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Apple MacBook 2.4GHz

The 2008 Apple MacBook is a perfect amalgam of design and usability, and is able to beat many Windows PCs at their own game.

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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 MacBook Pro 2.53GHz

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro received a design overhaul and now includes the unibody chassis built from a single piece of aluminium, a multi-touch glass trackpad, a new black screen bezel, and black keys.

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Apple MacBook Pro (2008 Edition, 2.4GHz)

A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature — expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.

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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 unveils MacBook Air: "world's thinnest notebook"

Apple unveiled its ultraportable MacBook Air, the world's thinnest notebook according to CEO Steve Jobs, during his keynote speech at Macworld 2008 on Tuesday in San Francisco.

Google Earth brings virtual tourism to iPhone

The internet giant releases an iPhone version of its geographic exploration software. And with multi-touch and GPS, the interface is better than a PC's.

FAQ: Windows on Macs

There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.

Apple: Windows on a Mac is here

Apple Computer said on Wednesday that it has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that enables Microsoft Windows XP to run natively on Intel-based Macs.

Numbers game: Macs safe but not so secure

The scalp of Mac OS X has been waved trophy-like after being hacked in controlled environments, yet security researchers are hard pressed remembering the last time a Mac was compromised in the wild.

Should I buy a mid-range Vista PC, or get a MacBook Pro and use Parallels?

Is it worth buying a mid-range $2000-2500 Dell PC or iMac and running Windows Vista on it, or is it better to buy a high-end computer like the MacBook Pro and run Vista using Parallels?

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.

Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

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

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?

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

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.

Best laptops for writers

On the road? Need to file that last report, or finish that last chapter in seclusion? We throw about our suggestions for the best laptops for writers.

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?

Laptops for Mother's Day

She's already juggling countless priorities and rushing from home to school to work and back again, so don't weigh her down with a heavy laptop.

Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

Centrino is dead -- it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 -- codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.

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Parallels Desktop 3.0 Build 5608.0

Create networked independent virtual machines to run different operating systems on a single physical machine.

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MacKB4Win

Use a Mac keyboard functions on Windows.

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