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Apple MacBook Pro (15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)

If you've been holding off on making the leap to a MacBook because of the lack of Core 2 Duo processors, this new update adds the latest Intel CPUs and provides a great overall computing experience, albeit at a premium price.

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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, 13-inch, black)

The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favourably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price.

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Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz)

The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.

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Apple Mac Mini Core Duo

Apple packs more media-specific features into the Mac Mini to make an inexpensive and useful entertainment-room computer. It's tremendously easy to use, although it surprised us with poor image processing.

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Apple Mac Mini Core Solo

It looks great, it's easy to use, and it executes the home-theatre PC concept better than perhaps any other vendor's product. The only problem with Apple's Mac Mini Core Solo is that we're not sure there's enough big-screen TV-worthy content available via iTunes to justify the expense.

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Apple completes Intel-based laptop range with new budget Macbooks

Apple has finally upgraded its entire laptop line-up to the spiffy new Intel Core Duo processor, announcing overnight the release of three new Macbook models.

Intel Germany executive reportedly confirms Atom-based iPhone

An Intel Germany executive has reportedly confirmed that Apple plans to use Intel's Atom processor in a future iPhone.

Intel denies report of Atom-based iPhone in the pipeline

Intel has emphatically denied a report that Apple is planning to use its Atom processor in a future version of the iPhone.

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.

Intel iBooks to debut in January?

Apple is preparing to launch an Intel-equipped, entry-level iBook at its MacWorld conference event in January, according to reports.

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.

MacBook or bust?

I am going to buy a new computer for Uni and was planning on a 14-inch iBook G4. However, since Macworld, I have been wondering if Apple intends to put new processors in the iBooks? I am looking for a laptop that will last four years or more.

Make mine a Mac?

Now that Macs can run Windows, I'm seriously tempted to get a MacBook, install XP, and just use it as my main laptop -- but I know it can't really be that easy. Is Apple's cool industrial design clouding my judgment? What do I need to know before taking the plunge?

DIY: How to convert video for the iPod

While the Apple iPod isn't the first portable device to support digital video playback, it's probably the one device that will push portable video into the mainstream.

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.

Macs: Intel and Windows inside

Boot Camp makes it possible to run Windows XP natively on Intel-based Macs. Will the software bring more people over to the Apple Computer side?

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.

Best laptops of 2006

We round up the best notebooks of 2006 with something for everyone: from snazzy ultraportables to desk-bound behemoths.

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.

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.

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Apple Intel Firmware Restore 1.4

Recover the firmware of an Intel-based Macintosh computer.

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E2Sync Tiger 2.7

Bring your Entourage contacts, tasks, and calendar items to your cell phone.

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Apple Digital Camera RAW Support 2.2

Enhance RAW file format compatibility for digital SLR cameras.

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Apple Firmware Restoration CD 1.7

Recover the firmware after an interrupted or unsuccessful update.

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