News and reviews of accessories for MacBooks, iMacs, and other Mac computers

Review: Bamboo Fun and Bamboo Pen & Touch

Harry McCracken — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:41:00 -0800

We review and compare two new Wacom consumer pen tablets.

B&W announces headphones, computer speakers

Dan Frakes — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:56:00 -0800

High-end audio vendor B&W has announced the company's first forays into the headphone and computer-speaker markets.

Macessity NX Stand gives MacBooks a lift

Ramu Nagappan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:46:00 -0800

The NX Stand from Macessity props up a closed laptop in a cushioned slot.

Mini DisplayPort connector blessed by VESA

Dan Moren — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:38:00 -0800

VESA announced that Apple's Mini DisplayPort connector has officially been integrated into the DisplayPort specification.

Klipsch releases wireless ProMedia 2.1

Dan Frakes — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:03:00 -0800

Klipsch has released a wireless version of the company's well-regarded ProMedia 2.1 speaker system.

Apple releases Magic Mouse software updates for Leopard, Snow Leopard

Jonathan Seff — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:40:00 -0700

Apple on Tuesday released software updates for Leopard and Snow Leopard to support the new Magic Mouse.

Macessity intros TrayStation convertible laptop stand

Dan Frakes — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Macessity's TrayStation pulls dual duty as both an ergonomic laptop stand and a desktop or laptop cooling tray.

Outsource your photo scanning projects

Derrick Story — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Scanning all your old photos is a daunting process. Should you use a third-party scanning service can help you migrate old photos from the shoe box to the computer?

Kanex adapter gets digital audio, video to HDMI

Jason Snell — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:15:00 -0700

Kanex's new adapter takes Mini DisplayPort video and digital audio from a Mac and runs it down a single HDMI cable to an HDTV.

iFixit tears down the Magic Mouse

Aayush Arya — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:03:00 -0700

Apple’s new touchy Magic Mouse bares all at the hands of the iFixit crew, who once again work their dastardly destruction.

Apple clears up 'disc' and 'disk' confusion

Dan Moren — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:27:00 -0700

One's a removable volume you put in your computer—the other's magnetic media. But which one is which?

New iMacs and more

Christopher Breen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:30:00 -0700

In this week’s special-edition episode we look at the “two” in the week’s one-two punch—Monday’s spectacular quarterly earnings and today’s raft of new Apple hardware.

Apple quietly updates AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule

Dan Frakes — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:07:00 -0700

Amidst all the big Mac updates announed Tuesday, Apple has also updated its AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule units with faster performance.

New aluminum-clad Apple Remote arrives

Jason Snell — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:51:00 -0700

Apple released a new Apple Remote today, longer and clad in aluminum.

Apple unveils multi-touch Magic Mouse

Jason Snell — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:03:00 -0700

Apple's replaced its existing Mighty Mouse pointing device with the new Magic Mouse, which foregoes the rollerball in favor of a multi-touch surface.

Review: MCE 8X Blu-ray Disc External Recordable Drive

James Galbraith — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:30:00 -0700

The MCE 8x Blu-ray Disc External Recordable Drive is a relatively speedy optical drive. If you intend to use the drive with USB, it’s worth a look.

Review: Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus (FX3021) speakers

Dan Frakes — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:11:00 -0700

Altec Lansing's affordable Expressionist Plus gives you a 2.1 speaker system that provides decent performance, an impressive-for-the-money design, and some nice features.

Knomo Prague laptop bag

Heather Kelly — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:03:00 -0700

Knomo's Prague is a slick, designer laptop bag for urban commuters.

Review: Edifier E3350 computer speakers

Dan Frakes — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Edifier's E3350 offers an eye-catching design and a nice set of features, but its sound quality reminds you that it's still a budget system.

'Mighty Mouse' trademark awarded, but not to CBS or Apple

Lex Friedman — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:14:00 -0700

Another company has been awarded rights to the name "Mighty Mouse," which may leave Apple in want of a new moniker.

Review: FastMac External Slimline USB 2.0 BD-R 4X Optical Drive

James Galbraith — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Though it won’t set any speed records, the FastMac External Slimline USB 2.0 BD-R 4X Optical Drive is a dependable performer. Bus-powered and compact, this portable burner should appeal to mobile users interested in burning Blu-ray and other discs.

Review: M-Audio Studiophile AV 40

Dan Frakes — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0700

If you've got room on your desk (or bookshelf), the AV 40 is an excellent set of compact studio monitors that out-performs the traditional 2.0 computer speakers we've tested, and even bests many 2.1 systems when it comes to overall sound quality.

Review: JBL Duet II

Dan Frakes — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:25:00 -0700

JBL's Duet II can't pump out loads of bass or volume, and don't have many options, but if you want detailed audio without giving up much desk space, the Duet II is worth a look.

Review: La Cie d2 Blu-ray Professional BD-R, BD-RE Drive

James Galbraith — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700

If you’re looking to add an external optical drive to your Mac, the LaCie d2 Blu-ray Professional BD-R, BD-RE Drive is worth considering, especially if you have other LaCie d2 drives on your desktop.

Review: Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II

Dan Frakes — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Creative's top-of-the-line 2.0 speaker system offers good sound quality, attractive appearance, and varied listening options.

Review: Logitech Speaker System Z520

Dan Frakes — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:18:00 -0700

Logitech's latest two-piece computer speaker system offers convenient features and a unique design for listening from anywhere in the room.

Wacom releases new Bamboo tablet line

Jackie Dove — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Wacom's new line of tablets sports a streamlined design and multi-touch gestures, and eliminates the mouse.

Review: Adesso CyberTablet 6400

James Dempsey — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700

If you've never used a tablet before and want to see what they're like, or you're looking for a tablet for light-duty photo retouching and illustration, the Adesso CyberTablet 6400 is a pretty good deal.

Review: Able Planet PS500MM True Fidelity stereo headset

Peter Cohen — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:17:00 -0700

Able Planet's latest headset provides good comfort and microphone performance, although audio quality is lacking for the price.

USB Overdrive 3.0 adds 64-bit Snow Leopard support

Dan Moren — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:12:00 -0700

Version 3.0 of Alessandro Levi Montalcini's venerable USB Overdrive utility for interfacing with USB input devices adds support for 64-bit Snow Leopard and more.

Logitech intros Portable Lapdesk N315

Dan Frakes — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700

Logitech has announced the Portable Lapdesk N315, a lightweight, heat-blocking notebook perch for your lap, complete with a slide-out mousepad.

Opinion: What can the new Stylus Pro 3880 do for you?

Rick LePage — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0700

What can photo pros take away from Epson's upgraded printer?

The $300 challenge: The student

David Chartier — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:21:00 -0700

Can this recent grad stock a basic Mac laptop with all the college essentials without going over budget?

The $300 challenge: The photographer

Derrick Story — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Mac photographer Derrick Story tries to turn a basic Mac into a fully-functional photo studio without going over budget.

The $300 challenge: The telecommuter

Dan Moren — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Ever-roaming editor Dan Moren creates a fully-loaded Mac setup fit for a telecommuter with just $300. And he doesn't skimp on the tip.

The $300 Setup Challenge

Macworld Staff — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Four Mac users attempt to fully outfit their Mac for telecommuting, photography, blogging, or school without going over budget. See what makes the cut and what gets left behind.

Review: Kinesis Low-Force Keypad for Mac

Dan Frakes — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:15:00 -0700

If you need a numeric keypad to help you work more efficiently, Kinesis’s Low-Force Keypad for Mac is a well-designed option that stands out for its Mac-specific design and features.