Andrew Gruen,
July 26, 2006
We know the Mac users out there are a special breed. Not only do you demand performance, but you also have an appreciation for the chic. For those of you heading back to college soon, we've put together everything that you'll need for the ultimate Mac-based dorm room.
It all starts off with the new, Intel-based MacBook. The smallest of the Apple portables will let you take your work anywhere--from the library to a coffee shop--and the integrated remote will let you control music and movies from the futon. To ensure you almost never have to leave that futon (you can order Papa John's online!), check out the supersmall AirPort Express wireless access point. The Express's ability to wirelessly play music on external speakers is also a nice plus. For speakers themselves, get a set such as the Altec Lansing InMotion iM7's, which have a built-in spot for your iPod. Don't have an iPod? Go for the Editors' Choice award-winning Nano in either black or white to match your MacBook. The AirPort Express also has a USB port for wireless printing. Check out the inexpensive Epson CX6600 for all your printing, scanning, and copying needs. Sadly, before you can do any printing, you'll have to do some writing, so consider the Logitech Cordless Desktop S 530 Laser for Mac. This wireless keyboard and mouse combo features the latest precision-mousing technology and is styled to complement your Mac.
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| The Bottom Line | With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hit a reasonable price point, and delivered a laptop that makes a great compromise between size and portability. | This is among the best compact wireless-networking devices available. | The Altec Lansing iM7 offers good sound quality, flexible listening options, and handy features, making it a solid choice for any iPod owner in the market for a complementary sound system. | Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come. | This upgrade of the popular CX6400 pledges more of a good thing: a low-cost, semi-standalone, multitasking, photo-loving all-in-one. | The Logitech Cordless Desktop S 530 Laser for Mac provides convenience, comfort, and that cool Apple aesthetic. |
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