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Apple MacBook Fall 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

Apple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.26 GHz), 2048 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard, 4.7 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix

Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, 15-inch)

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 4096 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 5.5 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 256MB, 15-inch)

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2660 MHz), 4096 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 5.5 lbs, 15.0 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB, 15-inch)

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2800 MHz), 4096 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 500 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 5.5 lbs, 15.0 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

Apple MacBook Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

For $999, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly MacBook-Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.13 GHz), 2048 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 5.1 lbs, 13 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)

Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 4096 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 4.4 lbs, 13 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)

Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.26 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 160 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 4.4 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (2.66GHz, 17-inch)

A little late to the party, Apple's redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro joins the 15-inch model with a redesigned aluminum body, new trackpad with expanded functionality, and a dual-graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 6.6 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, Nvidia GeForce 9400M w/ 512MB)

Apple's redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro boasts a redesigned aluminum body that's stunning, thin, and sturdy; a new trackpad with expanded functionality; and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance, but there's now less incentive to spend extra for it because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, 2.5 kg, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

Apple's redesigned 13-inch MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15-inch Pro line. With its new aluminum body, new trackpad, and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream laptop buyers than was the plastic model it replaces.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, 4.4 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

Apple's MacBook ditches its plastic shell and Intel chipset for a solid aluminum chassis with an Nvidia chipset, and serves up a multitouch glass trackpad, LED-backlit display, and mini DisplayPort.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 160 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 4.4 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

Apple MacBook Air (Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

The MacBook Air introduced the unibody chassis design and multitouch gestures last year, and, thus, it doesn't receive much of an upgrade this time around.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.6 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 120 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

Apple MacBook Air (Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

The MacBook Air introduced the unibody chassis design and multitouch gestures last year, and, thus, it doesn't receive much of an upgrade this time around.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.86 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 128 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 17-inch)

A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.5 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 6.8 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star

Apple MacBook (13-inch, 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo)

Replacing the iBook, Apple's MacBook, the little sibling to the more powerful, feature-rich, and expensive MacBook Pro, features a 13.3-inch wide-screen and a new color choice. It corrects a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hits a reasonable price point, and makes a great compromise between size and portability.

Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.83 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 60 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.4, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star

Apple MacBook (13-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo)

With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hit a reasonable price point, and delivered a laptop that makes a great compromise between size and portability.

Specs: Intel Core Duo (2 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 60 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.4, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star

Apple PowerBook G4 (PowerPC G4 867MHz, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, MacOS X 10.1)

The 12-inch PowerBook G4 is the easiest Mac to carry around and serves up an excellent balance of price, features, and performance.

Specs: Motorola PowerPC G4 (867 MHz), 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 40 GB, Apple MacOS X (Preinstalled), 4.6 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star

Apple iBook series

Cheaper and more portable, the iBook is a more than worthy alternative to Apple's top-of-the-line PowerBook.

Specs: Motorola PowerPC G3 (800 MHz), 256 MB SDRAM, 30 GB, Apple MacOS X / MacOS 9 (Preinstalled), 6 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star

POWERBOOK G3-500 12GB ULTRA ATA EOL 09/13/00 **NO RETURNS**

Specs: Motorola PowerPC G3 (500 MHz), 128 MB SDRAM, 12 GB, Apple MacOS 9 (Preinstalled), 6 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix Integrated

Apple PowerBook G3 - PPC G3 300 MHz - 14.1" TFT

Specs: Motorola PowerPC G3 (300 MHz), 64 MB SDRAM, 8 GB, Apple MacOS 8.5 (Preinstalled), 7.7 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix Integrated