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When we talk about Mac notebooks, we talk about something special. Its style, for one, is definitely a main selling point. With the MacBook's mix of simplicity and sophistication, every buyer will surely be enticed by its visual appeal. When it comes to performance, you won't be disappointed. Equipped with fast processors and a big-enough memory, these Apple notebooks perform.

Apple designs and manufactures 3 notebooks in their MacBook family – the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air, which are each designed to fit your personal lifestyle. These Apple laptops are each equipped with their own set of design features and specifications to suit your personal computing style.

If you're a prospective buyer who is not yet decided on which MacBook to buy, this guide will breakdown the important factors for you to identify the right notebook that accommodates your needs - and your budget.

Processor

All Mac notebooks are equipped with top-of-the-line Intel processors. If you're a power-user who multitasks with resource intensive applications (e.g. Adobe), you would do well with the MacBook Pro which takes advantage of the latest Intel (US) Core i7 processors. The MacBook comes second with a fast 2.4Ghz Intel (US) Core 2 Duo processor able to breeze through everyday tasks such as email, web surfing and working with word processing or spreadsheet documents in Microsoft Office. The MacBook Air, comes with Intel's 1.4GHz, 1.86GHz and 2.13GHz configurations, and still provides you with more than enough power to get your work done; Photo organizing, emailing, presentations, word-processing etc..

Memory

All Mac notebooks come with at least 2 Gigabytes of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM. All can be optionally customized or configured with 4GB of RAM (Random Access Memory). The MacBook Pro supports up to 8 MB of RAM. So if you're an avid multi-tasker who needs fast access to multiple applications or a demanding gamer who requires max. performance or have a need for a large working space, the MacBook Pro is the choice for you.

Display and Graphics

Mac notebook displays come with an LED-backlit glossy widescreen format. The MacBook makes use of a 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the MacBook Pro is available in 13-inch, 15.4-inch and 17-inch models with resolutions of 1280 x 800, 1440 x 900 and 1920 x 1200 pixels respectively. The current MacBook Air model now has 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch displays to choose from.

If you plan to play games and watch movies all the time, all three Mac notebooks are great choices with their LED-backlit displays. However, the MacBook Pro would be a better choice since it offers a larger screen size.

Size and Weight - Portability

All Apple's notebook computers - the MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro - come in different sizes with different levels of portability. Consider how much mileage you expect your notebook will cover. If you are a mobile traveler who is always shuffling from one flight connection to the next, then the incredibly light and compact MacBook Air makes a great travelling companion. If you are a student who needs an all-in-one notebook, then the MacBook is better suited to your needs which, at 5lbs is light enough to carry around your campus and robust enough to travel thanks to its polycarbonate shell. For half a pound to two pounds more, you can have all the power and larger display of the MacBook Pro.

Graphics Processor

All Mac notebooks are equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM. Customizing your MacBook Pro will take advantage of the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor. Although the graphics capability of the other two is not at par with the MacBook Pro, you can still watch movies, author multimedia content and easily play video games.

Cost

The MacBook Air and MacBook start at $999 and have all the features you need in one compact, robust package. If you want more performance and productivity options, then the MacBook Pro, from $1199, is where you need to start your search.

Eventually it all comes down to how much your budget can accommodate. Identify what your needs are and select the notebook that can provide them, but whichever model you end up with, it will be a worthy investment. They are extremely reliable, and the exceptional combination of style and substance inherent in these systems is almost unrivaled in today's computer notebook market.

Apple's Mac Desktops

So you've decided to take the big leap. You've decided to switch from a PC to a Mac. By now you already know that you can never go wrong with a Mac desktop. With its exceptional performance, unique style and easy-to-use applications, it's really easy to get hooked.

The current Mac desktop line-up has three distinct options for your lifestyle and needs. The Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Pro. Read more below where we've tried to give you a brief outline on how to choose which of the three desktops suit your needs the most, so you can start your Mac experience.

Speed and Power

The computer's performance is largely dependent on the speed of the processor and the size of the memory. These two components dictate the pace at which the computer processes data and performs tasks. Mac desktops are available in different configurations to suit a broad range of users with varying performance requirements.

If you are an advanced user, whether a hardcore gamer, multimedia enthusiast or both, power and expandability are crucial. The Mac Pro delivers on both fronts, with its Intel Xeon Nehalem and Westmere processors, so it is the clear-cut choice. For users whose demands are less taxing, the iMac and Mac mini are the appropriate choices. The iMac offers quad-core Intel i7 processors that available up to 2.93GHz and supports up to 8GB of RAM, while the Mac mini has Intel Core 2 Duo processors with speeds that reach up 2.66GHz and supports up to 8GB of RAM.

Multimedia

Mac desktops are built to be the center of your digital life. They are equipped with cutting-edge graphics, the latest wireless technology, and a host of creative, simple-to-use applications, so whether be it work or play, Mac has all your bases covered.

When it comes to graphics, the Mac Pro is definitely the best desktop performer. It is equipped with the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM memory.

The iMac, while less "robust" than the Mac Pro in terms of graphics capabilities, does offer the most complete multimedia package amongst the three. Due to its all-in-one design, it is the only one available with a display screen (which comes in 21.5-inch and 27-inch glossy widescreen models), a webcam, microphone, and speakers right out of the box.

You will have no problem integrating any of the Mac desktops with your TV and other home entertainment devices. However, due to it's small and compact size coupled with both analog and digital video output, the Mac mini is the worthiest & most desirable companion for your home entertainment system.

Accessing and Storing Data

You will find two types of drives on Mac desktops: a hard drive for storing data, and an optical drive for accessing and burning data on CDs and DVDs.

The Mac mini comes with ample storage of up to 500GB. If that is a little too cramped to your liking, the iMac and the Mac Pro can offer terabyte capacities at 7200-rpm. All three are equipped with Superdrive with double-layer support to read and burn CDs and DVDs. The Mac Pro is outfitted with an open optical drive bay to accommodate an extra Superdrive.

Size and Design

Apple has always blazed the design trail – never settling for the banal and constantly pushing the envelope of form and style. But it is not all about aesthetics; each element of design enhances the computer's utility inside and out.

If you want a unit that takes up minimal space, you have two options: the Mac mini and the iMac. The former has a small form factor and designed with Zen-like simplicity. It weighs a mere 3.0 pounds, making it light enough to transport anywhere in your home. Meanwhile, the iMac saves you space with its svelte all-in-one construction. The display screen and CPU are integrated into a single unit, liberating your desk from clutter and the ghastly tangle of wires.

The Mac Pro, on the other hand, is anything but small. It stands 20.1 inches high and weighs over 40 pounds at the standard configuration. From the outside, it looks imposing in its sleek, aluminum, industrial frame; yet, the genius of its architecture lies inside – Apple has structured the interior to make DIY hardware upgrades quick and hassle-free.

Cost

This all depends on what your needs are as a user. Starting at $699, the Mac mini is the most affordable way to get into the Mac experience. Its minute dimensions and built-in wireless connectivity allow you to move it conveniently anywhere in your living space. It is not on par with its bolder siblings performance-wise, but you would be hard-pressed to find anything as good in the small-form-factor category as the Mac mini.

The iMac starts at $1199 and is ready to go out of the box. Its captivating all-in-one design and solid overall performance make it an incredibly enticing package for mainstream PC users looking to switch to a Mac desktop.

More demanding users who require a high performance machine are going to have to pay more for that privilege, which at the starting price of $2499 is what you can expect from the Mac Pro, plus a considerable amount of hardware expansion options.

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