Pros

  • Larger hard drive than previous model
  • Performance comparable to previous high-end model

Cons

  • Only 1GB of RAM
  • No video adapters or Apple Remote in the box
  • No SuperDrive

At A Glance

Essentially, this is the same 2.1GHz MacBook Apple introduced in February 2008 right down to its white plastic enclosure and FireWire ports--something Apple abandoned with the rest of its MacBook offerings. The main difference between this model and the one Apple introduced in February is the optical drive -- this MacBook now features a DVD-burning SuperDrive -- and the price tag. This model breaks the $1,000 barrier for the Intel-based MacBooks.

Manufacturer’s Description

The 13" MacBook Notebook Computer from Apple gives you all the power of a Macintosh computer in an easily portable and attractive form. The laptop is housed in a white polycarbonate shell that brings the signature Apple design aesthetic to the notebook. It is designed to meet the needs of video editors, graphics designers, educators, and businesspeople who demand a compact and light portable computer.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number MB402LLB
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile
Processor speed 2100.0 MHz
Cache size 3.0 KB
Bus speed 800.0 MHz
Memory
Memory type DDR2 SDRAM
Memory max 4.0 GB
Display
Display size 13.3 inches
Display type Glossy LCD
Aspect ratio 16:10
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
Graphics
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Storage
Drive size 120.0 GB
Battery
Vendor Rated Battery life 6.0 hours
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 12.78 inches
Depth 8.92 inches
Height 1.08 inches
Weight 5.0 pounds
Optical Drive
Included Drives DVD+-RW DL
Included Software
Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Other Features
Devices
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Webcam
Input devices
  • Keyboard
  • Touchpad
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b
  • Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11a
  • Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Ethernet - 540 Mbps IEEE802.11n
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - TOSlink Optical Digital
  • Bluetooth
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 4 pin
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
  • Video - 16 pin Mini-DVI
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Macworld Labs
Cinema 4D XL 10.5 1:01  min
Photoshop CS3 1:19  min
Tested Configuration Mac OS X 10.5.2 with 2GB of RAM
iTunes 7.5 1:10
Unreal Tournament 2004 26.9fps
Compressor 2:02
Speedmark 5 Score 180
iMovie HD6 0:56