The MacBook ships with a Mac OS X Tiger version 10.4.6 in addition to iLife '06, Apple's Digital Life software suite that includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand, and iWeb.  Other features include a 13 inch glossy widescreen display, a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing, Front Row, Infrared Apple Remote, mini-DVI with dual display support, an optical digital audio input and output connection, Gigabit Ethernet, Sudden Motion Sensor, Scrolling TrackPad, and MagSafe Power Adapter.

The MacBook is 20 percent thinner than the iBook and the screen is 79 percent brighter than the iBook.  The 13-inch widescreen 1280 x 800 resolution display provides users with a 30 percent increase in viewable area when compared to the iBook.

Prices start at $1,099 (US) and include three variations; White enclosure with either a 1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, or a Black enclosure with a 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor and larger hard drive.

 
All Models share the following specifications/options:

Build-to-order options are also available with additional hard drive storage (80GB, 100GB or 120GB 5400 rpm) and up to 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM.  Customers also have the option to purchase the AppleCare Extended Warranty.  The MacBook is available immediately through the Apple Store and Apple retail locations.  Apple Authorized Resellers should have the MacBooks soon.

Note that the iBook G4 is no longer available from the Apple Store