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11 March 2016
This update of EveryMac.com features expanded Global Original Prices for all iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch devices; updated Mac Upgrade Q&As to cover new and forthcoming SSD and battery options; and streamlined code sitewide to reduce load time on mobiles. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.
Photo Credit: OWC, Inc. (Aura PCIe-Based SSD)
Following last month's expansion of EveryMac.com's Global Original Mac Prices to 34 countries, sister site Everyi.com now also adds Global Original Prices for several years in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam to the 24 countries initially covered.
Remember that Global Original Prices are crosslisted on all iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch specs pages, too.
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contributed info from recent purchases.
New Q&As
A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:
- How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Are third-party SSD upgrades available yet?
- How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Is it the same storage and process as the 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro? Is it possible?
- How do you replace the battery in the MacBook Air? Is the battery glued in place in these models or is replacement possible?
- How do you upgrade the hard drive in the "Tapered Edge" Aluminum iMac models? What type of storage do they support? Is it even possible to upgrade the hard drive or SSD?
For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.
Today in Mac History
Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:
- February 16, 2000: The "Pismo" PowerBook G3, with expansion unequalled by later 'books.
- February 22, 1997: The only attempt at a 604e-powered Mac clone portable, courtesy of Vertegri.
- February 28, 2006: 10 years ago, the first Intel-powered Mac mini models.
- March 2, 1987: The Macintosh II, the first color and expandable "Open Mac."
- March 7, 1997: The translucent, kid friendly eMate.
For earlier Mac History mentions, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac History section.
Additions & Changes:
Added new sections with years of original prices to Global Original iPrices:
Updated site features:
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