Apple MacBook (13-inch, 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo)
As shown: $1,099.00
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CNET Editors' Review
Replacing the iBook, Apple's MacBook, the little sibling to the more powerful, feature-rich, and expensive MacBook Pro, features a 13.3-inch wide-screen and a new color choice. It corrects a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hits a reasonable price point, and makes a great compromise between size and portability.
It's available in three models and, in a new twist, a color other than white. Borrowing a line from the iPod Nano, the MacBook now offers a black version in addition to the traditional glossy white. It'll cost you, though; the black MacBook is $200 more expensive than the
... Expand full reviewIt's available in three models and, in a new twist, a color other than white. Borrowing a line from the iPod Nano, the MacBook now offers a black version in addition to the traditional glossy white. It'll cost you, though; the black MacBook is $200 more expensive than the white version. Aside from color, the only difference between the two models is the black MacBook's slightly larger 80GB hard drive--only a $50 upgrade from the white model's 60GB drive.
The entry-level MacBook costs $1,099 and comes with a 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 512MB of memory, a 60GB hard drive, and a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive. For $1,299 you can upgrade to a 2.0GHz Core Duo chip and a SuperDrive DVD burner (read our review here). The black model costs $1,499.
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"It's a must have!" By 208GadgetGeek
Pros Everything about it...
Cons The MacBook doesen't have a backlit keyboard... Thatsit...
Summary As a Mac user for a few years now, I must say that I'm impressed with the direction that Apple is taking with their products. The decision to blend the line that was created with the iBook/Powerbook line has been pulled off in a brilliant manner. Good job ... Expand full review
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Specifications
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- Processor: Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz ( Dual-Core )
- Memory: 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Hard Drive: 60 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
