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  • Reviews of Top Apple Products - Be Cool! Look Cool! Work Smart!
Reviews of Top Apple Products - Be Cool! Look Cool! Work Smart!
Reviews of Top Apple Products - Be Cool! Look Cool! Work Smart!
Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to use and navigate
  • Faster speed with powerful processor
  • High resolution retina display
  • Endless features for fun and productivity
  • 80% smaller reversible lightning connector
  • Long lasting battery life, up to 10 hours
  • Environmental friendly

    Cons

  • Expensive
  • Not compatible with universal power adapters
  • Screen is fragile and breaks easily
Where to Buy

$499.00

Apple

$499.99

BestBuy

$499.99

Target

$629.00

Apple
Review Summary

Apple iPad with Retina Display is made from high quality single piece aluminum and glass with powerful Apple designed chips and faster graphics. Its breakthrough display features 3.1 million pixels (1 million more pixels than an HDTV) with 264 pixels per inch. The new A6X chip inside iPad is up to twice as fast as the previous generation A5X chip, and it delivers up to twice the graphics performance, without sacrificing battery life. Even with its slim design and incredible performance, iPad has an astounding 10-hour battery life. The iSight camera on the back of iPad shoots beautiful still images with 5 megapixels and records HD videos in full 1080p. The front-facing FaceTime HD camera shoots 720p videos and can make video calls on the big, beautiful screen. With advanced dual-band built-in Wi-Fi, browsing, downloading and streaming content becomes very easy at remarkable speeds. Wi-Fi + Cellular models make ultra-fast cellular network connections – up to LTE.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Perfect size for browsing and gaming
  • Very portable
  • Lightweight
  • All Apple apps work on iPad mini
  • Very easy to move all the content
  • One hand operation
  • Good battery life

    Cons

  • No retina display
  • Expensive
  • Takes long to charge
  • Low display resolution
Where to Buy

$329.00

Apple

$329.00

Walmart

$329.99

BestBuy

$419.99

Amazon
Review Summary

Apple iPad mini brings the whole Apple iPad experience in a smaller and lighter package. It has everything that makes an iPad an iPad, but it is a fraction of the size with a 7.9 inches screen. It is very thin, light and highly portable. It can be easily held in palm and is perfect for one had operation. It can give up to 10 hours of battery life depending on the usage. Users love the ease and support of Apple's eco system. it is very easy to move all the content from older iPad to this new iPad mini. There are almost 275000 apps available for download.

iPas mini is expensive when compared to some of the other brands in the same size tablet segment. Some users are not happy about the low display resolution on iPad mini.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • High resolution retina display with 4 million pixels
  • Compact and sleek design
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful, fast and easy to use features
  • Up to 7 hours battery life while on go
  • X Mountain Lion OS with Built in iCloud for anywhere access
  • Includes USB ports, HD webcam, SDXC Card slot, Ultra-fast Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

    Cons

  • Lacks built-in optical drive
Where to Buy

$1412.79

Amazon

$1419.99

BestBuy

$1499.00

Apple

$1599.99

Amazon
Review Summary

The Apple MacBook Pro is completely redesigned to set new standards in performance and portability for pro users. One of the highest resolutions for a notebook display with over 4 million pixels (2 million more than an HD television) the 13 inch MacBook Pro with Retina display has such a high pixel density that the human eye cannot distinguish individual pixels from a normal viewing distance. Advanced all-flash architecture and the latest Intel dual-core processors and graphics make everything amazingly fast. It has OS X Mountain Lion, the latest release of the world's most advanced desktop operating system. And the incredibly compact design measures just 0.75 inch thin and weighs only 3.57 pounds. The Mac Book Pro includes two high-speed Thunderbolt ports and two USB 3 ports, enabling you to easily connect to external displays and a wide variety of high performance peripherals, and transfer data at lightning-fast speed.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Lightweight and extremely thin design
  • Two options for LCD size - 11.6 and 13.3 inch
  • Smooth and comfortable full size keyboard
  • Innovative technology allows sharing DVD drive from networked computers
  • Long battery life
  • High resolution display with OS Mountain Lion
  • Good resale value

    Cons

  • Lack of common ports and connectors
  • No built-in Ethernet port and DVD drive
  • No removable battery
Where to Buy

$994.00

Amazon

$999.00

Apple

$1294.00

Amazon

$1299.00

Apple
Review Summary

The Apple MacBook Air (MBA) is powered with Intel Core i5 processor, with new Intel HD Graphics 5000 that offers up to 40 percent faster graphics for enhanced and faster performance especially for games and other graphic intensive tasks. The external Apple USB SuperDrive helps connect the MBA with a single USB cable that’s built in the SuperDrive. It does not require any separate power adapter, and it works comfortably on battery or when plugged in. It helps you install new software and play or burn CD / DVD including double-layer DVDs. Connect the 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display with as many as six devices through a single, compact port built-in display. The dual microphones in MBA are great while making FaceTime calls or taking Dictation as they create an adaptive audio beam that intelligently adjusts to detect your voice instead of noise around you. This ultra-efficient architecture was designed to use less power with up to 9 - 12 hours battery life (depending on the model and configuration) and still deliver high performance, which means you can do whatever you want for longer hours.

Models MD712LL/A – 11.6 inch and MD761LL/A – 13.3 inch: These two version of the MacBook Air sports a high-resolution display with OS X Mountain Lion, 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor (with a Turbo Boost of up to 2.6 GHz), 128 GB or 256 GB of flash memory storage, and 4 GB of RAM (Configuration can vary as per choice).

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Extremely easy to setup
  • Streams music and audiobooks using AirPlay
  • Supports simultaneous dual-band 802.11n
  • Can create new network or extend an existing Wi-Fi network's range
  • Guest networking feature and a USB port for printer
  • Built-in firewall
  • Sleek and compact design

    Cons

  • Can only extend a wireless network from another Apple router
  • Expensive
Review Summary

Apple AirPort Express is a sleek, compact and very versatile device that lets you extend an existing Wi-FI network’s range or create a new wireless network. It supports simultaneous dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi. That means it transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. Many users use the AirPort Express to stream music and audiobooks using AirPlay. On the back of AirPort Express is a USB port that’s made for your printer. Just plug it in and instantly it’s like having a printer in every room.

AirPort Express includes a built-in firewall that creates a barrier between your network and the Internet, protecting your data from malicious attacks. With the guest networking feature, you can set up a separate Wi-Fi network just for guests.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to configure
  • 802.11ac WiFi technology with 1.3Gbps data rate
  • Better and faster coverage
  • Built-in firewall to protect the network
  • Can connect to the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz network also and get blazing fast speed
  • Sleek design and easy on the eyes
  • Has 3 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and USB 2 ports

    Cons

  • Expensive
Review Summary

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station features 802.11ac technology to take Wi-Fi speeds over the top. It can reach data rates of up to 1.3 Gbps - triple the previous 802.11n standard. It gives double the channel bandwidth, with 80MHz wide channels providing more room for more data to flow faster than ever. AirPort Extreme is compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n devices also. Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. It comes with a smart and intelligent beamforming antenna which knows where an 802.11ac device is on the network.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Ultra-thin and ultra-light
  • Bigger and brighter retina display screen
  • Amazing audio and video quality
  • Dual-core A5 chip with iOS 6
  • Features FaceTime, iSight camera, Siri, iMessaging, Integrated Facebook, Wi-FI and much more
  • Battery life up to 40 hours of music or 8 hours of video
  • Attractive and vibrant colors

    Cons

  • No rear camera in 16GB version
Where to Buy

$224.99

BestBuy

$229.00

Apple

$229.00

Walmart

$229.00

Target
Review Summary

The new Apple iPod touch (5th Generation) features a 6 mm ultra-thin and light anodized aluminum design. The brilliant 4-inch Retina display is tall but not wide, and features an advanced finger-friendly Multi-Touch technology built into the glass instead of beneath it which gives complete one hand control. A 5 megapixel iSight camera (available only in 32 GB & 64 GB versions) is made from sapphire crystal making the surface of the lens more resistant to scratches. Advanced optics, tap to focus, an LED flash, and face detection helps in getting a better shot every time. The iSight camera shoots 1080p HD video, and the front-facing 1.2 megapixel FaceTime HD camera makes video calls (available in all 3 versions). The front camera can be used for taking self-portraits or recording 720p HD videos. Use the Panorama feature to create a perfect wide shot with the tap of a button.

The dual-core A5 chip provides twice the processing power and seven times faster graphics than the previous generation.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Simple and easy to use
  • Compact and easily fits on top of desk
  • Powerful Intel Core i5 or i7 processor
  • Easily upgradable RAM and drive
  • Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, Firewire 800, HDMI, and Thunderbolt ports
  • Built-in speaker
  • Reliable and worth the money

    Cons

  • Need to buy a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse
Where to Buy
Review Summary

The Apple Mac Mini MD387LL/A Desktop features a 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor as well as 4 GB of RAM which is expandable to 16 GB, 500 GB to two 1 TB hard drives (depending on the configuration chosen). It also comes with integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000, Thunderbolt, USB3, and OS X Mountain Lion which is the world’s most advanced operation system. The Mac Mini also comes with iLife software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovies and GarageBand. Regardless of its compact size, the Mac mini offers a full range of ports for connecting to any existing peripherals like keyboards, mouse, external hard drives or even displays, via the Thunderbolt and HDMI ports. The mini’s bottom removable panel makes upgrades, usage or setup process a breeze.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to setup and comfortable to use
  • Easy to synchronize with the computer
  • Multi-touch surface is good
  • Good looking, elegant and clean design
  • Bluetooth is very reliable
  • No mechanical buttons to keep clean
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Not an ergonomic design, too narrow
  • Poor battery life
  • Very slow tracking and poor click function
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Apple Magic Mouse -- with its low-profile design and seamless top shell -- is so sleek and dramatically different; it brings a whole new feel to the way you get around on your Mac. You can’t help but marvel at its smooth, button-less appearance. The Multi-Touch area covers the top surface of Magic Mouse, and the mouse itself is the button. Scroll in any direction with one finger, swipe through web pages and photos with two, and click and double-click anywhere. Inside Magic Mouse is a chip that tells it exactly what you want to do. 

Magic Mouse uses powerful laser tracking that’s far more sensitive and responsive on more surfaces than traditional optical tracking. Magic Mouse connects to your Mac via Bluetooth wireless technology, so there’s no wire or separate adapter to worry about. Pair Magic Mouse with your Mac and enjoy a reliable and secure connection up to 33 feet away. When you combine Magic Mouse with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, you create a work space free of annoying cables.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to use and user intuitive
  • Huge 2560 by 1440-pixel IPS HD screen looks better with the higher color saturation
  • Sound is really wonderful
  • Nice wireless keyboard and wireless mouse
  • Fast 2.9 GHz processer and 8 GB RAM
  • Runs smoothly
  • Great All-in-One Desktop computer

    Cons

  • Not upgradeable by users
  • The keyboard does not have the numeric pad
  • No optical drive
Where to Buy

$1199.00

Amazon

$1299.00

Apple

$1379.00

BestBuy

$1849.99

Amazon
Review Summary

Apple iMac is a great all-in-one desktop computer that put everything - display, processor, graphics, storage, memory, and more - inside one simple, stylish enclosure. Apple iMac includes the most advanced, most brilliant desktop display. A technology called in-plane switching (IPS) gives a bright picture with excellent color from nearly any angle. LED backlighting offers instant-on, uniform brightness with no waiting. Every iMac display is individually color-calibrated using state-of-the-art spectroradiometers to match color standards recognized around the world.

Powered by third-generation Intel Core processors, this iMac is the fastest yet. Every model in the lineup comes standard with a quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, starting at 2.7GHz and topping out at 3.2GHz.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Super-fast phone with powerful A6 processor
  • Large 4-inch screen with amazing Retina display
  • Thin, sleek and lightweight
  • Simple to use with easiest interface
  • Good battery life
  • Ultrafast wireless and LTE
  • Best customer service from Apple

    Cons

  • No NFC
  • Maps App is not good
  • Can't customize like an Android phone
Where to Buy

$199.00

Apple

$299.00

BestBuy

$299.99

AT&T

$649.00

Apple
Review Summary

Apple iPhone5 is the latest in the iPhone line and boasts a larger 4- inch Retina display, a faster A6 chip, the latest wireless technology, an 8MP iSight camera, and more. iPhone 5 measures a mere 7.6 millimeters thin and weighs just 112 grams. It features LTE wireless technology for speed and ultrafast connectivity. iPhone 5 supports more networks all over the world. That includes advanced networks such as HSPA, HSPA+, and DC-HSDPA.

With the new A6 chip, just about everything you do on iPhone 5 is noticeably faster — up to twice as fast compared with the A5 chip. So apps launch, web pages load, and email attachments appear almost instantly. The A6 chip also offers graphics performance that’s up to twice as fast as the A5.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Intuitive and easy to use
  • Large Multi-Touch surface
  • Easy setup and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Gestures are very natural and easy to learn
  • Sleek and Portable design
  • Fits perfectly with Apple Wireless Keyboard
  • Rugged design

    Cons

  • Not very ergonomic when working on large displays
  • Needs to be on hard surface to work well
  • Not as precise as a mouse or trackball
Review Summary

The new Magic Trackpad is the first Multi-Touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer. It uses the same Multi-Touch technology you love on the MacBook Pro. And it supports a full set of gestures, giving you a whole new way to control and interact with what’s on your screen. Magic Trackpad connects to your Mac via Bluetooth wireless technology. 

It’s made with the advanced touch-friendly and wear-resistant glass surface. But with nearly 80 percent more area, it’s the largest Multi-Touch trackpad made by Apple. So there’s even more room for you to scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to your fingers’ content.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to setup and use
  • Wirelessly stream
  • Small, Simple and Elegant design
  • Super easy streaming from Apple devices, iTunes and iCloud
  • Affordable price and worth its price
  • Surround sound and HD Resolution support
  • Content is easy to find and access

    Cons

  • No internal storage, No TV Tuner
  • No HDMI cable in the box
  • Needs iTunes for network sharing
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Apple TV (MD199LL/A) is the latest model released in 2012. It is a digital multimedia streaming device that allows to watch thousands of movies and TV episodes in top-quality 1080p from the iTunes Store or other service providers like Netflix or Hulu. Airplay makes playing content from your iOS devices on your TV, super easy. The movies and TV shows bought on Apple TV are stored in iCloud, making it possible to watch them on your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac or PC.

The New Apple TV (2012) has a new interface and a new A5 SoC processor. It is very easy to setup and use. The device is small, simple and boasts a very elegant design. It does support surround sound and HD Resolution. Users like that it is easy to find and access content and navigation is very easy. It comes with a very sleek remote. iTunes store also has a free app for remote which can be used from iPad or iPhone while streaming on wireless network from the same device.

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