Topic: Apple MacBook Air

Boston University claims Apple stole professor's idea

Boston University claims that Apple infringed on its professor's patent, and demands that Apple halt the sales of iPhone 5, iPad, and MacBook Air devices

Part Android, part Windows, Samsung ATIV Q is both laptop and tablet

The Samsung ATIV Q, which was unveiled this week at a press event in London, is truly a flexible device. 

Saving Money Want a MacBook Air? New version is a better deal than the old one.

MacBook Air's newest version has arrived, which should mean deep discounts on the previous version. But this time, the new model is actually a better deal. 

Horizons Apple debuts new Macbook Air, OS X 'Mavericks' at WWDC

At its WWDC keynote this week Apple unveiled new Macbook Airs, which will have better graphics and battery life than their predecessors. Apple also took the wraps off "Mavericks," its newest desktop OS, which also includes some nifty power-saving features.

Will you remember me?: The greatest one-hit wonders of the 2000s

Check out our picks for the best songs from the 2000s whose artists made the charts with these hits, but never released another successful song.

Ultrabooks learn to twist, twirl, tilt – and compete

New Ultrabook convertibles take many forms, as manufactures try to figure out what people want.

How Apple's Fusion Drive speeds up iMacs

New iMacs will offer 'Fusion Drive,' a way to boost speed without losing storage. The Apple desktops will ship out to customers on Nov. 30.

Horizons At $249, new Google Chromebook aims to undercut Macs and PCs on price

Google has introduced a pair of new Samsung-manufactured Chromebooks, both of which run the Chrome OS. The 3G edition will retail for $329 and the Wi-Fi version for $249. 

Horizons iPhone 5 launch: What to expect from Apple's new phone

The debut of the iPhone 5 draws nigh. After months of speculation, here's what to look for at the Apple event Wednesday.

iCloud hack shows the serious problem with living la vida Apple

Apple let a hacker erase one man's iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and online storage. Here are a few ways to avoid such a fate.

What Mountain Lion offers Apple OSX users

Mountain Lion went on sale today for $20, downloads only. Mountain Lion makes Mac personal computers work more like iPhones and iPads.

Horizons Apple love: Ratio of PC to Mac sales is at its lowest since 1997

Analysts tend to focus on iPads and iPhones when Apple announces its earnings. But a new chart shows that Apple is doing quite well on the computer front, too.

MacBook Pro's new screen is sharp. Really sharp.

The MacBook Pro's new retina display is so sharp, it's like putting on glasses for the first time and realizing you're nearsighted. But it isn't cheap: The new MacBook Pro with Retina Dispay starts at $2,199.

New MacBook Pro is near impossible to fix yourself

Repair specialists at iFixit say the retina MacBook isn't easy to take apart and modify. In fact, it's darn near impossible.

Apple announcements: Google loses, Facebook wins (+video)

The tech giant's new software is doing away with Google Maps, but deeply integrating Facebook.  The announcements came amidst the debut of new laptop computers.

Horizons Latest MacBook Pro gets retina display – and a hefty price tag

Apple on Monday unveiled the newest MacBook Pro, a powerhouse of a computer with a price tag to match.

Horizons What to expect from Apple at WWDC 2012? New MacBooks, more Siri.

Apple's annual developers conference, WWDC, is right around the corner. And analysts are already lining up to predict what products Apple will introduce. 

Ultrabooks: Thin and light, but not harbingers of a 'New Era'

REVIEW: Intel touts Ultrabooks as 'A New Era in Computing.' The thin, swift laptops are probably the best thing right now for getting work done on the go, but they'll be eclipsed by the iPad and other tablets before too long.

Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy

The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.

Horizons New laptops: Is this the year of the 'ultrabook'?

Looking for new laptops? This year's Consumer Electronics Show is filled with ultrabooks -- new laptops that are thin and light -- and a few models are getting positive press already.

Tablet computers passe? Here come ultrabooks.

Tablet computers were ubiquitous at CES 2011, thanks to iPad. Ultrabooks will be featured at CES 2012, thanks to MacBook Air. But 100 tablet computers are expected to debut.
11/20/2011 07:26 pm

MacBook Pro gets faster processor, better graphics

MacBook Pro gets update from Apple as competition for MacBook Pro heats up from Dell and others.
10/25/2011 10:29 am

Opinion Steve Jobs and his art of simplicity

To Apple's Steve Jobs, design was not just a matter of aesthetics. It was also the experience of using products. His genius was in blending design and experience, tuning in to our complex lives and helping us orchestrate them. Just ask my mom.
10/07/2011 12:07 pm

In Pictures Remembering Steve Jobs

The Simple Dollar Can a Gap card wreck your credit rating?

Store credit cards, Roth IRA vs. 401k's, and other reader questions
09/16/2011 06:17 pm