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| Release date | June 10, 2009 | October 20, 2009 | October 15, 2008 | June 09, 2009 | |
| The Bottom Line | Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price. | Apple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot. | Apple's redesigned 13-inch MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15-inch Pro line. With its new aluminum body, new trackpad, and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream laptop buyers than was the plastic model it replaces. | For $999, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly MacBook-Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop. | |
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| Networking | Network adapter - Ethernet - IEEE 802.11a - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - Fast Ethernet - Gigabit Ethernet - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR - IEEE 802.11n (draft) | Network adapter - Ethernet - IEEE 802.11a - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - Fast Ethernet - Gigabit Ethernet - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR - IEEE 802.11n (draft) | - Ethernet - Fast Ethernet - Gigabit Ethernet | Network adapter - Ethernet - Gigabit Ethernet - IEEE 802.11n (draft) - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR - IEEE 802.11a - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g | Network adapter - Ethernet - IEEE 802.11a - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - Fast Ethernet - Gigabit Ethernet - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR - IEEE 802.11n (draft) |
| Graphics Controller | Intel GMA X3100 - 144 MB | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M | NVidia GeForce 9400M - 256 MB | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M |
| Notebook Camera | Integrated | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated |
| Optical Storage | DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated | DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated | DVD+/-RW | DVD±R (±R DL) - Integrated | DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated |
| RAM | 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 ( 2 x 1 GB ) | 2 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500 ( 2 x 1 GB ) | 2048 MB DDR3 SDRAM | 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500 ( 2 x 1 GB ) | 2048 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz ( 2 x 1 GB ) |
| Cache Memory | 3 MB - L2 cache | 3 MB - L2 cache | 3 MB - L2 cache | 3 MB - L2 cache | 3 MB - L2 cache |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz ( Dual-Core ) |
| Hard Drive | 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm | 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm | 250 GB | 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm | 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm |
| Display | 13.3 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) | 13.3 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) | 13.3 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 | 13.3 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) | 13 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) |
| Battery | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer | Lithium ion | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12.8 in x 8.9 in x 1.1 in | 12.8 in x 8.9 in x 0.9 in | 13.0 in x 9.1 in x 1.1 in | 12.8 in x 8.9 in x 0.9 in | 12.8 in x 8.9 in x 1.1 in |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 4.7 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 5.1 lbs |
| OS Provided | Apple MacOS X 10.5 | Apple MacOS X 10.6 | Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard | Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard | Apple MacOS X 10.5 |
| Service & Support | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
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