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Over the years Apple has managed to make it thin and light laptops. In this way, the laptop becomes worthy name and you can use it anywhere. Or if you have multiple locations and are fed to detach and attach the peripherals every time you move, there is now a docking station for easy operation.

Henge Docks connects to all ports of the MacBook with a single gesture. In this way connecting all devices in seconds. The computer can be fixed with the screen closed without a problem. The model for 13″ has price $ 59.95, (44 €), while you get to $ 64.95 (48 €) for 17-inch model. Read the rest of this entry »

In a statement published today in the section of its website dedicated to supporting customers, Apple unveiled the launch of a free warranty extension program for some older models of the MacBook polycarbonate may be a problem with the hard drive.

Apple has found that, under certain conditions, some hard drives used in specific systems MacBook, sold approximately between May 2006 and December 2007, could not work.

The problem may be with some models of MacBook in black or white plastic that meet these requirements:

* Processor Frequency: 1.83 GHz, 2.16 GHz or 2GHz
* Hard Drive Capacity: 60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB or 160GB

The symptom of a disk failure is the appearance of a flashing question on the startup screen to turn on your computer.

If your MacBook meets the requirements listed and suffers from this problem you can get a free replacement disc at an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Center once a technician will verify the nature of the fault.

Are also projected reimbursements for those who in the past has paid a replacement disc potentially covered by this extended warranty program. Apple will contact customers directly who may be eligible for a refund. Who believes that he is entitled to compensation, Apple may also want to contact Technical Support as soon as possible.

Regarding the duration of the coverage plan that Apple writes:

The program extends for 3 years with MacBook models that have this problem since their original purchase date or until 15 August 2010, depending on the coverage more comprehensive. Apple will continue to evaluate the information gleaned from repair and will grant extensions of coverage for the repair, if necessary.

If you own a Macbook and want to customize it a bit, you can find a way to do it very nice with Vinylville, Etsy store offers variations Macbook stickers for all tastes with prices range are $ 11.00  to $ 15.00. Available for 13″, 15″, and 17″.

These stickers are very curious, and some of them can be found here, nice right?

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BassJump subwoofer is a completely portable and specially designed for MacBook Accessories. This is a fully powered via USB device that turns your laptop into a small sound-system.

By connecting the cable to the laptop and using the appropriate software can drastically improve the sound. The software is also able to change the sound according to the chosen style: rock, pop, R & B, classical, etc..

BassJump is available through the official website for $ 79.99 and $ 83.58 more for shipping costs.

[ Twelvesouth ]