Product Review
Price:
$1,099.99
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$1,099.99
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, 4.4 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star
The Good:
New aluminum construction looks good, feels solid; giant touch pad; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display; improved integrated graphics; backlit keyboard on some models; thinner than previous version.
The Bad:
Still no ExpressCard or SD-card slot; loses FireWire port; all-clicking touch pad is a bit awkward, at least initially; $1,299 now gets you a slower CPU than it did before; no matte-screen option.
The Bottom Line:
Apple's redesigned 13-inch MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15-inch Pro line. With its new aluminum body, new trackpad, and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream laptop buyers than was the plastic model it replaces.
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