MacBook Pro

Pros: Fast, stable, gorgeous. Destined to be the best ever matte-screen MacBook Pro.

Cons: Not as fast or gorgeous as the new model.

The Bottom Line: October 14 brought a radically improved MacBook Pro design, but this is the best you will ever get if you hate glossy screens

Review: *** Important Update Follows ***As I write this on the 10th of October, 2008, Apple is poised to release a new line of laptops in just four days. Speculation is wild about the design of the upcoming portables, and even about whether Apple will offer ...

Pros: Well laid out, feature packed, and ready to take on Microsoft on the hardware/software front.

Cons: Limited software titles, but that's changing!

The Bottom Line: If you need just one computer that will do everything a notebook should, then the MBP is for you.

Review: Macs have taken a beating the past few years for being "those expensive computers" that no one uses. Well, that is certainly not the case anymore! I was a firm Windows user from 3.1 all the way to XP. With Vista out and unleashed on everyone, I simply ...

Pros: Thin. Lightweight. Comfortable keyboard. High-rated durability. Quiet! Snag-resistant plug. Camera. MacOSX. Quick boot/shutdown. Raw power!

Cons: Runs warm. No SD reader. Learning curve for Windows users.

The Bottom Line: Great machine. Don't be afraid to lose Windoze. Excellent heft, size. Intelligent software, firmware. Perfect for geeks (virtualization, cross-browser testing for web development) and non-geeks (extreme ease of use).

Review: I did plenty of research ahead of time. Apple and IBM are the top two rated for hardware durability. I also waited, ultimately, for about the time the MBP was "upgraded" (early in 2008). Go online often. Two good sources to watch are, ...

Pros: No Viruses, Runs Smoothly, Beautifully Designed

Cons: Occasionally Overheats, Easily Scratched Casing, Not compatible with a lot of programs/games

The Bottom Line: Great laptop ready to take on any challenge. Just be prepared to shed out the cash.

Review: When I was looking for a laptop to use in college, I ran across many great deals on HP's, Dells, and Sony's. I've always been a Microsoft user, but heard many great things about Apple. The one thing that got me the most was the fact that they couldn't be ...

Pros: Sleek design, easy to use.

Cons: Price is high, looks flashy so thieves will target you.

The Bottom Line: This laptop is worth saving up for.

Review: Apple is at the top of the game when it comes to design. The blueprints for the current Macbook Pro were made 5 years ago when they made the Aluminum Powerbook G4 back when they weren't using Intel processors yet. The G4 was a great design but the ...

Pros: Sleek and beautiful with powerful performance and nice features

Cons: Premium price, with sub par quality control

The Bottom Line: Very nice system, but price is hard to justify

Review: INTRODUCTION As with most people who purchase their first Mac, I too was a long time PC user who recently developed a strong interest for Apple products. I've been following the Macbook Pro line for a while, and when they recently released the ...

Pros: The OS is great.

Cons: Fuzzy screen on slightly lower resolution, sharp edges on case, screen doesn't tip back enough

The Bottom Line: I really don't think it's worth the premium price unless you're totally hooked on the OS.

Review: I've been a longtime Windows user. I love my iPods and have heard so many good things about Macs that when my laptop needed to be replaced, I decided to switch. Unfortunately, I'm not happy with my Mac. The OS is generally nice. The overall design of ...