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Apple, Chip Reviews

Intel's quad-core chip unleashed

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.

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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. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially for 3D design, but otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen.

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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)

Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.

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Apple Mighty Mouse (Wireless)

Apple's new wireless Mighty Mouse cuts the cord, giving you the freedom of untethered mousing. The design isn't perfect, and Apple isn't shy about the price, but Mac desktops and laptops beg for as little clutter around them as possible, and for that, the Mighty Mouse delivers.

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Apple Mac Mini

Leave it to Apple to make the small-form-factor PC even smaller. This AU$799 desktop-ish computer is 16.5cm on each side and 5cm tall. But is it as inexpensive as it seems?

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Apple, Chip News

Apple gives iMac chips a boost

Apple has released a new iMac that features a faster processor and an option for a souped-up graphics chip.

Apple orders 50 million GB serve of flash chips

Samsung is warning its customers that NAND flash memory might be hard to come by for some time after Apple placed a large order, according to a report out of Taiwan.

Apple ships MacBook Pro with speedier chips

Apple Computer is officially shipping its first notebooks with Intel processors, and it has thrown in faster versions of those chips at no charge.

New Apple leader sets stage for the future of the iPod

Chip design wizard Mark Papermaster is taking control of Apple's iPod and iPhone hardware engineering as the portable music player of the last decade becomes a computer.

Lenovo, Fujitsu planning to use Intel's MacBook Air chip

Both Lenovo and Fujitsu have designs coming soon that will use the same chip Apple asked Intel to build for the MacBook Air, according to sources familiar with their plans.

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Apple, Chip DIYs and How-to

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

My Apple iPod Nano scratches easily

Why is my Apple iPod Nano scratching so easily?

Switching to an Intel-based iMac

CNET lays out the issues involved in switching to an Intel-based Mac and shows you how to fight some common problems as well as what's the story on software upgrades.

Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

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Apple, Chip Features

Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

While it could be argued they're not as robust as in-car sat-navs, these GPS-enabled mobile phones can help you find your bearings when you're on the move.

Apple Mac OS X on x86: a first test

Steve Jobs might not approve, but Apple's latest operating system can be installed on any x86 hardware. How well does it function? Read our preliminary labs test to find out.

The best mobile processor is...

Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

Fun apps for your Mac

A collection of quirky and fun Mac apps that have caught our eye over the past few months, such as software to turn your MacBook into a virtual lightsaber and a package that allows you to change your desktop environment by smacking your Mac.

The Mac desktop family album

Just as the Xeon-based Mac Pro completed Apple's transition to Intel CPUs, the iMac received an upgrade to the new Core 2 Duo chips while also appearing in an awe-inspiring 24-inch model. Lest we forget the plucky Mac Mini, it is now completely dual core -- and still cheap. Our reviews will help you find your Mac match.

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Apple, Chip image galleries

Photos: Apple's Intel Mini, iPod Hi-Fi

Apple packs an Intel chip into its lineup of petite desktop PCs. Also: The iPod goes hi-fi.
Photos: Inside the Apple Macintosh Classic

The Apple Mac is one of the most famous and easily recognisable personal computers ever manufactured. This photo gallery takes a look inside Mac Classic -- and what technology was like in 1991.
Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano

The new-model iPod Nano is tall, thin, and well-built. Maybe just a little too well-built for its own good. Let's smash it!
Apple harvests new products

The Moscone Center in San Francisco plays host to Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference as attendees get a glimpse of new products from Steve Jobs and other Apple honchos.
Apple unleashes new Xserve, Mac Pro

Just a week before Macworld, Apple has unveiled a Mac Pro with eight processor cores and a new system architecture. Apple said its two Intel 45-nanometer Quad-Core Xeon processors running up to 3.2GHz will double the power of its predecessor.