From fashion to fitness: Apple hires a pair of key Nike+ FuelBand engineers

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This is an update in which we rounded up all recent Apple hires pertinent to the development of the upcoming "iWatch". In this post we will talk about several new hires and experts, including a pair of key Nike+ FuelBand hardware engineers, and the new hires are labeled with italics.

Apple also has been developing a sensor-laden, fitness and medical, focused wearable computer as indicated by several notable recent hires and information we have received from sources. The devices will have a target on both fashion and exercise as Apple has been testing the device with key professional athletes. We are expecting the product to be announced in October of this year and ship by the holiday season. As the  launch of the “iWatch” approaches, we have compiled an up-to-date list of all known and pertinent recent Apple hires to provide a clearer picture of what Apple’s future wearable technologies could offer to consumers. We will be looking forward.

The MacBook variety, many options for choice

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Now that you have begun the round of renovations to the MacBook Air, will begin to do a special on the options we have in the two great ranges of Mac computers, laptops and desktops. To do this we will review the MacBook family, the Air and Pro in its different variants and Desktops iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pro, and a small final detail with the Apple Cinema Display, which promises this year.

Like the MacBook Air was the first to update, let's start with laptop variety. And although we already know what will bring the MacBook Air this year, perhaps Apple has an ace up his sleeve and can introduce surprises even within the family. And of course, its big brother, the MacBook pro insurance to be renewed.

And what we have now in the MacBook variety?

Right now we have the Air and Pro Series. The first is focused directly to portability, the second to the performance. Each mode has its use and consider that Apple has a very well defined range. But in reality, the MacBook are what keep the Mac family.

The MacBook Air

The variety of the MacBook Air has been renovated this Tuesday. The update has been minimal, just a new generation of Intel processors get more clock speed, from 1.3 to 1.6 prior to the current 1.4 to 1.7 (GHz). No other changes apart from a decrease in prices.

The MacBook Pro

We have a 13-inch model without retina display and other variations in sizes 13 and 15 inch retina display. This is a performance-oriented notebook. It has plenty of power and a huge array of possibilities.

The MacBook Pro is about to be renewed, now takes 186 days without renewal. Probably during the developer conference see an update to the MacBook Pro range, so if you are thinking about buying one might be better to wait. 

If you do not need the ultra-portability of the MacBook Air, we will always have the MacBook Pro, which will give us more power. Yes, this is a high performance laptop that will serve for almost any task. Their price range is very wide and allow us to play with almost any possible configuration when suit our needs.

MacBook Air, a new low price of Apple laptops

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Inconspicuous renewal of the MacBook Air, which has been limited to equip a more powerful Intel processor and lowering its base price. But if we focus on prices that has been in the United States, we are at the cheapest Mac laptop in the entire history of the company. 

In the USA, the base model of the new MacBook Air has been lowered to $ 899. There have been only another Mac at that price, the white polycarbonate MacBook when it was directed to educational institutions. But considering that the general public could not access that computer, the new MacBook Air surpasses.

In Spain, the lowest we've had for a Mac price have been 879 € with the white MacBook 

In the case of Spain the white MacBook was to cost 879 euros when sold at the original price, but rose to 979 euros when Apple inflated him with a little more power. But that $ 899 for a product designed for the vast majority of the public (and not for those just looking for something affordable as happened with the white MacBook) laptop, Apple said they want to cover more market.

Not meant to be cheaper than the PC, but it is obvious that the costs have been lowered. And the best part is that Apple can break this record again with minimal future models. How far are the $ 6,500 first Macintosh Portable.

to buy Mac mini now or wait for the new Keynote?

To date, almost all models of Apple computers have been relaunched or overhauled in one way or another. However, the Mac mini is the only one left, and now we're wondering if it really soon will undergo remodeling or a simple upgrade.

This computer has not been updated since October 2012, so we believe that a possible set-up is near. In January, we tubimos information from a Belgian shop ensures that the end of February would have units of the new Mac mini. February and March have passed and still no news.

Typically, these small leaks usually indicate that in reality this new model is expected and already preparing to put it on sale. There are not often false these indications, so we will be attentive to the movements of other retailers.

Could it be submitted new generation of Mac mini in June? I personally think it will be in September.