Mac mini gets updated with Haswell processors, faster WiFi and Thunderbolt

The smallest Mac of all has received a list of upgrades. Fans of the Mac mini will welcome the fourth generation Intel Core processors, new integrated graphics that are up to 90 percent faster, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Thunderbolt 2 capabilities as well as Intel Iris Graphics in the same small form factor.

“People love Mac mini. It’s a great first Mac or addition to your home network, and the new Mac mini is a nice upgrade packed into an incredibly compact design,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With the latest CPU and graphics, faster Wi-Fi, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, OS X Yosemite, and starting at just $549, the new Mac mini is the best value ever.”

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Video: HP's new ProBook Line of notebooks for enterprise

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

New York: We were on hand for a quick demo of HP's business-focused ProBook line available in 13.3-17.3-inch variants and sporting thinner, lighter aluminum bodies, spillproof keyboard and a pleasing new design including a tool-less access to the notebook's battery, hard drive and RAM slots. The ProBook line will be available through the usual channels and on HP's website this May.

SlideShow: Sony's VAIO T13, T14 and T15 Ultrabooks

Photos by Alex Davies

Here's a look at Sony's newest Ultrabooks the touch-enabled T13, T14 and T15 Ultrabooks featuring lightweight aluminum-magnesium construction and Intel's latest Core processors as well as SSD drives. The T14 has been confirmed by Sony Canada to not be coming to Canada.

Review: Dell XPS 14z notebook

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

At less than 1" thin and featuring 2nd Gen Intel Core processors, the new XPS 14z  from Dell offers a well rounded and  fully featured laptop with a built-in DVD player with a 14" screen in a 13" body. While clad in anodized aluminum with a premium look and feel, the XPS 14z is geared towards functionality and portability without compromising functionality.

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