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Apple's new MacBooks have built-in copy protection measures
appleinsider.com - 11/19/2008
Apple's new MacBooks have built-in copy protection measures
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Apple's new MacBook lines include a form of digital copy protection that will prevent protected media, such as DRM-infused iTunes movies, from playing back on devices that aren't complaint with the new priority protection measures.
Apple Notebooks Take Huge Performance Hit without Battery
gearlog.com - 11/21/2008
Apple Notebooks Take Huge Performance Hit without Battery
— gearlog.com — Ever run your MacBook or MacBook Pro without the battery installed? Most people don't, but some notebook... users pop them out when their systems are running on AC with hopes of extending the life of their battery by a few months. While I was ... (more) Apple Notebooks Take Huge Performance Hit without Battery

Comments vote down Wired: Gadget Lab found this 11/21/2008found this
Apple brings HDCP to a new aluminum MacBook near you
arstechnica.com - 11/18/2008
Apple brings HDCP to a new aluminum MacBook near you
— arstechnica.com — HDCP has finally arrived in Apple's hardware, thanks to the latest aluminum MacBook update. The technology is... being used to protect (what else?) iTunes Store files from playing on any HDCP non-compliant devices. Read More... (more) Apple brings HDCP to a new aluminum MacBook near you

Comments vote down Engadget found this 11/18/2008found this
support.apple.com - 11/21/2008
MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces processor speed when battery is removed while operating ...
— support.apple.com — Last Modified: August 01, 2008 Article: HT2332 Old Article: 305336 Summary MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces... processor speed when battery is removed while operating from an A/C adaptor Products Affected MacBook Pro, MacBook If the battery is ... (more) MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces processor speed ...

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MacBook Pro users getting bitten by HDCP
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — Filed under: Video, iTunes, Bad Apple, Macbook Pro, MacBook Yesterday, our buddy David Chartier at Ars and Sam Oliver at AppleInsider both publicized an issue that's been burning up the support boards for a while now: iTunes video rentals and purchases in HD are flagged for HDCP control, and in cooperation with the new Mini DisplayPort connector on the MacBook and MacBook Pro unibody models, those movies and TV shows are refusing to play back on non-compliant external displays. In this ...

Star Trek Nut Busters Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before
iPhone Savior — ... I've already submitted my own suggestion for creating a limited edition Steve Jobs nutcraker. Since dropping the Firewire port from refreshed MacBooks and adding copy protection, I can't think of a better person than El Jobso to bust the nuts of Apple fanatics for the holidays. Live long and prosper with your USB 2.0 ports until further notice. ...

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Apple Bends to Studios, Adds Copyright Protection to MacBooks
blog.wired.com 11/20/2008 — Appearing to cave to Hollywood demands, Apple has quietly added a restrictive copyright protection mechanism to its new MacBooks that is preventing customers from watching movies on external displays. Apple has secretly included a copy ...
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Apple's New MacBooks Have Built-In Copy Protection — Slashdot: Apple
raque writes "Appleinsider is reporting that the new MacBooks/MacBookPros have built-in copy protection. Quote: 'Apple's new MacBook lines include a form of digital copy protection that will prevent protected media, such as DRM-infused iTunes movies, from playing back on devices that aren't ...
Apple's DisplayPort Includes Digital Copy Protection — iPodObserver
Apple's new MacBooks and MacBook Pros, which use the new Mini DisplayPort connector and protocol, appear to include an industry standard digital copy protection system. A special TMO Reports looked that the technology, why Apple chose DisplayPort to protect iTunes content, and solutions for the ...
TMO Reports - Apple's DisplayPort Includes Digital Copy Protection — The Mac Observer
Apple's new MacBooks and MacBook Pros, which use the new Mini DisplayPort connector and protocol appear to include an industry standard digital copy protection system, HDCP, according to ars technica on Monday
MacBook locks iTunes movies on non-HDCP screens — MacNN | The Macintosh News Network
Certain movies bought through the iTunes Store appear to be taking advantage of the inherent copy protection hardware in the new MacBook lineup, a report from one Ars Technica reader. Attaching an external display without HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) encryption support, such ...