CNET is reporting that Apple will introduce a new high-speed connection technology with either their upcoming MacBook Pro or another product altogether. Supposedly, the technology is actually Intel’s Light Peak technology, which is expected to replace the various cables that connect multiple devices (your display, usb etc). Light Peak is originally fibre optic-esque but Apple will actually be using a copper based system. Interestingly, Apple is expected to re-name Light Peak. [CNET]
CNET reports that Intel’s Light Peak, a high-speed connection standard capable of transferring data at 10 gigabits per second, will be arriving sooner than expected: sometime in the first half of 2011. And Apple’s poised to be an early adopter. More »
According to Engadget, Apple has been working with Intel since possibly as early as 2007 on a new standard intended as a universal solution to replace USB, Firewire and Display interface. Head on over to Engadget to check out their take on how Light Peak sprung to life.
Check out the machine Intel used to demo their insanely fast 10Gbps Light Peak optical data transfer tech at IDF: Yep, a hulking freak of a Hackintosh—the only thing that’s more awesome than a super teeny tiny Hackintosh.
And hey, if Intel does it, that means it’s totally cool for everybody else, right? [Engadget]
Today at IDF, Intel unveiled Light Peak technology, a plan for an extremely high-speed optical cable they hope will land on consumer products in 2010. Imagine transferring an entire Blu-ray disk in 30 seconds. And that’s just the beginning. More »
