Reviewed on October 21, 2008Apple's redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro boasts a redesigned aluminum body that's stunning, thin, and sturdy; a new trackpad with expanded functionality; and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance, but there's now less incentive to spend extra for it because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.TAGS:Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, FireWire, NVidia, Nvidia GeForce, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple Computer, chipset, laptop computer, Intel
Reviewed on November 6, 2008Falcon Northwest's latest Mach V provides a model for the coming trends in high-end computing. From the latest Intel CPU, to solid-state storage, to copious amounts of memory, there's lot to admire about his PC. You will also have to pay for it, which unfortunately will thwart all but the most well-off gamers and enthusiasts.TAGS:Intel, Hitachi Ltd., CPU, motherboard, hard drive, chipset, PC, games
Reviewed on November 3, 2008Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market.TAGS:motherboard, CPU, Intel, chipset, memory stick, AMD, platform, Intel Pentium
Reviewed on July 23, 2004Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product--and at a lower price.TAGS:chipset, FireWire, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, battery
Reviewed on June 26, 2007Dell's first desktops to carry the Inspiron name look good, inside and out. With a huge range of available components and two equally attractive cases, mainstream consumers ought to be able to find a config that meets their budget, tastes, and computing needs.TAGS:Dell Inspiron, optical drive, dual-core, Intel, chipset, AMD, hard drive, PC
Reviewed on August 24, 2004Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product--and at a lower price.TAGS:FireWire, chipset, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, battery
Reviewed on June 26, 2007Dell's first desktops to carry the Inspiron name look good, inside and out. With a huge range of available components and two equally attractive cases, mainstream consumers ought to be able to find a config that meets their budget, tastes, and computing needs.TAGS:Dell Inspiron, optical drive, dual-core, Intel, chipset, brand, AMD, hard drive, PC
