Mac Reviews: Hardware and Software Product Reviews for the Macintosh
By Tom Nelson, About.com Guide to Macs
Looking for a new Mac or that must-have software application? Not sure which peripheral will best suit your needs? This is the place to start your search. We have gathered product reviews and buying guides for the majority of devices and applications associated with using a Macintosh, choosing the right Mac for your needs, and selecting hardware and software.
- Hardware: Macintosh Computers
- Hardware: Peripherals
- Software: Apple Software
- Software: Third-Party Software
- Software: Virtualization Software for Running Windows on Your Mac
Hardware: Macintosh Computers
Macintosh computers, affectionately known as Macs, are available in many configurations, from professional desktop machines to small portable notebooks. Apple has a Macintosh model in just about every product category, so finding the Mac that fits your needs should be both easy and fun.
- Buying Guide: Mac Pro
- Buying Guide: iMac
- Buying Guide: Mac mini
- Buying Guide: MacBook
- Buying Guide: MacBook Pro
- Review: Mac Pro
- Review: Fall 2009 iMac
- Review: Fall 2009 Mac mini
- Review: Fall 2009 Mac mini Server
- Review: Fall 2009 Macbook
- Review: Summer 2009 MacBook Pro
- Past Mac Hardware Reviews
Hardware: Peripherals
Your Mac is meant to connect to other devices; printers and monitors come to mind right away, but don’t forget external hard drives, scanners, keyboards, and mice. By adding the right peripheral, you can change your Mac from the workhorse it naturally is into a super thoroughbred that meets your specific needs.
- Buying Guide: Monitors
- Reviews: Monitors
- Reviews: Printers
- Reviews: Graphic Tablets
- Review: Apple's Magic Mouse
- Review: Time Capsule
- Review: Macally PHR-S100SUA External Drive Enclosure
- Review: OWC Mercury Elite Pro-AL Dual SATA Drive Enclosure
- OWC Mercury Elite-Al Pro With Quad Interface
- Roxio Easy VHS to DVD for Mac
- Elgato EyeTV 250 Plus for the Mac
Software: Apple Software
Apple not only produces some of the best computers, it is also at the forefront of software innovations. With both consumer applications, many of which are included when you purchase a Macintosh, and professional applications in the multimedia realm, you may find that Apple software deserves a place on your computer.
- Snow Leopard OS X 10.6 Review
- Review: iWeb ‘08
- Review: GarageBand ‘08
- Review: iMovie ‘08
- Review: iPhoto ‘08
Software: Third-Party Software
The bulk of software eventually found on most Macs comes not from Apple but from dedicated third-party developers. From large developers like Adobe and Microsoft, to small one-person operations, a rich selection of applications is available for your Mac.
- Tom’s Budget Software Picks
- Reviews: Backup Software
- Reviews: Graphics Software
- Reviews: Image Editing Software
- Reviews: Educational and Reference Software
- Review: Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Review: Roxio Toast 10 Titanium
- Review: Roxio Easy VHS to DVD for Mac
- Review: Mariner Software MacJournal 5
- Review: FileMaker Bento 3
- Review: FileMaker Bento 2
- Review: BeLight Software Swift Publisher 2
- Review: OpenOffice.org Office Suite for Macs
Software: Virtualization Software for Running Windows on Your Mac
Ever since Apple made the move to Intel processors, Macs have enjoyed the added benefit of being able to run Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as OS X.
