Reviewed on November 8, 2006This one is easy. Nvidia's GeForce 8800 GTX not only beats ATI to market with its next-gen 3D graphics hardware, it also eliminates ATI's image-quality advantage in current-generation titles. Throw in its sheer horsepower, and Nvidia gives the high-end enthusiast every reason to make this purchase.TAGS:Nvidia GeForce, pipe, NVidia, architecture, 3D, card, manufacturing, DirectX, power supply, ATI Technologies, games
Reviewed on October 22, 2009Apple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot.TAGS:Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, Apple Computer, SD card, battery, mouse, NVidia, laptop computer
Reviewed on February 27, 2009A little late to the party, Apple's redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro joins the 15-inch model with a redesigned aluminum body, new trackpad with expanded functionality, and a dual-graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance.TAGS:Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, glass, Apple Computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, NVidia, photograph
Reviewed on January 16, 2009Nvidia's GeForce GTX 295 is the single fastest 3D card on the market, and for a relatively aggressive price. Added bonuses like power efficiency and PhysX support sweeten the deal, but even without those extra benefits, we'd still recommend this card for its processing power and comparative value.TAGS:power consumption, NVidia, Nvidia GeForce, graphics chip, Radeon, ATI Technologies, DirectX, manufacturing, card, gamer, PC