14 DAY TRIAL // Mactracker is a free reference utility for Mac OS X that holds everything one could possibly want to know about any Apple hardware products (not just Macs), from the specifications and the history of the model, to photos, details about the release date, and even availability.
With the help of Mactracker, you can search your favorite models by processor type, date introduced, your color label, or even your own comments. It allows you to sort the results by model name, date, or specification. Mactracker also includes the model's original price (where available). The latest version of the application (5.0.7), released in April this year, includes the new Apple products listed below.
- Mac Pro (Early 2009); - iMac (20-inch Early 2009), iMac (24-inch Early 2009); - MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009); - MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009); - Mac mini (Early 2009); - Xserve (Early 2009); - AirPort Extreme (Early 2009), Time Capsule (Early 2009); - iPod shuffle (3rd generation); - Apple Keyboard (Aluminum) and renames previous model to Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.
As you can see, developer Ian Page is yet to include the iPhone 3G S, as well as new White MacBook models (Early 2009), and the new 13-inch MacBook Pro introduced at this year’s Worldwide Developers Convention. Additionally, the update delivers enhancements like:
- displays the country of manufacture for entries in "My Models;" - details on Liquid Sensor for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models; - the ability to set the number of recent years in Timeline; - updates Support Status for Apple's latest Vintage and Obsolete products; - Mactracker for iPod classic is no longer included; - other minor changes and additions.
With the help of Mactracker, you can also get information on the performance of the systems. User-submitted benchmarks include models ranging from iBook (Dual USB) to Mac Pro (Early 2008). Info windows contain photos and descriptions courtesy of The Apple Museum, Apple-History.com, Andy F. Mesa, and Wikipedia. The details to every system include items such as processor speed, memory, optical drives, graphic cards, supported Mac OS versions, and expansion options. Info on accessories and peripherals (mice, keyboards, displays, printers, scanners, digital cameras) is also available.