Thinking of buying a new laptop? can’t decide which one to buy? Whether a loyal Apple Laptop user or a PC fanatic, here’s a sneak peek on new Apple MacBooks that may help you decide.
The latest addition to Apple’s MacBook range now has Intel’s dual-core chip alongside with the design and unique style that Mac laptops had established. A specification that would definitely fit a techiegirl’s requirement.
Apple MacBooks come in 2 variations: MacBook and the Macbook Pro
MacBook
The new MacBook comes in several configurations, and is available in a traditional Apple-White case and a premium black case as an option .
Specifications:
2.0GHz MacBook (MB061LL/A) – Color White, 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4MB shared L2 cache, 667MHz system bus, 80GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
2.16GHz MacBook (MB062LL/A) – Color White, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4MB shared L2 cache, 667MHz system bus, 120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
2.16GHz MacBook (MB063LL/A) – Color Black, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4MB shared L2 cache, 667MHz system bus, 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Standard configuration:
- Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
- 1GB (two 512MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB
- Built-in iSight camera; mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately)
- 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolution
- One FireWire 400 port (8 watts), Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in, combined optical digital audio output/headphone out
- Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Apple Remote, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery
Package Contains: MacBook, Apple Remote, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord, Lithium-polymer battery,Install/restore DVDs,Printed and electronic documentation
MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro is a line of Mac laptops that is said to be for the professional market. It is also available in different standard configurations and comes in 15.4″ and 17″ screen.
Specifications:
15.4-inch: 2.2GHz (MA895LL) – 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 by 900 resolution, TFT widescreen, 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI,120GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot, 5.4 pounds
15.4-inch: 2.4GHz (MA896LL) – 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 by 900 resolution, TFT widescreen, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI, 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot, 5.4 pounds
17-inch: 2.4GHz (MA897LL/A) – 17-inch (diagonal), 1680 by 1050 resolution, TFT widescreen, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI, 160GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, three USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot, 6.8 pounds
Standard configuration:
- 2GB (two SO-DIMMs) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
- 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in iSight camera, DVI, VGA (DVI to VGA adapter included)
- Combined optical digital input/audio line in, combined optical digital output/headphone out, stereo speakers, microphone
- Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
- Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
- Apple Remote; full-size, illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; scrolling trackpad
Package Contains: MacBook Pro, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord,Lithium-polymer battery, Apple Remote, DVI to VGA adapter, Install/restore DVDs, Printed and electronic documentation
It’s up to you on what type of MacBook to choose. It all depends on what you are looking for in a Mac Laptop and what you want to do with it.
One notable difference between MacBook and MacBook Pro (aside from the obvious screen size) is their graphics circuitry. All MacBook version is using this thing called shared-memory. The display system borrows 64MB of RAM from the system as a working space. Unlike the Pro version that has his own dedicated space for display calculations. So if you are a game fanatic the Pro version is for you.
The MacBook Pro version also features an ambient light sensors, which is useful during changes of light around you. If the light turns dim, the brightness of the screen automatically adjusted and the keyboard is illuminated.
I think the absence of an internal modem doesnt hurt that much since there are other connectivity options for the entire selection.
If you are to buy the Pro version, a cooling pad is a must buy since the MacBook Pro got an aluminum case, that is said to conduct heat more easily as compared to other Apple laptops with plastic shell.
Later release of Mac Laptops can now able to use the windows operating system, so if you are a first time Apple laptop user, you may opt to use that feature alongside with the Mac OS.
Price:
- 2.0GHz MacBook – $1,099.00
- 2.16GHz MacBook – White: $1,299.0; Black: $1,499.00
- 15.4-inch: 2.2GHz – $1,999.00
- 15.4-inch: 2.4GHz – $2,499.00
- 17-inch: 2.4GHz – $2,799.00
Prices above are based from the Apple Store. If you want to get some great deals on Apple MacBooks and other Apple Laptops, you can check Shopping.com
Source(s): Apple Website, MacUser
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