Product Description
Machined from a solid piece of aluminum, the new MacBook is thinner,
lighter, and more powerful than ever. The streamlined enclosure slides
easily into backpacks and briefcases and is stunning in any setting.
Open your MacBook and you're instantly greeted by glorious full screen
brightness.
The brilliant, ultrathin LED-backlit display provides
instant full screen brightness and enhances any media viewing
experience. Power your way through the 3D environments of Quake, Call
of Duty, and Spore. NVIDIA delivers discrete-level graphics with up to
five times the performance, so you can immerse yourself in faster,
smoother, more lifelike 3D gameplay. Click anywhere on the all-new
glass Multi-Touch trackpad the spacious, smooth surface doubles as the
button.
Multi-Touch gestures now come to the MacBook, so you can use
your fingers to swipe through photos, rotate an image, and pinch to
zoom in and out. With the new four-finger swipe gesture, access Expos
modes and toggle between open applications. Inside the new MacBook is a
powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 2.4GHz with an increased
1066MHz frontside bus and next-generation 1066MHz RAM.
That faster
memory lets you quickly and easily manipulate large, complex files and
keep more applications open at once. All of this with a full-size
illuminated keyboard at just 0.95" thin and 4.5lbs, MacBook is truly
the next generation of notebooks. 13.3 Glossy (1280 x 800) LED Backlit
Widescreen Display Built-in iSight Camera and internal omnidirectional
microphone NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB Shared Video Memory 8X
Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi
Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet Ports - 2 x USB 2.0, Digital/Analog Line In; Digital/Analog
Line Out, Mini DisplayPort, RJ-45, MagSafe Power Port Unit Dimensions -
12.78 (W) x 0.95 (H) x 8.94 (D) Unit Weight - 4.5 Pound
Amazon.com Product Description
Redesigned with a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single
block of aluminum, the MacBook is thinner and lighter than its
predecessor as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop
innovating with the body's design. The MacBook also includes a new
13.3-inch, LED-backlit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) and a
glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area)
and features includes Apple's Multi-Touch technology.
The redesigned MacBook (see larger version). |
Under the hood, the MacBook is powered by a powerful 2.4 GHz Intel Core
2 Duo processor (with 3 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which
runs applications faster and more efficiently as well as helps to
reduce power requirements and save on battery life. And the MacBook
features the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor, which
delivers outstanding 3D game play with up to five times faster graphics
performance than the previous generation.
It's pre-loaded with
Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy
backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned
desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08
suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and
iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser.
Other hardware features include a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed
RAM (which can be upgraded to 4 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for
burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for
high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), and Mini
DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA connections)
The New MacBook Design
Traditionally notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the new
MacBook all of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody
enclosure. Every MacBook starts its life as a single block of aluminum,
which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass
and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard
emerges. When you pick up a new MacBook you immediately notice the
entire enclosure is thinner and lighter. And it feels strong and
durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or
backpack.
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The
standard aluminum electro-static trackpad has been replaced with a new
glass Multi-Touch trackpad, which provides 40 percent more tracking
area than before. Use two fingers to scroll up and down a page. Pinch
to zoom in and out. Rotate an image with your fingertips. Swipe with
three fingers to flip through your photo libraries. Swipe with four
fingers to show your desktop, view all open windows, or switch
applications. The entire trackpad surface is also a button, allowing
you to both track and click virtually anywhere on the trackpad. And you
can easily enable multiple virtual buttons in software, such as
right-clicking.
The keyboard has also been improved, with the
rigid aluminum keyboard webbing cut precisely to hold the keys, which
are curved to perfectly fit fingers. And it's illuminated, so when
you're in low-light settings, such as airplanes or conference rooms,
you can always see what you're typing.
The 13.3-inch display is
made of edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass for a smooth, seamless
surface and features LED backlighting for brilliant instant-on
performance that uses up to 30 percent less energy than its
predecessor. The ultra-thin displays provide crisp images and vivid
colors which are ideal for viewing photos and movies
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity,
and amazing battery life with the 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor,
which has a super-fast 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a large 3 MB
L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a
larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB
carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will
deliver better overall performance.)
The new hafnium-infused
circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in
transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from
the wall outlet. With 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions
can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing
performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently.
And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the
entire amount if the other happens to be idle.
Video Processing & Output
The new MacBook uses a graphics processor that economizes space without
sacrificing battery life. The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M is great for gaming,
providing up to a 5x performance boost. Enjoy faster, smoother, more
responsive gameplay as you power your way through the 3D environments
of Quake, Call of Duty, and Spore. The 9400M graphics processor shares
256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory.
The MacBook includes a next generation Mini DisplayPort, which delivers
a pure digital signal that can drive up to a 30-inch widescreen
display. The Mini DisplayPort is ultra-compact at just 10 percent the
size of a full DVI connector, and is compatible with Apple's 24-inch
Cinema Display. Adapters are also available for using VGA, DVI/HDMI and
Dual-Link DVI displays
Hard Drive and Memory
The 250 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace
with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The
2 GB of PC3-8500 DDR3 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) has an
industry-leading 1066 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased
to 4 GB.
Wireless Connectivity
The built-in
802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance
and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with
802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide
variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort
Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to
connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download
pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for
iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a
colleague.
Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the glass display is an iSight camera, which enables
easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of
yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application,
video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so
initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold
audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio
compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally.
For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight
camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your
GarageBand-recorded podcast.
Other Features
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Mini DisplayPort compatible with DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI connectors (all optional)
- 8x
slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x DVD±R; 4x
DVD±R DL (double layer); 4x DVD±RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
- Built-in
full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including
12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)
- Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in speakers
- Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
- Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
- 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 5 hours of battery life
- Kensington lock slot
- Measures 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 4.5 pounds (including battery)
Environtmental Considerations
The entire new MacBook family meets stringent Energy Star 4.0, EPEAT
Gold and RoHS environmental standards, and leads the industry in the
elimination of toxic chemicals by containing no brominated flame
retardants, using only PVC-free internal cables and components, and
using energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and
made with arsenic-free glass.
Preloaded with Leopard and iLife '08
The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features over 300 new features, including:
- Time Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac
- A redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs
- Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application
- Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them
- A brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock
- Major enhancements to Mail and iChat
Preloaded
with Leopard, you'll enjoy enhanced productivity and a clutter-free
desktop (thanks to the the redesigned 3D Dock with Stacks). |
Leopard's new desktop includes the redesigned 3D Dock with Stacks, a
new way to organize files for quick and easy access with just one
click. Leopard automatically places web, email and other downloads in a
Downloads stack to maintain a clutter-free desktop, and you can
instantly fan the contents of this and other Stacks into an elegant arc
right from the Dock. The updated Finder includes Cover Flow and a new
sidebar with a dramatically simplified way to search for, browse and
copy content from any PC or Mac on a local network.
Time Machine
lets you easily back up all of the data on your Mac, find lost files
and even restore all of the software on their Mac. With just a
one-click setup, Time Machine automatically keeps an up-to-date copy of
everything on the Mac. In the event a file is lost, you can search back
through time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other
digital media and then instantly restore the file.
The MacBook
also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications that make it easy
to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire high-res photo
albums with anyone who's got an email address. Record your own songs
and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie
and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your MacBook and share it
on the web in one click with iWeb.
Included Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces,
Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime,
iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife '08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
What's in the Box
MacBook, display cleaning cloth, lithium-polymer battery, 60W MagSafe
Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed
and electronic documentation
Customer Reviews
Almost there
This has been my first Mac computer (I swore I wouldn't buy a
Windows machine with Vista standard). I have been using it for gaming,
web surfing, and document moding. I will be the first to admit that I
am probably not using this thing to its fullest potential, but I have a
pretty good feel for the ins and outs at this point. I did notice that
several programs did not respond or function in ways that I needed them
to, but this was easily fixed with some searches and a few downloads
including the Mac version of OpenOffice. To be fair, I have done the
same thing with every Windows computer I ever used. The computer also
dual-booted an old copy of Windows XP without any incident, so I can
run a couple of programs that do not support Mac. There is only one
dark stain on this otherwise excellent item: the power cord.
After a few days using this product, I notice the central block of
the charger cord was very hot when I used the laptop and charged it
simultaneously. This was almost too hot to touch, and I still worry
about scorching my couch with it. When I went online to investigate
this, I found two disturbing facts. First, this is not unique. This is
how most of the cords come, and no one seems willing to place it on
anything overly flammable. Second, this can lead to a short life for my
charger, and a replacement will cost about $80 and have the same
problem. Most people seem to consider this a yearly expense for the
book, but I am not thrilled about it. I love my Macbook, but if I had
known this ahead of time, I may have bought a different model. Please
consider this in your production decisions.
Conclusion!
Pros: Good Battery Life, Better performance than the components
should provide, NOT Vista, Easily Customizable, No Noticeable
Performance Glitches, Dual-booted XP perfectly.
Cons: Needs more USB ports, Very Bad Charger Cord!
i have NOT received my $50 rebate from amazon
i ordered this item december 23, 2008,
received the item the next day,
completed the rebate process online,
got a reference number for the completion,
got an email in a month or so from amazon that the rebate was "approved of",
called amazon more than five times as i haven't seen the rebate,
only to be told
1) i didn't complete the process,
2) the rebate was on the way,
3) i would have to call the "rebate center" (that is NOT part of
amazon) where i got irrelevant recorded messages and no real person to
talk to,
4) i would receive it in a week or two since i indeed completed the required process,
5) i would get an email from amazon with "complete information" about the rebate.
i went to the order information page in my amazon account and there is NO way to contact amazon with this issue but to call.
so here it is.
amazon will probably block this review, as well.
but i will NOT go away, Amazon, until i get my rebate and your
reasonable explanation for this otherwise shameful practice of yours.
stay tuned.
GREAT
product is an apple so of course it is awesome. i love the new
mouse pad and alsothe built in camera. everything about the computter
is great. the weight, the size, and the portability are neato. it was
delivered quickly and the transaction was smooth.
