MacBook

Review: Microsoft's Surface Book 2 is expensive with mediocre performance

11 months ago

Review: Microsoft's Surface Book 2 is expensive with mediocre performance

The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a hybrid 2-in-1 laptop that can be used as a tablet or a full blown laptop. But, given the performance, is it worth the money?

By Mark Linsangan | 11 months ago

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MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air - Which is the better buy?

11 months ago

MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air - Which is the better buy?

A few weeks ago, Apple launched a pair of machines in direct competition with each other. Let's take a look at the differences between Apple's new entry level MacBook Air, and the new base model 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. Which one should you pick up?

By Mark Linsangan | 11 months ago

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Review: The 2019 MacBook Air carries the legacy of the line very well

11 months ago

Review: The 2019 MacBook Air carries the legacy of the line very well

Apple has updated the MacBook Air alongside the MacBook Pro. We've spent the past couple weeks with the newly revamped Air to see how it performs as Apple's new entry-level portable Mac.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: Apple's 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro is an excellent, inexpensive workhorse

11 months ago

Review: Apple's 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro is an excellent, inexpensive workhorse

Without an event, Apple quietly announced an updated base model 13-inch MacBook Pro that featured new quad-core processors, Touch Bar with Touch ID, T2 Security Chip, True Tone display, and an updated butterfly keyboard. Is this new $1299 laptop worth it?

By Mark Linsangan | 11 months ago

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Hands on: The 2019 MacBook Air is a bargain, but SSD speeds fall

11 months ago

Hands on: The 2019 MacBook Air is a bargain, but SSD speeds fall

The new MacBook Air builds on the 2018 refresh, but packs in a few improvements and a price drop to boot. But, the savings do come at a cost.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Hands on: Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro has a lot of bang for the buck

11 months ago

Hands on: Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro has a lot of bang for the buck

A couple of days ago, Apple refreshed the base model 13-inch MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and killed off the 12-inch MacBook. So let's take a look at what's new, and how the base model MacBook Pro performs.

By Mark Linsangan | 11 months ago

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RIP Macbook, Zoom runs afoul of Apple & more on the AppleInsider Podcast

11 months ago

RIP Macbook, Zoom runs afoul of Apple & more on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, William and Victor talk about the changes in the MacBook line, Victor explains what happens when you try and defeat Safari security, and William likes the TV App finally.

By Victor Marks | 11 months ago

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Hands on: If you have a USB-C Mac you need the RavPower GaN charger

11 months ago

Hands on: If you have a USB-C Mac you need the RavPower GaN charger

Apple has moved its entire portable line of Macs to USB-C, abolishing MagSafe. For a while, Apple's chargers have been the best option for powering these machines — until now.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Lamenting the loss of the adorable 12-inch MacBook

11 months ago

Lamenting the loss of the adorable 12-inch MacBook

Yes, you can still buy very light and thin MacBook Air models, but there was something special about that MacBook and Apple just killed it off. We're actually upset.

By William Gallagher | 11 months ago

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