Apple Reviews

Upon connecting this thing up I was pleasantly surprised, because everything worked the first time. It even dialed the home website to see if a firmware upgrade was available and I then received the new feature set which included support for up to 25 users. The web browser (password protected) set up, gives the network administrator complete control over user defined access and includes multiple ISP setups. A complete set of browser accessible manual troubleshooting/maintenance functions is included. This is probably the only PC related product I have ever purchased that I was completely (and more) satisfied. I am right now considering a DSL upgrade because DSL in now available in my area, but until I find a router which has all of the features of this unit, it will be hard for me to change. If you are in an area where you cannot get high speed DSL or cable access than this is problably the best thing going. I find that I get close to 56k reliably on downloads from my ISP. The multi-user functionality works flawlessly. One drawback is you will need to use an ISP which gives you the DNS settings which is not something the free ISP's like to do. AOL is also not supported by direct dial connection to AOL numbers (must be connected via TCP/IP to the LAN modem through another ISP), but if you're like me you don't want to use AOL anyway.

Even before using the Voodoo5's main selling point, the full-scene antialiasing, I was awestruck with the image quality in OpenGL, Glide, and even RAVE games. The 3dfx algorithm for texture smoothing is unparalleled, and their 16-bit support (through the use of 24-bit rendering with a dither-down) is absolutely stunning. (Even so, in OpenGL and RAVE, I run 32-bit because I can't detect a framerate difference doing so.) Once I turned on antialiasing at 4-sample, I just couldn't believe how good all of my games looked. Even now, from owners of GeForce2 and Radeon cards, I get compliments on the appearance of my games. While I do run at 800x600 to keep my framerates up under the strain of antialiasing, I definitely prefer that appearance even over high resolutions like 1600x1200 without antialiasing.

This works great in my Dell Inspiron 4150 (all models use the same kind) really makes excel and word launch faster!

I got this to upgrade my Windows 98 SE computer to USB 2.0. I had been told by many people that I would have a very hard time getting it to work because of the age of my computer,however I had it installed and running in fifteen minutes. The directions were clear and best of all I didn't have to take out my old USB 1.1 hub so I now have nine USB ports. I highly recomend this USB card.

Fantastic display... don't understand why this model isn't available anymore. Bright, vivid, clean lines, wide viewing angle, and best of all - great price!

I consistantly get flawless burns from theses discs. I have never made a coaster out of one of these discs.

I've tried many brands but the Apple brand never fails!

This is a must for anyone who uses iTunes and has a wireless network set up in their home. Not only can you stream your iTunes music to your home stereo but it also acts as a wireless print server. As if that wasn't enough, you can take the unit on the road and create an instant wireless access point with any ethernet based connection...

I am using the AirPort card in an iBook, with an AirPort Base station in my home. This allows me to use my laptop inside and outside my home, up to about a 120-150 foot radius, for printing to my networked printer, connecting to other wired or wireless Macs, or connect to the internet (The AirPort Base Station, sold separately, acts as a Cable/DSL router, sharing the connection with up to 50 other networked Macs or PCs).

PROs: Easily user-installed in PowerMac G4, PowerBook G4, iBooks, and newer iMacs, works without installing extra software or complicated configuration (hey--it's a Mac), 128-bit security, compatible with AOL.

CONs; Range may slightly less than comparable 802.11b WiFi PC cards, especially in a Ti PowerBook.

When we first pulled this monitor out of the box to attach it to our new G4 server, the first thing one office member said was, 'Well, the mother ship has arrived.' This monitor has an interesting design--ours came in smokey gray (to match our G4) and looks very professional on the desk. It has a unique three-pronged base, which allows for a conservation of desktop space (particularly as the CPU is a tower model which sits under the desk)--we can keep papers and other items under the monitor, or slide the keyboard and mouse underneath when not using the computer (like that ever happens!)

Likewise, the three-pronged base has a great swivel-range, limited only by the cables running into the monitor--thus we can pull something up and show it around the office by turning the monitor without undue strain on the base or the desk.

The monitor itself is crisp and clear, which great colour resolution. It has a flat screen that minimises glare, and that is good in an office with high windows. Resolution is good: for the techies out there, resolution is from 640 by 480 pixels which refreshes at up to 85 Hz to 1,600 by 1,200 pixels which refreshes at up to 60 Hz; scanning rates 30 to 85 kHz (horizontal) and 48 to 160 Hz (vertical). It connects via a 15-pin mini D-Sub VGA connector. System requires G3 or G4, System 8.5 or higher.

One of the key advantages of a monitor this size is the ability to have open multiple windows of reasonable working size (say, Quark and Photoshop simultaneously with usable windows for each without too much overlap). Another is the ability to see a two-page spread in size enough to make design decisions. Likewise, this monitor shows video from the G4's DVD drive (and CD multimedia sections) with a good clarity and reasonable refresh speed.

Perhaps best of all, this monitor was affordable. The literacy foundation for whom this was purchased is non-profit (even if it were for-profit, it would be non-profit, if you get my meaning)--so, this was a great option for a great monitor at an acceptable cost.

For those who are cost and quality conscious, this is the monitor for them.

While this Apple power adapter way not be anything fancy or elegant by Apple's standards, it is very useful. Aside from its job of powering up your laptop, it has built-in extending arms to wrap your power cord around. This helpful feature reduces clutter.