Apple has launched an entry-level iMac for people in the education sector. The new model has a 21.5 inch display, with some watered down specs. The entry level model features a 3.1GHz Intel Core i3 dual-core processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive and an AMD Radeon HD 6750 GPU.
Pricing starts at $999 on Apples Education Store.
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Apple has issued a small recall involving the Hard Disk Drive, featured in the iMac 1tb Seagate Hard drives, sold between May 2011 and July 2011. Apparently only a small number of Hard Disk Drive’s are affected. The primary issue of this recall is that a number of hard drives are failing under certain conditions but Apple is sending emails to affected users who provided a correct email address at time of purchase. Other users can follow the “Source” link at the bottom of the article and may enter their serial number on the device to determine if their device is affected! Hopefully this did not impact a majority of our readers. This is an inconvenience indeed but Apple is reassuring that they will take care of you. Make sure all your data is backed up before you make that Genius Bar appointment and the hard drive is replaced!!!
The official recall note from Apple reads:
“Apple has determined that a very small number of Seagate 1TB hard drives used in 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac systems, may fail under certain conditions. These systems were sold between May 2011 and July 2011.
Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) will replace affected hard drives free of charge.
Apple is contacting affected iMac owners who provided a valid email address during the product registration process to let them know about this program. If you have not been contacted, but think you have a 1TB Seagate hard drive, you can enter your serial number below to see if it’s part of this program.”
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The Apple refresh that we have all been waiting for, is finally here. So what was the exact reason for Apple employees needing to stay overnight yesterday and the Apple Store being down? The answer can be summed up with: The release of the all new MacBook Air, an all new Mac mini, and a new Cinema Display.
Apple has finally given the MacBook Air the backlit keyboard that customers have been waiting for. The processors have also been given a pretty remarkable upgrade. The new MacBook air will continue to start at the same $999 price. To view the exact spec of the new MacBook Air click here.
The new Mac Mini received a generous Intel Sandy Bridge upgrade along with a removable panel to add memory in a timely manner. The new Mac Mini will start at $599. To view the all new Mac Mini specs click here.
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Apple has started asking and scheduling employees to work for an overnight shift on July 13th according to 9to5mac.
We have learned that Apples reasoning for this behavior usually occurs due to the launch of new products, additional training for new products, or the store will be making some huge changes and adding new signage. The last night something of this sort was done, Apple completely renovated their stores with iPads to note product descriptions and have the option to call a representative for more help.
This overnight shift brings question as to what will be done or what will be releasing. The only things that seem to fit in this piece of the puzzle would be the release of a new MacBook Air and/or the companies latest operating system: Mac OS X Lion. We can’t see the new MacBook Air launching with Mac OS X Snow Leopard. So at the opening of the doors on July 14th, we will be seeing either the single launch of Mac OS X Lion, or the release of both, the new MacBook Air and Mac OS X Lion. Either way, who’s on the market for a new MacBook Air and who’s excited for the launch of Mac OS X Lion?
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Apple will be unveiling the new MacBook Airs this week. We had mentioned a couple of weeks ago, that Reuters cited a news article from Taiwan’s Economic Daily statement that read “Apple Inc will start selling its latest MacBook Air in late June with 380,000 units as the first shipment.” Looks like Reuters was right and we will finally be seeing there release.
Can we get a little proof please?
Best Buy stopped shipping all versions of the MacBook Air this last weekend. You can still order one of the notebooks, but it is most likely that you will be receiving the refreshed version of the MacBook Air. The company also stated that they will likely not adjust the pricing for the new model.
BGR Reported that “several sellers on the Amazon.com website are showing low inventory or stockouts as well, further supporting the notion that Apple has stopped refreshing distributor inventory as it prepares to begin shipping updated MacBook Air models.”
The refreshed MacBook are expected to feature a Sandy Bridge processor, Thunderbolt I/O port, and should come with improved graphics. Hopefully Apple throws in a couple of new things as well.
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Over the last month and a half there has been a few reported shortages of Mac Pros and Mac Minis. Usually whenever Apple does this to us, we know what that means. This week CNET’s Brian Tong reported that he believes “Apple is gearing up to launch a revamped Mac Pro and an upgraded Mac mini in either late July or early August – more likely in August.” No one quite knows the exact features and specifications that the new Mac Pros or Mac Mini’s will boast, but are sure to include a Sandy Bridge upgrade and the Thunderbolt connectivity port. This wouldn’t be a bad time to include Mac OSX Lion in the refresh as well.
Brian Tong reported this tip on Twitter:
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According to Reuters, Apples Macbook Air line is due for an upgrade later this month. Reuters cited a news article from Taiwan’s Economic Daily statement that read “Apple Inc will start selling its latest Macbook Air in late June with 380,000 units as the first shipment, Taiwan’s Economic Daily said on Tuesday quoting industry sources.” The Macbook will be revamped and feature a Sandy Bridge processor, Thunderbolt I/O port, and should come with improved graphics.
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Hopefully everyone remembers our prior post on Sunday that let everyone know the new iMac’s were dropping today. Well they are officially here. Every elegant new iMac now comes with a quad-core processor, a graphics card that puts out 3x faster, a FaceTime HD camera, and the notorious Thunderbolt connection. To check out the full spec sheet on both the 21 and 27 inch models click here.
You can purchase the all new iMac here. Remember Apple does give a pretty generous student discount.
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Apple is going to be refreshing their iMacs this week with the Sandy Bridge upgrade. The new Macs are slated for a May 3rd release. Apple will be implementing the new Thunderbolt connection throughout their product line from here on out. AppleInsider reported that Apple would be “swapping out the systems’ first-gen Core i processors and miniDisplay ports for second-generation Core i chips and the company’s new high-speed Thunderbolt port.”
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