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Design: 10.0
Features: 9.0
Performance: 8.0
Battery life: 8.0
Service and support: 5.0
Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 65 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB063LL/B
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Product Summary
Apple MacBook - black (Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
price range: $1,776.60
Apple has been content to issue minor periodic hardware updates to the 13-inch MacBook, but the modest performance gains and new Leopard OS keep it in our top tier of laptop recommendations.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 65 reviews
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34 out of 34 people found this review helpful
by Joe M on January 21, 2008
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14 out of 15 people found this review helpful
"When will I learn? PC's just can't compare to a MAC"
by blackmanrising on December 2, 2007
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14 out of 16 people found this review helpful
"Very good but as usual has some flaws"
by BetterthanurX on December 24, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: MB063LL/B
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Width 12.8 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 5.1 lbs
- Color Black
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11 pre-N, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Glossy
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 144 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Trackpad, Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 55 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 6 hour(s)
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 270
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
- Software Apple iChat, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iLife?08, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple Spaces, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, IWork ?08 (Trial), Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Apple Quick Look, Drivers & Utilities, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Product series
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Apple MacBook - white (Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
Price: $1,237.83 - $1,380.20
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.5
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Apple MacBook - white (Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
Price: $1,341.25 - $1,485.84
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.1 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.5
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Apple MacBook - black (Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
Price: $1,776.60
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.1 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.5
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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