Advantages: Widescreen display
Disadvantages: Could be a little cheaper

...Well what can I say, a perfect display from a top notch company. Expect nothing less than perfect with Apple products. I used to be a huge PC fan but with the Intel chips and great designs of the Macs these days i'm really into my Apple products these days. As a Systems Administrator at a large design firm, I have recommended these products over another alternative (Formac for instance) ok so the Apple display costs quite a bit extra, but it's money well spent. The Formacs display quality cannot even begin to compare with the Apple display. The resolution is great and as with all LCD screens, the refresh rate is best viewed at 60hz for optimum performance. These will soon be replacing all of our CRT LaCie monitors as they're nowhere near as bulky/heavy and offer even better quality.... Read review

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Advantages: Small but powerful, its a great starter apple,
Disadvantages: Limited scope for upgrade,

...My friends always said to me that I should get an apple computer, but stubbornly I always resisted as I thought I should stick to what I know. That was until I used an apple mac. This mini core duo is an inexpensive way to get onto the apple ladder, and you wont be disappointed. Straight out of the box, it looks very stylish and would compliment any home cinema or music system. For such a small unit, the apple packs quite a punch, with ports such as USB and ethernet, wi-fi and bluetooth, as well as a remote control, the apple wont leave you wanting. Whats more, one of the most positive things about apples is that most of the inside is made by apple, unlike in PC's where everything is thrown together and hoped that it works. Apple seems to just work like a PC doesn't. It's not perfect though. The sheer size of it means... Read review

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Advantages: no viruses, looks good, easy to use, Its an Apple
Disadvantages: NONE!

...After owning a Powerbook G4 previously, I needed a replacement - I looked around and considered buying a Sony Vaio - but ended up back with Apple and purchased the MacBook Core 2 Duo with Intel processor. I went for the smallest one of the 3 - only because it was purely for home use. I only use it for surfing the internet, downloading pictures and music so I did not need to much memory. Plus I have an external hardrive should I need to free up space. The software you get with a Mac is excellent -everything is much more 'friendly' compared to Microsoft - OK, Vista has arrived - but when you look at it Apple was doing all that years ago! Plus Apple have a new software edition called Tiger which comes out October 2007 which will knock socks off Vista. I Photo - the new version is brilliant - much better than the previous ones - it just... Read review

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Advantages: Comfortable to type on, compact, stylish, has USB ports, cheap
Disadvantages: USB ports only 1.1, shows up dirt more than black keyboards

...Introduction -------------------- After finally buying a used Apple PowerMac G4 Cube (one of my favourite Mac designs), I needed to buy a keyboard and mouse with it. The obvious choice was Apple's own keyboard (and Mighty Mouse, review coming shortly). Purchasing -------------------- I brought the Apple Wired Keyboard from John Lewis for £19.00. It came in a nice simple white Apple box with images of the keyboard profiles on each side. Inside the box, you get the keyboard and an extension USB cable. Design -------------------- The keyboard is quite small with hardly any borders, which is great for saving space on your desk. The keys are white and the outer case is transparent plastic. It has a quality look and matches Apple hardware very nicely. The short USB cable is designed for connection to an iMac (all in one) or Apple... Read review

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Advantages: small and looks good
Disadvantages: slippy

...This wireless mouse came with my new Apple IMac computer, I never used wireless mouse before , it is very easy to instal to the computer soon as you insert the battery to the mouse , and when you turn the mouse on the pc picks up the signal and installs it straight away , very easy The mouse is very strong and good made , I drop on the floor many times and it is still working very good made, I must say. You can take the mouse where ever you like and it still works , it has a good coverage , I think it only works with IMAC computers , i dont think you can use it with normal pc . It is white in colour , and has a shiny surface very slippy , its the size of a palm very small and it wont take up alot of space, it also comes with a original Mac mat black in colour very posh . It has a scroll on top and you can scroll and if you press... Read review

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Advantages: portability, style, quality
Disadvantages: battery life

...The apple ipod is definitley the best mp3 player on the market. apple have combined stunning looks with a cool interface and amazing sound quality, the ipod connects seamlessly to Apple's well designed itunes interface which is free to download for PC or MAC, iTunes is very easy to use, you can upload music from cds and organise your music into playlists which you can view on your ipod. The Ipod also has an "on the go " function which lets you create playlists on your ipod without the use of a computer, this function lets you make new playlists according to your mood. the ipod also has a small seleciton of games. The Ipod definitley beats any other mp3 player i know of.... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, Slimline, lots of memory, multi media
Disadvantages: Back casing scratches easily without a cover

...I bought one of these for my husband as a Christmas present as it was `the in thing'. I thought it was just another gadget that would be put in the cupboard after a few weeks of novelty but as of yet it is still being used daily. What's in the box? Apple Ipod 60gb; Apple Earphones; USB 2.0 cable; Dock adaptor for use with universal dock; Case; Quick start guide; CD with itunes for Mac and Windows and features guide; The Apple Ipod Video 60Gb is more than an mp3 player. This is an excellent item that is aesthetically pleasing in black or white. Music, photographs, text and movies etc. can be transferred easily via a computer. Initial setup is straightforward and clear onscreen instructions guide you through the process. Easy to use itunes personal library is used to update your ipod. The large memory allows the user to store enough... Read review

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Advantages: small, plays the required content
Disadvantages: hard disk size, limited content

...(NOT RGB) or HDMI. I was lucky: My 4 year old Sony LCD did have component, but it's £100 for a converter that would allow you to connect it to a screen that had SCART, etc. However, once you are all plugged in, the setup is typically Apple. Took seconds and within a minute or so, it had found my iTunes Library, authenticated and started to sync my music. A word of warning.... The first time you sync, don't do this over Wi-Fi. It will take forever. Use the LAN socket on the back and connect this to your router along with your PC / Laptop if you can. The Apple TV will work with both Mac OS X and Windows XP (and should, as we speak, work now with Vista). It will also allow you to steam from 5 other iTunes Libraries also, which isn't bad. Use: ------ Once the Apple TV had finished syncing (my 20GB's of iTunes took around 2 hours), using... Read review

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Advantages: Adds multi-button functionality to a Mac, 360 degree scrolling, looks great
Disadvantages: May take time to get used to at first

...Introduction -------------------- After finally buying a used Apple PowerMac G4 Cube (one of my favourite Mac designs), I needed to buy a keyboard and mouse with it. The obvious choice was Apple's own Mighty Mouse (and keyboard, which I have also reviewed). Purchasing -------------------- I brought the Apple Wired Mighty Mouse from an auction site for under £25 (in new condition because the seller preferred his old MS mouse). It came in a nice simple white Apple box with images of the mouse profiles on each side. Design -------------------- The mouse is a simple white oval, similar in size and shape to the old Apple Pro mice. However, instead os having a clear shell on top of the white plastic, it is all opaque white with an Apple logo engraved. From first glance, it looks like a one button mouse, with a small ball on the top... Read review

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Advantages: Bright clean fresh
Disadvantages: it's in Glasgow...you might not be!

...I hope I am reviewing the right thing here...I know there is an Apple store website but I recently visited the new apple store at 147 Buchanan street, Glasgow, G1 2JX. I am not big in to technology but it is fantastic. We are looking in to buying a new computer and decided on a mac. We looked on the internet and noticed that an apple shop had opened relatively near us. We decided to get on the train and go through. The shop is amazing inside - really clean and airy with multiple versions of the same product on display for customers to try out. As you would expect it sells everything Apple and has most things in stock to carry away. The customer service is fantastic. Extremely helpful, knowledgable who are happy to take as long as possible to discuss your needs. We were offered a small discount as we were buying for our small business... Read review

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