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Mac Models
MacBook
Portable and Powerful
Measuring only 0.95 of an inch thin, weighing only 4.5 pounds, and packing a brilliant 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, the new generation MacBook offers users a great compromise between price, size, and portability. The 13.3 inch display hits the sweet spot. It's large enough for watching movies and running multiple applications yet small enough to pack away for your next trip. It's also light enough to prop on your lap.
Measuring only 0.95 of an inch thin, weighing only 4.5 pounds, and packing a brilliant 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, the new generation MacBook offers users a great compromise between price, size, and portability. The 13.3 inch display hits the sweet spot. It's large enough for watching movies and running multiple applications yet small enough to pack away for your next trip. It's also light enough to prop on your lap.
The MacBook was introduced on May 16, 2006 thus replacing the iBook notebook. The MacBook is currently on its fifth revision or in other words, it's sixth product cycle. The most recent MacBook revision occured on October 14, 2008 when Apple introduced the aluminum unibody enclosure, a solid piece of aluminum that redefined the look, size, and weight of the MacBook line.Apple currently offers three MacBook models, two of which are aluminum unibody versions and one sleek white plastic housed version. The aluminum models are available with either a standard 2.0GHz or 2.4GHz processor whereas the white model comes with a 2.1GHz processor.
In the Box- MacBook
- 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
- AC wall plug
- Power cord
- Lithium-polymer battery
- Install/restore DVDs
- Display polishing cloth
- Printed and electronic documentation
- Memory up to 4GB
- Hard drive up to 320GB
- 128GB solid-state drive
- Apple USB modem
- MagSafe Airline adapter
- Apple Remote
All MacBook models ship pre-installed with:
- Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard operating system which includes key features and applications such as Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth)
- iLife which includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand
Aluminum has made its way to the MacBook line. Not only is the aluminum MacBook more beautiful thanks to the revolutionary unibody enclosure that is carved from a piece of aluminum, it is also more durable. It's an amazing work of engineering that has made the MacBook lighter, thinner, and stunning. The unibody MacBook offers a similar look and feel to the professional MacBook Pro line.
Environmentally Friendly
The unibody MacBook is constructed from highly recyclable materials and is more energy efficient (ENERGY STAR certified and EPEAT Gold rated) than its predecessors. Key environmentally friendly specs include aluminum, arsenic-free glass, mercury-free, and PVC-free.
White Plastic OptionThe entry-level sleek white polycarbonate cased model (shown at the right) offers a system geared towards basic use without sacrificing the Mac and Mac OS X experience.
A fully featured portable
Each MacBook offers two processing cores, a built-in iSight video camera, built in wireless and bluetooth capability, a slot-loading SuperDrive, two USB 2.0 ports, battery indicator lights, Sudden Motion Sensor (aluminum models only), digital audio in/out ports, a Mini DisplayPort (aluminum models only), video out features, and Gigabit Ethernet port. There's even an optional remote control.
Innovative Features
The innovative MagSafe Power Adapter magnetically attaches to the MacBook and easily detaches if someone accidentally trips over the cord. You won't see your MacBook flyng off your desk or lap. There's even a magnetic lid latch that not only makes opening and closing easy but also saves you from those lid parts that can break, snag, or jam. No mouse, no problem! The included Multi-Touch trackpad can intelligently interpret gestures to allow you to scroll through web pages, documents, and photographs with ease while also functioning as a button for clicks.
Expand your Screen Real Estate Need more viewing area? Just connect your MacBook via the Mini DisplayPort to an external display up to 30-inches such as the Apple Cinema Displays or even better, to the new generation LED Cinema Display. You have a choice of three options to view and do your work, dual-display mode, video mirroring, and you can even run the MacBook with the lid closed.
What can you do with a MacBook?
It's the most affordable Mac notebook and gives users the speed and design to set you apart from the crowd. Performance is no concern as you surf the web, manage and edit photos, and video chat with friends and family. The MacBook is a fully versatile portable system that allows you to:
- Accomplish daily tasks such as email, web browsing, managing photos, making home movies,
- designing DVDs, designing websites, and listening to and composing music
- Truly experience Front Row with the (optional) Apple Remote as you easily navigate through your
- photos, music, movies, and videos.
- Use the built-in iSight camera to video chat with family and friends, make a quick video clip, or play around with the snapshots you captured in Photo Booth.
- Burn CDs or dual layer DVDs (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Use the built-in AirPort Extreme for wireless networking and to connect to nearby hot spots
- Connect to the latest Bluetooth enabled peripherals and/or mobile phones
- Listen to music with the built-in speakers, your songs and movies in iTunes will sound great
- Store an abundance of music, videos, documents, and more with the generous hard drive space
- Add a second display (extended desktop mode and video mirroring)
Conclusion & Buying Advice
The MacBook offers buyers value, performance, and portability at reasonable prices. It's a powerful and highly portable system that offers many of the features found in the desktop iMac but in a notebook configuration. For many, it can serve as a desktop replacement and is the ideal system for the mobile student. The MacBook also offers some of the features found on the more expensive MacBook Pro such as dual core processors, digital audio in/out, MagSafe power adapter, LED backlit display, and illuminated keyboard (aluminum 2.4GHz model only). If you don't need the extra horse power, features, or expandability features in the MacBook Pro, get the MacBook. By offering buyers a new aluminum based lineup or white polycarbonate model, Apple has given buyers the flexibility to choose the right MacBook model for one's needs. Switchers interested in an affordable yet powerful portable Mac should give significant consideration to the MacBook.
Updates/Revisions
- June 5, 2007 - Added information the Mid 2007 models
- November 1, 2007 - Added information about the Late 2007 models; new images; corrections; content revision
- February 27, 2008 - Added information about the new models and specifications; content revision.
- January 12, 2009 - Content revision based on information from Late 2008 models
Images used in this guide are Courtesy of Apple
By: switchtoamac
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