techolive.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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After owning PC’s ever since I can remember, I finally made the jump to Macintosh this week. I had wanted a Mac for quite a while, and after getting fed up with slow PC’s, I finally broke down. Don’t get me wrong, there are some wicked PC’s out there...
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The currently smallest aluminum MacBook with 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo, 160 GB HDD and without keyboard lighting in review. Does the economical configuration suffice or should you dig considerably deeper in your pocket for the 2.4 GHz version? The aluminum...
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Design, Workmanship, Stability, Touchpad (under Mac OS X)...
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Glossy display, Minimalistic keyboard lettering, Expensive, Few ports, Poorer Window drivers...
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After we've had the 2.4 GHz Unibody Apple MacBook in review, the small 2.0 GHz starter version introduced itself. The buyer receives a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo T7350, a smaller hard disk, and unfortunately an unlit keyboard for 300.00 Euros less.The superb Unib...
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While Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops have been re-engineered to include an all-aluminum unibody design, this lone polycarbonate model remains.Externally identical to the last white Apple MacBook, the new 2GHz model has the same number of peri...
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As far as system updates go, the changes to new white Apple MacBook are welcome, if subtle. The new faster graphics will make casual gamers happy, and who doesn’t like additional RAM? Although the slightly slower processor didn’t help performance any...
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electronicsme.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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Apple has continued to uphold their reputation for innovation with the introduction of the new Apple MacBook Aluminum MB467LL/A. This device includes several new technologies not seen in a notebook before. The unit features a 13.3 in, LED backlit glass...
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You won't find a notebook with more technological advances packed into one product. The LED backlit glass display is a joy to use, the new glass touchpad incorporates all sorts of new touch gestures, and the backlit, contoured keyboard incorporates a m...
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Long-time PC power user turned Apple convert Alan Dang shares his thoughts on Apples MacBook in this, the first of a two-part review of the...
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The MacBook offers an excellent design for the money. The unibody construction is second to none, and Apple has done its homework with component selection, choosing best-of-breed technologies such as the Nvidia GeForce 9400M. While the lack of FireWi...
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hardwarezone.com.sg Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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With nary an envelope in sight this time around, Apple still manages to pull out their latest aluminum based MacBook notebooks in their usual flair and style in spite of the various leaks surrounding their latest and prettiest. Apples continual effort...
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The late 2008 MacBook is a fairly significant leap forward in terms of both functionality and industrial design. Shedding the white, plastic design like the iMac before it, the MacBooks new aluminum unibody, upgraded graphics, and slightly raised pric...
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Great unibody redesign, looks like part of the notebook family, Bright LED-backlit, glossy display, Final arrival of multi-touch trackpad, Welcome new shift to more capable NVIDIA graphics, Shed half a pound while gaining all these new goodies, headpho...
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Yep, displays still glossy, Integrated graphics performance still doesnt handle games well, Button-less trackpad takes getting used to, is button-less...
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The late 2008 MacBook is a fairly significant leap forward in terms of both functionality and industrial design. Shedding the white, plastic design like the iMac before it, the MacBooks new aluminum unibody, upgraded graphics, and slightly raised pric...
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In the two-and-a-half years since the first MacBook model appeared, Apple has tweaked and improved its consumer-level laptop line three times. But compared to the baby steps of the earlier updates, the latest (fourth) version is a giant leap for the Ma...
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Sleek new unibody design, Greatly improved graphics power...
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Pricier than previous MacBook, Shorter battery life than previous MacBook...
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itp.net Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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Apple originally introduced the MacBook in May 2006 as the successor to the older iBook G4 and 12-inch PowerBook series. This notebook was designed with student and adult consumers in mind and with both consumers, the company had tremendous success. A...
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If you are willing to overlook its high price, Apple’s new MacBook is an awesome notebook purchase. It’s stylish, quick and very easy to work with...
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laptoplogic.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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Its big news whenever Apple announces new products and now Apple’s bestselling consumer notebook receives the long rumored major redesign that is no doubt, another stunner. Just when you thought Apple couldn’t make the previous generatio...
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Aluminum enclosure, Dedicated nVidia GPU, Buttonless glass trackpad with MultiTouch, Revolutionary unibody construction, Light and thin, Stunning design...
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No FireWire, Somewhat pricey, No external monitorout adapter included, Buttonless trackpad takes some getting used to, No digital media card reader...
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Overall, we found the new MacBook a real pleasure to use as with all Mac products weve tested. Its a gorgeous, sexy piece of machinery and certainly the best MacBook yet. But we do question Apples decision to make the MacBook so closely identical...
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Apple's approach to products and marketing is inherently challenging, it's this that makes it such a love it or hate it company. We've taken a fair amount of abuse, for instance, for our views on the Apple iPhone 3G - particularly myself and my 10/10 revi...
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As we’ve seen, the new line of Apple MacBooks isn’t without its faults. The absence of Firewire and the glossy screens are part of the problem (for certain users at least). There are also certain ergonomic failures, like the need to close and restart...
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about.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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Apple has done some major updates with their latest 13.3-inch MacBook design. It uses the same fabrication process as their aluminum clad MacBook Pros the give it a superb design and very solid frame. The updated technology increases perform...
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or competing 13.3inch laptops from the likes of Dell, Lenovo and HP, Another major feature of the MacBook is the use of a chipset from NVIDIA rather than Intel that includes the GeForce 9400M integrated graphics. This gives the MacBook improved video p...
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Limited Expansion Ports, Glossy Screen Can Be Difficult to Use In Certain Light, DisplayPort Adapters Not Included...
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In typical PC hardware enthusiast fashion, we havent covered Macs much here at TR. Major Apple product releases often receive coverage in the form of news posts, but weve historically regarded Macs with a mixture of disinterest and contempt. I think...
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I sought five things when looking for a replacement notebook: a rugged chassis, a 13.3" display with LED backlighting, a good trackpad and keyboard, a modern and full-featured operating system, and the ability to run Windows if necessary. After about a...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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When Apple was planning its latest press conference many expected it to launch a new, low-cost notebook computer to compete with mini-notebooks such as the Asus Eee.Instead it announced three Macbook models: a white plastic one at £719, and two alumini...
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Classy design, Great touchpad, Simple software...
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Very limited ports, Slightly expensive, Shallow keyboard...
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A beautiful notebook, but with a shallow keyboard and few ports...
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Standing as the single largest change to an Apple portable in recent history, the 13" MacBook completely overhauls the system with a switch from plastic to a strong, thinner aluminum shell and a totally new platform that puts it into a new performance...
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Thetechlounge.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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There’s a point in almost every Apple product lifetime where design near-perfection is reached. The 5G iPod is still my favorite hard-drive player, and I doubt anything that follows will match its combination of visual appeal and tight interface functi...
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Whether youre a college student or a graphic artist Apple just added the most desirable item to your holiday wish list: the new MacBook.
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Slick design, Cool touchpad, Durable build quality, So quiet it seems like it has fanless cooling, Its a Mac...
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No Firewire ports, No standard video out ports, No eSATA port, All the ports are located on one side, Flat keyboard keys, 13inch mirror masquerading as a display, Its a Mac...
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Youll have a hard time finding anyone in the United States today who hasnt heard the phrases, "Im a Mac" and "Im a PC." Apple heavily invested in both design and advertising around that design over the last decade. Those investm...
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mobilitytoday.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:23
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Instead of assembling a notebook from many minor parts, the new MacBook was reinvented from just one solid-aluminum unibody enclosure. It the main reason why the MacBook is thinner and lighter. The new aluminum-clad MacBook also is news for IT staff wa...
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The biggest news on Apple’s latest MacBook update may also be the most obvious: it’s not plastic anymore. Apple has canned the old (and iconic) white MacBook look in favor of a new unibody aluminum design that makes the MacBook and its la...
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Rock-solid aluminum unibody, Bright, vibrant display, Multitouch trackpad, Snappy hardware...
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Price, Weight, Glare, Poor connectivity, *...
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A variety of aesthetic updates, including Apples unibody frame, LED-backlit display, and multitouch pad make the latest MacBook sharper than ever, but it may not be enough to justify the $1,299 base price if style isnt part of your agenda. Though its...
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Apple’s MacBook laptop, the company’s low-end portable computer aimed at average consumers, isn’t just any old product. It’s the best-selling Macintosh in history, at a time when Mac sales are growing much faster than sales of PCs in the U.S. overall...
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The new MacBook is clearly a coup. The new uni-body aluminium case convinces by workmanship, design, and stability. Furthermore, we liked the excellent trackpad made of glass and the graphical performance of the 9400M (todays fastest integrated graphi...
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Design, Workmanship, Stability, Best touchpad so far, Very bright display...
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Reflecting display, Key labelling of the keyboard only meets minimum requirements, Price, Only few interfaces...
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Vielen Dank der Firma McShark Multimedia AG (im Besonderen der Filiale in Linz), bei denen wir freundlicherweise das neue MacBook Modell ausführlich testen durften. Wie alle Apple Notebooks, ist das MacBook in jeder Filiale von McShark erhältlich...
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by Jonathan Seff, Macworld.com In the two and half years since the first MacBook model, Apple has tweaked and improved its consumer-level laptop line three times. But the latest (fourth) version is a giant leap for the MacBook, compared to the baby ste...
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Sleek new design; greatly improved graphics power; Multi-Touch glass trackpad; bright LED display; backlit keyboard.
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Price for top model higher than before; no FireWire port; battery life shorter than previous MacBook model; no video adapters or Apple Remote in the box.
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The latest MacBooks are a big improvement over the previous models—as long as you can live without a FireWire port. If not (or you absolutely must have a matte screen, which is still an option on the 17-inch MacBook Pro) the MacBook Pro might be you...
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The radically redesigned aluminum MacBook is the first major retooling of Apples consumer-oriented laptops since the Intel-based MacBook replaced the PowerPC-based iBook in May 2006. A new "unibody" chassis made from a single piece of machined alum...
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Of all the things Apple should be blessing Steve Jobs’ Reality Distortion Field for, it’s the perennial success of the MacBook despite not having undergone a serious update in more than two years. As Jobs himself declared at the notebook’s launch, the...
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electronista.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:24
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introduction: the pack-insOn October 14, 2008, Apple released two new MacBook models that stand as its first major overhaul of the 13-inch system since its introduction in May 2006. Apple as always claims a dramatic overhaul; but the real question is...
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Excellent, durable industrial design, Much faster GeForce 9400M video; good for some modern games, Trackpad is intuitive and a real selling point, Lighter, thinner, Backlit keyboard a useful addition, Ecofriendly packaging.
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No FireWire port.
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We review the new Apple MacBook, the talk of the town that's sporting a new body crafted from a solid ingot of aluminiumBuild quality and engineering of Apple's new MacBook redefines the state of the art in modern laptop computers, yet Apple has made...
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Some users may be put off by the reflective screen, and perhaps more again by the exclusion FireWire, leaving just ethernet and two USB for physical data ports. Then there is the issue of price, since the entry point for buying a Mac portable has now...
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A sleek and durable design, strong everyday performance, and good battery life complement Apple’s easy-to-use operating system and first-class software bundle.
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Sleek, durable design, Innovative buttonless multi-touch trackpad, Brilliant, edge-to-edge LED-backlit display, Strong graphics performance for the price, Long battery life...
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Only two USB ports, Lacks memory card reader and, ExpressCard slot, No mobile broadband option, Display not as rich as MacBook Pro...
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It’s not just beautiful. It breaks the mold for thin-and-light notebooks. The new MacBook’s unibody aluminum construction, one-of-a-kind touchpad, and edge-to-edge glass display draw you in, but what impresses us most about Apple’s overh...
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Before Tuesday, there was no way a MacBook and a MacBook Pro could appear in a single review. Too much separated the two systems, from outer appearance (build materials and backlit keyboard) to inner nitty gritty (graphics processors, etc.). To group...
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Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:24
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Yesterday morning in Cupertino, California, the tech media had its eye focused squarely on Apples latest and presumably greatest notebooks. With the announcement came two fundamentally changed models: the new 13" MacBook and the new 15" MacBook Pro. B...
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Its been more than two years since Apple has made any significant changes to the 13-inch MacBook Laptop. Two years of stagnation can hurt even a proven recipe, especially one that has been honed in design alone. Compared to its Windows counterparts...
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Aluminum design is absolutely gorgeous. Half a pound lighter than the original MacBook. Glass screen adds to its overall sex appeal. Unique touchpad that incorporates the mouse click. Adds gesture capabilities to touchpad. Excellent typing experience. Imp...
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Omitting a media card reader hurts point-and-shooters. No ExpressCard slot for expansion. No more Firewire. Smaller battery than the original MacBook.
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If history is any indication, an expensive price tag and a meager feature set wont matter much because design is what ultimately sells Apple laptops...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:24
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Apple’s little white wonder of a MacBook excels against its PC counterparts, but it’s no Gandalf. As expected, gaming is this laptop’s weakest link. And even complex multimedia tasks can cause the MacBook’s magic to wither. Still, in most applications...
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Speedy processor; spacious keyboard, large touchpad; great battery life.
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Only 1GB RAM; glossy screen unreadable in sunlight; lousy for gaming and multimedia editing.
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The Apple MacBook 13-inch has captured the hearts of several generations of users frustrated with the complexities of Windows. Its a campus favorite and a hit among teens and novice users. Now, the MacBook 13-inch has made the transition to Intels...
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Improved battery life. Fast processor. Excellent support network. Sturdy exterior. Sound environmental practices. Excellent software bundle.
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Feature set continues to trail the competition. Design and weight need a revamp. This configuration is relatively pricey.
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The Apple MacBook 13-inch will continue to fly off the shelves because of the companys reputation, but change is due...
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The new MacBooks represent some progress—PowerBook and even some first-generation MacBook users will definitely see substantial improvement over their current systems. If you just bought a MacBook a few months ago, however, you wont be kicking...
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Solid performance; 2GB of RAM standard; larger hard drive than previous model.
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200 premium for color and larger hard drive; no video adapters or Apple Remote in the box.
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The new MacBooks represent some progress—PowerBook and even some first-generation MacBook users will definitely see substantial improvement over their current systems. If you just bought a MacBook a few months ago, however, you wont be kicking...
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While it came as no surprise to close followers of Intels technological shifts -- the company is rumored to be switching quickly to 45nm chips -- Apples MacBook and MacBook Pro updates in February 2008 caught a number of Mac owners off guard. Many h...
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Stunning battery life that beats Apples estimates, Faster than a model just a few months old; rivals Mac desktops, 2GB of RAM finally enough to use out of the box, Best value for dollar in the MacBook lineup.
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Design quickly getting old, prone to cosmetic damage.
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As a performance upgrade to the November MacBook, the new model marks all the right checkboxes. Its not a dramatic leap, but it can slightly edge out considerably more expensive Macs in certain categories. And for longevity, it currently holds the tit...
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maclife.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:24
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We hope you won’t get too excited about these new MacBooks, because their changes are minimal since the last line. New, slightly faster CPUs, a change to the keyboard, and (of course) Mac OS X Leopard preinstalled don’t seem like much. In gene...
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Better value than white model. Good overall speed. Comes with Leopard. Cool new keyboard keys.
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Black coating gets oily. Not very different from previous version. Shared main/video memory affects performance...
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Thrills are not plentiful in this latest MacBook line, and at the moment we recommend you save your dollars to upgrade to the 15-inch MacBook Pro instead for the best value. It’s possible that by the time you read this, Apple will have announced tha...
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An excellent bang-for-your buck machine thats easy to carry, the latest MacBook offers more power and battery life in the same sexy design.
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Glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display, Includes remote and iSight camera, Good battery life, Excellent software bundle...
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No memory card reader or PC Card slot...
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When the sleek and sexy MacBook launched last year, many hailed it as the perfect balance of productivity and artful design. But can one of the top notebooks of 2006 get any better? The answer is a resounding yes. While the new MacBook isnt a complete...
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In Brief Complete Summary of Each Product Below MacBook Core 2 Duo/2GHz Price as rated: $1,099 Best Current Price: $1075.00 (via ProductFinder) MacBook Core 2 Duo/2.16GHz (white) Price as rated: $1,299 Best Current Price: $1275.00 (via ProductFinder)...
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Slightly faster CPU; larger hard drive; 802.11n wireless enabled; sturdy but elegant design; great glossy screen; 8x SuperDrive; built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth; integrated iSight camera; good battery life.
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Mediocre graphics performance limits appeal for gaming; no expansion card slot; enclosure easily marred by fingerprints.
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With more cache and system memory as well as a larger hard drive, the $1,099 MacBook is noticeably snappier than its predecessor, and not significantly slower than its higher-priced siblings. Still, if you can afford an additional $200, my recommendati...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:24
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Lots of thin-and-light laptops can meet the needs of mainstream users, but none do it with quite as much class as the Apple MacBook. Our $1,499 test configuration offered a near-perfect balance of style, performance, and price, plus a killer...
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Great design; bright screen; good components for the price; can run Windows XP; excellent application performance; sweet software bundle...
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Lacks dedicated media-control buttons; no ExpressCard slot or flash-card reader; only 90 days of toll-free technical support...
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If youre in market for travel-friendly laptop with excellent performance, a nice price, and a high dose of class, the MacBook has all three...
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A wolf in sheeps clothing. After Apple changed the processors of its notebooks to Intel CPUs, in more detail to Core Duo processors, their elegant white notebooks are also offered with Core 2 Duo CPUs. The 13“ MacBook became a muscle men wearing a bal...
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Apple MacBook 13"Whether used with Windows or Mac OS, the MacBook is top designed. Countless reasonable details astonish the user and ease and beautify the daily use of the notebook.The workmanship has so far not been reached by any competitor, and some n...
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productsifter.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:24
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Apple is synonymous with top quality design, but now it backs that up with powerful, good value technology. If you want stylish looks, good performance and value for money, the MacBook is a superb example of how Apple combines all three. (Compare Prices)...
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Until now, I was convinced that a new Core 2 Duo-equipped Apple MacBook couldnt possibly come out this year. After all, the Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo) had already been announced, in what I believed was an effort to create more separation from th...
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Core 2 Duo upgrade completes the laptop line. Only one inch thick. Excellent performance. iSight Camera. More hard drive options. Front Row interface and remote.
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DVD burner doesnt come standard.
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When it comes to budget laptops, the MacBook 13-inch White (Core 2 Duo) is easily one of my top choices, especially now that it has the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor...
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gadgetell.com Updated: 2014-05-22 09:03:24
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The new MacBook is a 13-inch laptop that replaces both the iBook and the 12-inch PowerBook G4. The MacBook box is a slightly smaller version of the thin MacBook Pro box. It comes with the Apple Remote and MagSafe power adaptor. It comes in both standar...
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