Market. So far, the Android Market can only be accessed via mobile phones.

And now the problem was finally resolved. Google Android Market is now accessible through the web, as well as Apple's App Store as Cellular-News reported on Thursday (02/03/2011). Now users can monitor all their transactions through the web version using their Google account.

Web version of Google Android Market allows users to send applications directly to their friends with just a few clicks without using cables.

Android Market web version was introduced when Google launched its Android operating system version 3.0 Honeycomb. Honeycomb is suppose to be available in the market along with Apple introduced the newest version of their iPad.

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Apple removes API Jailbreak Detector

Quietly and without explanation, Apple has removed the jailbreak detector API in iOS. The reason Apple eliminates the API is still a mystery, but they insist will be able to find out if devices like the iPhone, iPad Touch, and the iPad has been modified.

Jailbreak allows users to use other applications than applications are available on the iTunes App Store. Jailbreak is not new, and can be done by using some application like Skype that can not be installed on iPhones that have been modified.

Jailbreak is a serious threat to Apple, even though the user is not aware of the dangers that may arise from malware when downloading an application from a third party.

API that came through applications such as AirWatch and Afaria, can access information and features of iOS and its apparatuses. But after iOS version 4.2, this service is stopped for no apparent reason, and Apple has not commented on this.

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Android - World's Largest Smartphone Platform

Canalys latest survey results show that Android successfully get the first position as the world's largest smartphone platform. The survey notes that the Android-based smartphone has increased seven times to 33 million units worldwide.

The survey was conducted via distribution of Android-based smartphone during the fourth quarter of 2010 which reached 33.3 million units. While the number of Symbian smartphones are distributed only 31 million units.

Following the Android and Symbian are the iOS from Apple with 16.2 million units of smartphones, BlackBerry from Research In Motion with 14.6 million units of smartphones, and Windows Phone 7 from Microsoft with 3.1 million units of smartphones. Although the entire platform that increases the number of handset distribution, but only Android Smartphone Platform which increased market share.

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Does iPhone Not Functioning in Cold Weather?

A number of consumers in Finland complained that their iPhone doesn't work when they are outdoors, where air temperature during winter is below zero degrees Celsius.

Finland is located in southern Scandinavia was often get very cold air temperatures. In the south, the winter lasts for four months and have average temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. Even during the coldest, Finland can be recorded temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius.

The complaint was received attention from consumer agencies, Kuluttajavirasto, which is now investigating whether the Apple handset design meets local regulations to supplement the compatible devices with cold temperatures in Finland.

Consumers who filed complaints could earn cash compensation if Kuluttajavirasto found evidence that Apple has violated consumer protection laws.

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iPhone and iPad Boost Apple's Revenue

CALIFORNIA - Apple Inc. recorded the best quarterly sales results in the end of 2010, when this giant U.S. technology that received a total revenue of USD 26.7 billion.

That number represents a significant increase compared to third quarter that 'only' record USD 15.1 billion. Increased sales of iPad and the iPhone during the Christmas and New Year holidays mentioned an important contribution in the total profit of USD 6 billion, as reported by CNN Money, Sunday (01/23/2011).

Companies from Cupertino, California, sold 7.3 million of iPad during the fourth quarter, which in fact exceeded Wall Street analysts predicted.

iPad success comes from various sources. The reason, though Macintosh computers must be struggling to penetrate the business market, according to Apple, iPad demand among business customers. Approximately 80 percent of top 100 companies based on Fortune, are known provide iPad for their employees.

Not only iPad, Apple was to earn bigger profits from selling the iPhone. Apple claims to have managed to sell 16.2 million iPhones, other record companies.

Even so, Apple predicts, iPad sales in the first quarter 2011 will decline, after passing through the holidays. Because the iPod is also noted the same trend, with sales in the holiday season has doubled compared to the other three quarters. iPod sold 19.5 million units in the fourth quarter, while sales of Macintosh computers record 4.1 million.

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iTunes and Safari Will be Combined

CALIFORNIA - the shocking news comes from Apple, the company reportedly will merge two of their services ie iTunes and Safari to be one service only. The rumors developed after a source at Apple mention to the Three Guys, as quoted on Wednesday (01/19/2011), Apple in the near future will incorporate iTunes and Safari services into one service only.

For OS X users, the service is certainly no stranger. But for Windows users, of course, is something new. For all this time between the Safari browser and iTunes prompted to download it separately.

The goal can be guessed to improve the Safari browser users around the world. Moreover, the Safari browser now ranked 4th, is under IE, Firefox, and Chrome. If Apple combines both of these services, so for people who want to access iTunes will automatically use the Safari browser, will obviously increase the level of Safari usage.

There are currently no comments on this plan. Yet another rumor says Apple will begin to combine these two services officially in the fall of 2011.

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10 Discoveries that Apple had patented

CALIFORNIA - Apple has collected 563 patents in 2010. Some of them will be a real product and probably will change the world of technology as they have done with the iPod, iPhone, App Store and iPad. Apple patent expert, Jack Purcher from Patently Apple, has been monitoring the patenting company since 2006. Similarly, as quoted by Mashable, Tuesday (01/18/2011).

Here are some discoveries that are patented by Apple, as this discovery may change the landscape of the world of technology in the future :

1. iBike : Bicycle connected to a computer system
2. Wand Remote : Remote-control-like Wii, for the Apple TV
3. Touchscreen iMac : iMac with a touchscreen
4. Solar-Powered iPhone : iPhone solar-powered
5. iHeadSet : Headset that equipped with Bluetooth / iPod modern version
6. iKey : iPhone that equipped with locking systems for home and car
7. Shareable Apps : Applications that can be shared via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
8. Magnetic Lenses : Portable camera device with the addition of magnetic lenses
9. Video Game Comic Book : e-comic that can make games interaction with user
10. MacBook with Built-In Projector : MacBook is equipped with a projector

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iPhone Still Dominate the Social Media

ATLANTA - The popularity of Apple iPhone still hasn't been unchallenged, after this Apple's smartphone become the most widely discussed brand in social media, for three consecutive years. Thus the Vitrue Inc. analysis results, a social media management from Atlanta as disitat Cellular News, Sunday (01/09/2011). Following below the iPhone is the Blackberry (2), Disney (3), Android (4) and iPad (5).

Vitrue measure "social reference" (social mentions), a brand with an analysis of everyday online conversations in various social networking sites, blogs, microblogging, photo sites and video-sharing. Even so, the list which was released in Vitrue 100 merely illustrates a brand volume social mention, not the sentiment toward the brand.

Very impressive to see Apple dominating the list by placing six brands: iPhone, Mac, iPod, Apple, and iTunes. Moreover, four of the their brand was ranked in the top 15. In addition, very pleasant to see some new brands this year, such as Android which ranks fourth. Meanwhile, Blackberry managed to rise 13 ratings. 60 percent of brands that occupy the top-20 ratings are electronic products, it shows strong industrial dominance in the social reference.

Electronics brand as a whole has the largest share in Vitrue 100 (30%). Followed by fashion / retail (20%), automotive / transportation (17%), media / broadcast (12%), sports (5%), online (5%), food and beverages (4%), fast food restaurants (4%), financial (2%) and toys / entertainment (1%).

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Pirated iTunes account Circulating in China

BEIJING - A number of pirated for iTunes Store account was freely sold in giant retail site, Taobao, and enables buyers of illegally accessing credit card details to download music and other products.

Based on searches by AFP, it is known there are several shops selling iTunes accounts for 30 yuan ($ 5, 80). With that price, the buyer promised to download songs, games, movies and other products worth $ 30 through Apple's online store.

The Global Times reported, Taobao sell approximately 50 thousand illegal iTunes account with varied prices, ranging from one to 200 yuan. Further note that thousands of accounts have been sold in recent months.

For each account illegally, Taobao include a warning that they are not responsible for any items sold. Taobao also does not guarantee the authenticity of each item. In a statement Taobao claim if it had taken the steps necessary to protect their consumer rights. Taobao also asserted their ads will not be revoked unless received an official request to do so.

"Currently we have not received information from Apple or parties related to the iTunes account that says that these products violate or infringe the rules of our listing the IP of others," explained by the Taobao spokesman as quoted by Straits Times, Thursday Jan 06, 2011.

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iPhone 3GS disassembler

For the first time, attend to disassemble the device iPhone 3GS introduced by a young man named George Holtz. If a user during this iPhone can not disassemble this smart phone, successful experiment in Holtz disassemble iPhone 3GS pairs using the device he made.

But for now, new users of Windows XP and Vista are able to unlock the iPhone them. To the future, Holtz has been planning to make Machintosh version of this device called purplera1n.

Do not forget, Holtz suggested that before running the software, the user must first perform a full backup for all kinds of data that are on the iPhone.

Holtz says iPhone dismantling procedure is very simple. Through the information cited from TG Daily, Saturday (7/4/2009), Holtz reveal some of the procedures to disassemble the iPhone.

The first you need to do is connect the iPhone to normal. Then click "make it ra1n" and then wait some time. Then the application will display the installer purplera1n commands that must be done. You can also get help through the best format purplera1n beta site, "said Holtz while saying want that his 3GS unlocker can be marketed immediately.

"At first I did not create this tool for the public, I prefer waiting for the developers issue a device like this. But if in fact I can create it and will be useful for other people, why have to wait for so long," said Holtz.

Holtz added that he believes will follow a variety of the latest innovations. According to him, not the later device may not be developing this market and has a distinctive presence as a complement iPhone. okezone

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iPhone 3G S begins shipping to customers

Introduced last week and due in stores on Friday, several people are reporting that shipments of the iPhone 3G S have started.

One AppleInsider reader reported that his 32GB black iPhone shipped from China. Other early iPhone buyers are reporting on Twitter that Apple sent them shipping confirmation e-mails as well.

So far, nobody has been given a date when the phone will arrive, but presumably it will be on or before Friday, when the iPhone is due to arrive at retail locations.

The iPhone 3G S has many of the same features as its predecessor, although it does come with a few notable additions. At the top of that list is a faster processor, giving the iPhone the ability to load apps three to five times as fast as the previous model.

The new model also gets a three-megapixel camera and the ability to record video that can be edited directly on the phone. Built-in voice control and a magnetometer with a compass app round out the new features of the phone.

The iPhone 3G S costs $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB model. Both models come in black and white. cnet

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Google Releases iGoogle Update

Google has launched a beta version of iGoogle for the iPhone mobile and iPod-based handset Apple and Android of course.

Spokesperson for Google Mobile Software, Dan Zivkovic said Wang Zhen, and most users are using the handset as the source of all information. Such information is quoted from Mobile Tech Today, Tuesday (16/6/2009).

"That is, iGoogle is very comfortable to use on mobile devices. When you are in the queue, you can take advantage of iGoogle on the phone to search for any information even while in the area of the network's internet though weak," said Wang.

Zivkovic added that the development version of iGoogle add some new elements such as tabs and quick access to frequently used features, so that will make easier and add speed Internet access.

"The latest version of iGoogle is present in 38 languages and can be accessed by visiting the site igoogle.com through your mobile browser. After that you select the option 'Try the new iGoogle Mobile'," said Zivkovic.

Add more of both, the morning the Android based mobile phone users can benefit more when the keyboard shortcut to navigate access Gmail inbox. "For example if you're reading email, you can press' u 'to return to the inbox, or' n 'to read the next email," Wang said. okezone

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Apple Introduced Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Apple introduced Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the latest version of an innovation of the Mac. Snow Leopard is created from OS X innovation for many years and success with hundreds of improvements.

The core technology which is quite prominent, the more support for Microsoft Exchange and features with the new accessibility.

"We make this the success of Leopard, and has created a better experience for our users from the start until the installation of the closure," said Bertrand Serlet, Apple Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, in the description of authorized, Saturday (13/6/2009 )

"The Apple engineers have made hundreds of improvements, so with the Snow Leopard, your system will be faster, more rapid response and even more reliable from the previous," they said.

User Finder will realize a more rapid response; Time Machine with the ability to almost 50 percent faster in data store. An integration with the Dock Expos; Safari 4 in 64-bit version of the encouraging performance of the engine Nitro JavaScript up to 50 percent and immune to crashes caused by plug-ins.

Snow Leopard also covers the latest QuickTimeX, the rotator is designed so that it can be re-viewed by the user, tidy and distribute video to YouTube, iTunes or MobileMe. Snow Leopard still half size smaller than the previous version and provides a capacity of 6GB drive is installed. Snow Leopard will present itself to users as of Mac OS X Leopard in September 2009. okezone

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