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John Thompson: They're definitely not as cheap as ipods, but in my experience the best mp3 players out there are Zens, made by Creative. They have a 32 gig solid-sta... more »
Sandeep Murali: C'mon Giz, let's not leave the obvious out. Best alternative to Apple mice: Every other mouse out there. Also, I'd say that the Sony Walkman A serie... more »
deciBels: A word of caution to anyone considering Media Extender on the Xbox 360. It works great on the 360 side of things, but on the computer side there's one... more »
Eulatos: I am simply amazed at the sheer amount of uninformed FUD spreaders here. Was engadget down all day? Do you guys know how to use google to look up shi... more »
VirtuosoZero: Um ok who OK'd an Apple hand job piece? Seriously this is a bunch of bull with the majority of the "Alternatives" being specifically picked to show la... more »
hisham.khalifa: My experience building a Core i7 Hack Pro, right here: [hishamkhalifa.com] more »
Mikestan: Apple, there is no alternative. more »
aerospaceman: how's the Zune markeplace compare to the iTouch's? can someone say touchè? more »
jimstoic: Yes to the Acer Revo. I got an earlier, cheaper ($199) model. Ironically, the purpose is to run iTunes. I have a huge library, and I like to navigate ... more »
knwldg: I never thought i would see a post like this on gizmodo. more »
tetzel1517: I got an Apple TV a year ago as a Christmas present and, argh, I wish I had waited. Some of the devices that have come out since are really freaking g... more »
Norbs: So does this work the other way around... say I want a droid but i wanna be a Apple fanboy would i just get the iPhone? more »
Archie-Tekt: All kidding/fanboyism aside, this is a pretty impressive line-up of products from a single company. Even if each is not the best in any single catego... more »
xxdesmus: the iPod Nano v Flip makes no sense -- the video recording on the Nano is at best a distant 2nd though. Compare video camera to video camera or music ... more »
Fanwashere: haha all non-Apple products are so pathetic. most of these don't even compare to their Apple counterparts. iPhone, iPod touch, iPod shuffle, iMac, Ma... more »
KefkaticFanatic: Just because the older Zunes are discontinued doesn't mean they're unavailable. A quick Amazon search shows that they are still stocked up on pretty ... more »
atrus123: Anyone tried running the Mediamall PlayOn media streaming software on the Aspire Revo? I had been using my wife's old laptop, but it just died, and I... more »
Segador: I'd say that the Macbook Pro/Thinkpad W series is a more accurate comparison. The only difference is the "cool" factor; the Macbook is hipster cool, a... more »
lycosman: I think that Sansa Clip+ may be an alternative for the Nano and not for the Shuffle. The point of Shuffle is not having a screen. And for the Mac Min... more »
Pazu: Agreed on everything, except the Aspire Revo. Sure, the Mac Mini can work as a HTPC but that's not it's intended use. The new models made that very c... more »

#apple

The Best Alternatives to Every Apple Product
Apple makes some of the most specialized mainstream devices around, but the gear is never very cheap and, let's face it, it stinks for any one company to own your wallet. So here are the best alternatives for each iProduct: More »
#apple

I Can't Believe It Took Us This Long
While it looks like the famous tagline has been tweaked for legal reasons, I know a xylographic of Justin Long when I see one. As does my green Reading folder. $12. [Etsy via ChipChick]
#apple

Control Your Mac With an iPhone, the Patent
A newly unearthed Apple patent application describes a process in which an iPhone could control a MacBook or iMac, remotely. More »
#travel

'I'm Sorry, But We Blew Up Your Laptop'
Lily was traveling to Tel Aviv. For some reason, the Israeli security officers thought she was suspicious. So they put three bullets through her MacBook.
#imagecache

All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
This is the athletic department of the University of South Florida and every single person in it was given a Macbook Pro by the school. But judging by some expressions in a close-up shot, not everyone's entirely excited about it. More »
#chromeos

64-bit Chromium Now Available for Mac Users
Up until now, the unofficial Google Chrome for Macs, Chromium, has only been available in a 32-bit download, but today you can grab the ChromiumOS64 if you're more RAMmed-up. More »
#review

BassJump Review
On your desk, it's about the size and thickness of a triple-decker Wonder bread sandwich. But the BassJump, an aluminum micro subwoofer to match your MacBook Pro, made me salivate more than soft, refined carbs covered in mayo ever did. More »
#dealzmodo

Every Mac Price-Compared Across Retailers
AppleInsider has a ridiculously handy chart that compares prices on Mac sales across various retailers. Granted, it's not taking into account Apple's Black Friday deals, but there are hundreds of dollars to be saved if you're interested. [AppleInsider]
#giftguide

Gifts for Apple Cultists Who've Grown Beyond Shame
If you're reading this, there's at least a 50 percent chance you or someone you know is a complete Mactard. Here's their wish list (SPOILER: It's all Apple stuff): More »
#speakers

BassJump Brings MacBooks a Bit of Bump
BassJump is, quite simply, a dedicated subwoofer to complement your MacBook—in both aesthetics and sound. More »
#review

AViiQ Aluminium Laptop Stand Review
AViiQ is a new company that makes just one product: a portable, aluminum laptop stand that supports systems up to 17 inches while folding up like an accordion. More »
#iphone

The Dumb iPhone That Thinks It's a MacBook
I know I've said that dumb cellphones must die, but what about a dumb cellphone called iPhone that looks like a white MacBook? Yeah, smash those too. More »
#dealzmodo

MacMall Early Black Friday Sale, Discounted Hardware Galore
MacMall's running a hardware sale all weekend. You can expect price cuts on par with the edu discount, so if you've lost a little too much hair to use that student ID anymore, MacMall has you covered. [MacMall via I4U]
#broken

Sometimes We Unintentionally Endorse Bad Companies, Like MacPadd
When we reviewed the MacPadd, the anodized aluminum mousepad designed to match a MacBook Pro, we were highly complimentary of the product. And while we still stand by the product, we have to disown the company selling it. More »
#displays

VESA Officially Adopts Apple's Mini DisplayPort
It was bound to happen: Apple's Mini DisplayPort is now officially part of the Video Electronics Standards Association's DisplayPort 1.1a standard. [VESA]
#apple

Lego Minifig Macbook Decal: Too Cute to Let Go
Like that Snow White Macbook cover, I love how this Minifig interacts with the logo, instead of just covering it. MacSlap's shop on Etsy says it's sold-out right now—maybe enough interest would inspire more. [Etsy via iPhone Savior]
#btw

Reminder: Your Unibody MacBook's Trackpad Is Magical
Hey you, with the unibody MacBook. You probably heard that your trackpad supports 11-point multitouch, but do you know what the actually means? FingerMgmt shows you. More »
#rumor

Mac OS 10.6.2 Leaks New Core i5/i7 MacBook Pros?
It'd be the most obvious leak in history, but the 10C531 build of OS 10.6.2 references the "MacBook Pro 6.1 and the MacBook Pro 6.1b." All current MacBook Pros are strictly "5" status. More »
#windows7

The Today Show Helps Microsoft Launch Windows 7 On a MacBook Pro
Good thing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer didn't turn around during his spot on The Today Show. Clearly, someone at NBC either really loves Macs or can't tell the difference between a MacBook and a PC. More »
#review

Unibody Apple MacBook Review
It was inevitable that Apple would take their unibody manufacturing prowess from their MacBook Pros and focus it on the MacBook line. We just never expected the new MacBook to be as enticing as the 13-inch Pro. More »
#apple

Apple Tax Repealed? Comparisons Suggest It's So
Our friends at Laptop compiled a chart comparing the new $999 white unibody MacBook to similarly weighted 13" laptops from Dell, Acer and Samsung within $100. There are tradeoffs, but at least at this price level, Apple fights on even ground, and makes up for lacks (no SD slot, smaller HDD, less RAM) with perks (LED backlighting, multitouch trackpad) and a much longer stated battery life. Feel free to scream it out below, or check Laptop for the full chart and spec rundown. [Laptop]
#roundups

10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
Cupertino released a lot of new products today, and it was easy to miss something in the press release onslaught. To stay versed in the Tome of Apple, here are 10 things you need to know: More »
#apple

Check Out These Hands-On Galleries Of the Apple Gear
We've got hands on galleries of the Magic Mouse, the iMac and the 13-inch MacBook. Check them out in their respective posts.
#apple

New Unibody LED MacBook Hands On
At the center of today's minor product explosion, Apple's refreshed $1000 White MacBook is the only right-fielder: It's got a rubberized bottom, multitouch trackpad, LED backlighting, the MacBook Pro's non-replaceable battery, and healthy spec bumps. UPDATED More »
#rumor

New Apple Products Leaked, Sources Claim
AppleInsider claims that they got word of all the product announcements coming today from Apple, including specs for a new iMac, new Mac Mini, and some other surprises. Update: K84 BEST BTR product may be a new MacBook. More »
#apple

Apple's Performance Update 1.0 for Leopard and Snow Leopard: Addresses Hard Drive Issues
Today Apple released Performance Update 1.0 for Leopard and Snow Leopard, aiming to fix the intermittent hard drive problems reported by some users. We'd love to hear if it actually fixes those issues this time—let us know! [TheLoop]
#review

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (With Digital Audio) Review
It's the digital audio version of the Kanex Mini DisplayPort Adapter we reviewed before, which takes your digital audio and Mini DisplayPort video and mixes it into one HDMI signal for your TV. More »
#skins

Design Your Own Laptop, Phone or Kindle GelaSkin
GelaSkins makes stylish, reusable skins for iPhones/iPods, Blackberries laptops and Kindles. But now, instead of choosing from their designs, you can upload your own art to customize your gear. More »
#broken

MacBook Pro Shocking the Crap Out of This Poor Reader
Giz reader Nicholas has a little problem with his MacBook Pro: It's shocking the crap out of him. It "sparks right at the bottom center of the trackpad." But Apple Geniuses tell him it's actually just fine. More »
#accessories

Hard Graft's U MacBook Sleeve Has Actual Style
The big draw of the U MacBook sleeve is its external, two-segmented pocket for an iPod, phone, small notebook or whatever, but I'm more impressed by the understated style of the thing. My current black neoprene case suddenly feels so...middle-school. More »
#rumor

Dutch Google Ads Reveal Thin is In For Rumored iMac, MacBook Refreshes
The Google gods have spoken this weekend, and the message is "thin"—at least when it comes to a few MacBook and iMac ads that popped up in the Netherlands anyway. More »
#colcasac

ColcaSac MacBook Sleeves Look Natural, Yet Protective
These MacBook and MacBook Pro sleeves from ColcaSac are the type of sleeves you would get if you wanted to protect your laptop while carrying it to and from your comparative literature lectures at Wellesley. That doesn't mean they're ugly. More »
#questionoftheday

How's Your Battery Life and Hard Drive Space With Snow Leopard?
You've had the weekend to play with Snow Leopard and have stuff run faster, apps break and all the other glories of a new OS. But how much extra space did you get, and how's your battery life? More »
#macbook

BookArc Stand Turns a MacBook Into a Desktop
Designed to accommodate a MacBook Air to a 17-inch MacBook Pro, the BookArc stand helps you to free up desk space by turning your laptop into a desktop. More »
#apple

Rumor: Plastic MacBooks Aren't Dying, They're Just Waiting for a Makeover
I've been assuming for a while now that Apple was close to giving up on the aging polycarbonate MacBooks, but apparently not: AppleInsider's got a source saying that, pending a "industrial design overhaul," they're here to stay. More »
#review

Openbook Nano Review: The Lazy Man's Hackintosh Netbook
I'm a little torn. In even acknowledging the OpenBook Nano, I ensure that Apple will shut down Macwind, the company selling stock MSI Wind U100s preloaded with OS X for $399. But that's not the worst of it. More »
#macbookknockoffs

Apple MacBook Knockoff For a Netbook Price
At first glance this MacBook knockoff doesn't look all that bad, but by picture three it looks like week old garbage. According to the not very official picture caption, the "Macbook Mini" has the specs of a netbook. More »
#apple

Snow Leopard Currently Restricts 64-Bit Booting to Newer Macs
In the newest leaked build of Snow Leopard, 64-bit booting isn't enabled by default on certain older (though not that old) Macs, which instead boot automatically into 32-bit. The question: Is Apple backtracking on Snow Leopard's 64-bit capabilities? Updated: More »
#mods

Macbook Stand Built from the Macbook Packaging
Before taking on this Macbook project yourself, heed this one-line review from Instructables: "just built it, verynice. but extremely annoying. it squeaks on my desk every time i click or press a button on the keyboard. grggggg." [Instructables via Unplggd]
#apple

Your Freezing, Clicking MacBook Pro Hard Drive Just Got Better
Have one of those 500GB 7200rpm hard drives in your MacBook Pro that's pissing you off 'cause you bought for speed, but it's like freezing and clicking and stuff? Apple's just dropped the fix—well, they've released the firmware update for the drive, hopefully it's the fix. [Apple via MacRumors]

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