14 DAY TRIAL // Mactracker, a free utility app for Mac OS X that provides detailed information on all Apple products and their respective models has been updated recently to add new stuff to its knowledge base. The update also adds new features like the ability to export or print from the main window, as well as new information on Apple's Vintage and Obsolete products.
Developed by Ian Page, Mactracker holds everything you could possibly want to know about any Mac, from the specifications to the history of the model, photo and details about the release date, and even availability. 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).
You can also get information on the performance of the systems with Mactracker. User-submitted benchmarks include models ranging from iBook (Dual USB) to Mac Pro (Early 2008). Each of the info windows also contains a photo and a description courtesy of The Apple Museum, Apple-History.com, Andy F. Mesa, or Wikipedia. The details to every system include items such as processor speed, memory, optical drives, graphic cards, supported Mac OS versions, and expansion options.
You can also pull out info on accessories and peripherals such as mice, keyboards, displays, printers, scanners, digital cameras, iPod, Apple TV, iPhone, Wi-Fi Cards/Base Stations, Newton, and, of course, Mac OS versions. Icons and photos are 64 x 64 pixels large, all of which have been made available courtesy of a great number of sources (all mentioned on the Mactracker website). A full list of new (V. 5.0.5) additions is available below.
· Adds MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008).
· Adds MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008).
· Adds MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008).
· Adds MacBook Air (Late 2008).
· Adds LED Cinema Display.
· Adds iPod touch (2nd generation).
· Adds iPod classic (120 GB).
· Adds iPod nano (4th generation).
· Adds Portable StyleWriter.
· "My Models" can be exported or printed in bulk from the main window.
· Network details can be added to non-Mac "My Model" entries.
· "My Models" expanded to include Printers.
· Adds details on Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support to WiFi Cards and Base Stations.
· Updates Support Status for Apple's latest Vintage and Obsolete products.
· Other minor changes and additions.
Mactracker is a Softpedia favorite (read the review). The application is free to download and use over an unlimited period of time. Donations are welcome to support future development.