Pros

  • Greatly improved graphics power
  • Full-size keyboard
  • Bright display

Cons

  • No video adapters or Apple Remote in the box. CPU speed is slightly slower than previous white MacBook model

At A Glance

In January 2009, Apple updated its entry-level MacBook to improve the graphics while maintain the same sub-$1,000 price tag. While the Nvidia GeForce 9400M still shares its memory with the system RAM, there's a lot more memory to share (256MB instead of the 144MB the old integrated Intel graphics had at its disposal). The machine also ships with 2GB of RAM instead of 1GB. The processor has been bumped down to 2GHz from 2.1GHz, but the system bus is faster.

Manufacturer’s Description

MacBook has everything you need to do everything you need. Advanced NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, a fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and more memory standard deliver power and performance. And MacBook offers a slew of innovative features, a glossy 13-inch widescreen display that makes graphics and video come alive.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number MB881LLA
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile
Processor speed 2000.0 MHz
Cache size 3.0 KB
Bus speed 1066.0 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 NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
Storage
Drive size 120.0 GB
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 Webcam
Input devices
  • Keyboard
  • Touchpad
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Wireless Ethernet - 300 Mbps IEEE802.11 Draft N
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)
  • DVI
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 4 pin
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Macworld Labs
Quake 4 30.1fps  fps
Cinema 4D XL 10.5 1:03  min
Photoshop CS3 1:14  min
Tested Configuration Mac OS X 10.5.6 with 2GB of RAM
iTunes 7.7 1:13
Compressor 2:08
Speedmark 5 Score 186
iMovie HD6 0:58