Sources: Apple to unveil revamped 11.6-inch MacBook Air next week
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Ballmer on tablets, PCs and more (Q&A)
NEW YORK–While Microsoft showed off Windows Phone 7 yesterday as its answer to the iPhone , many are still wondering what the company’s response will be to the iPad . CEO Steve Ballmer has noted on several occasions that there will be some Windows 7 slates this year, but that’s not the answer to the question–Microsoft has had tablets for years. The real issue is how Microsoft plans to respond to the iPad’s instant-on abilities, it’s long battery life, and the fact that it’s easily navigated with just a finger and no need for a keyboard.
Apple now shipping Mac Pro desktop preorders
Customers who ordered Apple’s latest Mac Pro desktop with up to 12 processing cores have received notification that their order has shipped. One U.S. customer on the east coast who contacted AppleInsider said their Mac Pro is scheduled for delivery on Aug 24.
Limited iMac retail inventory precedes anticipated update
Some Apple retail stores have run out of stock of both 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac models, ahead of an expected refresh to the desktop Mac hardware. An AppleInsider reader sent word Sunday that the 21.5-inch iMac, and quad-core 27-inch model are both unavailable for the Reserve and Pick Up option at the company’s retail store in Buffalo, N.Y. In addition, some desktops are unavailable in other locations, including Apple’s Fifth Avenue store in New York City, where the quad-core 27-inch is not available for pick-up
Netgear aims to make home storage hip
The concept of a home storage appliance is not exactly a sexy topic, but Netgear hopes its latest products will help change that. On Thursday, the company is showing off a new line of pricey but powerful gear aimed at streaming content through the home and beyond.