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. This model sports an 80GB hard drive and a DVD-burning SuperDrive, as well as an eye-catching matte black finish.
Manufacturer’s Description
What do you get when you put pure Intel Core Duo power, an iSight camera, Front Row, iLife, and a 13-inch glossy widescreen display into a sleek case? More than you thought possible for less than you thought possible. Meet MacBook.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MA472LLA |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core Duo |
| Processor speed | 2000.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 2.0 KB |
| Bus speed | 667.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Memory max | 2.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 13.3 inches |
| Display type | Active Matrix LCD (TFT) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Video Bus | PCI Express x16 |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 80.0 GB |
| Drive Controllers | Serial ATA |
| Motherboard | |
| Motherboard Chipset | Intel 945GM |
| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 12.78 inches |
| Depth | 8.92 inches |
| Height | 1.08 inches |
| Weight | 5.2 pounds |
| Optical Drive | |
| DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed | 8.0 |
| Single-Layer DVD-R Write Speed | 4.0 |
| CD-ROM Read Speed | 24.0 |
| Included Drives | DVD+-RW |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) |
| Other Features | |
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| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Macworld Labs | |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 | 1:23 |
| Speedmark 4.5 Score | 160 |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4.6 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 17.6fps |
| Compressor | 4:11 |
| iTunes 6.0.4 | 1:32 |
| iMovie 6.0.1 | 1:08 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 2:38 |
