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In my opinion i think the Mac computer is the best computer it can do a lot of things, i will say its kind of tricky to use but when you get a hang of it, it has a lot of good gadgets. you can also communicate through imessage and can do video chats. you can also make online presentations.

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Dell offers one of the best and most diverse laptop lineups on the market, with affordable Inspirons, sturdy Latitude business laptops, premium XPS Ultrabooks and Alienware gaming rigs. The high-end machines did great in our reviews, while most of the mainstream and budget systems were acceptable, but unexciting.

Dell's tech support is mediocre, but its excellent warranty covers shipping costs on all laptops when you need to send them in for service, and it offers a slew of extension options.

Dell's Key Strengths

XPS: The XPS 13 and XPS 15 are still as great as they've ever been, with drool-worthy InfinityEdge displays, comfortable keyboards, wonderful build quality and long battery life.

Alienware: Arguably the best gaming laptops in the business, Alienware pushes the envelope with high-end performance, gorgeous designs and cutting-edge features like an OLED display.

Great warranty: If you need to send in your laptop during the one-year factory warranty period, Dell will cover the shipping costs in both directions.

Dell's Main Weaknesses

Forgettable low-end and business models: No Inspiron, Vostro or Latitude earned a score higher than 3.5 or received an Editor's Choice award.

Mediocre tech support: Support reps didn't know basic information about the company's preloaded software and kept us on hold for a long time.

Top-Rated Dell Laptops

Dell XPS 13: 14+ hours of battery life and beautiful screen

Dell XPS 15: 0.6 inches thick, Nvidia GTX 1050 GPU

Alienware 17: 4K display options, lots of ports, optional graphics amp

MORE: The Best Dell Laptops
Reviews (26/35)

A trend emerged in Dell's reviews last year. The company's XPS 13, XPS 15 and Alienware gaming notebooks are some of the best laptops on the market, but most other products were unimpressive.

We reviewed 37 Dell laptops, five of which earned our Editors' Choice nod (two XPS models and three Alienware). Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1 and a few select Latitude notebooks earned 4 stars, but Dell's Vostro lineup was poor, and both the Latitude and Inspiron series laptops were merely average.

Design (13/15)

Dell continues its quest to one-up Apple at every turn, with minimalist aluminum designs in colors such as silver, gold and rose gold, like you'll find on the Dell XPS 13. But Dell gets its biggest wins with innovative designs like the XPS 13 2-in-1, which measures an incredibly slim 0.32 inches and features a barely-there InfinityEdge display.

Mid-level laptops such as the Inspiron 13 5000 and the impractically large Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 combine style and functionality. Dell isn't afraid to play with colors, as evidenced by the bold hues of the Inspiron 17 5000 and the Inspiron 15 7000. The company also knows how to make a rather striking business notebook ( Latitude 13 7000).

On the gaming front, the Alienware 13, 15 and 17 have undergone some major design upgrades that yielded thinner, lighter, more sophisticated frames while retaining the intergalactic aesthetic that we know and love. However, outside of a few prominent redesigns, many Dell laptops are refreshes from two- or three-year-old chassis.

Support (15/20)

Dell's website has plenty of tips, how-tos, diagnostics and FAQs to help you help yourself. However, when we called for phone support, we often got phone agents who didn't know what our test laptop was capable of, telling us that our XPS 13 had no audio control software (it does) and that there's no built-in way to change the network priorities (the preloaded Killer Network Manager does just that).

Innovation (9/10)

The XPS 13 2-in-1 is the best example of Dell's innovative spirit. This hybrid offers the same stunning, bezel-free InfinityEdge display as the regular XPS 13, but it can be used as a tablet, too. More important, Dell figured out a way to squeeze more power out of Intel's Y Series processor; its Dynamic Power Mode delivers more speed when you need it without requiring a fan in the design. Another true standout for the brand was the addition of an OLED display to the Alienware 13, providing the most colorful images we've ever seen from a gaming laptop.

Value and Selection (15/15)

Dell easily has the most diverse lineup of any laptop maker, including strong entries in the mainstream consumer, business and gaming markets. Its catalog includes super-tough systems like its Rugged Extreme notebooks, productivity powerhouses like the Latitude 7280 and affordable laptops like the pint-size Inspiron 11 3000. The company's Alienware gaming laptops are always among the very best in the industry.

Warranty (5/5)

All Dell laptops come with limited one-year warranties, and unlike some competitors, the company covers all shipping costs if you need to send a product in for service.

Upgrading your RAM or storage drive does not void your warranty. Dell also gets points for offering a wide variety of extended-warranty options, which include increasing the length up to four or five years with on-site service and adding accidental-damage protection.

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If you're reading this article, chances are you're thinking about buying a new Mac and may be in need of a little guidance. Fortunately, we're quite familiar with Apple's Macs, and we're happy to help you choose the right Mac for you.

Before we proceed, we should specifically address Apple's desktop Macs. It's been a while since the company has updated the Mac mini and Mac Pro. While our advice for each Mac model provides guidance as to which model you should buy, you might actually consider waiting to see if Apple releases a new Mac mini or Mac Pro, or consider buying an iMac.

This buying guide provides an overview of all the Mac models available, and what each model is best suited for. To get more details, you can read the full review by clicking the product name in the product boxes that have mouse ratings.

MacBook Air
Models for sale were originally released June 2017.
What is it? The MacBook Air is Apple's affordable line of laptops. Apple currently offers two 13-inch models.

The company used to sell an 11-inch MacBook Air, but it is no longer available to the general public. If you really want an 11-inch model, you can try looking in Apple's Certified Refurbished Store or Amazon. (The 11-inch model is only available as a bulk purchase by educational institutions.)

Who's it for? The MacBook Air is ideal for the budget conscious. It's also for anyone who is always on the go, doesn't want to be bogged down by a regular-size laptop, and needs a computer that's more versatile than an iPad.

MacBook Air

What are the specifications? The two MacBook Air models have the same 1.8GHz dual-core Core i5 (Broadwell) processor and 8GB of RAM. All MacBook Air models come with integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000 technology. Apple claims 12 hours of battery life for both wireless web and iTunes movie playback.

The main difference between the laptops is storage. The $999 model has 128GB of flash storage, while the $1,199 model has 256GB.

How do I connect stuff? The MacBook Air has built-in Wi-Fi for connecting to a network. It also provides built-in Bluetooth for wirelessly connecting a mouse or other peripheral. If you want to connect to an ethernet network, you'll need a USB ethernet Adapter ($29 on the Apple Store).

Thunderbolt 2 is the MacBook Air's high-speed connector. The laptop also has a pair of USB 3.0 ports, which can work with devices that use USB 2.0. If you have a FireWire 800 drive, you'll need to buy a Thunderbolt-to-FireWire Adapter ($29 on the Apple Store).

How fast is it? The MacBook Air is quite capable of handling everyday tasks, such as sending and receiving email, browsing the web, and using office applications. You can even use it for editing short videos, or for working with JPEGs from your iPhone or point-and-shoot camera.

Macworld's buying advice: The MacBook Air is a great affordable laptop for someone who does general-purpose work and moves around a lot, such as a student or a self-employed person. Since the MacBook Air is at the lower end of Apple's laptop lineup in terms of price, you won't find the Retina display that's on the Retina MacBook Pro or the MacBook. Also, you can't easily upgrade the storage after purchase, so you should buy the model with the largest amount of storage you can afford. (After-market storage upgrades are available, but Apple does not provide support for such upgrades.)

One note: A recent Bloomberg report says that Apple is planning to release a low-cost MacBook that could replace the MacBook Air. Apple did not reveal a new MacBook or MacBook Air at its recent Chicago education event, and the company has not announced plans for its laptops.

Ready to buy a MacBook Air? Go to the Apple Store

MacBook
Models for sale were originally released June 2017.
What is it? The MacBook is Apple's entry in the ultra-portable laptop market. It's actually lighter and smaller than the 13-inch MacBook Air.

Who's it for? The MacBook is made for users who prioritize mobility over everything else, including features and performance.

What are the specifications? The MacBook comes in only one size: a 12-inch model available in rose gold, space gray, gold, or silver.

There are two models of the MacBook. The $1,299 model has a 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3 (Kaby Lake) processor and 256GB of flash storage. The $1,599 model has a 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Kaby Lake) processor and 512GB of flash storage. Both models include 8GB of memory and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 615 processor.

MacBook

The MacBook has a Retina display, which means it has an ultra-high resolution screen that's capable of showing crisper images than on the MacBook Air, which has a standard display. The MacBook has a native resolution of 2304x1440 and offers scaled resolutions of 1024x640, 1280x800, and 1440x900.

How do I connect stuff? The MacBook has Wi-Fi for connecting to a network and Bluetooth for your devices.

There's only one USB-C port for connecting storage devices, printers, external displays, power adapters, or anything else. If you have older USB peripherals, you need to use a USB-C to USB Adapter ($19 on the Apple Store) that will allow you to connect USB 3 and USB 2 devices to the MacBook. Want to connect to ethernet? You need the USB-C to USB Adapter and the USB ethernet Adapter ($29 on the Apple Store). If you want to connect an HDMI display and USB devices, you need to get the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter ($69 on the Apple Store). Or if you want to connect a VGA display, you need the USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter ($49 on the Apple Store).

How fast is it? The processors in the MacBook are made to be efficient and cool. They're not a top-performers, though we've found that the MacBook outpaces the MacBook Air.

Compared to previous MacBook generations, the current version provides a much-needed performance boost. The MacBook is a better value than it has been, thanks to the Kaby Lake processor.

That being said, it can handle everything your typical user does on a daily basis. It can even handle some high-end, professional production tasks. It just won't be the fastest to the finish line.

Macworld's buying advice: The MacBook is for anyone who's constantly on the go and seldom needs to connect devices-be prepared to carry a bunch of adapters if you have to make connections.

Ready to buy a MacBook? Go to the Apple Store

MacBook Pro
Models for sale were originally released June 2017.

What is it? The MacBook Pro features a high-density display with so many pixels that images and text look especially smooth and clean. At normal viewing distances, you can't discern individual pixels.

Who's it for? The MacBook Pro is for the demanding user who wants a portable computer that also performs well. MacBook Pro models sit at the top of the performance chart of Mac laptops.

What are the specifications? The MacBook Pro is available in screen sizes of 13 inches and 15 inches.

There are four 13-inch models:

$1,299 model: 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Kaby Lake) processor, 8GB of memory, 128GB of flash storage, Intel Iris Graphics 640 integrated graphics, and no Touch Bar.

$1,499 model: 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Kaby Lake) processor, 8GB of memory, 246GB of flash storage, Intel Iris Graphics 640 integrated graphics, and no Touch Bar.

$1,799 model: 3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Kaby Lake) processor, 8GB of memory, 256GB of flash storage, Intel Iris Graphics 650 integrated graphics, and the Touch Bar.

$1,999 model: 3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Kaby Lake) processor, 8GB of memory, 512GB of flash storage, Intel Iris Graphics 650 integrated graphics, and the Touch Bar.

Apple has two 15-inch MacBook Pros:

$2,399 model: 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Kaby Lake) processor, 16GB of memory, 256GB of flash storage, Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics, 2GB Radeon Pro 555 discrete graphics, and the Touch Bar.

$2,799 model: 2.9GHz quad-core Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, 512GB flash storage, Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics, 4GB Radeon Pro 560 discrete graphics, and the Touch Bar.

The 13-inch Retina display has a native resolution of 2560x1600, and OS X offers a scaled resolution up to 1680x1050. The 15-inch Retina display has a native resolution of 2880x1800, and OS X's highest scaled resolution on those laptops is 1920x1200. These high-scale resolutions can accommodate the workspace of a larger-screen standard Mac laptop on a smaller Retina MacBook Pro if you can tolerate the smaller icons, text, and other graphics on the screen. If you use a third-party app such as QuickRes, you can set the Retina screen to use resolutions higher than the scaled settings OS X offers, including the native resolution.

The MacBook Pro does not have a SuperDrive, so if you need one, you'll have to buy an external USB optical drive.

What is the Touch Bar that's mentioned in the specs above? The Touch Bar is a new input device. It sits on top of the keyboard, and it's basically a narrow touchscreen. The button and controls available on the Touch Bar change depending on the software you are using. Learn more about the Touch Bar.

Important: The Touch Bar is not available on the $1,299 and $1,499 13-inch MacBook Pro. That model has the traditional function keys.

How do I connect stuff? No need to worry about wireless connectivity: The MacBook Pro has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

It's the wired connectivity you need to be concerned with. The MacBook Pro has only Thunderbolt 3 ports, which are compatible with USB-C. The $1,299 and $1,499 13-inch MacBook Pro models have two ports, while every other MacBook model has four.

If you have a Thunderbolt 3 device, you can plug it directly into the laptop. The same goes for any USB-C device. However, if you have wired devices that aren't USB-C or Thunderbolt 3, you'll need an adapter. We have a separate MacBook Pro Thunderbolt 3 adapter guide to help you decide which ones you'll need. Unfortunately, be prepared to shell out a good amount of extra cash.

How fast is it? The MacBook Pro models are, to no surprise, the fastest laptops Apple has ever released. They are significantly faster than the MacBook Air. The 2017 MacBook cut the difference down, thanks to its Kaby Lake processor. But if it's processing power you seek, it's the MacBook Pro you want.

Macworld's buying advice: For the most demanding mobile Mac user-someone whose work requires a lot of processing power-the MacBook Pro is the ticket. If you're looking at a 13-inch model, the $1,799 Retina MacBook Pro hits a sweet spot for price and performance. The money that separates the two 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro models is a hefty chunk of change; the $2,799 MacBook Pro is the top-of-the-line Mac laptop, offering the strongest performance. If your work mostly involves internet access and other productivity tasks, however, go for a MacBook Air.

Ready to buy a MacBook Pro? Go to the Apple Store

Apple has refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro models available in the company's Refurbished and Clearance Store. Scroll to the bottom of the list to find the 2017 models. Refurbs offer a modest savings over new models.

Apple tests and certifies all products in the Refurbished store. Supply is limited, so Apple could run out of refurb stock, and you'll have to check back if you missed your opportunity to buy. But once Apple receives your payment, the company guarantees your purchase.

Refurb products come with a one-year warranty.

Next page: Mac mini, iMac, iMac Pro, and Mac Pro

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Building a computer used to be a complicated process, where careful selection of delicate parts was a necessity. When that collection of components finally booted for the first time, it was a triumphant experience. Knowing how to build a computer made you quite the tech-head.

Nowadays it's easier than ever, with clear standards of compatibility, obvious choices for performance and value, and an actual building process that's straightforward and well documented. That said, there are pitfalls to avoid and assumptions experienced builders make that newcomers won't know.

To help out new PC builders and experienced enthusiasts alike, we've compiled this handy step-by-step guide that will take you from a pile of parts to a working computer in just a couple of hours.

Getting started

This guide is all about putting your components together. If you haven't selected and purchased all the hardware you need, stop reading and go check out our PC build guide, which outlines recommended components for a variety of builds.

Have your parts? Good. Let's get started.

Before you dig in, ensure there's a clean workspace with plenty of room to open boxes and put parts together. Hopefully there's already a pile of them in front of you, but if not, our PC build guide can walk you through that process.

There are a couple of safety issues to discuss before we actually start ripping open those boxes.

You can feel it

There's an invisible risk when building a computer that can crush the most powerful system: Static electricity. The same force that lets you shock your friends when you wear wool socks can also fry components in a heartbeat. Fortunately, it's easy to all but eliminate with a few simple steps.

One easy solution is to purchase an anti-static wristband. One end wraps around your wrist, and the other clips somewhere on the computer case, keeping the wearer constantly grounded. Touching the case frequently with the PSU plugged in, but turned off, achieves the same effect.

Apart from that, it helps to build in a room with a bare floor - carpets generate a lot of static - and wear rubber-sole shoes rather than socks. Many components are packaged in anti-static bags, and it's a good idea to leave them there until just before installation.

Need help? Just ask

Building a PC for the first time can be a little tricky, but the good news is there are many resources to help. People who like building computers don't often get the opportunity. If you have an enthusiast friend, they may jump at the chance to help put it together.

This guide is meant as a general overview of the process, and the instructions your parts came with may vary from our suggestions. When they do, default to the included instructions, and use our guide as a road map for the whole project.

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