Selecting Mac Hardware
Tips to help you select Macintosh desktops, laptops, and other popular Apple hardware.
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.
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.