13-inch MacBook/2GHz (white)
As with the Intel-based iMac and MacBook Pro lines, the consumer MacBooks get a new processor in the form of the Intel Core 2 Duo chip, which promises better performance without any decrease in battery life. This 2GHz model features more significant changes than the 1.83GHz MacBook -- L2 cache has doubled to 4MB. Compared to the older Core Duo 2GHz MacBook, there's also 1GB of installed memory now, as well as a faster DVD-burning SuperDrive and a higher-capacity hard-drive.
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This is a sturdy, versatile, and fast computer, recording the best score of all three Core 2 Duo MacBooks in our benchmark testing. It boasts a dramatic improvement in speed over the fastest iBook. And it's $200 cheaper than the black 2GHz MacBook.
Pros: Very good overall performance; sturdy but elegant design; ample RAM; bigger hard drive; great glossy screen; built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth; integrated iSight camera; double-layer SuperDrive.
Cons: Mediocre graphics performance; no expansion card slot.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $1,299
Processor: 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Lab Tests
| Speedmark 4.5 Score | 178 |
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| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 | 1:14 |
| iMovie 6.0.2 | 0:59 |
| iTunes 6.0.4 | 1:13 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 1:25 |
| Compressor | 2:41 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 17.8fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4.8 with 1GB of RAM |
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