Apple MacBook 2008 Edition - white (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD)

Description: This configuration of the Apple MacBook 2008 is a 5.1-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,235.The 13.3 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This unit has a 160GB hard disk drive and 2 GB of memory.Features integrated graphics with 144MB of video memory.

Pros: Has a 2.4 GHz CPU speed, which is faster than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook comes with Apple MacOS X 10.5 OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.

Cons: Has only a Intel GMA X3100 graphics chip, which is less desirable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has only a 13.3-inch screen size, which is smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell Vostro 1310, a 4.6-pound notebook at around $1, 130, has a 13.3 screen size.The fair battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more frequently than other laptops in its class.Shared video memory has a negative impact on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD writer.With 144MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do OK with some games and multimedia applications, but will fall short of satisfying the serious gaming enthusiast.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Value: Overall, this notebook's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of thin-and-light products with a similar screen size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $1,549.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: Apple
• Part Number: MB403LL/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 5.1 lbs
• Color White
• Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 800 MHz

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 3 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
• Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
• 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
• Features Glossy

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
• Video Memory DDR2 SDRAM - 144 MB
• Max Allocated RAM Size 144 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio Input Microphone

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated

• 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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 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 Cleaning cloth
• Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
• Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 60 Watt

• Battery

• Technology Lithium polymer
• Installed Qty 1
• Battery capacity 55 Wh
• Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
• Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '08, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, Apple XCode Developer Tools

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

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  Apple MacBook 2008 Edition - white (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD)

  Price: $1,779.45

  Manufacturer: Apple

  Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 5.1 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver

Apple

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.apple.com
• Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
• Phone: 1-408-996-1010