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iLife '09

Apple iLife '09 is a great application suite for simple media organising and editing, and the addition of features like face recognition, geotagging and music lessons makes it worth the update.

Apple iWork '09

Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.

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Reviews

  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

    Designers and editors who lean on Dreamweaver for complex dynamic websites will find plenty of tweaks and improvements in version 4.

  • Acer Aspire Predator

    Acer's Aspire Predator ticks most of the boxes for an enthusiast's machine, but the interior is a let down.

  • Apple Time Capsule (1TB) Network Storage

    Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, but Windows users and those who demand speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.

  • Dell XPS 420

    Dell widens the target market for the XPS, scoring a few hits and misses.

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

    The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.

  • 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.

  • Apple iLife '08

    Apple iLife '08 is a fine, affordable media-editing suite that should keep beginners and hobbyists happy when managing pictures, videos, songs and podcasts, but those seeking to fine-tune movies should look elsewhere.

  • Apple Aperture 1.5

    This raw work-flow application isn't the Holy Grail many hoped it would be, but Apple Aperture 1.5 could make life easier for photographers who need to cull, retouch, and output large numbers of photographs quickly and efficiently.

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Features

  • Leopard vs Vista

    What's inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista? Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.

  • 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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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Downloads

  • Astro IIDC

    Astronomy, microscopy, scientific, high speed image acquisition for FireWire cameras.

  • CheckUp4Tiger

    Check your memory and hard drive.

  • More Ichat Effects

    56 effects for iChat & Photo Booth.

  • Klondike

    Five solitaire card games in one program, solitaire for the Mac since 1984.

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