Traditional platter-based hard drives have been around since the dawn of the modern computer. The technology has been made smaller, but the concept is the same: a read/write head floats mere microns above a fragile ceramic platter, reading and writing data magnetically from microscopic hills and valleys on the surface. All the while, the platters [...]
With Scott Forstall, former VP of iOS, on his way out, Industrial Design genius Jony Ive will be taking over Human Interface design for Apple, which now puts him squarely in control of just about everything you look at on your Mac — OS X and other Apple Software included. Forstall's other responsibilities will be [...]
Apple released a slew of hardware updates today, including a redesigned iMac with new storage technologies, updated Mac mini, 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display, updated iPad with LTE wireless service, and iPad mini with 7.9" display! This was a massive refresh event, event by Apple's standards Take a few minutes and check out the [...]
Today Apple released the much-anticipated revision to their flagship product - the iPhone 5. The new device includes, among other things, the new "Lightning" connector for faster and easier connections, new camera, LTE data support, a faster processor, and a larger, more colorful retina display! Apple's official iPhone 5 page: http://www.apple.com/iphone/ The iPhone 5 intro/launch [...]
We retained our Premium Service Provider designation for the January-June 2012 period. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to serve your Mac needs! From Apple: "Your service location has demonstrated its commitment to premium service and technical excellence during January - June 2012, Apple is pleased to recognize Lapin Systems as an Premium Service Provider."
Looks like third-party upgrades for the #Retina-equipped MacBook Pro are a no-go… for now at least. As far as repairing, we will be able to get factory replacement parts directly from Apple starting now! photo credit: ifixit http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/06/retina-macbook-pro-full-of-air-style-proprietary-parts/
March 1, 2012: Lapin Systems, Inc. has been designated an Apple Premium Service Provider (PSP) by Apple Computer! The Premium Service Provider designation is proof of Lapin's commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and fast, high-quality repairs and upgrades. Apple products are now more popular than ever. For all your Mac needs, choose Lapin, and please [...]
Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, passed away yesterday at the early age of 56 from pancreatic cancer. As a Mac specialist in Chicago, Lapin is both saddened by the loss of such a visionary and grateful for all that Jobs accomplished during his lifetime. As reported by Engadget last evening: "Steve Jobs has had a [...]