Apple Mac computers

Apple Mac OS X News

• Retina MacBook screens: Already here -- and pricey

  May 16, 2012 10:00 AM PDT

  So-called "Retina Displays" in Apple's notebooks are already in the supply channel, and bring an increase in cost, experts say. What's unclear is if consumers will pay more for the improvement.  Read more

  Posted in News - Apple by Josh Lowensohn

• Supreme Court denies Psystar's appeal in Mac clone case

  May 14, 2012 8:25 PM PDT

  The Supreme Court has denied Psystar's request to review an injunction against it set by a lower court in 2009 and upheld last September.  Read more

  Posted in News - Apple by Josh Lowensohn

• Slimmer, retina MacBook to debut at WWDC, report says

  May 14, 2012 2:57 PM PDT

  Adding to a report from a popular Apple rumor blog today, Bloomberg has also heard increased chatter of new MacBook Pros, saying they're coming next month.  Read more

  Posted in News - Apple by Josh Lowensohn

• 2012 Ivy Bridge MacBooks, iMacs may soon reach consumers

  May 14, 2012 6:00 AM PDT

  Benchmark results for the new Macs and a price drop on current Mac models from Best Buy could be tipoffs that the new 2012 lineup is on the way.  Read more

  Posted in News - Apple by Lance Whitney

• Apple releases Safari 5.1.7, Snow Leopard updates, and more.

  May 9, 2012 4:43 PM PDT

  Following updates to OS X 10.7 Lion that fixed some password security bugs, Apple has released updates for other supported software.  Read more

  Posted in MacFixIt by Topher Kessler

• HP design exec: No, we did not copy Apple

  May 9, 2012 11:36 AM PDT

  Industrial design chief dismisses a claim that HP's Envy Spectre XT Ultrabook looks like Apple's MacBook Air, arguing that form follows function and Apple doesn't "own silver."  Read more

  Posted in News - Apple by Josh Lowensohn

• Apple wins patent for 4G MacBook connectivity

  May 8, 2012 9:44 AM PDT

  The company's patent relates to the way the antenna is housed in the computer, which in this case, is in a cavity behind the bezel.  Read more

  Posted in News - Apple by Don Reisinger

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Apple Mac OS X review

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard The bottom line: The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update. Read Review	$270.00

Apple laptop reviews

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple MacBook Pro Fall 2011 (2.2GHz Core i7, 15-inch) The bottom line: A MacBook Pro is a significant investment, especially when adding in optional upgrades. Cost aside, there's not a better choice (there are, however, some close ties) for an all-around powerhouse that will work in the home, the office, and in between. Read Review	$1,679.00 to $1,799.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2011) The bottom line: The latest version of the 13-inch MacBook Air vastly outperforms its predecessor, and can finally be called suitable for mainstream use, instead of relegated as a niche product. Read Review	$1,498.00 to $1,599.00

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Summer 2011) The bottom line: This year's 11-inch MacBook Air improves on last year's model in several significant ways and is by far the fastest ultraportable you're likely to find, though some users will consider the limited flash storage space to be a hindrance. Read Review	$938.95 to $999.00

Apple desktop reviews

Editor's rating: 3.0 stars	Apple Mac Mini (2.5GHz Core i5, Summer 2011) The bottom line: Apple's new $799 Mac Mini demands that you abandon disc-based media, and that you surround it with potentially expensive extra hardware to realize its full benefits. It makes most sense for committed Mac users, those who need it for a specific niche-case, or for those who value design over functionality for the dollar. Read Review	$754.95 to $799.00

Editor's rating: 3.0 stars	Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011) The bottom line: We recommend Apple's new 27-inch iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential, and its market-leading 27-inch display. Read Review	$1,870.57 to $1,999.99

Editor's rating: 3.0 stars	Apple iMac 21.5-inch (2.5GHz, spring 2011) The bottom line: Apple's $1,199 iMac doesn't offer the same home entertainment features as Windows-based all-in-ones, but its speed, looks, and the future utility of its Thunderbolt port make it a strong choice for performance-sensitive professionals. Read Review	$1,120.43 to $1,199.99

Apple Mac OS X Downloads

• Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard Snow Leopard operating system. Added on June 23, 2011

  Editors' rating 4 stars

  403426 total downloads 5024 last week

• RAR Expander Expand RAR archives on your Mac. Added on April 27, 2012

  Editors' rating 3 stars

  999554 total downloads 4765 last week

• Flip4Mac WMV Player Play, import, convert and export Windows Media video and audio files on your Mac. Added on March 26, 2012

  Editors' rating 4 stars

  369132 total downloads 4508 last week

• Apple iPhoto Image organizer: makes books, slideshows, part of iLife '11 Added on March 29, 2012

  282207 total downloads 3953 last week

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Apple Mac OS X pictures

• Ten views of Leopard

  Latest Mac OS X operating system offers a range of updates, from new developer tools to backup and graphics applications.

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• Photos: Cracking open the MacBook Air

  How, exactly, did Apple get an entire working computer into a space as thin as a magazine? TechRepublic explores the notebook's innards.

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• New iMac and Mac Minis on the lab bench

  Apple's new iMac and Mac Mini are in-hand and testing. We'll have the first reviews up by the end of the day, so stay tuned.

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• Photos: Mac through the years

  Take a stroll down Memory Lane, as we take a look at how the Macintosh has evolved in its 25-year history. My, how it's grown.

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• Apple iMac desktop product photos

  See photos of the Apple iMac desktop.

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Apple Mac OS X video

• Apple MacBook

  The Apple MacBook's modest performance gains and new Leopard OS keep it in our top tier of laptop recommendations.

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• Apple MacBook

  Get a first look from the Labs at the new Apple MacBook.

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• Apple Mac Pro

  The Apple Mac Pro is the Intel Xeon-based replacement for the old Power Mac G5. This is the last major Apple desktop or notebook consumer product to receive an Intel chip.

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• Apple Mac Pro

  Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design improvements that improve an Apple's already industry-leading sensibilities. Any Apple-bound design professional would welcome this new tool in his or her arsenal.

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• Apple Mac Pro

  Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too.

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