WWDC 2007 Updates - Gamers rejoice? ID and EA Games to the mac

Posted on the June 11th, 2007 under Apple, Interesting by John Burmeister

While I do not get to play many games with the limited free time I have, Steve Jobs just announced that EA Games and ID Games have committed to bringing gaming back to the Mac. Sounds like there will be a lot more info out at E3, but there was quite an impressive lineup ahead from EA.

I believe that this is a huge step forward for the mac, and how people are really making the switch from windows.

WWDC 2007 - Apple Keynote

Posted on the June 11th, 2007 under Apple, Interesting by John Burmeister

Just a reminder, if you are a Apple fan, don’t forget the WWDC 2007 Keynote by our favorite fellow Steve Jobs is today.   I am not positive what is going to be announced, I am sure they will be covering the iPhone and Leopard. The keynote starts at 1pm east coast time.

Some places to catch the live keynote coverage:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/11/steve-jobs-live-from-wwdc-2007/

http://www.iphonealley.com/news/wwdc-2007-keynote-live-audio-stream  (audio)

http://www.macrumorslive.com/ 

New Macbook Pro’s hit the Apple stores, LED Display and Santa Rosa

Posted on the June 5th, 2007 under Apple, Interesting by John Burmeister

Well Apple has updated MacBook Pro with a LED Display, faster CPU, and some other goodies.  Might be time for me to finally get a Mac Laptop, those are some impressive specs.  

Check it out here: http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/ 

From:  Apple’s official Press release

Apple® today updated its MacBook® Pro line of notebooks with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, memory up to 4GB, and high-speed graphics in a stunning, lightweight, aluminum enclosure that is just one-inch thin. The new MacBook Pro is available in 15-inch models with a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display and a 17-inch model with an optional high-resolution display. All models include a built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, Apple’s MagSafe® Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.*

From: MacRumors.com

The new MacBook Pros utilize the Santa Rosa chipset and come in the following configurations:

$1999. 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 120GB HD, 15″ LED. GeForce 8600M GT 128MB
$2499. 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 15″ LED. GeForce 8600M GT 256MB
$2799. 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 17″. GeForce 8600M GT 256MB

The 15-inch model uses a new LED display, while the 17-inch model now offers a new optional 1920-by-1200 high-resolution display.