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Apple updates EFI firmware on 2010 Macs: offers Lion internet recovery, not much else

Staring forlorn at that two-year-old MacBook, just sitting there in the corner? Well, there’s good news; Apple’s decided to furnish those 2010 models with a new EFI firmware update. Arriving on its MacBook Air (late 2010), iMac (mid 2010) and MacBook …

Jon Rubinstein leaves Hewlett-Packard

Former Palm chief Jon Rubinstein has left Hewlett-Packard, having completed the 24-month commitment period he agreed to when HP acquired Palm. An HP spokesperson has confirmed the story, first reported by AllThingsD, in a brief statement: “Jon has fu…

Apple grabs a third of all-in-one PC sales for Q3 2011

Apple managed to sell more all-in-one PCs that any other manufacturer in Q3 of 2011, with its iMac range claiming just under a third of the 14.5 million all-in-ones sold worldwide. According to DisplaySearch’s estimates, people are still buying in…

Thai flooding finally hits Apple with 2TB drive shortage

The massive flooding in Thailand, which put a worldwide squeeze on hard drive supplies, is now affecting shipment of certain build-to-order iMac models. While most Mac models are shipping without a hitch, adding a 2TB drive to yo…

Engadget’s holiday gift guide 2011: desktops

Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We’re well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we’re here to help you sort out this year’s tech treasures. Below is today’s bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product …

Tango Bar, a Mac-Matching Speaker

The Tango Bar looks great under an iMac, but will work with pretty much any machine The Tango Bar might look right at home underneath an iMac, and it might come from XtremeMac, a company with “Mac” in its name, but the 10-watt amplified speaker will work with any computer that has a USB port. …

Firmware update enables 2011 iMacs to reinstall Lion from the Internet

Those who own 2011 iMacs now have the option of reinstalling Lion via the Internet thanks to a firmware update issued late Wednesday. The iMac EFI Update 1.7 gives current-generation iMacs the ability to use Lion Internet Recovery, which Apple first introduced as a Lion feature for MacBook Airs and Mac minis released in July. …