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Apple Mac computers The Apple iPhone 3G S was the big news at Apple's annual Worldwide Developer's Conference, but Apple also unveiled refreshed versions of its notebooks. Along with the new hardware, the company demoed features from the next version of Mac OS X, code-named "Snow Leopard." Bookmark this page to find the most up-to-date Mac coverage: software and system reviews, news, videos, photos, downloads, tips, and price comparisons.

Apple Mac OS X News

• Apple in the courtroom: 25 years of defending the crown jewels
  August 10, 2012 1:12 PM PDT
  After adapting concepts from Xerox PARC to create the Lisa and Macintosh computers, Apple has spent decades trying to protect its user interface software and its hardware designs via litigation.  Read more
  
  Posted in News - Apple by Dan Farber
• Hints of new iMac, Mac Pro show up in Mountain Lion
  August 9, 2012 4:54 PM PDT
  New code bits point to Apple already testing new models of its two big desktop machines on its latest operating system.  Read more
  
  Posted in News - Apple by Josh Lowensohn
• Apple's legal tactics won't keep competitors at bay
  August 8, 2012 11:01 AM PDT
  Apple will have a hard time bringing Samsung, HTC, Motorola (now Google) and others accused of being Apple copycats and patent violators to their knees.  Read more
  
  Posted in News - Apple by Dan Farber
• Retina MacBook Pro buyers can now choose CPU, storage options
  August 2, 2012 6:31 AM PDT
  Apple's order page now lets you configure all of the key options for both models of the high-resolution MacBook Pro.  Read more
  
  Posted in News - Apple by Lance Whitney
• Mountain Lion hits 3M downloads on record pace
  July 30, 2012 5:37 AM PDT
  Apple says Mountain Lion was downloaded over 3 million times in its first four days of availability, "making it the most successful OS X release in Apple's history."  Read more
  
  Posted in News - Apple by Don Reisinger
• Mountain Lion now on 3.2 percent of Macs, firm says
  July 27, 2012 12:44 PM PDT
  According to Chitika, more than 2 million Mac users are now running Apple's newest version of OS X, which came out earlier this week.  Read more
  
  Posted in News - Apple by Josh Lowensohn
• Game Center arrives on the Mac via Mountain Lion, but where are the games?
  July 25, 2012 2:24 PM PDT
  Game Center makes its debut on Macs via OS X 10.8, but until universal apps become commonplace, its use is limited.  Read more
  
  Posted in News - Apple by Scott Stein
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Apple Mac OS X review

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard The bottom line: The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update. Read Review	$178.44

Apple laptop reviews

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2012) The bottom line: This year's MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be. Read Review	$1,149.00 to $1,199.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Summer 2012) The bottom line: The new 11-inch MacBook Air is every bit as fast as the 13-inch Air, despite its smaller size, but you'll give up 2 hours of battery life in the bargain. Read Review	$949.95 to $999.00

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, Summer 2012) The bottom line: While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a well-built laptop, it's fallen behind the MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro in design, lacks higher-end upgrades, and feels too expensive compared with the competition. Read Review	$1,138.94 to $1,199.99

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Apple desktop reviews

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011) The bottom line: We recommend Apple's new 27-inch iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential, and its market-leading 27-inch display. Read Review	$1,599.00 to $1,999.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple Mac Mini (2.5GHz Core i5, Summer 2011) The bottom line: Apple's new $799 Mac Mini demands that you abandon disc-based media, and that you surround it with potentially expensive extra hardware to realize its full benefits. It makes most sense for committed Mac users, those who need it for a specific niche-case, or for those who value design over functionality for the dollar. Read Review	$762.00 to $799.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Apple iMac 21.5-inch (2.5GHz, spring 2011) The bottom line: Apple's $1,199 iMac doesn't offer the same home entertainment features as Windows-based all-in-ones, but its speed, looks, and the future utility of its Thunderbolt port make it a strong choice for performance-sensitive professionals. Read Review	$1,120.43 to $1,199.99

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Apple Mac OS X Downloads

• Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard Snow Leopard operating system. Added on June 23, 2011

  Editors' rating 4 stars

  477023 total downloads 9935 last week

• Vuze Find, download and play HD video from BitTorrent. Added on July 19, 2012

  Editors' rating 3h stars

  920133 total downloads 6924 last week

• RAR Expander Expand RAR archives on your Mac. Added on April 27, 2012

  Editors' rating 3 stars

  1060856 total downloads 5336 last week

• Flip4Mac WMV Player Play, import, convert and export Windows Media video and audio files on your Mac. Added on July 27, 2012

  Editors' rating 4 stars

  423737 total downloads 5222 last week

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