Apple MacBook Intel® Core™2 Duo 33.8 cm (13.3") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 160 GB Intel® GMA X3100 Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

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2011-07-30 06:43:44

Average rating:82

Uk has collected 153 expert reviews for Apple MacBook 33.8 cm (13.3") Intel® Core™2 Duo 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 160 GB Intel® GMA X3100 Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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electricpig.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:41

Average rating:80

Who wants a cumbersome desktop PC taking up all your legroom in the home office, refusing to go on business trips and the like, when they can carry around one of the new, sexy aluminium Apple MacBooks? Answer: nobody, that’s who.Aluminium then: great f...

Aluminium construction. Feels solid.
Quite pricey. Not for gamers.
Apple's once again succeeded in creating a laptop with show-stopping looks and innovative features. Awesome.Who wants a cumbersome desktop PC taking up all your legroom in the home office, refusing to go on business trips and the like, when they can c...

alphr.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:41

Average rating:50

Apple's MacBook may have received a new all-metal look, but popular demand has revived the all-white version. The significant changes have taken place inside the familiar 13.3in chassis. While the processor of choice is an Intel P7350 running at 2GHz...

Apple's MacBook boasts good looks and a reasonable turn of speed, but poor build and ergonomics leave it trailing...

tomshardware.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

I never had a good reason to switch to a Mac. Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Vista x64 had all served me well. My systems were always hand-built with the best-of-class components. For almost a decade, the only motherboards I used were from Abit, Asus, DFI...

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practicalphotography.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

The Apple MacBook 2.0 Ghz is a compact and powerful laptop, more than capable of coping with the photographer's demanding image processing needs...

siliconrepublic.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

DesignApple has cranked the design wheel up a notch with the new MacBook, moving in one smooth swoop from plastic fantastic to cool metal. By this stage, Apple has a tried and tested formula: removing unnecessary clutter from its designs allows it to d...

Its Apple, so it almost goes without saying that the design is superslick and supercool; trackpad offers great multitouch gestures; audio from builtin speakers is clear and strong...
Glossy screen makes viewing in brightlylit and lowlight conditions difficult...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:60

Glossed over. Stylish and would be great for PC switchers, except for the price and Windows glitches. Apples laptops have long been the benchmark of portable computing, for style if not performance, and these days they can run Windows Vista too. The...

pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:90

If you're don't deem yourself pro enough to opt for the MacBook Pro, Apple has updated its MacBook range to feature the precision aluminium unibody as well. But what is the real difference, and in these "credit crunch" times can you really save some cash...

Size, design, ease of use...
USB sockets too close together, glossy screen...
You are still paying £949 for the basic model, but for the first time the MacBook Pro and MacBook are very much of a muchness...

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computeractive.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

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...

Classy design, Great touchpad, Simple software...
Very limited ports, Slightly expensive, Shallow keyboard...
A beautiful notebook, but with a shallow keyboard and few ports...

macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

With their faster graphics cards, higher performance cache and new DDR3 memory, the new MacBooks are closer than ever to the MacBook Pros (which have also seen a refresh). In many ways this is a good thing (as well see in this review), but there is al...

Sleek new design; greatly improved graphics power; Multi-Touch glass trackpad; bright LED display, backlit keyboard...
Entry price higher than before and perilously close to MacBook Pro; no FireWire port; battery life shorter than previous MacBook model; no video adapters or Apple Remote in the box. Glossy display may not appeal to everybody Min specs: Height: 2.41cm, wid...

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macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

Apples announcement of the new MacBook range on 14 October 2008 stunned many Apple industry stalwarts. This model, the MacBook 2.0GHz Aluminium, is in many ways the complete opposite of the kind of laptop everybody else seems to be making. Prior to Ap...

Sleek new design; greatly improved graphics power; Multi-Touch glass trackpad; bright LED display.
Entry price higher than before; no FireWire port; battery life shorter than previous MacBook model; no video adapters or Apple Remote in the box. Min specs: Height: 2.41cm, width 32.5cm, depth 22.7cm; weight 2.04kg; 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with...

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shinyshiny.tv

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

I got my hands on the latest Macbook, to admire it in all its whittled glory. And yes, its a nice piece of kit. And yes, I spent a moment daydreaming about buying one. And then I wanted to get some photos off my SD card, and suddenly, my dreams disapp...

T3.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

Does this silky silver lappie stand up to the T3 test? Read on... Before the launch last week, the MacBook and MacBook Pro lines were separated by a couple of whopping features - namely, the aluminium body and faster processing power. Now however, wit...

The extra processing oomph, The graphics card, The multi-touch glass trackpad, Its lighter and thinner...
The design, The aluminium interfering with Wi-Fi signals, The reflective screen and smudgy bezel...
This is a great laptop for anyone who aspires to own a MacBook Pro, but cant quite afford one...

zdnet.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:85

Apples redesigned 13in. MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15in. Pro line. With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, its an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the pla...

New aluminium construction looks good, feels solid, Giant touchpad, Attractive edgetoedge glass on display, Improved integrated graphics, Backlit keyboard on some models, Thinner than previous version...
Still no ExpressCard or SDcard slot, Loses FireWire port, Allclicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially, Entrylevel model now has a slower CPU than before, No mattescreen option...
Apples redesigned 13in. MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15in. Pro line. With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, its an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the pla...

techradar.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

At first glance the new Apple MacBook looks like a cross between its iMac and MacBook Air. Its got the aluminum body and black keyboard reminiscent of the MacBook Air, but its chunkier and its 13.3-inch (viewable) glossy screen comes complete with an...

Beautiful aluminum unibody, Back-lit keyboard, Glossy screen, Improved 3D graphics performance...
How much?, No overall system speed boost, No FireWire port...

theregister.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:85

Macs have been selling extremely well over the last year or so, edging towards ten per of the market in the US, compared to Apple’s traditional niche of three to five per cent. Much of that increase has been due to the success of the MacBook. So it se...

There’s no doubt that the new MacBook knocks spots off its predecessors in terms of both design and performance. However, the increased price does mean that Apple is taking something of a gamble with one of its most successful product lines. We susp...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

Build quality and engineering of Apples new MacBook redefines the state of the art in modern laptop computers, yet Apple has made some divisive decisions in its innovative redesign that may have some buyers hesitating as they reach for their wallets...

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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igizmo.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

The latest refresh to Apple's entry-level notebook is ambitious – but does it pay off Sleek design / Innovative features / Build quality Sparse connections / Value / Mediocre screen The aluminium refresh to Apple's MacBook line is the result of what wa...

Sleek design, Innovative features, Build quality...
Sparse connections, Value, Mediocre screen...

macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:100

Since it first replaced the iBook in 2006, the MacBook has consistently narrowed the performance gap between Apple’s consumer and professional laptop lines with each new update. Apple last updated the MacBooks in November 2007, bringing with it an i...

Performance boost, larger hard drives than previous model, 2GB RAM on higher-end models...
No video adapters or Apple Remote in the box, no SuperDrive and only 1GB RAM on entry level model, still a hefty premium on Black model...
The 2.1GHz MacBook is a capable system, but for £130 more you can get a faster processor, bigger hard drive, SuperDrive, and an extra 1GB of RAM. That money is well worth it considering all the upgrades. If a RAM upgrade is most important to you, Cruc...

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macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

Since it first replaced the iBook in 2006, the MacBook has consistently narrowed the performance gap between Apple’s consumer and professional laptop lines with each new update. Apple last updated the MacBooks in November 2007, bringing with it an i...

Performance boost, larger hard drives than previous model, 2GB RAM on higher-end models...
No video adapters or Apple Remote in the box, no SuperDrive and only 1GB RAM on entry level model, still a hefty premium on Black model...
The 2.1GHz MacBook is a capable system, but for £130 more you can get a faster processor, bigger hard drive, SuperDrive, and an extra 1GB of RAM. That money is well worth it considering all the upgrades. If a RAM upgrade is most important to you, Cruc...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:0

Since it first replaced the iBook in 2006, the MacBook narrows the performance gap between Apples consumer and professional laptop lines with each new update. Apple last updated the MacBooks in November 2007, bringing with it an improved hardware ar...

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alphr.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:83

The Mac versus PC divide used to be so unbridgeable that switching seemed as likely as a lifelong Everton fan deciding Liverpool was the team for them, but no more. Ever since Intel processors became standard across Apple's range, there's been little a...

Not much has changed on the surface, but improved performance and battery life make the MacBook more desirable than ever...

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macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:100

The latest update to Apple’s MacBook line provides an impressive, if not earth-shaking, boost to Apple’s consumer laptop line. Credit the jump in performance over the previous edition of the MacBook to Core 2 Duo processors with slightly faste...

Faster processor, new lower price, 4MB cache on all models, 1GB of memory on all models...
Integrated GMA graphics card rules out gaming, you still have to pay a premium just for the black case...
The MacBook always was a superb choice for the average Mac user, and this speed update makes it even better value. The £699 model is particularly good now that it comes with 1GB of memory and a 4MB cache. However, we’re saddened to see Apple’s...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

Since its debut in May 2006, the Apple MacBook laptop family has earned a place in the pantheon of Apples all-time greatest hits. The sturdy, Intel-powered MacBook notebooks have been so popular with consumers, especially students, that theyve help...

With more cache and system memory as well as a larger hard drive, the £699 MacBook is noticeably snappier than its predecessor, and not significantly slower than its higher-priced siblings. Still, if you can afford an additional £130, our recomm...

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macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:44

Average rating:100

Before even reaching its six-month birthday, the MacBook has undergone its first makeover. The changes – a new processor and (in two of the three standard MacBook configurations) more memory, bigger hard drives, and double-layer DVD burning &ndash...

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All three MacBook models are fast, sturdy, and versatile computers. Among the three standard configurations, we like the middle model £879) best – in fact, the reviewer just ordered one. The £749 model, with no increase in RAM or hard drive capacity...

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pcworld.co.nz

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2011-11-06 09:59:47

Average rating:85

Apple’s 13-inch MacBook graced the PCW Test Centre with its presence this month. In fact, Apple has launched two new MacBook models, one costing $2,399 and the other, which we’re reviewing here, costing $2,899 and sporting a slightly ramped up feature...

pcauthority.com.au

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2011-11-06 09:59:48

Average rating:67

The launch of new MacBooks is always a headline event, much to the bemusement of the more PC-oriented among us, and this one was as hysterical as ever. But while the majority of column inches have been spent eulogising the new CNC-machined styling, the...

Zdnet.com.au

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2011-11-06 09:59:50

Average rating:0

Apples redesigned 13in. MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15in. Pro line. With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, its an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the plas...

gadgetguy.com.au

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2011-11-06 09:59:53

Average rating:80

Tim DeanSome months ago Apple shook the technology world by announcing it would abandon the PowerPC processor, manufactured by IBM, in favour of Intels next-generation chips. The first recipients of these new processors were Apples desktop iMacs, wit...

Outstanding design, attractive lines, strong balanced specification, excellent software bundle, It comes in black!...
Mid and top-end models are overpriced.
Theres no question the MacBook is a slick package. In one bundle you get virtually everything you need, from high-performance care of the dual-core processor, to ubiquitous wireless networking and Apples excellent iLife suite.However, like most of Ap...

stuff.tv

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2014-03-20 03:28:24

Average rating:0

A sleek new design, but not as affordable as our wallets were hoping WATCH...

Attractive aluminium build. Multi-touch trackpad. Better claimed battery life. Lighter and thinner than predecessor...
Pricey for a mid-range laptop. No built-in 3G...
A sleek new design, but not as affordable as our wallets were hoping WATCH...

stuff.tv

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2014-03-20 03:28:24

Average rating:100

Apples smug Mac versus PC adverts give the impression that using a MacBook means dealing with the computing equivalent of an obnoxious, self-satisfied slacker. Happily the reality is very different: it comes pre-loaded with Leopard, which is indispu...

but otherwise the spec is impressive. The standard 1GB of memory and 160GB hard drive (80GB or 120GB in the lower specced white MacBooks) is more than enough to handle web surfing and document creation with ease.If you want to make podcasts or edit v...
One-button trackpad is frustrating. Runs loud and hot...
The spec tweaks might be minor, but the MacBook remains a highly desirable and excellent value laptop for everything except hardcore gaming...

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thestar.com.my

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2016-11-23 09:54:59

Average rating:0

After spending a few days using the Macbook, I have to say that I came away impressed. On the surface, the new Macbook is a stunner that is sure to catch the eye of any gadget enthusiast. I also like the inclusion of the bigger trackpad with touch ges...

Excellent new design; multitasking is not a problem; decent battery life; big trackpad with touch-gesture support.
Lacks VGA and DVIout port; screen is too glossy for outdoor use.

pcworld.in

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2011-07-30 06:43:41

Average rating:81

Apple globally announced an update to its entry-level MacBook 13-inch laptop last month and it's now available for Indian consumers. What's new in the Apple MacBook I hear you ask? Apple has packed in a faster Intel processor and improved Nvidia GeForc...

Very good battery life, Improved internal hardware, Multitouch trackpad with inertial scroll, Beautiful unibody polycarbonate shell, Nice build quality...
No SD Card slot, Only two USB ports...
The entry-level white polycarbonate unibody 13-inch Apple MacBook retails for a price of Rs. 60,900 (inclusive of all taxes). Compared to the previous entry-level MacBook model, the current 13-inch Apple MacBook costs a tad more. However, that extra p...

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techolive.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:41

Average rating:90

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...

notebookcheck.net

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2011-07-30 06:43:41

Average rating:89

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...

Design, Workmanship, Stability, Touchpad (under Mac OS X)...
Glossy display, Minimalistic keyboard lettering, Expensive, Few ports, Poorer Window drivers...
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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techtree.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

The Apple MacBook range has always had a special place among notebooks and is known for its design and aesthetics. With a glowing Apple logo at the back announcing to the world that you decided to spend more to stand apart from the usual crowd of Dells...

Design and build quality, excellent display quality, powerful graphics, great trackpad, battery life...
Only two USB ports, no memory card slot, display is a fingerprint magnet, expensive...
The Apple MacBook range has always had a special place among notebooks and is known for its design and aesthetics. With a glowing Apple logo at the back announcing to the world that you decided to spend more to stand apart from the usual crowd of Dells...

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techworld.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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...

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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ld2.ciol.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

The new MacBook is here and it makes quantum improvements over the previous model look easy. The improvements are not just with the hardware specifications but also with the thinking that has gone into the design and construction. It's available...

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electronicsme.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

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...

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...

tomshardware.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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...

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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arstechnica.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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...

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...
Yep, displays still glossy, Integrated graphics performance still doesnt handle games well, Button-less trackpad takes getting used to, is button-less...
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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pcworld.com_techhive.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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...

Sleek new unibody design, Greatly improved graphics power...
Pricier than previous MacBook, Shorter battery life than previous MacBook...

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itp.net

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

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...

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...

laptoplogic.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:90

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...

Aluminum enclosure, Dedicated nVidia GPU, Buttonless glass trackpad with MultiTouch, Revolutionary unibody construction, Light and thin, Stunning design...
No FireWire, Somewhat pricey, No external monitorout adapter included, Buttonless trackpad takes some getting used to, No digital media card reader...
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...

asiaone.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

When Apple executives first said that the new MacBook would be "all about the brick", most Mac fans werent exactly expecting a laptop with a brick-motif.But Apples offering of a glam-ed up MacBook with a unibody aluminum chassis and a slick overall r...

Apples new MacBook certainly offers a lot of visual candy, in both the hardware and cosmetics department.While the overall redesign does bring about overall improvements to the system, there are instances like the overly glossy screen that seems to hi...

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trustedreviews.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

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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tomsguide.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

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...

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...
Limited Expansion Ports, Glossy Screen Can Be Difficult to Use In Certain Light, DisplayPort Adapters Not Included...

Techreport.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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...

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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tech2.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:90

Whenever Apple launches a new product, its a safe bet that it offers noticeable improvements in hardware and/or software. So it came as no surprise when we found the new 13-inch Macbook loaded with them. It comes with many changes, of which the most p...

Amazing design, Impressive performance, Great GPU, Good battery life...
Oddly designed trackpad, Glossy screen...
Our test piece came with a 2GHz processor with a 3 MB L2 cache that runs at 1:1 speed, 2GB of DDR-3 1066 MHz RAM , a 160GB HDD, and Mac OSX 10.5.5. The graphics which in previous models were handled by Intel onboard graphics have now finally been moved...

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v3.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

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...

Classy design, Great touchpad, Simple software...
Very limited ports, Slightly expensive, Shallow keyboard...
A beautiful notebook, but with a shallow keyboard and few ports...

appleinsider.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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...

notebookreview.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

Whether youre a college student or a graphic artist Apple just added the most desirable item to your holiday wish list: the new MacBook.

Slick design, Cool touchpad, Durable build quality, So quiet it seems like it has fanless cooling, Its a Mac...
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...
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

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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...

Digitaltrends.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:80

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...

Rock-solid aluminum unibody, Bright, vibrant display, Multitouch trackpad, Snappy hardware...
Price, Weight, Glare, Poor connectivity, *...
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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allthingsd.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:42

Average rating:0

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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notebookcheck.net

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:89

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...

Design, Workmanship, Stability, Best touchpad so far, Very bright display...
Reflecting display, Key labelling of the keyboard only meets minimum requirements, Price, Only few interfaces...
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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macworld.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

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...

Sleek new design; greatly improved graphics power; Multi-Touch glass trackpad; bright LED display; backlit keyboard.
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.
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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macintouch.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

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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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slashgear.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

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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

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

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...

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.
No FireWire port.

techworld.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

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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...

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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Laptopmag.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

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.

Sleek, durable design, Innovative buttonless multi-touch trackpad, Brilliant, edge-to-edge LED-backlit display, Strong graphics performance for the price, Long battery life...
Only two USB ports, Lacks memory card reader and, ExpressCard slot, No mobile broadband option, Display not as rich as MacBook Pro...
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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gizmodo.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

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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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stuff.tv

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

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A sleek new design, but not as affordable as our wallets were hoping WATCH...

Attractive aluminium build. Multi-touch trackpad. Better claimed battery life. Lighter and thinner than predecessor...
Pricey for a mid-range laptop. No built-in 3G...
A sleek new design, but not as affordable as our wallets were hoping WATCH...

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stuff.tv

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:100

Video review: Lighter, faster and better looking, the new MacBook rules its class with an aluminium fist...

Attractive aluminium build. Multi-touch trackpad. Better claimed battery life. Lighter and thinner than predecessor...
Pricey for a mid-range laptop. No built-in 3G...
A sleek new design, but not as affordable as our wallets were hoping WATCH...

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ign.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

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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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pcmag.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:70

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...

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...
Omitting a media card reader hurts point-and-shooters. No ExpressCard slot for expansion. No more Firewire. Smaller battery than the original MacBook.
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

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:70

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...

Speedy processor; spacious keyboard, large touchpad; great battery life.
Only 1GB RAM; glossy screen unreadable in sunlight; lousy for gaming and multimedia editing.

pcmag.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:70

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...

Improved battery life. Fast processor. Excellent support network. Sturdy exterior. Sound environmental practices. Excellent software bundle.
Feature set continues to trail the competition. Design and weight need a revamp. This configuration is relatively pricey.
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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macworld.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

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...

Solid performance; 2GB of RAM standard; larger hard drive than previous model.
200 premium for color and larger hard drive; no video adapters or Apple Remote in the box.
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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electronista.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:70

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...

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.
Design quickly getting old, prone to cosmetic damage.
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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stuff.tv

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:100

Apples smug Mac versus PC adverts give the impression that using a MacBook means dealing with the computing equivalent of an obnoxious, self-satisfied slacker. Happily the reality is very different: it comes pre-loaded with Leopard, which is indispu...

but otherwise the spec is impressive. The standard 1GB of memory and 160GB hard drive (80GB or 120GB in the lower specced white MacBooks) is more than enough to handle web surfing and document creation with ease.If you want to make podcasts or edit v...
One-button trackpad is frustrating. Runs loud and hot...
The spec tweaks might be minor, but the MacBook remains a highly desirable and excellent value laptop for everything except hardcore gaming...

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maclife.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

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...

Better value than white model. Good overall speed. Comes with Leopard. Cool new keyboard keys.
Black coating gets oily. Not very different from previous version. Shared main/video memory affects performance...
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...

Laptopmag.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:43

Average rating:80

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.

Glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display, Includes remote and iSight camera, Good battery life, Excellent software bundle...
No memory card reader or PC Card slot...
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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macworld.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:44

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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)...

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.
Mediocre graphics performance limits appeal for gaming; no expansion card slot; enclosure easily marred by fingerprints.
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

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2011-07-30 06:43:44

Average rating:82

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...

Great design; bright screen; good components for the price; can run Windows XP; excellent application performance; sweet software bundle...
Lacks dedicated media-control buttons; no ExpressCard slot or flash-card reader; only 90 days of toll-free technical support...
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...

notebookcheck.net

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2011-07-30 06:43:44

Average rating:87

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...

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

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2011-07-30 06:43:44

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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)...

pcmag.com

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2011-07-30 06:43:44

Average rating:80

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...

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.
DVD burner doesnt come standard.
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

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2011-07-30 06:43:44

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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...

hardwarezone.com.sg

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2014-01-17 01:42:56

Average rating:90

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...