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

  • 7.2

    CNET Review

    May 23, 2006

    The Good: Thin and light; robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger; magnetic lid latch and scrollable touch pad; DVD burner; built-in Webcam; remote control; can run Windows XP using Apple's free Boot Camp utility.

    The Bad: Nonnative software runs slowly on Mac OS; lacks media card reader and some other ports; higher-end configurations are much more expensive than similarly configured Windows laptops; only 90 days of toll-free tech support.

    The Bottom Line: 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.

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  • 8.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 30, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 101377 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.

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  • 8.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Harry McCracken (PC World (US online)) | September 21, 2006

    Review Summary: Apple's entry-level laptop is a well-designed winner.

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  • No Rating

    NotebookReview.com

    By chrisw | July 16, 2006

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MA255LL/A

General

  • Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Stereo speakers
  • Width 12.8 in
  • Depth 8.9 in
  • Height 1.1 in
  • Weight 5.3 lbs
  • Color White
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Screen type Wide-screen
  • Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, Bluetooth

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • Data bus speed 667 MHz
  • Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 2 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
  • Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
  • Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%

Storage Controller

  • Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 60 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD?RW - Integrated
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD?R)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Display

  • Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
  • Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type Integrated
  • Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
  • Notebook Camera / Capture Resolutions 640 x 480

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Trackpad, Keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Remote control
  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology Lithium polymer
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 55 Wh

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
  • Software Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, IWork (30 days trial), Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, OmniOutliner, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Hardware Test, Plasq Comic Life, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple iLife'06, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Drivers & Utilities, Apple iChat AV

Environmental Standards

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7

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