Apple has just updated its MacBook consumer notebooks. The new MacBook notebooks have faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory and larger hard drives. Besides, the all new Apple MacBooks are just one-inch thin and features built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.
The new Apple MacBook comes in three models: sleek white 2GHz and 2.16GHz MacBook models and a black 2.16GHz Macbook model.
The updated MacBook notebooks feature a 13-inch glossy widescreen display. These notebooks also include a built-in iSight video camera that can be used for chatting on-th-go.
As Apple’s MacBooks have been designed for the mobile lifestyle, the new MacBooks include Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter that magnetically connects the power cord to the MacBook and safely disconnects under strain.
The new Apple MacBook notebooks comes with Mac OS X version 10.4.9 Tiger, including Safari, Mail, iCal, iChatAV, Front Row and Photo Booth.
There are a number of useful applications preloaded onto Apple’s latest MacBooks. Part of the Apple iLife ’06 suite, these applications include iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand and iWeb.
Specifications of the 13-inch 2GHz white MacBook:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 pixel display
2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
667 MHz front-side bus
1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2 GB
80 GB SATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Scrolling TrackPad
the Infrared Apple Remote
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
Specifications of the 13-inch 2.16GHz white MacBook:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 pixel display
2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
667 MHz front-side bus
1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2 GB
120 GB SATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Scrolling TrackPad
the Infrared Apple Remote
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
Specifications of the 13-inch 2.16 black MacBook:
13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 pixel display
2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
667 MHz front-side bus
1 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2 GB
160 GB SATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Scrolling TrackPad
the Infrared Apple Remote
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
There is also an option for built-to-order MacBooks that include the ability to upgrade to 120GB or 160GB (5400rpm) or a 200GB (4200rpm) hard drive, up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Ploan.
The 13-inch 2GHz white MacBook comes for a suggested retail price of $1099; the 2.16 white MacBook for $1299. You will have to shell out $1499 for 13-inch 2.16GHz black MacBook.
