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

Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease.

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

With the same elegant design as its 20-inch, 2.4GHz sibling, the 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac offers 30 percent more screen area and a modest performance boost.

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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)

The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like — SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two — but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a borderline budget PC.

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Apple iWork '08

Apple's new iWork becomes a more well-rounded productivity package by adding Numbers for spreadsheets. Pages and Keynote include some nifty visual enhancements too.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.

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3 launches iPhone support

Three has launched a 3G SIM and data starter kit for those who want to get their iPhone from other carriers but use it on the 3 Network.

Apple releases latest Leopard, 10.5.2

Apple's latest cat rolls out of the litter.

Apple updates Leopard to 10.5.4

Apple has released Mac OS X 10.5.4, the fourth update to Leopard since it was released last October.

Unlocked iPhone works with 3

While 3 Mobile begs for the iPhone 3G, tech-savvy Aussies are unlocking their iPhones and taking them to the iPhone-less telco.

Three asks customers to beg Apple for the iPhone

Telco 3 has gone to extreme measures to get the iPhone, creating a website where customers can beg Apple to make the handset available on its network.

Apple Spaces: Separate work and play

There's a nifty feature inside OS X Leopard called Spaces to keep your horseplay and work time separate.

Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.

Learn to rock with GarageBand

Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.

The ultimate guide to Mac keyboard shortcuts

This guide shows all the tricks to let your fingers do the walking around your Mac.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

Top 10 notebooks of January

January's 10 most popular notebooks prove once and for all that people aren't only interested in the most exorbitant, high-end notebooks available.

Portable video players for movie marathons

These six players each give at least five hours of video playback -- take that, excruciating long-haul flight!

iTunes 8: Slick Genius, still sluggish

Apple's improvements to iTunes have garnered the music and video jukebox a full-point jump, although long-time users will only find one major new feature and a few interesting smaller ones.

Best portable video players

2007 was the year in which the line between "portable video player" and "MP3 player" got even more blurry.

Best mid-weight laptops

Nine mid-weight laptops for the discerning mobile user.

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Apple USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5

Get the latest drivers for use with your USB mass storage device.

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Mac OS X Server Update 10.2.6

Update your Mac OS X Server to get improved reliability and performance when under heavy loads.

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Apple Mac OS X Update 10.2.6

Update your Mac OS X software to get improved reliability and performance.

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AliasMenu 3.1

Add custom menu extras to the menu bar.

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AliasMenu 2.2

Access frequently used applications from your menu bar.

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