The Mouse
Review

A mouse is a mouse is a mouse, no? Well, no, not really. Everyone reading this probably has a mouse nearby, even if you are using a Trackpad on a PowerBook. But there are times, especially graphic manipulation, where using a mouse is simply easier and more accurate.

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Adobe Photoshop CS (8.0)
Review

This is a major upgrade if you are a die-hard Photoshop user, and need the new features found here. If you take a look at Adobe’s website, read through the list of new features, and decide that the $169 upgrade fee is not too steep, you will be pleased.

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SightFlex
Review

When Apple released the iSight desktop video camera, I had to have one. Working with iChatAV, the iSight was a perfect way for me to talk face-to-face, or at least via voice, to the other MyMac.com staff members and other friends. As I use a 23” Apple Cinema Display as my monitor, the iSight looked great sitting atop it…

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HP Photosmart 435
Review

I love doing product reviews. I like to think, while writing one, that I am actually talking to someone, telling them about the product in question…

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Mac OS X Disc 1: The Basics DVD
Review

So here we have a great idea: make a DVD that will show how to use Mac OS X, or at least the basics of the system. Great production skill went into this DVD, with some beautiful screen shots, crisp and clear video, and a few experts to walk you through it all.

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OWC Mercury Extreme G4/1.4GHz
Review

The new G5 Macintosh computers sure look fast, eh? They sure look expensive, too! For those with certain older G4, including the Apple Power Macintosh G4 APG (Sawtooth), Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, or the 2001 QuickSilver, you can choose to simply upgrade your processor to a faster model. Enter the OWC Mercury Extreme G4/1.4Ghz

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Sennheiser PXC 250
Review

Ah, the sweet sounds of music! And with the popularity of the Apple iPod there is a huge market out there for people wanting to purchase better sounding headphones than the earbud white ones which, while decent sounding, leave a lot to be desired.

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Guest Column – Boycott Buy Music!

It’s amazing. It really is, how one man can create such uproar among Mac and PC users. It’s been over a month and already 3 websites, countless blog entries, and forum posts have popped up in protest against something so amazingly stupid.

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Xenofex 2
Review

Adobe Photoshop is one of the most versatile programs on the planet today, and its open, plug-in architecture make it even more so. Xenofex 2.0 is a Photoshop Plug-in, meaning you use the software from within the Photoshop working environment.

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OWC Mercury FireWire 800 3 Port PCI Card
Review

hen Apple introduced Macintosh computers with the new FireWire 800 standard, my first thought was GOOD! Faster transfer speeds! Then I thought, shoot, I only have two FireWire 400 ports. How can I expand my Mac to FW800? Enter: The OWC Mercury FireWire 800 PCI card.

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Review – OWC Mercury Elite Pro FireWire 800/400

Imagine 250GB of storage space on an external drive. Now add in the ability to connect the drive via FireWire 400 or 800, as well as USB 1.1 or 2.0. Make the drive a respectable 7200RPM with a 8MB Data Buffer, as well as Oxford922 chip-set, and you have one mean drive.

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