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May 16, 2006
YAY Macbook
I wasn't expecting this until Thursday but Apple just updated their website with the new Macbook. So it's bye-bye iBook (may that name rest in peace) and hello to core duo goodness.
The Macbook comes in three versions. All have;
- 13.3" glossy widescreen display with a 1280 x 800 resolution
- 512MB of RAM
- Front Row, Apple remote, built in iSight
- MagSafe power adapter, MagLatch for latchless closing
- A new low profile keyboard that sits flush into the body
- Bluetooth, wireless networking, Gigabit ethernet
- Two USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire port
- Optical digital and analog audio in/out.
All that for just $1,099 on the lower end white model which comes equipped with a 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo, 60GB, and a combo drive or . . . On the upper end you can get a 2.0GHz Core Duo with a SuperDrive for $1,299.
There's also a black version but that's only available as a color option for the upper end model and it's $1,499 instead of $1,299. Other than color, the only difference is an 80GB hard drive and the finish is less glossy, more professional matte.
Apple claims all models get 6 hours with its new battery tech.
I've long waited for a small widescreen laptop from Apple and this may fit the bill. I can get the higher spec'd version, drop in a 120GB hard drive and more memory and I can finally blog and surf on the go (in bed). I'll leave all my hardcore design stuff to my trusty desktop until the new Intel Power Macs come out. Hummm, is that the announcement this Thursday? Geez, what else might Apple have in store for me?!?!
NOTE:
Apple has also bumped up the processor speeds and added glossy displays as a free option for the higher end MacBook Pros but the price is still the same. Hummm, decisions decisions!
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