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Apple Macbook (Early 2008)
$1,300.00
Released February, 2008
The Pros:Intel chip allows you to run windows. Runs Mac OS X. SLot for optical drive .. no tray .... Less dirt to go thru ...
The Cons:Only 2 USB ports. Integrated video card not good for gaming. Dirt shows up easily on case.
The successor to Apple's consumer laptop iBook line, the MacBook has become popular with students and home users. The biggest drawback is the lack of a dedicated video chip (the iBooks all used some nVidia chipset).
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However, with the raw processing power offered by the Core 2 Duo, for most, this isn't an issue. The Macbook features a 13.3" glossy LCD screen and comes in two Intel Core 2 Duo processor options: either 2.1 GHz or 2.4 GHz.
Features
- CPU: 2.1GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
- 800MHz frontside bus
- RAM: 1GB (two 512MB SO-DIMMs) or 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
- 13.3 in glossy TFT LCD screen
- Available in white or black
- Battery: 4.5 hours , 5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
- Dimensions: 1.08" H x 12.78" W x 8.92" D
- Weight: 5.0 pounds (2.27 kg)
- Price: $1099 (2.1 GHZ), $1299 (2.4 GHz, 160 GB HD), $1599 (2.4 GHz, 250 GB HD)
User Reviews (40)
Pros & Cons
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intel chip allows you to run windows
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SLot for optical drive .. no tray .... Less dirt to go thru ...
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about 4.5hrs battery life
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Amazing trackpad ... two fingers for right click .. vertical scrolling via fingers .. also horizontal scrolling ... Press Ctrl and then move ur fingers to zoom-in and zoom - out ... Amazing ....
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Reasonably small and robust - very good for traveling.
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Easy To Force Quit Any Program
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Good battery quality (durable)
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Good quality stereo speaker included
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Can use multiple OS with bootcamp (MacOS, WinXP, Win7, LINUX)
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Powerful graphic (intermediate gaming)
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integrated video card not good for gaming
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dirt shows up easily on case
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Plate around keyboard is prone to cracking (staining yellow from the natural oils in our skin) due to weak plastic
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Doesn't allow smaller sized optical drives to be inserted... Only standard sized CDs and DVDs
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Connecting to projector requires optional adapter
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No built-in dedicated right-click button - bad for some Linux/Windows users.
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relatively low resolution (1280×800)
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keyboard is not as responsive as other laptop keyboards (i.e. pressed keys don't always register signals), especially after 2 years of use
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Rob1234:
#apple_macbook_5th_gen Plate around keyboard is prone to cracking (& staining yellow from the natural oils in our skin) due to weak plastic in my opinion. I was told by MacTivate (Authorised Repair Centre) that the magnets above the screen are too strong and when you close the mac it is too much of a force on the bottom plastic plate. Both are well known issues. Overall I think the casing is weak
Dec 18, 08
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touch0ph:
#apple_macbook_5th_gen This is a really great product for the money. This is my third Mac and though it does feel a little "cheap" compared to Powerbooks that I have owned, this thing really makes up for it in perfomance. Though it can get prety hot. I would suggest a cooler for your Macbook.
Oct 7, 07
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nebs:
#apple_macbook_5th_gen Very nice laptop. Built very well. I'm new to Mac and I love the OS. Perfect bridge between linux and windows (in fact, you can run linux/windows on the intel based macs if you want). Most of the pros for this machine involve the OS but overall it seems fast/responsive.
Oct 7, 07
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