Keepin' it real fake: MacBook Pro knockoff rocks Ion 2, thinks itself fly

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Published April 29, 2010 at 10:24 p.m.
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We've stumbled across any number of MacBook Air KIRFs, but it's not often we see a worthy representation of Cupertino's heftier model. Never underestimate Shenzhen. This "Dragonfly QT Pro" not only features a familiar aluminum alloy shell, the 14-inch, 1366 x 768 netbook's also got Ion 2 switchable graphics ahead of its Acer and ASUS cousins. A 1.66GHz Atom D410 and 1GB of memory help pump out 1080p video while keeping case temperatures at a lap-happy 36 degrees Celsius, while a 160GB hard

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ASUS Eee PC 1218 trades veil of secrecy for popular design award

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Published April 29, 2010 at 5:58 p.m.
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Well, will you look at that. In its haste to proclaim itself winner of a 2010 Red Dot design award, ASUS has inadvertently or perhaps intentionally announced the brand-new netbook that received it -- the Eee PC 1218. She's a beaut, too, with a slim, one-piece aluminum shell that evokes the MacBook Air but still packs a substantial number of expansion ports. There aren't any hard specs quite yet, but the above shot shows it'll come with a webcam and chiclet keyboard, and in a second pic after the

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Refurbished Apple Mac Computers from $849 + free shipping via next day

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Published Dec. 21, 2009 at 7:14 a.m.
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Apple Store has the following factory-refurbished Apple Mac computer systems, each at the lowest price we could find. Each carries free shipping via next day delivery and a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. The refurbs: ... Apple iMac Intel Core 2 Duo Desktops from $849 ... Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 13.3" Laptops from $899 ... Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 13.3" Laptops from $1,099 ... Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo Laptops from $1,299 ... Apple Mac Pro Intel Xeon

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iiView A2 borrows Apple's panache for a Win 7 netbook

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Published Oct. 19, 2009 at 6:14 p.m.
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Manufacturers the world over have given this one some serious thought, and they've decided that you want something that feels like a MacBook Air, looks (vaguely) like a MacBook Air, and doesn't run OS X. Available come October 22, the iiView A2 features an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz CPU, 2GB DDR2 RAM, 320GB HDD, a 12.1-inch display, and 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless. Shipping for $399 with Windows 7, this guy will look right at home next to your award-winning collection of Air KIRFs -- and won't break the

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Apple MacBook Air Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3" Laptop for $1,100 after rebate + $13 s&h

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Published Oct. 12, 2009 at 10:15 p.m.
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ClubMac.com offers the Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3" Notebook, model no. MB543LL/A, for $1,199.99. This $100 mail-in rebate slices it to $1,099.99 ... With shipping around $13 , it's only $13 more than what Apple charges for a refurbished unit, and the lowest total price we could find by $100. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9300 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 13.3" 1280x800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 120GB 4200 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 +

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Refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13" Laptops from $1,099 + free shipping

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Published Aug. 24, 2009 at 8:53 a.m.
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Apple Store still offers the factory-refurbished Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3" Notebook, model no. MB543LL/A, for $1,099 with free shipping ... (Click "MacBook Air" on the left to find it.) That's tied with our mention from a week ago and the lowest total price we've ever seen for this model. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9300 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 13.3" 1280x800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 120GB 4200 rpm hard

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Dixons launches slim little Advent Altro CULV PCs

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Published Aug. 17, 2009 at 9:35 a.m.
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UK electronics retailer Dixons just got the memo that slim is in, and its taken it to heart. The store is on the verge of launching two new PCs as part of its Advent brand -- and the 13.3-inch CULV Altro line is pretty sexy looking. Already drawing the obvious comparisons to the MacBook Air in the looks department, the Altro boasts an Intel Celeron CPU, 3GB of RAM, and a 120GB hard drive, WiFi, Bluetooth, plus USB and HDMI ports, and one multifunction connector for hooking up an external port

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MacMall Apple Blowout Deals: Up to 75% off

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Published Aug. 5, 2009 at 3:09 p.m.
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MacMall.com cuts up to 75% off select Macs, software, accessories, and more as part of its Apple Blowout Deals. It's among the best sales we've seen on these items from MacMall. Shipping starts around $6 ... A best bet is the Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3" Widescreen Notebook (pictured), model no. MB466LL/A, for $999.99. This $75 mail-in rebate cuts it to $924.99 ... With around $9 for shipping, it's the lowest total price we could find by $66 ...

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Averatec's N3400 reviewed: looks good, performs well, dies early

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Published Aug. 5, 2009 at 10:24 a.m.
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Averatec probably isn't the first name that pops into your head when you think of cleanly designed thin laptops, but if the $800 N3400 is any indication of things to come, that could change ... Laptop had a chance to review the 13-inch machine and found its slim, aluminum body compares favorably to the MacBook Air -- despite being nearly a full inch thick. The 1,280 x 800 glossy display was rated as "decent," the dual-core 2.16GHz Intel T3400 processor paired with 3GB of RAM gave very good

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Apple MacBook Air Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3" Laptop for $1,125 after rebate + $12 s&h

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Published July 31, 2009 at 2:14 p.m.
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MacMall.com offers the Apple MacBook Air Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3" Notebook, model no. MB543LL/A, for $1,199.99. This $75 mail-in rebate slices it to $1,224.99 ... With shipping around $12 , it's the lowest total price we could find by $171. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9300 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 13.3" 1280x800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 120GB 4200 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, multi-touch trackpad, and iSight webcam ... Of note,

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