Apple udpates MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs, includes new force touch trackpad in some models

While the big news today was the new 12-inch MacBook, Apple also saw to it that fans of their more affordable MacBook Air and professional focused MacBook Pro portable lines got some good news by way of substantial updates and new processors.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now features the all-new Force Touch trackpad, fifth generation Intel Core processors  (Broadwell) and Intel Iris Graphics 6100, the Pros also has two times faster flash and longer battery life. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro with a  2.7 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage starts at $1,549 (CAD).

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Apple reveals new 12-inch MacBook with Retina Display starting at $1,549

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple today took the wraps off the long rumoured premium 12-inch MacBook featuring a Retina Display. The smallest Macbook in Apple's growing line of portables, the MacBook weighs two pounds and is 13.1 mm thin. The slight size, low weight and stunning display (with a resolution of 2304 x 1440), it is also the first Mac to ship with only only one port. MacBook now features the new USB-C port for data transfer, video out and charging in a single connector. Battery life is rated at 9-hours.

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Award winning ASUS Transformer Book Chi convertibles now available in Canada

ASUS is releasing its anticipated Transformer Book Chi models the T100Chi and  T300Chi  in Canada today. Featuring a razor-thin 2-in-1 Windows detachable design, and the convenience of a powerful laptop that transforms seamlessly into a handy tablet The T300Chi has a precision-crafted all-aluminum design.

Notable features are an IPS display with up to WQHD 2560 x 1440, Intel Core M processors, 128GB of SSD storage. ASUS is billing the T100 Chi is he world’s thinnest Windows tablet at an incredible 7.2mm and the T300 Chi measures just 1.65cm when docked. 

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ingenie car insurance focused on young drivers launches in Ontario

Now available in Ontario exclusively for drivers aged 16-24, ingenie insurance is designed to help young drivers become better, safer drivers, then reward them with Good Driving Discounts. In the U.K. where ingenie has been available since 2011, the approach has reduced young drivers’ risk of accident during the first six-months of driving by 40%.

Young drivers insured by ingenie install a Smartbox in their car, which builds a picture of their driving style based on indicators such as speed, acceleration, braking and cornering. Customers receive feedback on their driving every 10 days through the ingenie app or online at ingenie.ca.

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