Lab report: MacBook Air vs. Windows laptops

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Our Top Stories Lab report: MacBook Air vs. Windows laptops Recently, after testing two MacBook Air models running Windows 7, we published results that showed the thin and light Apple laptops outperformed most Windows-based netbooks and ultraportable notebooks. Hundreds of readers commented on the article, with many of the comments going something like this: "The MacBook Air costs far more than many of the laptops you've compared it against. How does it do against similarly priced notebooks?" A reasonable question, so we went back and did the comparison. The week in iPhone cases: Novelties galore! If you're looking for a zany, novel case for a friend, loved one, or yourself, this is the week for you. The Macalope Weekly: Enthusiasms Everybody's enthusiastic about something, whether it be Windows Phone 7, Android, or, in the Macalope's case, a good old-fashioned pundit smackdown. Remains of the Day: For shame There's no need to be embarrassed about a venerable product reaching the end of its natural life. Then again, if your brand new product is maybe a little too strong for its own good, that might make you think twice. Plus, a pro tip: when it's the kind of problem that happens to everybody, don't deny that it ever happens to you. Gameloft announces Winter lineup Gameloft, a leading game developer for the iOS, unveiled on Friday its 2010 winter lineup. The Macworld Gear Guide: For Mac users If you're shopping for anyone who owns a Mac this season, we've got 10 suggestions for great gear you should check out. Seven unique and stylish camera cases If you're wondering what to buy the shutterbug in your life for the holidays, look no further than these great cases. Whether you're shopping for a casual point-and-shooter, or a serious mountain climbing DLSR user, we have a case for them. Review: Astronut for iPhone Astronut is a delightful space-hopping Game Center-ready game from The Iconfactory. Remember Maelstrom from the pre-OS X era? Astronut looks and feels a bit like that classic space game, but its sillier and sports a simpler game mechanic. Samsung releases faster memory for smartphones, tablets Samsung has developed a fast version of low-power memory that could help speed up applications in tablets and smartphones. Asus intros first 9-inch pencil-thin touch-screen e-reader Asus has launched the new ASUS Eee Reader DR900. And it is no thicker than a pencil App Essentials: Publish yourself Ten apps to get you publishing your stuff on the Internet. Review: Panoramas for iPhone While photo-stitching app Panoramas produces really nice results, it requires a lot of time and effort. That being said, the app is quite powerful, and ideal for users who want to a great way to smooth out flaws. A look at upcoming EA iPhone & iPad games The next wave of mobile games that you'll be addicted to were revealed to GamePro this week. SMB Tech Know-how by Cisco Research the latest technology trends and news to keep your business ahead of the curve. Visit Cisco's Knowledge Center Macworld Content Works Wants You! Are you using a Mac in a business environment dominated by Windows users? Apply to participate in an upcoming Content Works article. Advertisement Get Tons of free Business How To's: Research the latest technology trends, read relevant news, and watch our latest customer videos.

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