Mac Product Guide: 13-inch MacBook/1.83GHz

13-inch MacBook/1.83GHz

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. The 1.83GHz model features a Combo drive and a 60GB hard drive -- it's only available in the white case.

	Reviewed	Full Review

Even though Apple no longer offers a laptop for less than $1,000, the improvements built into the new MacBooks are well worth the added cost. Despite some minor flaws, this MacBook is a great choice for someone who wants a laptop, but doesn't need the fastest model available and won't play 3-D games that require speedy frame rates.

Pros: Fast Core Duo processor yields great performance; built-in iSight camera; attractive case design; affordable.

Cons: Rough case edge; weak speakers; poor 3-D game performance; no video cables included.

Basics

Reviewed Price: $1,099

Processor: 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo

Information about this system on Apple's website

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Lab Tests

Speedmark 4.5 Score	154
Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21	1:25
iMovie 6.0.1	1:12
iTunes 6.0.4	1:37
Photoshop CS2	2:53
Compressor	4:17
Unreal Tournament 2004	17.8fps
Tested Configuration	Mac OS X 10.4.6 with 1GB of RAM

Tested Configuration	Mac OS X 10.4.6 with 1GB of RAM
Display	flat panel (glossy); 13.3-inches; 1,280-by-800
Processor	1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
Cache	2MB on-chip shared L2
Frontside Bus Speed	667MHz
Memory	512MB of DDR2 SDRAM ; 2GB maximum - 667MHz
Graphics Card	Intel GMA 950 with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM (shared with main memory); Maximum resolution:1,920-by-1,200; Port(s):Mini-DVI port
Hard Drive	60GB Serial ATA, 5,400-rpm
Optical Drive	Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Ethernet	10/100/1000BASE-T
Wireless	AirPort Extreme built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built-in
Peripheral Ports	Firewire: 1 FW 400 port; USB: 2 USB 2.0 ports
Audio	Inputs: Combined optical digital input/audio line in;Outputs: Combined optical digital output/headphone out
Expansion Slots	None
Dimensions	12.78 x 1.08 x 8.92 inches
Weight	5.2 pounds
Battery Life	Not available at press time