mac os

Apple Mac Mini (1.25GHz) review

Reviews First, it created a revolutionary operating system, Mac OS X, then it launched the 'Switch' ad campaign, with former Windows users frankly explaining why they like Macs better. Editor's note: since this review was written, Apple has started...

Editor's rating   6.9

Tags: apple, bars, high end, configurations

1 February 2005, 23:52

Apple Mac Pro review

Reviews Photoshop performance also lags behind that of comparable Windows-based PCs because Adobe still hasn't released an Intel-friendly version for Mac OS X. For example, on our iTunes and QuickTime tests, the Mac Pro won, but Apple wrote both programs...

Editor's rating   8

Tags: apple, removable, designers, media center

1 September 2006, 17:41

Desktop PCs for under £600

Reviews If you're a PC user and you're feeling adventurous, you could take a stab at using Apple OS X, which is included on the Mac Mini. Today, migrating to a Mac isn't as huge a step as it once was, as Apple's newer Intel-based computers can also run...

27 April 2006, 17:41

Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 20-inch) review

Reviews Along with the memory upgrade, the new iMacs ship with Mac OS 10.4 Tiger. In addition to Mac OS 10.4 Tiger, the iMac G5 ships with the iLife '05 suite, Safari 2.0, Mail 2.0, iChat AV 3.0, AppleWorks, Quicken 2005, the 2005 World Book Multimedia...

Editor's rating   7.4

Tags: apple, ram, serial, mac os

18 July 2005, 17:54

Apple Power Mac G5 (dual 2.7GHz) review

Reviews In among a flurry of new releases, including the latest version of OS X and new versions of its professional video applications, Apple has boosted its high-end Power Mac G5 line so that the top configuration now has dual 2.7GHz G5 processors.

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: apple, ultra, high definition, quicktime

22 June 2005, 15:55

Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch, SuperDrive) review

Reviews In addition, the 15-inch PowerBook G4 is among the new fleet of Macs running on Mac OS X Tiger, and it ships with the iLife '05 software suite. The PowerBook G4 now ships with Mac OS X Tiger, highlights of which include the incredibly cool...

Editor's rating   7.1

Tags: apple, hard drive, productivity, unreal

10 August 2005, 17:04

Which kind of laptop is right for me?

Reviews Microsoft Windows XP Home or Apple Mac OS X Microsoft Office XP Standard Edition or Office X for Mac OS Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional or Apple Mac OS X Laptops can offer similar performance and features to those of a desktop PC, but...

12 May 2005, 19:08

What are my processor, screen and memory options?

Reviews A general rule of thumb: you'll need 256MB for Windows XP or Mac OS X and 128MB for all other Windows and Mac operating systems. Long battery life and relatively inexpensive, but slower clock speeds limit performance, especially under OS X

12 May 2005, 19:39

Apple iBook G4 (14-inch) review

Reviews You get the latest version of the terrific Mac OS X, nicknamed Tiger, plus Apple's iLife '05 software bundle. System configurations:iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 12-inch)OS X 10.4.2; PowerPC G4 1.33GHz; 512MB PC2700 333MHz DDR SDRAM; ATI Mobility Radeon 9550...

Editor's rating   6.7

Tags: apple, edge, unreal, slot

31 January 2006, 14:36

Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) review

Reviews In addition, the beta of Boot Camp lets you turn the MacBook into a dual-boot machine that runs full versions of Mac OS X and Windows XP (though you need to purchase a full version of Windows separately).

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: apple, ram, hard drive, ports

14 June 2006, 13:30

LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe 16x review

Reviews Mac users receive Toast 6.0 Lite (Mac OS 10.2.3 and higher), LaCie LightScribe Labeler (Mac OS 10.3.2 or higher) and Toast 5.2.2 Lite (Mac OS 9.2). The LaCie d2 LightScribe DVD±RW external drive (16x/8x/4x/2.4x) gives PC users an easy way to store...

Editor's rating   6

Tags: lacie, mac os, hp, label

2 September 2005, 23:02

Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz) review

Reviews Photoshop on the Mac OS X still suffers from the fact that it has to run in a special emulation mode, but the iMac's mobile Core 2 Duo chip and the added memory help things along. As with past iMacs and Mac Minis, the 24-inch model comes with the...

Editor's rating   7.6

Tags: apple, upgrade, computing, serial

21 September 2006, 13:56

Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, SuperDrive) review

Reviews You get the latest version of the terrific Mac OS X, nicknamed Tiger, plus Apple's excellent iLife '05 software bundle for managing photos (iPhoto), videos (iMovie) and music (iTunes). System configurations:iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 12-inch)OS X 10.4.2...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: apple, ports, productivity, photoshop

9 January 2006, 16:35

Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz) review

Reviews The MacBook Pro ships with Mac OS X Tiger, highlights of which include the incredibly cool Spotlight search utility and the customisable Dashboard, a collection of handy desktop tools. That said, the MacBook Pro runs native applications such as...

Editor's rating   6.9

Tags: apple, slot, photoshop, battery life

6 March 2006, 15:05

Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz) review

Reviews Apple OS X; 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700; 2GB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 256MB ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro graphics chip; 320GB 7,200 rpm hard drive; Apple OS X 10.4.10; 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900; 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 256MB ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro...

Editor's rating   8

Tags: apple, processor, cpu, configuration

27 September 2007, 18:20