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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 Mac OS X Tiger

Due in mid-2005, Apple's new Mac OS X 10.4 promises more than 200 features.

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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 MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro may give Apple bragging rights to the prettiest and most powerful laptop on the planet.

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Apple Mac OS 10.4.6 Tiger

Apple's 64-bit OS rocks, with built-in features that Microsoft doesn't have, such as integrated desktop search and RSS.

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Adobe's Lightroom 2.1 brings fixes, camera support

Adobe Systems plans to release an update to Lightroom and a Photoshop CS4 plug-in for processing raw images, bringing the software up-to-date with many of the latest SLR cameras.

Turning Wine into Windows on a Mac

It used to be that running Windows programs on a Mac was a slow, painful process. There was only one option: running Virtual PC emulation software.

Three things Apple won't do

Buried at the end of Tuesday's notebook event, CEO Steve Jobs makes clear what direction he won't be going next time his company makes another Mac announcement.

Microsoft's rocky road to Mac Office 97

According to court documents, the founder of Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit fought a hard battle to keep Mac Office 97 alive.

Apple sees 'pause' in Mac sales

Apple Computer executives have confirmed that some buyers put off Mac purchases last quarter in anticipation of new Intel-based Macs -- although that slowdown was masked somewhat by strong iPod sales.

Hack the iPod Touch

When Apple gave birth to the iPod Touch, it should have been the killer fusion of MP3 player and PDA. It wasn't. Fear not though, the guys and gals of the Internet have unlocked the Touch's full potential -- we show you how.

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.

Software that's ready for takeoff in 2008

Keep your eye on these apps as 2008 ticks by. Either stuck in development or newly released, this bushel of newbies is poised to make this year their year.

Laptop predictions for 2008

Staring into the foggy crystal ball of the future, we try and wipe away the smudges to catch a glimpse of laptop technology to come.

Adobe's Lightroom 2 beta broadens editing horizons

New version of Adobe software, going into public beta testing Wednesday, significantly expands editing possibilities — and brings it closer to regular Photoshop.

Web TV Top 10

Here's a list of 10 must-have Web TV bookmarks that are guaranteed to help you find something online worth seeing.

Draft N wireless routers: get ready for 802.11n

Draft N (of the upcoming 802.11n standard) is the latest in wireless home networking, and while 802.11n is not finally ratified, it does promise better speed, throughput, range and dependability. CNET.com.au explores its promise and reviews the latest Draft N gear on the Australian market.

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