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Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 (13in.)

Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 (13in.)

...the purchase of a cable. The 13in. MacBook Pro also keeps its FireWire 800 port, so Thunderbolt is more of an added feature than a... Read more

2 March, 2011 by Scott Stein
Photos: Apple Thunderbolt Display

Photos: Apple Thunderbolt Display

...Thunderbolt Display has three USB 2.0 ports, one Thunderbolt port, one FireWire 800 port and one Ethernet port. All these connectors can be used... Read more

19 September, 2011 by Dong Ngo
Apple iMac 27in. (3.1GHz, Spring 2011)

Apple iMac 27in. (3.1GHz, Spring 2011)

We recommend Apple's new 27in. iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential, and its market-leading 27in. display. Read more

4 May, 2011 by Rich Brown
Eurocom Panther 2.0

Eurocom Panther 2.0

If you're after great industrial design or long battery life, this hulking desktop replacement is not for you. But if you value a wealth of configuration options and excellent performance, take a look at Eurocom's Panther 2.0. Just be prepared to rack up a hefty price tag. Read more

15 February, 2011 by Charles McLellan
Apple Mac Pro (Mid 2010)

Apple Mac Pro (Mid 2010)

The top-end 12-core Mac Pro reviewed here is an expensive specialist purchase, but there are plenty of more affordable configurations for those with less exotic requirements. We have some quibbles, but the Mac Pro is highly recommended. However, cautious buyers may want to wait for the 2011 version with Intel's forthcoming Sandy Bridge processors. Read more

26 October, 2010 by Charles McLellan
Photos: 27in. Apple iMac (2.8GHz Core i5)

Photos: 27in. Apple iMac (2.8GHz Core i5)

...comprise a pair of audio jacks, four USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 800 port, a Mini DisplayPort and an Ethernet (RJ-45) port. Wireless... Read more

30 September, 2010 by Charles McLellan
Apple iMac (Summer 2010)

Apple iMac (Summer 2010)

Apple's iMac remains firmly grounded as a productivity device. Few all-in-ones offer comparable performance and none looks as pretty, which makes it easy to recommend for general-purpose computing and for the design conscious. Read more

28 July, 2010 by Rich Brown
Apple refreshes Mac Minis, MacBook Air

Apple refreshes Mac Minis, MacBook Air

...The new Thunderbolt interface can transfer up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and works with Apple's new Thunderbolt Display.On the left... Read more

21 July, 2011 by Justin Yu

Seagate GoFlex Satellite

...with a USB 3.0 unit, but you can substitute that for FireWire 800, eSATA or — by the end of the summer — Thunderbolt... Read more

16 May, 2011
Apple refreshes iMacs with Sandy Bridge

Apple refreshes iMacs with Sandy Bridge

...data transfer at up to 10Gbps, which is 12 times faster than FireWire 800. Both models also offer a webcam for high-definition FaceTime video... Read more

4 May, 2011 by Ben Woods
Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011

Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011

It's a hefty investment, but the combination of new high-end Intel processor options and AMD graphics makes the 15in. MacBook Pro an all-around powerhouse, with the new Thunderbolt I/O port as an added bonus. Read more

28 February, 2011 by Dan Ackerman

New MacBook Pros feature Thunderbolt, Sandy Bridge

...transfers at up to 10Gbps per channel, or 12 times faster than FireWire 800. Apple has collaborated with Intel on Thunderbolt's development and these... Read more

24 February, 2011 by David Meyer

CES: Data Robotics Drobo S

...t the only connection option: the Drobo S also supports eSATA and FireWire 800 connections, with the array's USB 3.0 port backward compatible... Read more

14 January, 2011
CES: Seagate demos latest GoFlex drives

CES: Seagate demos latest GoFlex drives

...for Mac OS X. Each GoFlex for Mac product comes bundled with FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 adapters and cables. Like all other GoFlex... Read more

6 January, 2011 by Dong Ngo
Apple Mac Mini with Snow Leopard Server

Apple Mac Mini with Snow Leopard Server

...There are four USB 2.0 ports at the rear, plus a FireWire 800 port: we think eSATA is a better option, but Apple doesn... Read more

23 August, 2010 by Alan Stevens

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