EDITED BY ALEX BLAKE
JUNE 2019 | MACFORMAT | 77
Awarded to a
five-star product
we believe is truly
exceptional in its
category. Given solely at the
discretion of the Editor.
Given to a
hardware or
software product
that might not be
the very best in its category,
but is noted for affordability.
Our group test
winner gets this
award for being
the best of its
kind when pitted against
other comparable products.
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A brilliant thing in all regards,
and worth every penny
+++++
Strongly recommended; any
flaws are only minor concerns
+++++
Worth considering, though
there may be better options
+++++
Notable flaws; look at
alternatives as a priority
+++++
A waste of your money and
everyone’s time; do not buy!
What’s inside
78-89
HARDWARE
New 27in and 21.5in
iMacs, iPad Air, iPad
mini, AirPods and more
90
HEAD TO HEAD
Two wireless chargers
battle it out for top spot
93-95
MAC SOFTWARE
Focus your activity,
back up easily, route
audio, and secure your
network connection
96-97
iOS SOFTWARE
Create interesting
portraits, manage
PDFs, and turn images
into sketches
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