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• Seinfeld curbs enthusiasm for Microsoft, goes back to Mac

  November 1, 2009 9:32 AM PST

  In the latest episode of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," erstwhile Microsoft pitchman returns to finger a Mac.  Read more

  Posted in Technically Incorrect by Chris Matyszczyk

• New Apple iMacs plagued by choppy Flash video playback?

  October 30, 2009 2:22 PM PDT

  After reading Engadget's report citing complaints about Flash video playback mucking up system resources on the latest 27-inch iMacs, we decided to test the claims using our own system.  Read more

  Posted in Crave by Justin Yu

• Apple redesigns iMac and 13-inch MacBook, revamps Mac Mini

  October 20, 2009 9:00 AM PDT

  Apple announces new iMacs and revamps the Mac Mini's specs.  Read more

  Posted in Crave by Rich Brown

• Apple sees Windows 7 as an opportunity to sell Macs

  October 15, 2009 6:55 PM PDT

  Apple is looking forward to the release of Windows 7 because it feels frustrated Windows users will buy a Mac.  Read more

  Posted in News - Apple by Jim Dalrymple

• McAfee releases new security suite for Macs

  October 13, 2009 7:58 AM PDT

  Citing an increased use of Macs by businesses, McAfee unveils Endpoint Protection for Mac to help enterprise customers centrally manage security.  Read more

  Posted in News - Security by Lance Whitney

• Macs and PCs found shacking up

  October 5, 2009 8:03 AM PDT

  A new study finds that the vast majority of those with an Apple computer also own at least one Windows-based PC.  Read more

  Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried

• Resellers report shortages on several Mac models

  October 2, 2009 9:52 AM PDT

  Delays reported by resellers could point to updated Macs before the holidays, according to an AppleInsider story.  Read more

  Posted in News - Apple by Jim Dalrymple

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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

Apple laptop reviews

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch) The bottom line: Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price. Read Review	$1,149.00 to $1,199.00

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Apple MacBook Fall 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M) The bottom line: Apple'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. Read Review	$988.99 to $999.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (2.66GHz, 17-inch) The bottom line: A 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. Read Review	$2,249.00 to $2,299.00

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Apple desktop reviews

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Apple iMac (27-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, ATI Radeon HD 4670, fall 2009) The bottom line: Apple's new 27-inch iMac will charm plenty of you with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. We can think of few users to whom we wouldn't recommend this system. Read Review	$1,694.99 to $1,699.00

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009) The bottom line: Apple made a number of changes to this $1,499 iMac, but making a 24-inch screen available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched. Provided you like your all-in-ones best as straightforward desktop computers, the iMac will meet your expectations with speed and elegance. Read Review

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz) The bottom line: A slight bump to the specifications for the same price in addition to a much appreciated option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year when the brushed-aluminum-and-glass design was first introduced. Read Review	$1,399.00

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Apple Mac OS X Downloads

• CNET TechTracker app Detect and download updates for all of your installed software. Added on 2009-10-29 15:57:07.0

  19362 total downloads 5666 last week

• RAR Expander utility for expanding RAR archives Added on 2006-06-27 00:00:00.0

  76681 total downloads 3610 last week

• Switch Audio Converter Convert audio files into MP3 or WAV format. Added on 2009-08-17 22:00:50.0

  Editors' rating 4 stars

  198770 total downloads 2863 last week

• Windows Media Player Standalone Windows Media file player (superceded by Flip4Mac WMV). Added on 2003-11-07 00:00:00.0

  Editors' rating 2 stars

  957397 total downloads 2855 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 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 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 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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