Macworld Reviews and First Looks

Review: Xserve (2009)

Apple's 2009 Xserve is that rare upgrade that delivers on all fronts: this server is undeniably faster than the previous generation, uses less power, and exudes less heat.That combination doesn’t happen very often.

Review: Read It Later for iPhoneBoth the paid and free versions of this app do an adequate job of letting you save Web articles for offline reading. But a few flaws keep Read It Later from being a superlative experience.
Review: MobileStudio for iPhoneThis excellent and powerful application for managing files is not necessarily for the average user. But power users with a lot of file-management demands will find that MobileStudio fits the bill nicely.

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Review: Read It Later for iPhone Both the paid and free versions of this app do an adequate job of letting you save Web articles for offline reading. But a few flaws keep Read It Later from being a superlative experience.
Review: Xserve (2009) Apple's 2009 Xserve is that rare upgrade that delivers on all fronts: this server is undeniably faster than the previous generation, uses less power, and exudes less heat.That combination doesn’t happen very often.
Review: HuffingtonPost.com for iPhone This app looks and feels a lot like the left-leaning news and opinion Web site. But the app suffers from a number of technical glitches that make it an unreliable mobile news companion.
Review: Lego Batman: The Videogame Kids will still be drawn to Lego Batman's many character cameos, mixing of Lego and Batman worlds, and silly humor.
Review: Final Draft AV 2.5 For years, documentary-style film and video makers have struggled to use jury-rigged tables within word processing programs to create the unique two-column scripts needed for planning documentaries, commercials, and corporate videos. Final Draft AV 2.5.2 aims to put a smile on those creative faces by taking over such time-consuming formatting duties so that filmmakers can focus their time where it matters—on content.
Review: Tiki Golf 3D for iPhone Aside from a few bugs, this golf game is energetic fun and a good way to kill 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
Review: MobileStudio for iPhone This excellent and powerful application for managing files is not necessarily for the average user. But power users with a lot of file-management demands will find that MobileStudio fits the bill nicely.
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: 2XL Supercross for iPhone The high-end graphics in 2XL Supercross make it one of the best-looking racing games for the iPhone and iPod touch. In fact, everything about this game is visually pleasing.
Review: Final Draft 8 Final Draft 8 is simpler than ever for beginning users; subtle feature fixes, bountiful script templates, and top-notch support for the production rewrite process ensure that an aspiring A-list writer won’t quickly outgrow the software.
Review: HP 12C Financial Calculator for iPhone A 100-percent functional picture-perfect clone of the financial tool of choice for many finance professionals, this iPhone app can easily be used in place of the physical calculator. Even though it doesn't include much in the way of added iPhone-specific features, HP 12C Financial Calculator is still very useful.
Review: PhotoMarkr for iPhone This watermarking utility simple, effective and easy to use. If you like to share photos and are concerned about their proper attribution, then you shouldn’t do without PhotoMarkr.
Review: Wheel of Fortune for iPhone This faithful and fun recreation of the long-running TV game show has a few imperfections, but they won't spoil your puzzle-solving fun.
Review: Canon EOS Rebel T1i digital SLR If you’re looking for an SLR under $1,000 that takes great images and movies, then the Rebel T1i is an excellent choice.
Review: iVideo Cocktails If you have any doubts about how to make a drink or you just want to see how professional barmen ply their trade, the video lessons in iVideo Cocktails will not disappoint.
Review: Grammar Up This grammar-quiz app does what it promises, but it's hampered by some poor design decisions.
Review: The Sims 3 for iPhone The Sims 3 plays like a cheap knockoff of the full game -- a disappointment give the premium price it commands.
Review: Clue for iPhone There's a lot to like about the mobile version of Clue, the classic whodunnit board game. But some of the elements take a little of the fun out of solving the mystery.
Review: Sigma DP1 and DP2 digital cameras The Sigma DP1 and DP2 feature image quality that's truly on the same scale as entry-level SLRs, but they have clunky controls.
Review: PicCard for iPhone The overall look and feel of PicCard could use a little fine tuning, and the PayPal integration is a bit clunky. But the concept behind this app -- take pictures from your iPhone and turn them into postcards you can mail -- is a solid one.