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The successor to Apple's consumer laptop iBook line, the MacBook has become popular with students and home users. The biggest drawback is the lack of a dedicated video chip (the iBooks all used some nVidia chipset). However, with the raw processing power offered by the Core 2 Duo, for most, this isn't an issue. The Macbook features a 13.3" glossy LCD screen and comes in two Intel Core 2 Duo processor options: either 2.1 GHz or 2.4 GHz.

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Pros:
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runs Mac OS X
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intel chip allows you to run windows
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SLot for optical drive .. no tray .... Less dirt to go thru ...
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Amazing trackpad ... two fingers for right click .. vertical scrolling via fingers .. also horizontal scrolling ... Press Ctrl and then move ur fingers to zoom-in and zoom - out ... Amazing ....
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about 4.5hrs battery life
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excellent power adapter
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Reasonably small and robust - very good for traveling.
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integrated video card not good for gaming
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Only 2 USB ports
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Doesn't allow smaller sized optical drives to be inserted... Only standard sized CDs and DVDs
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dirt shows up easily on case
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No built-in dedicated right-click button - bad for some Linux/Windows users.
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Features

  • CPU: 2.1GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
  • 800MHz frontside bus
  • RAM: 1GB (two 512MB SO-DIMMs) or 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
  • 13.3 in glossy TFT LCD screen
  • Available in white or black
  • Battery: 4.5 hours , 5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
  • Dimensions: 1.08" H x 12.78" W x 8.92" D
  • Weight: 5.0 pounds (2.27 kg)
  • Price: $1099 (2.1 GHZ), $1299 (2.4 GHz, 160 GB HD), $1599 (2.4 GHz, 250 GB HD)

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2 comments about Apple Macbook

1.  avatar nebs  Oct 07, 2007 10:20am

Very nice laptop. Built very well. I'm new to Mac and I love the OS. Perfect bridge between linux and windows (in fact, you can run linux/windows on the intel based macs if you want). Most of the pros for this machine involve the OS but overall it seems fast/responsive.
2.  avatar touch0ph  Oct 07, 2007 9:56pm

This is a really great product for the money. This is my third Mac and though it does feel a little "cheap" compared to Powerbooks that I have owned, this thing really makes up for it in perfomance. Though it can get prety hot. I would suggest a cooler for your Macbook.
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    Key Features:

    CPU Speed 2.16 GHz
    CPU Type Core 2 Duo
    Laptop Use Small Business
    Manufacturer Apple
    Price $1,300.00
    Product Line MacBook
    Screen Size 13.3 "
    Weight 5 lb

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    Created: 08/22/2007 - 21:30
    Modified: 08/28/2008 - 20:26