MacBook 1.83GHz and 2GHz
Products Reviewed
- May 26, 2006 12:00 AM
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At a Glance
Replacing both the 12-inch PowerBook G4 and the entire iBook G4 line, Apple's MacBooks deliver many of the same features as the higher-end MacBook Pro line -- including an Intel Core Duo processor and a built-in iSight camera -- in a 13-inch case with a glossy widescreen display. Like the Intel-based Mac mini, the MacBook line features an integrated Intel graphics processor that shares its memory with main RAM. This white 2GHz model improves upon the 1.83GHz configuration with a DVD-burning SuperDrive.
| Price when rated: | $1,299 |
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Pros
- Affordable
- Built-in iSight camera
- Fast Core Duo processor yields great performance
- Attractive case design
Cons
- Rough case edge
- Poor 3-D game performance
- Weak speakers
- No video cables included

At a Glance
Replacing both the 12-inch PowerBook G4 and the entire iBook G4 line, Apple's MacBooks deliver many of the same features as the higher-end MacBook Pro line -- including an Intel Core Duo processor and a built-in iSight camera -- in a 13-inch case with a glossy widescreen display. Like the Intel-based Mac mini, the MacBook line features an integrated Intel graphics processor that shares its memory with main RAM. This model sports an 80GB hard drive and a DVD-burning SuperDrive, as well as an eye-catching matte black finish.
| Price when rated: | $1,499 |
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Pros
- Affordable
- Built-in iSight camera
- Fast Core Duo processor yields great performance
- Attractive case design
Cons
- Rough case edge
- Poor 3-D game performance
- Weak speakers
- No video cables included
- $150 premium for black case

At a Glance
Replacing both the 12-inch PowerBook G4 and the entire iBook G4 line, Apple's MacBooks deliver many of the same features as the higher-end MacBook Pro line -- including an Intel Core Duo processor and a built-in iSight camera -- in a 13-inch case with a glossy widescreen display. Like the Intel-based Mac mini, the MacBook line features an integrated Intel graphics processor that shares its memory with main RAM. The 1.83GHz model features a Combo drive and a 60GB hard drive -- it's only available in the white case.
| Price when rated: | $1,099 |
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Pros
- Affordable
- Built-in iSight camera
- Fast Core Duo processor yields great performance
- Attractive case design
Cons
- Rough case edge
- Poor 3-D game performance
- Weak speakers
- No video cables included




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