There was plenty of speculation last night as to why Apple closed down its online store, and now we have some answers. It's not a white iPhone 4 or an "iTV," but a new "Compare Macs" feature, which allows customers to review a side-by-side comparison of the hardware specifications and prices of different systems all at once.

Now, you can pit up to three different models of Apple computers against each other and see which model is worth your money. So, if you're trying to outweigh the differences between a Mac desktop, laptop and mini, you can easily do so straight from the site. The comparison chart is broken down into five columns: hardware, software, technical specifications, environmental status report and a configuration summary.

If you decide you want to buy the computer, you can quickly add it to your cart and purchase it on the fly--or, you can hold on to that thought while you deliberate if that MacBook Pro is really worth your $1,200 (it totally is).


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