DIY Photoshop Torture Test
Back in February I posted some Photoshop benchmarks pitting the MacBook Pro 2.0GHz against the PowerBook G4 1.5GHz. Now it's time for you to test your machine.
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Apple technology keeps gaining respect in the executive suite, with businesses and in the data center. Jason O'Grady and David Morgenstern deliver critical news and penetrating analysis that managers need to succeed.
Jason D. O'Grady
Jason O'Grady is a journalist and author specializing in mobile technology. He has published six books on Apple and mobile gadgets and his PowerPage blog has been publishing for over 17 years.
David Morgenstern
David Morgenstern has covered the Mac market and other technology segments for 20 years.
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Tempmarks: MacBook Pro versus PowerBook G4
One of the most popular questions about the new MacBook Pro is about its temperature. Users of previous PowerBook G4s (especially the 12-inch model) are very conscious of the ambient heat generated by their machines.
Using a Treo as a Bluetooth modem with a MacBook Pro
While it's not the fastest method of connecting to the Internet, there are times when it's convenient to use your mobile phone for Dial Up Networking (DUN).
Podcasting made easier with GarageBand
Podcasting has gotten a whole lot easier with the advent of GarageBand 3. Previously I used Audio Hijack Pro, but GarageBand has been updated with features designed specifically for podcasters.
MacBook Pro demand outstripping inventory
A Piper Jaffray research analyst is worried that limited MacBook Pro availability could pose a problem for Apple's second-quarter Mac sales estimates. Gene Munster continues to maintain an "outperform" rating and $103 price target on Apple Computer, despite the constrained availability of the popular MacBook Pro.
Tablet envy
In case you missed it, there's a whole lot going on with tablet development these days - and it's not in the Mac camp.
Mac OS X 30 minute hack "woefully misleading"
There have been a number of salacious reports around the Web to the effect of "Mac OS X hacked in 30 minutes" based on the results of a University of Wisconsin competition in which hackers were challenged to hack into a Mac mini connected to the Internet.
Network World: Macs are cheaper than PCs by half
I know that it's probably old news by now but an article in Network World claims that the Total Cost of Owning (TCO) a Mac is about half of what it costs to own a PC.
MacBook Pro benchmarks: launch times
The MacBook Pro is unquestionably faster than the PowerBook G4 it replaces, but exactly how much depends on how you use it...
Apple patents new wider "touchpad"
In a patent filing the computer maker exposes some details about it's next generation trackpad. Say hello to "touchpad"