Gallery: Apple’s New Macs

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Apple does an excellent job of making all its products look beautiful, and these latest new products are no exception. Even the inside of the new MacBook is lovely.

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These new iMacs are gorgeous, no doubt about it. For years I’ve been a notebook-only computer user, but these machines are extremely tempting. I’m particularly pleased that the wireless keyboard and new Magic Mouse are included in the price.

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I confess I was expecting the MacBook to either morph into the mythical Apple tablet, or to quietly disappear altogether. But I’m pleased to be proved wrong; this entry-level machine is perfectly suited to Mac buyers on a tight budget. The new curvaceous looks are a treat for the eyes. My only question: what’s the value of a unibody made from polycarbonate? Yes, it’s a single part so there’s less to break, but it’s a single part that’s plastic. Strikes me that it’s still a weakness. But hey, it’s an entry-level machine; it’s inevitable that you’ll get entry-level manufacture as a result.

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The Mini is the only machine that looks much the same as it always has on the outside. And that’s just fine, because the Mini isn’t a computer that anyone buys for its looks; they buy it because it’s tiny and it offers superb value for money.

Now you’ve seen and digested all the new stuff, what do you make of it?

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