Selecting Mac Hardware
Tips to help you select Macintosh desktops, laptops, and other popular Apple hardware.
Preview: 13-inch MacBook Pro Summer 2009
Review of 13-inch MacBook Pro Summer 2009: The 13-inch MacBook Pro didn’t undergo many changes from its earlier incarnation as a 13-inch MacBook to earn its new designation as a member of the MacBook Pro line. Still, it has a lot to offer, and at its base price of $1199 it’s a great value for a MacBook Pro.
Review of 13-inch MacBook Pro Summer 2009: The 13-inch MacBook Pro didn’t undergo many changes from its earlier incarnation as a 13-inch MacBook to earn its new designation as a member of the MacBook Pro line. Still, it has a lot to offer, and at its base price of $1199 it’s a great value for a MacBook Pro.
Review: iMac Early 2009 Review
The iMac Early 2009 is available in four basic models so it can easily meet the needs of individuals looking for an economical desktop, as well as those who want a powerful all-in-one desktop. In this About: Macs review, we will look at the new iMac offerings.
The iMac Early 2009 is available in four basic models so it can easily meet the needs of individuals looking for an economical desktop, as well as those who want a powerful all-in-one desktop. In this About: Macs review, we will look at the new iMac offerings.
Review: Mac mini Early 2009 Review
The Mac mini (early 2009 version) gives the Mac faithful some of the features they’ve been clamoring for, including new processors (Core 2 Duo) and a much-anticipated graphics update that finally brings some serious graphics capabilities to the littlest Mac.
The Mac mini (early 2009 version) gives the Mac faithful some of the features they’ve been clamoring for, including new processors (Core 2 Duo) and a much-anticipated graphics update that finally brings some serious graphics capabilities to the littlest Mac.
Mac Pro: 8-Core Tower of Power
Review of 8-core Mac Pro, early 2008 series. The Mac Pro, by any definition, is currently the ultimate desktop Mac. The use of dual 4-core Zeon processors for a total of 8 cores makes the Mac Pro one of the highest performing Macs you can currently get your hands on.
Review of 8-core Mac Pro, early 2008 series. The Mac Pro, by any definition, is currently the ultimate desktop Mac. The use of dual 4-core Zeon processors for a total of 8 cores makes the Mac Pro one of the highest performing Macs you can currently get your hands on.
Spotlight on New MacBooks
October 14, 2008 was the ‘Spotlight on Notebooks’ event, where Apple announced new MacBooks and MacBook Pros, an updated MacBook Air, and a new 24-inch Cinema Display. Two common themes permeated the announcements: new manufacturing technology that Apple is using to produce strong, lightweight notebook cases, and Apple’s new fondness for graphics chipsets from NVIDIA.
October 14, 2008 was the ‘Spotlight on Notebooks’ event, where Apple announced new MacBooks and MacBook Pros, an updated MacBook Air, and a new 24-inch Cinema Display. Two common themes permeated the announcements: new manufacturing technology that Apple is using to produce strong, lightweight notebook cases, and Apple’s new fondness for graphics chipsets from NVIDIA.
Review - MacBook Late 2008
Peview of the MacBook late 2008. The 13-inch MacBook offers impressive new graphics capabilities that will run circles around the earlier versions of the MacBook.
Peview of the MacBook late 2008. The 13-inch MacBook offers impressive new graphics capabilities that will run circles around the earlier versions of the MacBook.
Review - MacBook Pro Late 2008
Peview of the MacBook Pro late 2008. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro offers superb graphics performance for its price level. By utilizing two NVIDIA graphics chips the MacBook Pro is able to tailor graphics performance for the task at hand.
Peview of the MacBook Pro late 2008. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro offers superb graphics performance for its price level. By utilizing two NVIDIA graphics chips the MacBook Pro is able to tailor graphics performance for the task at hand.
iPhone 3G - Preview of the iPhone 3G
Reviewing the iPhone 3G led me to conclude that Apple hasn’t just released a new iPhone; it has also created a new mobile computing platform that has the potential to change the mobile market.
Reviewing the iPhone 3G led me to conclude that Apple hasn’t just released a new iPhone; it has also created a new mobile computing platform that has the potential to change the mobile market.
Apple MacBook - Review of the Apple MacBook
Review of the 2.4 GHz Apple MacBook, one of the top-selling notebooks in the industry. Using a Core 2 Duo processor, the MacBook comes with OS X 10.5 (Leopard) pre-installed, and is able to run Windows as well.
Review of the 2.4 GHz Apple MacBook, one of the top-selling notebooks in the industry. Using a Core 2 Duo processor, the MacBook comes with OS X 10.5 (Leopard) pre-installed, and is able to run Windows as well.
Buy an iMac
The iMac is a great desktop Mac, one that works well as the primary computer for many individuals. But there are some tradeoffs to be aware of when considering this all-in-one design from Apple.
The iMac is a great desktop Mac, one that works well as the primary computer for many individuals. But there are some tradeoffs to be aware of when considering this all-in-one design from Apple.
Buy a Mac Mini
Small and inexpensive, Mac Minis are a good choice for first-time Mac users, for adding to home theater systems, or for serving as very portable desktop computers for college-bound students. But as attractive as they are, Mac Minis are not flawless.
Small and inexpensive, Mac Minis are a good choice for first-time Mac users, for adding to home theater systems, or for serving as very portable desktop computers for college-bound students. But as attractive as they are, Mac Minis are not flawless.
Buy a Mac Pro
A tower of 8-core power, the Mac Pro is nothing if not powerful and expandable. Its elegant design makes adding memory, hard drives, and add-in cards a simpler task than almost any other computer can claim.
A tower of 8-core power, the Mac Pro is nothing if not powerful and expandable. Its elegant design makes adding memory, hard drives, and add-in cards a simpler task than almost any other computer can claim.
Time Capsule
Time Capsule provides network storage capabilities for home networks, allowing Mac and/or Windows computers to access and share its internal hard drive. Designed for use with Time Machine, the backup service included with OS X 10.5 and later, Time Capsule is an elegant solution to home backup needs.
Time Capsule provides network storage capabilities for home networks, allowing Mac and/or Windows computers to access and share its internal hard drive. Designed for use with Time Machine, the backup service included with OS X 10.5 and later, Time Capsule is an elegant solution to home backup needs.
MacBook Air
Weighing in at 3 lbs., and ranging in height from 0.16" to 0.76", Apple's MacBook Air may not be the lightest sub notebook available for road warriors and other travelers, but it's definitely the thinnest. Don't let the MacBook Air's scant weight and thin size mislead you into thinking that it will leave you squinty-eyed and cramp-fingered. It has a 13.3" display, and a gorgeous, full-size keyboard.
Weighing in at 3 lbs., and ranging in height from 0.16" to 0.76", Apple's MacBook Air may not be the lightest sub notebook available for road warriors and other travelers, but it's definitely the thinnest. Don't let the MacBook Air's scant weight and thin size mislead you into thinking that it will leave you squinty-eyed and cramp-fingered. It has a 13.3" display, and a gorgeous, full-size keyboard.