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Speedmark 6: Macworld Lab's new benchmark suite
The Macworld Lab has been hard at work tweaking Speedmark, our overall system performance testing tool, to better accommodate Snow Leopard and to test the Macs on which it runs.
Jitouch adds new gestures to Multi-Touch trackpads
Jitouch is a simple program that adds eight new sets of gestures to the Multi-Touch trackpads on recent Apple portables.
Review: 13-inch MacBook/2.26GHz (Late 2009)
In bringing the unibody treatment to the white MacBook, Apple has added many pro features while removing FireWire and the infrared port.
MacBook (Late 2009) benchmarks
Macworld Lab has received the new MacBook and has been hard at work, putting it to the test. And while we don’t have Speedmark 6 finalized just yet, we do have some MacBook benchmark results we’d like to share.
Knomo Prague laptop bag
Knomo's Prague is a slick, designer laptop bag for urban commuters.
LittleSnapper shines at screenshot management
LittleSnapper is a handy utility for taking screenshots, but it really shines at managing them. It's like iPhoto for screenshots.
Bluelounge CableDrop
Tired of losing your unconnected cables behind your desk, or trying to keep track of which cable goes where? Bluelounge's CableDrops may be the solution.
Review: MacBook Air (Mid 2009)
If light weight and small size are you top considerations, the MacBook Air is the laptop for you. The new models aren’t much faster than their predecessors—in fact, the high-end system is slower than the previous model—but they’re cheaper.
Review: MacBook Pros (13-inch, Mid 2009)
With its lower price, the return of FireWire (woo-hoo!), longer battery life, better looking display and a new built-in SD Card slot that you can boot from, the newest member of the MacBook Pro makes an impressive debut.
Review: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009)
The latest 17-inch MacBook Pro is by all measures a minor hardware upgrade over its predecessor, offering only slightly faster processor options and a bump in hard-drive capacity. The more significant change is the value you get for your money.
Review: MacBook Pros (15-inch, Mid 2009)
This update to the 15-inch MacBook Pro delivers better value and even more specification options to the laptop, though the upgrades to this new model are more nuanced than flashy.
New MacBook Pro speed tests
Macworld Lab tested all six of the new MacBook Pros, and the result show modest gains over the previous models.
Review: 13-inch MacBook/2.13GHz (white)
If price plays a greater role in a shopper's buying decisions during tough economic times, Apple's recent updates to its entry-level laptop, the $999 white MacBook, should help push some cost-conscious consumers over the laptop-buying fence.
NetworkLocation 3.0.5
NetworkLocation figures out your physical location and can then modify settings and perform actions based on rules you configure.
FastMac U-Charge laptop battery charger
FastMac's U-Charge is a convenient accessory that ensures you always have a fresh laptop battery on hand.
Notebook keyboard protectors
Keyboard covers help keep your laptop's keyboard clean and problem-free. We've rounded up a bunch of them to help you find the best one for your notebook.
Timbuk2 Patrol
The Patrol backpack is a solid alternative to a rolling carry-on for short trips.
Review: 15-inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.66GHz
As far as upgrades go, the top-of-the-line 15-inch MacBook Pro’s makeover is far from extreme. But we’re not going to complain if Apple chooses to gently goose the processor speed a little bit without expecting a dime more for the effort.
Review: 17-inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.66GHz
The new 17-inch MacBook Pro has a lot going for it, from the faster processor, front side bus and memory speeds, to its thinner and lighter, unibody design. Add in a new battery that lasts longer per charge, and you’ve got yourself a winner.
Benchmarks: 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro 2.66GHz
With a slightly faster processor than its predecessor, the new 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro outperformed the previous 17-inch MacBook Pro—but by a small percentage. Macworld's lab director James Galbraith analyzes the performance benchmarks from Apple's new mega-sized laptop.
Speck SeeThru Satin
Speck's SeeThru Satin is an updated, and improved, version of the company's always-on hardshell for Mac laptops.
Review: White MacBook 2GHz with Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics
The changes to new white 2GHz MacBook are subtle but welcomed. The new faster graphics will make casual gamers happy, and who doesn’t like additional RAM? Macworld Lab director James Galbraith found that even with a processor that's slightly slower than its predecessor, the new white 2GHz MacBook is a solid entry-level laptop.
Review: Brenthaven Metrolite BP backpack
Jason Snell reviews a light, thin backpack for his MacBook Air
Review: Power Support MacBook Pro Anti-Glare Film
Can a film overlay reduce the glare on a new unibody MacBook Pro to the point where it’s acceptable to someone who dislikes glossy screens? Rob Griffiths attempts to find out with Power Support’s anti-glare offering for laptops.
Just Mobile Xtand Pro
Just Mobile's Xtand Pro is among the more expensive laptop stands we've reviewed, but its solid aluminum construction also makes among the sturdiest and most attractive.
Targus Bluetooth Presenter
Versatile presentation aid combines a remote, mouse control, and laser pointer is a comfortable, easy-to-use Bluetooth accessory.
Review: MacBook Air 1.6GHz
Apple’s new 1.6GHz MacBook Air can still boast about its status as the world’s thinnest notebook computer, only now, it offers a 33 percent performance gain over the first generation 1.6GHz MacBook Air.
MacCase Flight Jacket
If you're a fan of the rugged look, MacCase's Premium Leather Flight Jacket is a unique and cleverly-designed bag.
Zegari Minimalist
The Minimalist is a well-designed, well-made laptop bag with lots of style; whether or not you like that style is bound to be the issue.
Clark & Mayfield Metro Express
If a grab-and-go tote is what you’re looking for and the style is to your liking, the Metro Express is a quality choice.