In 2004, we reviewed more than 450 products. We saw the introduction of the iPod mini and the iPod-influenced iMac G5. And we got important updates to Mac standards such as FileMaker Pro, Bare Bones Software’s BBEdit, and QuarkXPress, as well as a bunch of Mac gems—little apps that didn’t have megamillion-dollar promotion budgets but still made us stand up and say, “Cool!” But which of these products were the best? To find out, Macworld’ s editors went back over the products they’d seen and reviewed over the past year—those released between November 1, 2003, and November 1, 2004—and they nominated their favorites. Then we went through a rigorous, hotly debated culling process, eliminating products that didn’t withstand comparison. We were left with the 34 that follow—the best Mac products of 2004.
- The 20th Annual Editors' Choice Awards
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Hardware of the Year
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Digital Music Products of the Year
Our profile of the winners of the 20th annual Editors’ Choice Awards highlights the digital-music hardware and software that hit all the high notes this year.
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Design and Video Products of the Year
Our look at the best Mac products of 2004 continues, with a focus on two crucial creative segments of the Mac market—design and video production.
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Productivity Apps and Games of the Year
From database applications to text editors to utilities, we look at the best productivity applications of 2004. The top games of the year also receive their Eddy Awards.
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Photo Products of the Year and Reader Awards
We wrap up our look at the hardware and software that earned our top award with the best digital photography products of 2004. And we couldn’t let the week end without letting our readers have a say about which of their favorite Mac offerings should win top honors.
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The Winners
Here’s a complete list of all the products that received an Eddy Award for 2004.
