In the last 24 hours Apple has posted two separate EFI firmware updates for Thunderbolt-equipped Macs and a software update that provides support for the new Apple Thunderbolt Display. All are available for download from Apple’s Support Downloads Web page. … Continued
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∞ MacBook Air firmware update fixes Thunderbolt, Lion Recovery
Apple has posted MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.1. The update is specifically for “mid-2011″-era MacBook Air models equipped with Thunderbolt high-speed I/O ports. This update includes fixes that enhance the stability of Lion Recovery from an Internet connection, and … Continued
∞ Apple offers Thunderbolt Display
Apple on Wednesday introduced the Thunderbolt Display, a 27-inch monitor with built-in Thunderbolt high-speed I/O interface, integrated FaceTime camera, audio, FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces. It’s designed specifically with Apple’s laptops in mind, and it’ll cost $999 … Continued
∞ Sony adds Thunderbolt support
So far Thunderbolt – the high-speed I/O interface developed by Intel – has been used on one computer, the Mac. Now Sony is joining the fray with its redesigned VAIO Z laptop.
∞ Apple's new MacBook Pros feature 'Thunderbolt,' more capable processors
Apple on Thursday took the wraps off a refreshed line of MacBook Pro laptop computers that include a new “Thunderbolt” high-speed I/O port and more capable microprocessors based around Intel’s “Sandy Bridge” architecture. Availability starts today, with prices starting at … Continued
∞ Thunderbolt for Macs and iOS devices?
Apple’s new MacBook Pro line-up hasn’t been introduced yet, but speculation on some of the features that are expected has already started. Among the biggest expectations is a technology called Thunderbolt, a rebranded version of Intel’s Light Peak. How far … Continued