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Today in the MacNN forums members discuss different kinds of non-Apple backup software in response to one members question. One forum goer is considering upgrading to a new MacBook from their PowerBook G4 and has some questions. One Fresh-Faced Recruit finds advice from other forum members on which new Mac model to get, the MacBook or MacBook Pro. A comparison of the iMac and the Mac Pro can be…

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Currently the Apple store is offering some great deals on refurbished Mac models from the MacBook to the Mac Pro. Starting at $849 is the base model MacBook with 2.1GHz processor, 1GB of memory and a 120GB hard drive. The base level 20-inch iMac is currently priced at $999 with 1GB of memory, 250GB hard drive and 2.4GHz processor. The MacBook Air with 1.6GHz processor 2GB of memory and 80GB PAT…

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Intel gained market share in the global microprocessor segment for the third quarter of 2008, comparing year-over-year numbers, according to iSuppli analysis. The company grew 1.7 percent from last year and .3 percent from the previous quarter this year. In contrast, AMD has been losing market share at a similar rate of 1.8 percent from 2007. The research covered the whole range of microprocessors…

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FastMac has launched the FastMac iV, a charger and extended battery for the iPhone that also adds a built-in flash and can charge USB devices concurrently. The iV triples the iPhone’s talk time to 24 hours, as well as 31 days of standby, over 20 hours of video or 70 hours of audio playback. The battery inside the iV is rated at 3100mAh and can power and charge the phone at the same time….

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FastMac has launched the FastMac iV, a charger and extended battery for the iPhone that also adds a built-in flash and can charge USB devices concurrently. The iV triples the iPhone’s talk time to 24 hours, as well as 31 days of standby, over 20 hours of video or 70 hours of audio playback. The battery inside the iV is rated at 3100mAh and can power and charge the phone at the same time….

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