Pros

  • Impressive battery life
  • Improved graphics
  • Ability to output audio using MiniDisplay Port connection
  • New inertial scrolling

Cons

  • Modest performance gains over previous generation
  • Only MacBook Pros still using Core 2 Duo processors
  • Price difference for 2.66GHz model hard to justify

Manufacturer’s Description

The Mac is designed to provide the best computer experience you can have. Everything just works. And everything works together. Thats because Apple makes both the hardware and the software. So whether you are accessing a Wi-Fi network or organizing your photos by faces or video chatting with friends, its all amazingly simple. And thats just the beginning.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number MC375LLA
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor speed 2660.0 MHz
Cache size 3.0 KB
Bus speed 1066.0 MHz
Memory
Memory type DDR3
Memory speed 1066.0 MHz
Memory max 8.0 GB
Display
Display size 13.3 inches
Aspect ratio 16:10
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Primary Graphics Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 320M
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 320.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 5400 RPM
Drive Controllers Serial ATA
Other storage SD Card
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Vendor Rated Battery life 10.0 hours
Standard Number of Batteries 1
Number of Included Batteries 1
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 12.78 inches
Depth 8.94 inches
Height 0.95 inches
Weight 4.5 pounds
Optical Drive
Included Drives DVD-R/CD-RW Combo (Superdrive)
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
SD card Yes
Included Software
Included Software iLife
Operating System Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices
  • AC Adapter
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Speakers
  • iSight Camera
Input devices Touchpad (multitouch)
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Wireless Ethernet - 540 Mbps IEEE802.11n
Available Interfaces
  • Bluetooth
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • Firewire 800 port
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x2)
Wireless connection 802.11 n
Bluetooth Yes
Slots SD Card

Performance

Macworld Labs
Speedmark 6 Score 126