Apple MacBook series

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD) Reviewed on 06/14/2006

The Bottom Line: Replacing the iBook, Apple's MacBook--the little sibling to the more powerful, feature-rich, and expensive MacBook Pro--features a 13.3-inch wide-screen display and a new color choice. It corrects a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hits a reasonable price point, and makes a great compromise between size and portability.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.83 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.4

CNET editors' take

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz) Reviewed on 11/15/2006

The Bottom Line: The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favorably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price.

Release Date: 11/08/2006

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.4

CNET editors' take

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, SuperDrive DVD) Reviewed on 06/14/2006

The Bottom Line: Replacing the iBook, Apple's MacBook--the little sibling to the more powerful, feature-rich, and expensive MacBook Pro--features a 13.3-inch wide-screen display and a new color choice. It corrects a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hits a reasonable price point, and makes a great compromise between size and portability.

Release Date: 11/08/2006

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.4

CNET editors' take