Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MA255LL/A
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 9.0
Features: 9.0
Performance: 6.0
Battery life: 6.0
Service and support: 4.0
Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 212 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Apple MacBook (13-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo)
price range: $489.99 - $1,149.00
With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hit a reasonable price point, and delivered a laptop that makes a great compromise between size and portability.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 212 reviews
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47 out of 52 people found this review helpful
"The best Laptop i have used and i have used more then 14 budget laptops"
by lalitbs on May 17, 2006
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35 out of 37 people found this review helpful
"Head and shoulders above the competition"
by jongh_wei on May 30, 2006
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17 out of 18 people found this review helpful
"A great size and a really great design"
by jasonbeckett on May 18, 2006
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12 out of 13 people found this review helpful
by Matt0025 on May 17, 2006
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
by iwa87 on May 17, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: MA255LL/A
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 12.8 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 5.3 lbs
- Color White
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Storage Controller
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 60 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
- Capture Resolutions 640 x 480
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Trackpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 55 Wh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
- Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple Safari, OmniOutliner, Apple iChat AV, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '06, Apple DVD Player, Plasq Comic Life, Apple Address Book, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, iWork (30 days trial), Apple XCode Developer Tools, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9
Product series
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Apple MacBook (13-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo)
Price: $489.99 - $1,149.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core Duo (2 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 60 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.4, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star
Manufacturer info
- Apple
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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