February 28, 2006 10:10 AM PT
Set aside the speculation and the rumors--Apple has taken the wraps off a new Mac Mini, with Intel inside.
Steve Jobs says he's ready to chuck his old speakers for the new iPod stereo system. But where does Apple's new gadget really fit?
February 28, 2006
The Mac maker introduces two new Minis with Intel chips and a speaker system that CEO Steve Jobs says is of home stereo quality.
February 28, 2006
Behold: a third Intel-based Mac, a revamped Mac Mini that uses Intel's Core Solo Chip.
February 28, 2006
blog Despite garnering the usual hype and rumor flurries that tend to precede Apple product events, today's main announcements didn't have the "wow" factor Mac fans have come to expect.
February 28, 2006
Trio of threats suggests that hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software.
February 27, 2006
We're seated here at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., and the show has begun. Drumroll, please... from CNET Reviews
February 28, 2006
What will the new Apple product (or products) be? Your guess is as good as mine, but items like the iPod phone, a touch-screen video iPod, and Intel Mac Minis are all possibilities. from CNET Download.com
February 27, 2006
Unlike past invitations, which dropped hints, the current one includes just a picture of a calendar and the date of Feb. 28.
February 21, 2006
CNET News.com wants to know how Apple products have impacted your life. We'll include a sampling of your submissions in an upcoming report marking the company's 30th anniversary.
February 23, 2006
Want something for nothing? We mined CNET Download.com to identify the sweetest Mac freeware available.
September 27, 2005
A mega mother lode of mechanisms for manipulating your Macintosh. From CNET Download.com.
February 26, 2006
The Intel Duo-based MacBook Pro may give Apple bragging rights to the prettiest and most powerful laptop on the planet.
Review date: February 14, 2006
The attractive 14-inch iBook G4 has most of the features, performance and battery life a basic user will need, but Intel Duo-based iBooks loom large on the horizon.
Review date: January 27, 2006
Apple says it's looking into reports that a glitch prevents graphics from displaying properly on some new desktops.
February 10, 2006
The iconoclastic Mac maker's tectonic shift to Intel processors is in full swing as IBM plans its support.
January 24, 2006
Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.
Review date: November 29, 2005
The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.
Review date: December 12, 2005
Some new models have improved processing powers and other enhancements--but you'll have to guess which ones.
September 29, 2005
The high-performance, fully loaded, simply beautiful 15-inch PowerBook G4 will satisfy students and creative professionals who can afford to sacrifice cash for style.
Review date: August 4, 2005
Though pricier than the 12-inch iBook G4 and some comparable PC laptops, the 12-inch PowerBook G4's performance, solid set of features and software, and killer design will overjoy intermediate and advanced mobile users.
Review date: December 9, 2005
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CNET commentary Manufacturers have all but tapped out MP3 players' potential and are focusing their efforts on new, wider horizons, says CNET senior editor James Kim.
February 27, 2006
photo gallery A look at some of the headphone options available to improve the listening experience of portable music players.
February 18, 2006
CNET Reviews blog The fifth-generation iPod has come to be known as the "video iPod." The much ballyhooed sixth-gen iPod, which is pretty much a figment of our collective imagination, is referred to as the "touch-screen iPod."
February 13, 2006
CNET Reviews blog Not a lot had circulated about the iPod in 2006 until just recently. Here's what has happened so far this year.
February 9, 2006
Newest edition of the device, priced at $149, offers same basic features as the 2GB and 4GB iPod Nano.
February 7, 2006
Clones look to undermine Apple's long-standing, overwhelming lead in the market for MP3 players.
February 6, 2006
The 5G video iPod, which is available in white or black and comes in 30GB and 60GB capacities for $299 and $399, respectively, is the best one we've used to date.
Review date: October 20, 2005 (updated January 26, 2006)
Nano sets new standards for gadget design and stretches the boundaries of technology. It's the world's first 4GB flash player, yet it's also one of the thinnest.
Review date: September 13, 2005 (updated February 7, 2006)
While other companies are packing their flash players with a boatload of features, Apple has created a device that stands on two concepts: affordability and simplicity.
Review date: Janauary 25, 2005
Computer shell design resembles Apple's iconic music player, right down to the scroll wheel and a backlight.
February 23, 2006
The iPod has come a long way since the introduction of the original 5GB model almost four years ago. Here's a roundup of CNET reviews.
November 29, 2005
With the Apple iPod continuing to turn heads and win consumers' hearts, we figured it was the perfect time to recommend a few sidekicks for the most popular MP3 player in the world.
February 2, 2006