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Xcellon Wired Mac Keyboard Review

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I was sad when Apple stopped producing the old standard A1234 (MB110LL/A) wired keyboard a couple of years ago. If I’m using an iMac, Mac Pro or Mac Mini, I prefer a wired keyboard. You can still buy some used and refurbished Apple wired keyboards; however, their days are numbered.

Over the past couple of years, I’ve gotten by with a cheap Macally keyboard in a pinch but they are very plastic and just don’t look or feel right with the modern aluminum Mac builds. There are tons of knockoffs and lookalikes but everything is a compromise, which brings me to the new Xcellon keyboard that I’m typing on right now. [Read more…]

 

Deal: Apple 21.5″ iMac 4K for $899

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B&H has the Apple 21.5″ iMac 4K for $899 (was $1499) as one of its Deal Zone deals for today only. This model includes a 3GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB hard drive and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 2GB GPU. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

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MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Mid-2019 Updates

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Apple updated the MacBook Air this week, adding a True Tone display, while the entry-level MacBook Pro gets the Touch Bar, True Tone, and Intel’s 8th-gen quad-core processor.

The base 13.3″ MacBook Air gets a $100 price drop down to $1099 and the base 13″ MacBook Pro, which now rounds out the full MacBook Pro line with Touch Bars, starts at $1299.

You can find all the new models and configurations here at B&H Photo.

2019 Apple Mac Pro vs. HP Z-Series Workstations

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One of the biggest criticisms of the new Mac Pro is the $6,000 starting price that gets you an 8-core Xeon processor, 8GB Radeon Pro RX580X GPU, 32GB RAM, and a 256GB SSD. The sticker shock got me on the day it was announced and I’ve read countless comment and forum threads pointing out the fact that you can get a Windows workstation for half or even less that is comparable to the new Mac Pro.

However, I haven’t seen anyone point a link to a system in the $2000 to $3000 range that matches the new Mac Pro. So, let’s look at a big Windows workstation provider for creative pros and see how Apple’s Mac Pro matches up against a modern HP Z-series workstation. [Read more…]

WWDC Shows Off Canon 8K Camera & Hints at Nikon 8K Camera

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One of the big highlights during the new Mac Pro unveil yesterday was the machine’s 8K video editing prowess; however, there is a shortage of cameras capable of capturing 8K footage. During Jonathan Morrison’s Hands-On video (embedded below) of the new Mac Pro, we got a sneak peek of an unreleased Canon 8K cinema camera that was used to capture 8K Pro-Res RAW. [Read more…]

Deal: 21.5″ iMac 4K for $999

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B&H has the 21.5″ iMac 4K model for $999 (reg. $1299). It includes a 2GB GPU and 8GB RAM. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

There are several other 21.5″ and 27″ iMac models on sale at B&H now as well. Check them out below.

21.5″ iMac 4K w/ 4GB GPU for $1099 (reg. $1499)

27″ iMac 5K w/ 3.4GHz Core i5, 1TB Fusion Drive & 4GB GPU for $1499 (reg. $1799)

27″ iMac 5K w/ 3.8GHz Core i5, 2TB Fusion Drive & 8GB GPU for $1699 (reg. $2299)

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Apple Finally Updates the iPod Touch

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Apple announced a surprise update to the iPod Touch with the new model receiving the A10 Fusion processor. It’s the same processor found in the aging iPhone 7; however, it is head and shoulders above the distant last-gen iPod Touch that was released in 2015.

iPod Touch 7th Generation Key Features

  • 4″ Multi-Touch IPS Retina Display
  • 1136 x 640 Native Resolution at 326 ppi
  • A10 Fusion Processor
  • Rear 8MP 1080p Camera
  • Front 1.2MP 720p Camera
  • 32GB of Storage
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.1
  • iOS 12 Operating System
  • Apple Arcade + Group FaceTime
  • Includes Apple EarPods

It’s available in a variety of colors and priced at $199 (32GB), $299 (128GB), and $399 (256GB). Check it out here at B&H Photo and here at Apple.com.

Apple Updates the MacBook Pro with 8-Core Processors

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Apple has updated its MacBook Pro line with an option for Intel Core i9 8-core processors starting at $2799.

The 9th-generation Intel Core i9 processor is the first 8-core processor available in the product line. Mating the 8-core processor with 32GB of RAM and up to a Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB GPU provides some serious horsepower. While the laptops are still limited to four USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, they continue to be touted as top-of-the-line machines for creative professionals.

Of course, all this comes at a price. The entry to 8-core horsepower starts at $2799 and ratchets up quickly as you build up to a fully decked out machine for $6549. Check it out here at B&H Photo and here on Apple.com.

[Expired] Deal: 12″ MacBook for $799

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B&H has the 12″ MacBook (2017 model) for $799 (reg. $1299) as one of its Deal Zone deals for today only. The deal applies to the gold and rose gold colors only. [UPDATE: Only the Rose Gold color remains. Gold is sold out.] The standard silver color is still only $100 off the regular price at $1199 now. This is a stupid good deal on a recent model MacBook. Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo.