GuideReviews Index
Wacom Cintiq 21UX Interactive Pen Display
The Wacom Cintiq 21UX may be the ultimate in graphics tablets, not withstanding the two other available Cintiq sizes. Although it functions like a graphics tablet, it’s more accurate to call it an interactive pen display, because it includes its own built-in LCD. Find out more about the Wacom Cintiq 21UX in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Wacom Intuos3 Professional Graphics Tablet
The Wacom Intuos3 graphics tablet is available in six different sizes and configurations. Even the smallest tablet is a little pricey for casual use, but if you need to create or edit digital images, you won’t find a more intuitive tool than the Wacom Intuos3. Find out more about the Wacom Intuos3 in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi 26" Widescreen LCD Display
The NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi widescreen display produces truly impressive color images, but the NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi's premium price puts it out of reach of almost anyone but graphics and multimedia professionals. Even pros would be well advised to look elsewhere, because displays that offer similar performance and features are available for much less. Find out more about the NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
HP w2007 20.1” Widescreen LCD Display
The HP w2007 is a 20.1” widescreen LCD display that delivers above average text and images, but falls a little short on features. Find out more about the LHP w2007 20.1” widescreen LCD Display in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Apple Cinema HD Display 23” Widescreen LCD
The Apple Cinema HD Display 23” is a stunning piece of work. It costs more than most other displays in its size range, but it’s worth every penny. Images are clear and bright, with vivid, true-to-life color and crisp details. Find out more about the Apple Cinema HD Display 23" in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Canon PIXMA iP4500 Photo Printer
As you might expect from its name, the Canon PIXMA iP4500 Photo Printer performs better as a photo printer than a document printer, but it’s strong enough at printing text and graphics to serve double-duty. The Canon PIXMA iP4500 can print directly from PictBridge-compatible digital cameras, but it doesn’t have any memory card slots. Find out more about the Canon PIXMA iP4500 Photo Printer in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Didi & Ditto First Grade: The Wolf King
Find out more about Didi & Ditto First Grade: The Wolf King in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
InspireData 1.5
InspireData 1.5 is a graphing application that blends elements of spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software to help students gather data and explore and understand how different pieces of data relate to each other. Find out more about Inspire Data 1.5 in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
EndNote X1 for Mac OS X
EndNote X1 for Mac OS X is a powerful research tool that can help you keep a seemingly unmanageable collection of text, images, and files under control. It’s not the easiest program to learn to use, but if you create more than one or two bibliographies per year, it’s well worth your time and money. Find out more about EndNote X1 for Mac OS X in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
ViewSonic VX2255wm 22" Widescreen LCD Display
ViewSonic designed the ViewSonic VX2255wmb 22” widescreen display with gamers and movie enthusiasts in mind. But although the VX2255wmb is a perfectly serviceable display, it doesn’t offer anything particularly special for either of its target audiences. Find out more about the ViewSonic VX2255wmb 22” widescreen display in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
ViewSonic VX2835wm 28" Widescreen LCD Display
The ViewSonic VX2835wm 28” widescreen LCD display is without doubt an imposing display. The ViewSonic VX2835wm's sheer size means it will dominate your desktop, as well as provide a very generous workspace. It’s not the best at reproducing color accurately, but it has other redeeming features. Find out more about the ViewSonic VX2835wm 28” widescreen LCD display in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
HP w2408 24” Widescreen LCD Display
The HP w2408 is a 24” widescreen display that produces eye-popping color and sharp text that’s readable even at small font sizes. The HP w2408 has few video inputs, but its only real flaw is limited viewing angles, particularly in portrait mode, which won’t actually matter much to most users. Find out more about the HP w2408 24” in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Apple Cinema HD Display 30” Widescreen LCD
The Apple Cinema HD Display 30” is an imposing presence in a room, but it’s not as heavy as you might expect. The large, bright screen may take a little getting used to, but you will immediately love the Apple Cinema HD Display’s bright, sharp images, vivid, true-to-life colors, rich blacks, and crisp text. Find out more about the Apple Cinema HD Display 30” in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Wacom Graphire Wireless Graphics Tablet
In terms of features, it’s hard to find fault with the Wacom Graphire Wireless graphics tablet. But unless you really must have a wireless graphics tablet, you’d be better off spending an additional $80 and getting the Wacom Intuos3 6x8. Find out more about the Wacom Graphire Wireless in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Adesso CyberTablet 12000 Graphics Tablet
The Adesso CyberTablet 12000 graphics tablet offers a very generous 9”x12” active workspace at a very affordable price. The tablet is compatible with almost any software program that accepts input from a mouse, and comes with a cordless, pressure-sensitive pen and a wireless three-button scrolling mouse. Find out more about the Adesso CyberTablet 12000 in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Brother HL-4040CN Color Laser Printer
The Brother HL-4040CN color laser printer is robust enough to meet the needs of small and medium businesses, and affordable enough for home and home office users.
Lexmark Z1300 Color Inkjet Printer
The Lexmark Z1300 inkjet printer is a bargain-basement, no-frills printer, with little to recommend it. It’s not bad at printing color photos, but the cost of replacement ink cartridges more than outweighs the Lexmark Z1300’s low upfront cost. Find out more about the Lexmark Z1300 in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Lexmark C530dn Color Laser Printer
The network-ready Lexmark C530dn color laser printer is a good choice for small office and home office use. It offers good to excellent output quality and fast output speeds, and has built-in duplexing capabilities, to help you save money on paper. Find out more about the Lexmark C530dn in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Epson PictureMate Zoom Compact Photo Printer
The Epson PictureMate Zoom Compact Photo Printer packs a lot of features in a small package. It produces stunning snapshots, with vivid, true-to-life color; has its own DVD reader/CD burner; and can print photos with or without a computer. Find out more about the Epson PictureMate Zoom in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Kidspiration 3
Kidspiration 3 is visual learning (also called mind mapping) software for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. It includes Picture, Writing, and Math components, to help kids develop basic skills in reading, writing, social studies, science, and math. It also helps younger children develop basic mousing skills. Find out more about Kidspiration 3 in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Inspiration 8
Inspiration 8 mind mapping software is like a muse in a box. If your brain is stuck in neutral, Inspiration 8 can get it back in gear again, with a user interface that’s clean and easy to navigate, and a large symbol library that can spark endless ideas. Find out more about Inspiration 8 in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
SuperDuper 2.5 Backup Utility
SuperDuper 2.5 may very well be the easiest way to create a bootable clone of your startup drive. With its easy-to-use interface, SuperDuper garners 4 stars out of 5 from Focus on Macs. Find out more about the SuperDuper 2.5 in this expert review from Focus on Macs.
Carbon Copy Cloner 3.1 Backup Utility
Review of Carbon Copy Cloner 3.1. New or improved data backup, cloning, and scheduling features earn Carbon Copy Cloner a 4-star rating from Focus on Macs.
Macally PHR-S100SUA External Drive Enclosure
Review of the Macally PHR-S100SUA eSATA, FireWire, USB 2.0 external storage enclosure. This external drive enclosure has a universal, triple interface that allows you to use the PHR-S100SUA with just about any Mac or PC.
MacBook
Review of the 2.4 GHz Apple MacBook, one of the top-selling notebooks in the industry. Using a Core 2 Duo processor, the MacBook comes with OS X 10.5 (Leopard) pre-installed, and is able to run Windows as well.