Core i7 Macbook Pro’s caught getting GeekBenched? Results: 5260!

Core i7 Macbook Pro’s caught getting GeekBenched?  Results: 5260!

It wasn’t too long ago that Core i5 Macbook Pros were “accidentally” included in an Intel sponsored contest as one of the prizes. After the entire tech world jumped on it, Intel quickly removed the offending units and offered up the typical “Oops, our bad. Nothing to see here. Move along.” statement. Whether that incident included an actual real Macbook Pro (as we all know quad-core Macbook Pros are coming at some point) or a legitimate...

Official Nexus One specs leaked. “Invite only” retail approach.

Official Nexus One specs leaked.  “Invite only” retail approach.

Those interested in the Nexus One in even the slightest bit may be happy to know that the official specs have leaked for the masses to gaze upon. Overall, there isn’t much here that we didn’t already know. Still, seeing all the rights stuff laid out before our eyes and confirming the many things we wish for is a sight to say the least. Still unclear is how many ways we geeks can snag one of the beauts as brick and mortar retail outlets aren’t yet...

iPhone 3GS’s PowerVR SGX graphics chip more powerful than first believed?

iPhone 3GS’s PowerVR SGX graphics chip more powerful than first believed?

Anyone with any bit of gadget knowledge can take a look at the various tear downs of the iPhone 3GS and see that it is truly a modern marvel of engineering. The latest iPhone brings a much upgraded graphics chip that goes by the way of the “PowerVR SGX”. Now, we know that this chip is many times faster than the old chips found in the previous iPhones and iPod Touches. However, a bigger mystery pertained to what model the chip actually was as there are many...