Bose SoundDock SPEAKERS FOR IPOD:
My wife and I are music lovers, and new technologies, I have always wanted to have all my music files saved before it can come with me, I tried the first discman mp3, and she with the minidisc, but when I discovered the ‘ iPod crazy, yes, I am a bit ‘compulsive shopping, but I wanted one! , Hehe, is that very well, is an advantage enjoyed all the music you like and the second on the day you have, or the occasion, here are immense possibilities, and never get bored of hearing the same thing or having to carry your discs in tow.
For my girlfriend birthday, then we were not married, I just got an iPod, and bought her a week when I tasted it, hehe, pure envy and what you liked. The misfortune was that a year later took the video iPod, ours is the photo, it’s not like I see you need a video, but what I like the video on the picture is the size, the video is pretty thin because ours is that of 60 Gb and it is quite enough.
In short, mission accomplished, we had two iPods.
What is Bose SoundDock?
It is a system that lets you listen to digital music, support for high quality sound of the music you have stored on your iPod, is designed specifically for the iPod, then without the machine is useless.
As we found out:
Walk a day in a shop in Milan, looking for a stereo to hear the clerk spoke highly of the Bose SoundDock, said that his sound was the best I had in store, better than any of the strings they had, and My wife’s eyes were sparks, the problem that cost about $450 … but what was nice, there are only fixed in their design, minimalist aesthetics after Apple had black and white like our iPods are what caught white shirt that protects the speakers in gray.
Which includes the SoundDock?
The contents of the box is:
-a power cord.
-a processor.
-A remote control.
-2 Couplers for coupling the iPod, depending on the model you have.
-Speakers SoundDock.
-Carrying bag.
Technical information:
* Dimensions:
is quite small, how long to take an iPod ipod about 5 and one and a half in height, the iPod is in the middle of the speakers, going 16.89 centimeters high 30.26 centimeters wide and 16.47 deep.
* Weight only 2.1 kg, is very lightweight and easy to Tranport.
* Power: 100-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz, 1.5 A-0, 8A, 64-77 VA.
It is placed on the dock and playback of stored music, recharge your iPod, which can also be used for this purpose, if you come home and you download the iPod, right above the place to recharge SoundDock, and it is easier to have to find a cable to connect to the network or computer, if you’re like me, every day, what makes a site, then slows for a while ‘until it begins to load.
Well since we are charging the iPod, which I do is play music, I have the remote that came with the SoundDock, I feel a bit ‘on the couch, I select the playlist, I put what I feel, and I shot a good time listening and petting my cats, going like a king, hehe.
Comment that the sound quality of these speakers is incredible, if you know the Bose know what I mean, now you can put on full blast for a party, for example, that does not distort, it will be clear and clean sound that is a they enjoy.
In addition to its small size and easy to install, simply connect the speaker, place your iPod and turn on, and that includes carrying bag lets you carry with you whenever you want, for example, have led to my sister was admitted to a hospital for some time, and not as it was so boring and I could relax a bit, ‘or when I took care of my grandchildren, and they put the children’s music, I have an iPod, so not bored ..
Despite the price of these speakers do not regret buying them, with them, and we do not have any problems, always like the first day I bought them, I think it was an order of 10, we have the music in the lounge where we have made and in almost every room, if you want to remove this all done so easily.
Cost around $450, but now that I think, almost a year after the price is lower, around 375 I think I’ve seen.
Quality and simplicity in one.
written by North J. Kroster
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I am also a so-called “switchers”. Years, I was a windows (power) user and am very impressed by Apple. The preparation and the quality of this notebook is excellent. You get used very quickly on the slightly different interface and find a way around after several minutes without problems.
There are also lots of free opensource programs for Mac and Leopard, for example, burn, or Adium. You can also choose a type of compatibility mode, which should therefore work on most – older – DVD. <- Alternatives to iDVD (is) for Leopard
Who would not want to give up MSN or ICQ, which can easily recommend Adium. With the application you have a multi-messenger which, at least on the Mac, offers almost everything one needs switcher. I say – almost – everything, because the program does not, unfortunately, still and video. I use these features in any case no, and if, then there is an even Skype and iChat for the Mac, however, I hope some of these functions are added by later update. <- Alternative (for iChat as well) for Leopard.
As I said, these are just two small examples, there are heaps more stuff out there.
Gaming:
The only thing that really bothers me is the fact that we can expect the device, unfortunately, nothing great in terms of play. Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics on board is a joke. Surfing, work, watch movies, etc. is more than enough, but for sports games, even with older DX8 games, it is unfortunately not sufficient. An example is running: World of Warcraft on minimum settings (everything just goes straight to the bottom), then with 15-20fps (if it is not happening). Who wants to play, it would be better for MacBook Pro or try to grasp the new MacBook.
Sounding:
Clear and good sound. The built-in speaker can be turned up loud enough. Of course we can not expect any bass or similar to such a small part. You have to be satisfied with the height – is sufficient for all time on the road. House can be connected without further its shown.
Keyboard:
Great for small hands and fingers, and very chic. For larger hands and fingers sausage …. hehe …. a bit ‘bulky.
Program Installer:
Program for the most part simply calls the appropriate program in the Applications folder – Done. However, there are exceptional cases where it may be necessary to install something that is very rare. To remove or delete an application or program that is usually just delete the application in the Applications folder – Done.
Overall I’m very happy with the small part. Regarding the issue with the games I have, fortunately, have xbox 360 here, but everyone else might want something for video editing, or those who want something advanced where I can put the MacBook Pro to the heart.
I think that most feel when you first see or meet with a Mac.
written by North J. Kroster
\\ tags: compatibility mode, integrated graphics, intel, leopard, MacBook, sports games, windows power
Who ever said that the laptops do not become so thin and small that we could put them in envelopes …. or rather that he believed or could even imagine …. The 15 years of bringing the computer and find things day after day through the network, which never ceases to amaze me or see technology in the market 5 years ago would have been unthinkable that we could see the products in stores and … Sometimes the things that really make me hallucinations …..
And, of course, with this brief introduction I am thinking at this time for the Apple MacBook Air.
Apple MacBook Air
There is no doubt that Apple’s MacBook Air has all the characteristics of being the product of the year, but said, for both its advantages and disadvantages, but surely we all agree that if there is less of a product espectacular . Bueno simply go to the point, many will wonder what this thing is so incredible that hides behind the name of the MacBook Air ….. simply because a laptop …. and can be asked, and hallucinogens as a simple portable ….. But no, just that our “Apple” favorite surprises us with another of its wonders, which has accustomed us and give us a laptop with the size and weight that just seem to laugh, to give you an idea before registration, advertising says that we can put the laptop in a simple on ..
Features of the MacBook Air
MacBook Air can only be found today 2 versions, which differ mainly in the processor and a few points. * LED 13.3-inch TFT glossy widescreen
* Maximum native resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels
* Intel Core 2 Duo (one at 1.6 GHz and 1.8 GHz)
* 4 MB L2 cache
* 800 MHz data bus
* Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared
* 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667 MHz on board
* Hard Drive 80 GB 4200 RPM (version 1.6 Ghz)
* Disk SSD 64 GB (version 1.8 Ghz)
* Integrated camera
* Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
* Outputs: Micro DVI , USB 2.0
* Audio Analogue
* Integrated handsfree
* Integrated microphone
* Battery life 5 hours
* Weight: 1.36 kg
* Height: 0.4 (cm, the lowest) to 1.94
* Width: 32.5 cm
* Depth: 22.7 centimeters Package Contents MacBook Air
The MacBook Air has the following components:
* The MacBook Air
* A Micro-DVI to DVI Adapter
* A Micro-DVI to VGA adapter
* A cleaning cloth
* A MagSafe power adapter
* An installation DVD and restore
* Manuals
Beyond that, it comes with the following programs installed: Mac OS X 10.5, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row , Xcode Developer Tools, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb and GarageBand
First impressions of the MacBook Air
Let me tell you that you want, be lying if I did not say that the first thing you think when you see that it is “like a small thing can be a laptop …. …. I can not believe the makeup .. . Without of course the first thing that will surprise you is the size, I would bet that you want. Along with this, another thing that Apple is almost unbeatable, is the subject of design, the MacBook Air, is like most Apple products pretty, and put it in caps because it is, like all Apple products have a very careful design is minimalist, with rounded lines and almost no holes to break with the aesthetics.
Honestly, though computerized, it seems incredible that in an average of between 0.4 and 1.94 inches were able to put a computer almost completely, surprises and much truth, especially to see him live. This is what most proud no doubt on its website and in its advertising.
This portable, the truth is that there could be more portable, the size of two thicknesses and sizes, are striking. The screen is 13.3-inch widescreen (widescreen) and
has a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.
Depth portable …
As I said, just harmony computer is broken, and that Apple knows that it is done to perfection, but look at his design of the iPod touch, for example. The fact is that this laptop only has 3 slots that break the uniformity of the shapes, but the secret is not to be visible to the naked eye.
The slots correspond with the first three entries and exits available for the laptop, these are:
* A micro-DVI to connect the laptop to external video sources, such as televisions, projectors, etc. ..
This output comes with two adapters to convert the DVI output and a standard VGA (D-SUB).
With this result, we can achieve higher resolutions than those of 13-inch screen and reach the 1 .920 x 1,200 pixels.
* The following is an entry slot USB 2.0, it is essential that we connect a mouse, because most of you are experts that the laptop touchpad, I think anyone that uses only the mouse, and does not have a laser or optical hand anyway.
This problem, in my opinion is a problem, and now have a single USB port is quite complicated to use all devices to which we are accustomed. To think that not only use the mouse every day, she says, MP3 players, USB drives, printers and more, that there will almost certainly buy a USB hub to have more than one, is not a problem for the cost of hubs, since they are cheap, but the hassle of having to bring them.
* Finally, we have an audio output, the typical or connect headphones or speakers at work and enjoy the music.
On the theme of connections, you see this rather limited, since in these times especially USB connectors required to connect virtually any device, and this may become an issue for many of us that are usually used to connect multiple devices and enlist the ‘help of an external hub, which is inconvenient to have to take as I have said before and also because they usually need an external power supply.
On the other hand on the issue of connectivity, we can not complain, since it has more or less typical of today’s computers, the traditional Wi-Fi Bluetooth 2.1 device, so in this aspect we can not complain.
Perhaps an Ethernet network port would be a good idea for people who usually do not use WiFi for security reasons or simply because they do not need it anyway you can understand were eliminated because WiFi can be more than enough for many.
If you have not noticed, but I never named or floppy or a CD or DVD, and this is neither a mistake nor an oversight, let’s not there … to see him, but because you think you’re so nice hehe.
I think this is a small inconvenience, but we can buy an external one that connects via USB or you can use another machine, if we are online, the fact is that DVDs and CDs at the moment, are the means of transport information quite used, so I think it is only necessary to have a reader. And that comment only on the question of the transfer or conveyance of information, think of the film on DVD.
It ‘clear that both drives and DVD drives will soon disappear, because the units are already under way, but the DVD and CD, I still take many years to stop using these, we also consider the Blue Ray, who is also in optical format.
For my other negative point of this laptop.
There are two versions on this laptop, which differ mainly for the main type of microprocessor and the hard drive.
These two versions have a price difference, the truth is abysmal, and there is a difference between them more than a thousand euros.
The first version we could find and more accessible is a Core 2 Duo at 1.6 Ghz with a 80 GB hard disk, besides this what is in all services, 2GB of RAM, etc.. This model is about € 1700, we will say it is more convenient not taking into account the capacity of the disc and the supplements that will have to buy two used the power of the whole. (I mean DVD or CD, USB Hub, etc. ..).
The second version would be a premium version to put in some way, and about 2800 euros, going half a million which I think is an ass. It is identical to the first but with two differences are the microprocessor and the hard drive. As a Core 2 Duo processor at 1.8 GHz and a hard disk, and here comes a real difference and the reason for the price mentioned above is one of the first SSD drive that will begin to sell in the market for 64 GB .
SSD technology is relatively new and now beginning to take root, and the disk drives that consume less electricity and also are faster than traditional units. This is a high quality product aimed squarely at consumers who are willing to invest money to access data faster.
Finally, the battery life is 5 hours with full use of WiFi, thank goodness, because bearing in mind that you can not use the network cable is just a detail for the part of Apple.
Conclusions and closing remarks
Speaking of laptops this fund could take hours of discussion, much of its flaws and virtues of which is priceless tantas.El in particular the “basic” model seems beyond excessive for a laptop with those features even considering its size, Recuero but the $1,000 I spent on my laptop 14 inch Toshiba brand as strong performance has given me.
The price of the model “professional” can be justified by the inclusion of the SSD, but for me not worth it.
Another negative aspect is the subject of expansion of components, which is frankly a mission impossible, the battery, as in other Apple products is solid as the only possible substitute for it, and the memory is integrated into the plate.
Another problem is negative connections, seems rather low in the USB port and other issues, such as a DVD player or a memory card reader, things that I use daily and which are unnecessary in a Portable Power although alternatives such as hubs or external readers , which carries a substantial price increase.
I must say that it is also true that these measures, of course, the lack of many elements, but I find that some are practically unnecessary or disposable, as Apple has done in this case.
In any case, users at home and with few needs, the notebook perfectly meets your requirement with its 2 GB of Ram and its microprocessor more decent, but I find that paying a high price for what it is.
written by North J. Kroster
\\ tags: apple macbook, best laptops, MacBook, macbook air
Apple Macbook Pro 2.26GHz 2GB Ram 128GB Hdd comes with:
- MacBook Pro
- Travel Charger (with extension)
- Manuals, CD system, etc. …
- Cleaning Trapio
As always with Apple’s presentation is exquisite, yet perfectly sealed and wrapped in plastic and with an excellent location.
MAIN FEATURES
Dimensions: 2.41 inches high, 32.5 cm wide and 22.7 inches deep
-2.04 Kg
-Intel Core2Duo P8400 2′26GHZ
-2 GB of DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM
-160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Hitachi
-13.3-inch LED-backlit screen and 1280×800 resolution
-Hybrid Graphics Processor NVIDIA 9400M 256MB DDR3
-Backlit keyboard and trackpad multi-touch glass.
-Check out Mini DisplayPort
-802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
-2 SuperDrive, USB, SD, Firewire 800
-Speakers, integrated microphone and WebCam
-Internal battery and MagSafe connector
-Improvements over the first unibody MacBook 13 “:
-Built-in battery with a new technology to carry more cargo and more autonomy
-More quality-Screen
-Backlit keyboard on all models
-FireWire 800 and SD card slot
Hardware Physicals
Aesthetically, the computer is virtually identical to the MacBook unibody ‘old’ 13. “It looks beautiful, with high quality finishes and a feeling of strength, thanks to high housing monocoque design. Has improved, at least for the model 15 that I had, the hinge of the screen and a 13″ is more difficult and not have the problems that had some models on the screen up at certain angles.
Obviously, because of the new built-in battery, no longer have the inner cover to access the battery, while removing a few screws, easy access to the guts “of the computer and we can change the RAM or hard drive easily (speaking also explained in the manual of the device and void the warranty).
Las dimensiones y me parecen muy weight cómodas para shipping (just más de 2 kilos) y además es muy fino.
The distribution of ports is equal to the previous model, with the only differences from the entrance of FW800 and the SD slot. On the right side we have the Superdrive and the left side we have the MagSafe, 2 USB, FW800, SD card reader, Ethernet and I / O (dual audio).
COMPUTER OPERATION
In this regard, I have little to comment on the computer. It works very fast and fluid. Begins in about 25 seconds and off in just over 5 seconds. The programs open fast and the few times you see the ball “of color.” With 4GB of RAM will be even better.
The operation of the computer is completely silent, even more than the model 15 that had previously. Literally, the noise is 0, as long you can hear the hard drive when you work a bit ‘more difficult.
The temperatures during normal use (JDownloader, Safari, Mail …) the temperature of the processor is between 50 and 60 degrees, and the hard drive in 32 sets, most of the time. When I use my Logitech Alto shelf, the temperature can drop a couple of degrees, but little else.
CONNECTIVITY
In the field of computer connectivity upgrade to its predecessor with the inclusion of Firewire 800 and the SD reader. Moreover, as mentioned above, includes 2 USB ports, Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, audio in / out and Bluetooth 2.1 wireless connectivity and 802.11n wireless.
Although it is ill-served, there are users who can take more missing USB, ExpressCard slot or a video output VGA / DVI, such as the Mini DisplayPort is not widespread and that we should go and buy the cards.
For wireless connections, works perfectly.
SCREEN
The screen is one of the improvements that were introduced in MacBook Pro, 13. Continue to have 13′3-inch resolution of 1280×800 pixels and LED backlight, but the display quality improved enough to the previous model. Has a better brightness, better color definition viewing angles and better with much less yellowing when viewed sideways. I can not say much more about this subject, and I could not make a good picture of the screen, since I do not have the camera at home.
With regards reflexes, such as glass remains the same and yes, they are reflected, but not much more than any other computer display brighter. Yes, I would rather kill or make anti-reflective treatment, but it seems not to be a problem so exaggerated.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The MacBook Pro equips the new Apple keyboard popular, the same style as the rest of the range Apple, with separate buttons. I have already enjoyed in my previous MacBook Air and Pro and it seems a fantastic keyboard. The keys are the size (in the model of 13 “I think they are a bit ’smaller than IT 15″) and the ideal separation, and is very convenient to work on it. The touch is also good. E ‘in the light, which for me is a great advantage. When you have this option, you think it’s silly, but lacked the computer that I had after the air.
The touchpad is the same as in the previous generation of MacBook. N. buttons, features multitouch technology, is made of glass and is enormous. And ‘the best I’ve ever tasted touchpad, the touch is exquisite, perfectly responds to both clicks and gestures and that the size is convenient. In fact, words can not express how well they work and how wonderful it is better to try. It’s perfect.
OPERATING SYSTEM
For those who are not in a good position in Apple computers, said as usual, the MacBook Pro (and other Apple computers) with the latest version of the system, called Leopard 10.5.
This is a very user friendly system, which usually is a golden opportunity quickly very stable and does not need anti-virus, because the threats are more focused on Windows. More software for Mac (quality), and all that is used in Windows, or is it the same version of the program for the Mac, or if there is another who does the same thing (The only exception is Autocad, which is comparable, but I think people interested in that particular). Furthermore, we are able to install Windows natively with Boot Camp or virtualization software or Parralles VM.
As my computer was purchased after June 8, have the right to purchase the new version of the system of 8′95 million (€ 29 ones with Leopard pre-June 8.) This new version of the operating system is more focused on improving the performance of the team that provide important new interface and new features.
BATTERY
Another important development of the new MacBook Pro is the battery. It is now integrated in the computer has a new design that makes better use and forms of cargo and last longer (up to 1000 according to Apple). Autonomy, according to Apple, which increases up to 7 hours.
The 7 hours is not the conditions, but has great autonomy. With the screen with a high level of brightness, Wifi, keyboard and mouse connected by BT and surf the Internet, takes about 5 ½ hours, an amount that seems very good autonomy, more than twice as long is the Dell XPS 13 ” we have is more like the MacBook Pro 13 that we have.
The burden is also quite fast, just under 2 hours is rather flat. In conclusion, improved battery life seems pretty great.
CONCLUSIONS
I think a fantastic key factors are good size and weight, high quality finish and solid feel, good screen, great battery, keyboard and touchpad are fantastic and even the price (€ 1010) seems consistent with what you buy. Also, finally, includes FW800.
Some decisions you can make the team, maybe the Mini DisplayPort is a damn USB and some more.
I highly recommend. I think it is an ideal.
Pros:
- Design and finishes
- Screen
- Battery
- Keyboard and Touchpad
- Card reader FW800 and (finally)
- Very quiet
CONS:
- Too few USB port .
- Mini DisplayPort underused.
written by North J. Kroster
\\ tags: 13.3, 160gb, 2.26, apple macbook, Mac, MacBook, macbook pro
This Apple Macbook PRO MB133 series comes with Mac OS X 10.4 “Leopard”, which gives more than 1000 times more performance than Windows XP and Windows Vista, it works fine with 1GB of RAM and can do incredible things, here’s a little list I know what it can do.
- Spotlight: is an integrated search engine on the top bar of the screen by which we can make real-time search throughout the system and setup on the Internet.
- Dock: the toolbar at the bottom (though usually is placed to the left or right), where are the links to all the programs you want and programs that are opened today.
- Finder: what would be known as the Windows Start menu, found the default drive disk and a folder where all the programs, another for audio, another video, another image, desktop, and one that would be like my documents in Windows. It is called home or your username in Mac.
- Dashboard: a sort of floating window that appears when you press the F12 key or if you set them by clicking on a corner of the screen. E ‘can install widgets are small applications with specific functions, you can take from one computer to a program for sending SMS, through the time of your city, mini-games, search engines, television programming, the state the bag, rss, news, results, football, basketball, and etc…
- Desktop: Desktop Life exposes feature that allows you to tackle the corners of your desktop running a variety of functions like displaying all open windows, load the dashboard display the desktop, or consolidate all open windows tiled floor (incredibly useful for a change request to another immediately)
- Frontrow: This is a menu that is loaded by pressing the menu button on the remote control of Apple (Apple Remote) and loaded with 4 icons (pictures, DVDs, music and video) and everything is handled from a control. So you can find a song in your iTunes library to see a trailer for Internet or DVD.
- System Preferences: what is known in the Windows control panel is located on the top bar on Apple> System Preferences
- Bootcamp: An application that installs on your hard drive to multiple operating systems, in addition to Mac from Windows (XP, Vista) to almost any version of Linux
Apple Macbook Pro MB133 is considered one of the best laptop from Apple Computer I have tried. I would highly recommend it to everyone. One of the best deal on the internet is found on Amazon.com. Highly recommended!
written by North J. Kroster
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Product Summary
The good: The Apple iPod Touch has a large, video-worthy screen, a cutting-edge interface, and Wi-Fi Internet, e-mail, and music download capabilities.
The bad: The iPod Touch may cost too much for you, depending on your needs. It has a small capacity for a portable video player.
The bottom line: The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock.
Specs: Device type: Portable media center; Dimensions (WxDxH): 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in; Display type: 3.5 inch
If you find yourself dazzled by the Web, video, and music capabilities of Apple’s iPhone but can’t stomach the contract commitment, the iPod Touch might be just what you’re looking for. Offered in 8GB ($299) and 16GB ($399) capacities, the iPod Touch is a premium-priced device with an attractive set of features for a midsize portable video player (PVP). Still, the Touch’s limited storage capacity makes it a difficult choice when held up to higher capacity products like the iPod Classic or Archos 605 WiFi.
Design
For better or worse, the iPod Touch is clearly the iPhone’s baby brother. Like most products that roll out of Apple, the Touch shows the love of committed designers, hardware engineers, and usability experts. The Touch measures a slim and pocketable 4.3 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.31 inch, with an all-metal-and-glass design that feels as expensive as it looks. Because nothing will ruin a portable video player faster than a gouge across its screen, we’re happy to see that the face of the iPod Touch uses the same scratch-resistant glass found on the iPhone. Most users will still want to buy a protective case, however, since the Touch feels a little fragile and the back is covered with the glossy, scratch-prone, smudge-loving chrome exterior common to most iPods.
written by North J. Kroster
\\ tags: apple ipod, ipod touch, music capabilities, portable video player, protective case, sticker shock, usability experts
There is myriad of PC laptops available in the market that serve the purpose of running operations systems of Microsoft Windows but none can be compared with the hi-tech laptops of Apple Mac book. These gadgets are ultra fashionable and super sleek which describe them not only portable computer but also a status symbol with having internationally recognized Apple logo.The new range of Mac book laptops that has got unveiled is now faster and better as it uses the Intel core 2 duo processor technologies. If you are looking to buy one of the amazing gadgets then read on to get the fruitful facts to simplify your buying process.
The exclusive range of this product has three different models, Mac book, Mac book air and Mac book Pro. Each of the designs suits the needs of particular kinds of users. You will not find a single particular one that caters to the needs of almost everyone in general but still has many attractions to offer.
Mac book
People with interest line in Internet, common business apps and do not have too much graphic intensive aptitude should go for them and enjoy working on them. The keyboard that comes with this one is quite solid and overall the whole package is portable.
As everything has its pros and cons, in the same way the demerit this range of products has its weight, when compared to a notebook. But it is advisable for all those who prefer fast and simple notebook that deals best with non-graphic intensive work.
Mac book pro
If you have your eyes on something that gives you some of graphics power then Mac book pro are for you. You can do different things like 3-d modeling, 3-d gaming and high-end video editing with an ease and comfort. At present this range comes with NVIDIA 8600GT which is a fine mid-range GPU and goes superbly well with the applications of graphically oriented works.
Also Mac book pro has premium quality multi-touch track pad, LED backlit display, GPU, larger display, backlit keyboard, good aluminum enclosure and better selected ports of input and output making it a perfect choice.
Mac book Air
This recently launched product is at the cutting edge of offered computer technology for consumers. Its portability and lightweight makes it an ultimate product for computer savvies. But this ultra thinness comes at the cost of power as it is not the most feasible for hi-tech works like editing movies and other power based applications.
If you travel a lot and have access to power almost all the time then this is the most suitable for your needs. If you are considering buying it then keep it in mind that this range does not have interchangeable battery. But the other factor that ought to be considered in this range is its style factor.
The ultra thin look it has can make you a stand out in the crowd as this range of laptops are so compact and ooze sensational style which looks really cool.
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written by North J. Kroster
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Apple MacBook Summary
Rating:  5/5 Stars
The good: Upgraded CPU for the same price; same great design; Leopard operating system.
The bad: Still no Express card or SD card slots; only more expensive models are available in black.
The bottom line: Apple has been content to issue minor periodic hardware updates to the 13-inch MacBook, but the modest performance gains and new Leopard OS keep it in our top tier of laptop recommendations.
Specs: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz); RAM installed: 1 GB DDR II SDRAM; Weight: 5 lbs See full specs >> |
Available Specs:
- White – 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive
- White – 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive
- White – 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, 8x SuperDrive
- Black – 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 8x Super Drive
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Introduced in the fall of 2006, the current version of Apple’s 13-inch MacBook laptop was a revolutionary product, combining Intel’s Core 2 Duo CPUs with Apple’s much-lauded operating system. Add in Apple extras such as the iSight camera, Front Row remote, iLife software, and MagSafe power adapter, and you have what is arguably one of the best-loved laptops on the planet.
Since then, Apple has been content to issue minor periodic hardware upgrades, which, while not all that exciting, continue to add CPU horsepower while keeping prices steady. The latest update, from November 2007, bumped up the top available CPU to a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, and added Intel’s Santa Rosa platform and slightly better integrated graphics, resulting in a modest boost in performance. But you’ll probably be much more interested in Apple’s new Leopard version of its OS X operating system, which comes preinstalled on new MacBooks. It adds a handful of useful new features, keeping the MacBook in our top tier of laptop recommendations, even if we’re secretly itching for something new.
Measuring 1.08 inches thin and weighing only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase).
While the entry-level MacBook is available only in white, we’re much more used to seeing the black version (higher price) in the wild. The matte black look still isn’t quite as sharp as the metallic MacBook Pro, but we still like it better than the plastic-looking white finish.
Inside, you’ll find Apple’s typically minimalist setup, including a power button, a full-size keyboard, a sizable touch pad with a single mouse button, and a built-in iSight camera that sits above the display. If you miss the scroll bar found on almost every Windows laptops, the two-finger scroll option works well (run two fingers down the touch pad, and it scrolls like a mouse wheel). We remain fans of Apple’s flat-key keyboard, although Windows users will have to get used to a Delete key that functions like a PC Backspace key, and no standalone equivalent key for what PCs call Delete. Compared with previous MacBooks, the main visual difference is that a few of the alternate functions on the F keys have been juggled around.
The biggest new feature is the inclusion of Apple’s latest version of OS X, commonly known as Leopard. The look and feel are largely unchanged, but several useful new features have been added, including Time Machine, an easy-to-use backup utility; Spaces, which allows you to set up multiple desktops (one with all your media apps open or one for Web pages) and swap between them on the fly; and Quick Look, which lets you open a fast preview version of any document or file without waiting for their associated applications to open.
The MacBook still includes the Front Row remote control (sadly, only available in white), and the extremely handy MagSafe power adapter, which handily (and safely) detaches itself from a magnetic plug on the laptop’s side when you invariably trip over the power cord.
The 13.3-inch wide-screen LCD display offers a clear and easy to read 1,280×800 native resolution, which is standard for a screen this size, as well as most 14- and 15-inch laptops (although Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro offers a higher 1,440×900 resolution).
The magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the MacBook, if you trip over the cord. |
With two-finger scrolling, the trackpad becomes a fast track to wherever you want to go. |
Apple’s previous revision added support for 802.11n Wi-Fi technology, but the lack of an SD card reader remains one of the MacBook’s few weak spots. Adding mobile broadband–not offered by Apple–will also be difficult without an Express card slot.
Not surprisingly, we saw a decent uptick in performance from the new 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, with the new system beating the earlier 2.16GHz MacBook in each of our benchmark tests. If you have a previous generation MacBook, the difference isn’t enough to make you want to go out and get a new one, but credit goes to both the fast CPU and Intel’s Santa Rosa platform for the improvement. Note that our review unit came with 2GB of RAM, a $150 upgrade over the default 1GB offered in even the high level MacBook.
The MacBook ran for 4 hours and 30 minutes on our DVD battery drain test, which is even longer than the 3 hours and 36 minutes we got on the older 2.16GHz MacBook. We again give credit to the efficient Santa Rosa platform, and because our DVD battery drain test is especially grueling, you can expect even longer life from casual Web surfing and office use.
We’re still not fans of Apple’s nearly obligatory extended warranty upsell. The default warranty for the MacBook is one year of coverage for parts and labor, but toll-free telephone support is limited to a mere 90 days–well short of what you’d typically find on the PC side–unless you purchase the $249 AppleCare Protection Plan, which extends phone support and repair coverage to three years.
System configurations:
Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
OS X 10.5.1 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz; 2,048GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 144MB Intel GMA X3100; 160GB Fujitsu 5,400rpm
Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz)
OS X 10.4.8 Tiger; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz; 2,048GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 64MB Intel GMA 950; 160GB Fujitsu 5,400rpm
Fujitsu LifeBook S6510
Windows Vista Business Edition; 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 120GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
Dell XPS m1330
Windows Vista Home Edition; 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Nvidia 8400M GS; 160GB Hitachi 5,400rpm
| Conclusion: Apple MacBook is one of the top tier in laptop market with their elegance look and innovation. Many of us does own this Apple MacBook Laptop. With our positive experiences with Apple MacBook laptop, we strongly recommend you to buy one. |
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MacBook Air Summary
| Rating: 5/5 Stars
The good: Incredibly thin yet surprisingly sturdy; new trackpad gesture controls are very useful; remote optical drive makes living without a built-in drive much easier.
The bad: Very limited connectivity; slower than other MacBooks; SSD hard-drive option is ridiculously expensive and standard hard drive is small; battery is not user replaceable.
The bottom line: You love it or hate it. The design is revolutionary, but Apple’s MacBook Air will appeal to a smaller, more specialized audience than the standard MacBook, thanks to a stripped-down set of connections and features.
Specs: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.6 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR II SDRAM; Weight: 3 lbs See full specs >> |
Apple’s new laptop, the MacBook Air, may not be the true ultraportable that many had hoped for, but it still easily breaks new ground for small laptops. Mimicking the 13-inch silhouette of the current MacBook line, it’s only 0.76 inch thick at its thickest, and Apple calls it the “world’s thinnest notebook.” Some nitpickers say an obscure Mitsubishi laptop from 1997 was a hair thinner, but two of the smallest current ultraportable laptops, the 11-inch Sony VAIO TZ150 and the 12-inch Toshiba Portege R500, are both slightly thicker, and neither tapers to 0.16 inch as the Air does along its front edge.
As we’ve come to expect from Apple, the design and engineering that went into the MacBook Air is extraordinary, but it’s certainly a much more specialized product than the standard 13-inch MacBook and won’t be as universally useful as that popular system. The biggest compromises, which have been well-documented, come in its connectivity: The MacBook Air finds room for only one USB port and doesn’t include a built-in optical drive, FireWire, Ethernet, or mobile broadband. And like with its other laptops, Apple refuses to outfit the Air with a media-card reader or an expansion card slot. Offsetting its sparse connectivity are genuinely useful new features including new trackpad gesture controls and the ability to wirelessly “borrow” another system’s optical drive.
Choosing the Air over the cheaper, faster standard 13-inch MacBook, or the comparably priced MacBook Pro, will depend on your needs. Travelers who want minimum weight, maximum screen real estate, and who live their lives via Wi-Fi hot spots, with little need for wired connectivity, will find the $1,799 starting price a reasonable investment for owning one of the world’s premier bits of high-tech eye candy. And while the MacBook Air’s specs are inferior to those found on the cheaper MacBook, they compare more favorably when you look at other ultraportables, where a price premium is always exacted. For instance, both the Sony VAIO TZ150 and Toshiba Portege R500 cost hundreds more than the MacBook Air and feature slower CPUs and half the RAM as the Air.
Amazingly thin at just 0.16 inches at its thinnest and 0.76 inches at
its thickest point, the MacBook Air weighs just 3 pounds.
Although it shares a desktop footprint with the standard black and white MacBooks, the first thing you notice about the Air is its aluminum chassis–similar to the one found on the MacBook Pro, and much more fingerprint resistant than the standard MacBooks. Picking it up, the MacBook Air feels a little heavier than you would expect from looking at it, even though it’s only 3 pounds. At the same time, it feels very sturdy and solid, thanks in part to the aluminum construction, and we’d have no qualms about carting it around with us all day. By way of comparison, the VAIO TZ150 features an 11.1-inch screen and weighs only 0.3 pound lighter than the Air, and the Portege R500 is 0.6 pound lighter than the Air with a 12.1-inch screen.
The MacBook Air includes an iSight camera and mic, and an LED-backlit display that works with an ambient light sensor to adjust the screen brightness in response to the light in the room. The keyboard–the same full-size version found in other MacBooks–has backlit keys that are also controlled by the ambient light sensor, although we had to adjust the room lighting a good deal to see any difference.
The revamped trackpad is large, measuring nearly 5 inches diagonally, and it works with new multitouch gestures. Other MacBooks let you do things like use two fingers to scroll through documents–this one lets you use three fingers to go forward and back in your Web browser history, and use your thumb and forefinger to zoom in and out of documents and photos–much like on the iPhone. The three-finger forward/back gesture was immediately useful, and we’re already missing it when using other laptops. Apple tells us these new gestures won’t be available on older MacBooks as a firmware upgrade, as the hardware behind the new trackpad is different.
Another noteworthy new feature is the remote disc function. Since the Air lacks an optical drive, you can instead remotely use the optical drives of other systems, PC or Mac, as long as they’re on the same network. The setup was a little cumbersome for the “host” PC–requiring us to insert the OS X disc that came with the Air, run a small setup program, and then find and turn on “CD and DVD sharing” in the Windows control panel (the documentation could have been a little clearer on what you need to do to on the Windows side). Once we set it up, however, it worked like a charm. You won’t be able to stream DVD movies or music CDs via remote disc, but it’s fine for getting files and installing apps. A matching external USB DVD burner is available from Apple for $99, but any USB DVD drive should work.
The display offers the same 1,280×800 native resolution as the standard 13-inch MacBook, but the Air’s LED-backlit screen means its lid is thinner with an image that was somewhat brighter, at least with both systems set to max brightness.
The MacBook Air includes a vibrant 13.3-inch LED-backlit display and a full-sized keyboard.
The real key to finding out whether the MacBook Air is right for you lies in its stripped-down set of ports and connections. Those who regularly use more than one USB device, or need FireWire, an SD card slot, or an Express card slot will find the single USB jack too limiting. Likewise, we often say the telephone modem jacks and S-Video outputs on most laptops are a waste of space, but the MacBook Air goes even further, removing the Ethernet jack (a USB-to-Ethernet adaptor will run you $29) and offloading video output to a pair of included dongles (one VGA, one DVI).
If you live on Wi-Fi hot spots, use Bluetooth for your external mouse, and only need a USB port to occasionally sync and charge your iPod or iPhone, these limitations may not be a deal-breaker for you. While most hardware vendors offer a choice of mobile broadband options, Apple continues to offer none, which is disappointing for a system so clearly meant for life away from home and office. Without an Express card slot, your only option would be a USB mobile broadband modem, but with the sole USB jack under a tiny flap on the right side of the system with limited clearance, you may need a small USB extension cable to get a bulky USB mobile broadband modem connected (similar to the problems people had with the iPhone’s recessed headphone jack).
And as we often point out, any modern dual-core CPU is going to be more than adequate for Web surfing, multimedia playback, and productivity tasks, and we were able to surf the Web, play videos, and work on a document at the same time with absolutely no slowdown or stuttering. We’re currently conducting additional benchmark tests and will update this review with new results as they’re available.
One of the biggest drawbacks of the MacBook Air is the lack of a user-replaceable battery. While most laptops will be obsolete before their batteries wear out, we are sensitive to the desire to occasionally carry an extra battery for extended field use. We’re still conducting our standard DVD battery drain test on the system, and will report those scores shortly, but in anecdotal testing, the Air lasted for nearly 4 hours of mixed use, including video playback, software installation, Web surfing, and productivity tasks. That’s reasonably close to Apple’s 5-hour claims, but may not be enough for a full day of off-site use.
We’re still not fans of Apple’s nearly obligatory extended warranty upsell (so much so that we’ve simply copied this complaint from our last MacBook review). The default warranty for the MacBook is one year of coverage for parts and labor, but toll-free telephone support is limited to a mere 90 days–well short of what you’d typically find on the PC side–unless you purchase the $249 AppleCare Protection Plan, which extends phone support and repair coverage to three years.
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