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Design: 10.0
Features: 9.0
Performance: 7.0
Battery life: 8.0
Service and support: 4.0
Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 117 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MA701LL/A
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Product Summary
Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz)
price range: $429.99
The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favorably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 117 reviews
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34 out of 36 people found this review helpful
"Long time Microsoft fan, thats Officaly now an Apple Man."
by nebjammer222 on November 17, 2006
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16 out of 16 people found this review helpful
"Great computer, Just not for games"
by firstkipchak on November 16, 2006
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful
"Great laptop with a few growing pains"
by AndyOfLinux on November 16, 2006
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12 out of 13 people found this review helpful
"Spectacular; the perfect consumer laptop"
by alexjdb on November 17, 2006
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
by acheron5 on November 17, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: MA701LL/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 Black
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
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 120 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) / 6x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (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 950
- Video Memory 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 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394 (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, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
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
- Mfr estimated battery life 6 hour(s)
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
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Product series
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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz)
Price: $429.99
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 120 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.4, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star
Manufacturer info
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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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