Apple unveiled an all new line of consumer-level Intel MacBook laptop computers featuring its new “unibody” aluminum construction. Machined from a solid piece of aluminum, the new MacBook line is thinner (0.95-inch) and lighter (4.5 pounds).
Powered by 2.0GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors now include 2 Gb RAM and can be expanded to 4 Gb. The 2.0 GHz model comes standard with a 160 Gb hard drive. A 250 Gb hard drive is included with the 2.4 GHz model.
The new MacBooks also feature built-in iSight video camera; Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter; 802.11n wireless networking; built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet; Bluetooth; two USB 2.0 ports; and a built-in SuperDrive. Note: a Firewire port is no longer included.
The new MacBooks are available immediately.
| 2.0GHz MacBook ($1299.00) |
2.4GHz MacBook ($1599.00) |
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|---|---|---|
| Enclosure | Precision aluminum unibody | |
| Processor | 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
| L2 cache | 3MB shared | |
| System bus | 1066MHz | |
| Memory | 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500); supports up to 4GB | |
| Hard drive | 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm | 250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm |
| Slot-loading optical drive | 8x SuperDrive (DVD?R DL/DVD?RW/CD-RW) | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory | |
| Video | Built-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately) | |
| Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280-by-800 resolution | |
| USB | Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) | |
| Audio | Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital input/analog line in, combined optical digital output/analog line out | |
| Networking | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet | |
| Wireless | Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module | |
| Hardware accessories | 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery | |
| Warranty | 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. | |