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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

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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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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

price range: $1,229.00 - $1,299.99

Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
Edited by: Matthew Elliott
Reviewed on: 10/16/2008
Updated on:06/10/2009
Released on: 10/15/2008

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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Editors' note: As of June 2009, the product reviewed here has been replaced by these updated models.

There are two ways to look at Apple's newly reimagined MacBook laptops. They can be seen as more advanced, and in some ways more expensive, versions of the classic 13-inch MacBook, but we prefer to think of them as slightly stripped down, and less expensive, versions of the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro line. Some Internet commentators have even referred to the new models as the "MacBook Pro Mini."

Internally, the big news is an Nvidia chipset with improved integrated graphics, while the "unibody" aluminum chassis, the buttonless (or more accurately, all-button) touch pad, and edge-to-edge glass on the LED-backlit display are the major physical changes on the outside.

While the base model keeps the same $1,299 price (our review unit was the upgraded $1,599 version with a faster processor, a bigger hard drive, and backlit keyboard), you lose the FireWire port in the transition. And the $1,299 model gets you a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo, rather than the 2.4GHz CPU. The higher-end model keeps the same 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, but also costs $100 more. Both new MacBook models operate on a faster front-side bus, (from 800MHz to 1066MHz) and move from DDR2 memory to DDR3.

Even with the slower base model CPU and missing FireWire, the new MacBook represents both an impressive value and an impressive feat of engineering--although it's hard to expect anything else from Apple's flagship computer product, which has been a consistent favorite for several years.

Price as reviewed / Starting price	$1,599 / $1,299
Processor	2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory	2GB, 1066MHz DDR3
Hard drive	250GB 5,400rpm
Chipset	Nvidia GeForce 9400M
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce 9400M (integrated)
Operating system	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Dimensions (WD)	12.8 x 8.94 inches
Height	.95 inches
Screen size (diagonal)	13.3 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter	4.5/5.2 pounds
Category	Thin and light

The most obvious changes are physical. The familiar white-and-black bodies have been replaced with an aluminum chassis that looks nearly identical to the new MacBook Pro, only smaller. The actual construction for both the new MacBook and MacBook Pro now follows the MacBook Air model, with a solid block of aluminum carved down, rather than a thin outer shell that has had support struts added to it. The result is a lighter and thinner, yet stronger, chassis that feels more solid and substantial--a notable feat, as the previous MacBook models were already extremely sturdy.

Another notable new feature is a radically redesigned touch pad. This larger touch pad uses multitouch gestures similar to those found on the iPhone, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro, and offers a much larger surface area than previous 13-inch MacBooks--thanks to the elimination of a separate mouse button. In fact, the entire touch pad depresses like a button, although a simple tapping (as on a PC laptop) will also work once you turn that option on in the settings menu.

The all-button touch pad concept is actually a bit difficult to get used to, and feels slightly clunky at first compared with a traditional fixed-position touch pad. On the other hand, there are some useful new gestures: you can hide all your apps by sweeping four fingers up on the pad, and you can also designate one corner of the touch pad as a "right-click" zone. Most useful, perhaps, is sweeping four fingers left or right, which brings up the application switcher. Once you get used to that, going back to a regular touch pad would be difficult.

The 13.3-inch wide-screen LCD display offers a 1,280x800 native resolution, which is standard for screens between 13 and 15 inches in size. It provides for text and icons that are highly readable, but we'd love to see Apple move into the 16:9 display universe, as in the case with new systems from Sony, Hewlett-Packard, and others.

Apple has also added LED-backlit displays (previously available on the Pro models), which means a thinner lid and some battery life benefits, plus the edge-to-edge glass we're seeing more often on multimedia systems, such as the HP HDX18. The glass, however, also grabs stray light rays with ease, making the glossy screen seem that much glossier--a problem if you prefer matte screen finishes.

	Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)	Average for category [thin-and-light]
Video	Mini DisplayPort	VGA-out, S-Video
Audio	Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks	Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Data	2 USB 2.0	3 USB 2.0, mini-FireWire, SD card reader
Expansion	None	ExpressCard/54
Networking	Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN
Optical drive	DVD burner	DVD burner

With only two USB 2.0 ports and no more FireWire, the new MacBook isn't exactly brimming with connections. Our two fondest MacBook wishes--an ExpressCard slot and an SD-card reader--have yet to come true, so photographers (especially those who use equipment with FireWire connections) may be disappointed--or encouraged to spring for a MacBook Pro. Apple is making a firm move to the DisplayPort camp by including a mini DisplayPort connection instead of mini-DVI or VGA, but a variety of external dongles (sold separately) will give you any video output you need.

In our benchmark tests, the new MacBook and its 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU performed comparably to its predecessor, which is to say that basic multitasking and productivity are a breeze, as is streaming and viewing HD-video content--much as we'd expect from any current Intel Core 2 Duo laptop. While the hardware is largely similar, MacBooks score better on our Multitasking test than similarly configured Windows laptops (such as the Dell Studio 15), thanks in part to the efficiency of the Mac operating system.

With no new CPU options, the big development in terms of performance is the new Nvidia chipset, called the GeForce 9400M, which also includes improved integrated graphics. Of course, one would not have to go far to improve on the Intel integrated graphics found in most laptops--we've long ago given up on trying to find a 3D-game test that gives playable frame rates from Intel's integrated graphics.

The GeForce 9400 graphics were impressive, giving us 58.7 frames per second in Quake IV (admittedly not the most hardware-intensive game) at 1,024x768 resolution. There may be some hope for integrated graphics yet--long the bane of any semi-serious PC gamer. The new MacBook Pro takes it one step further, including a separate discrete GeForce 9600 GPU and letting you switch between integrated and discrete graphics to save battery life or give better performance.

There's no doubt that Apple laptops are known for having above-average battery life. On CNET's video playback battery drain test, we got 4 hours and 3 minutes, which is shy of the "up to 5 hours of wireless productivity," promised by Apple. But as Web surfing can be less intensive than video playback, we could see getting close to that 5-hour mark in casual use. Notably, the new 15-inch MacBook Pro gets almost the same score with its dedicated GPU turned off (using only the integrated Nvidia 9400 chip, the same as in the 13-inch MacBook), and about 3 hours with the Nvidia GeForce 9600 card turned on.

Apple continues to both frustrate and impress with its service and support. MacBooks still have a standard 1-year parts-and-labor warranty, but only 90 days of toll-free telephone support. This, along with the proprietary nature of Apple's products, makes purchasing an extended Apple Care warranty almost a necessity, at $249 for a total of three years of coverage.

Multimedia multitasking test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 15.4 inch - 2.53GHz (Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT)

426

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3 inch - 2.4GHz (Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

431

Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 15.4 inch - 2.5GHz

469

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3 inch - 2.2GHz

545

Dell Studio 15

1,040

Lenovo Thinkpad X301

1,386

Adobe Photoshop CS3 image-processing test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 15.4 inch - 2.5GHz

126

Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 15.4 inch - 2.53GHz (Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT)

135

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3 inch - 2.2GHz

144

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3 inch - 2.4GHz (Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

146

Dell Studio 15

202

Lenovo Thinkpad X301

257

Apple iTunes encoding test (in minutes)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 15.4 inch - 2.53GHz (Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT)

143

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 15.4 inch - 2.5GHz

155

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3 inch - 2.4GHz (Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

158

Dell Studio 15

167

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3 inch - 2.2GHz

184

Lenovo Thinkpad X301

262

Find out more about how we test laptops.

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3inch - 2.4GHz (Nvidia GeForce 9400M) OS X 10.5.5 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz; 2048MB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 9400M; 250GB Toshiba 5,400rpm

Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 15.4 inch - 2.53GHz (Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT) OS X 10.5.5 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz; 4096MB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 9400M / 512MB Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT; 320GB Hitachi 5,400rpm

Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo - 2.5GHz / 15.4 inch OS X 10.5.1 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz; 4096MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT; 250GB Hitachi 5,400rpm

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo - 2.2GHz / 13.3 inch OS X 10.5.1 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 144MB Intel GMA X3100; 160GB Fujitsu 5,400rpm

Lenovo Thinkpad X301 Windows Vista Business Edition SP1; 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo U9400; 2048MB DDR3 SDRAM 667MHz; 256MB Mobile Intel 4500MHD; 64GB Samsung Solid State Drive

Dell Studio 15 Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1; 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD3400; 250GB Western Digital 5,400rpm

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4 stars

Looks nice, zero expandability

by mbenedict on October 18, 2008

Pros: As with most Apple products, premium emphasis on looks. GeForce 9400M integrated graphics is an improvement than crappy Intel GMA.

Cons: No firewire, no pcmcia or expresscard. Glass + aluminum components == concern for heavy travel. Glossy screen detrimental to image quality. Usual Apple flash over substance. Way overpriced compared to others laptops in this class.

Summary: No firewire AND still no pcmcia or expresscard to add insult to injury, so it's a non-starter for any kind of music application. In particular I record with M-Audio ...

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Summary: No firewire AND still no pcmcia or expresscard to add insult to injury, so it's a non-starter for any kind of music application. In particular I record with M-Audio FW410 which would be useless on this laptop. This is a dealbreaker for me.

Since I do pro travel photography work on the side, I prefer using CompactFlash via pcmcia (or expresscard) and this would not be an option either. Instead I'd have to carry an external USB CF reader -- as if my camera isn't full already.

The glossy screen is a concern for photography as well. Lastly the glass LCD is going to be a concern while traveling. I don't know if the Aluminum casing could flex enough to absorb shocks, or if it would be transmitted to the glass or other sensitive components like the hard drive.

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74 out of 99 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 stars

Apple is turning into Sony.

by uhwuheuwihiuhbuegb on October 19, 2008

Pros: The new design is quite attractive.

Cons: like sony is going insane releasing a new version to the ps3 every couple weeks, apple is beginning to change up their macbook like. Updating it last year, then early this year, and now releasing a new one? whats next apple? calm down if you ask me.

Summary: Apple is turning into Sony.

Summary: Apple is turning into Sony.

51 out of 81 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 stars

No Firewire - No Thanks

by dcrigger on October 18, 2008

Pros: faster overall, best price/performance slot for most users, but...

Cons: the "hub for our digital lifestyle"? The one "for the rest of us" which doesn't connect to any but a small handful of camcorders? (listed as USB on Amazon doesn't mean they actually work with OSX) - and for audio/music people - forget about it.

Summary: Perfect for the person wanting the ultimate in style and small size, whose needs can do with out any real connectivity.... (and USB 2.0 is simply not up to ...

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Summary: Perfect for the person wanting the ultimate in style and small size, whose needs can do with out any real connectivity.... (and USB 2.0 is simply not up to external storage, video transfer, and/or audio/midi all by itself - heck, is barely qualified to do them one at a time)

Oh but wait! Isn't that why the Macbook Air is available. Without FW (or a express card slot) the new Macbook is less a "Macbook Pro Lite" than a Macbook Air Fat.

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43 out of 61 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 stars

Very Disaponted In The New Macbooks

by usrockband on October 19, 2008

Pros: There Cool Looking and run faster at 2.4ghz with better graphics card

Cons: Was really hoping for a cheaper macbook because i cant afford a $1500 laptop.
Hard To find software to work with Mac OS

Summary: Was Really Hoping For A Cheaper Macbook but am very disapointed after the prices went up $200.

Summary: Was Really Hoping For A Cheaper Macbook but am very disapointed after the prices went up $200.

35 out of 49 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 stars

That's a toy

by johnnythejohn on October 20, 2008

Pros: All of your gadget-loving friends will envy you

Cons: $1,300 to go down the drain in the name of vanity

Summary: I own an MSI Wind. It has 3 usb ports, a multi-format card reader, and a VGA out. I can surf the web with it, type documents, watch AVIs, and ...

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Summary: I own an MSI Wind. It has 3 usb ports, a multi-format card reader, and a VGA out. I can surf the web with it, type documents, watch AVIs, and even run statistical software. The little bugger performs all of the functions the general purpose, everyday use laptop should perform. It cost me $400, less than one third of this MacBook's price. It even came with a carrying case.

The reason I'm telling you this is not to brag or advocate the MSI Wind. There are other machines like it. These are tools. This MacBook is a toy. Yeas: an everyday use laptop which has very limited connectivity, a 13.3" screen, and which goes for $1,300 is an elitist's toy. It looks like the entire line of Apple's laptops is a parade of expensive toys. Funny, these days people, i.e. the masses, aren't particularly crazy to part with their money. The reviewer who said this MacBook is a laptop for the masses was wrong. It is not for the masses. It is for the elite and those who'd die to be perceived as the elite. And I'm just wondering: why is Apple so hell-bent on becoming elitist? It never did the company any good. In fact, it almost killed it some 10 years ago. It's most successful products have always been affordable: the original Apple Macintosh, the original iMac, the iPod. Do they really aim to become a Bang & Olufsen of the household computer industry? And they are working toward a larger market share and better acceptance. Go, figure.

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39 out of 62 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 stars

A marvel of modern rechnology of upselling

by seventh_Axis on October 19, 2008

Pros: You plug it in and it just works

Cons: You shell out $1300 before you can plug it in and then

Summary: you just keep paying for all the adapters, extenders, readers, connectors, etc. Then, you look at the pile of stuff you will have to carry around to make the thing ...

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Summary: you just keep paying for all the adapters, extenders, readers, connectors, etc. Then, you look at the pile of stuff you will have to carry around to make the thing usable and say: "To hell with those Apple usability experts! I should have gone with a Dell or something. Granted, it may not be as artsy-fartsy, but at least it already got all that stuff in it."

Updated on Oct 22, 2008
If you want to remove MacOS completely - buy a PC!

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23 out of 36 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 stars

NO FIREWAIRE!!!!

by dumbdish on October 17, 2008

Pros: Looks good, but they've taken away a very important part of a Mac.

Cons: NO FIREWIRE!!! Are you serious?!! Do you know how many external back-up drives run off of firewire? It looks like I would need to buy a new back-up drive if I were to use Time Machine with one of these new Macs.

Summary: No Firewire. Bad move. Bottom line.

Summary: No Firewire. Bad move. Bottom line.

21 out of 33 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 stars

Notice the recent ratings are either 0.5/5 or 5/5?

by tzt1841 on October 20, 2008

Pros: Does what a laptop does

Cons: Apple addiction is bad for you (your family and your pocket)

Summary: Did you notice how the recent ratings are all either 0.5/5 or 5/5? Did you notice that the recent reviews came fro single-purpose accounts? That's because ...

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Summary: Did you notice how the recent ratings are all either 0.5/5 or 5/5? Did you notice that the recent reviews came fro single-purpose accounts? That's because two camps clash here. The Apple crowd give it 5/5 because they crave for all things Apple. The others are crying ripoff and scam. I just happen to be with the latter camp.

There is a company ASUS sitting on my desk:
* It is sturdy as a brick and looks modern and good
* It has a 15" LED-backlit screen
* It has the coveted Penryn processor
* It has a discrete NVIDIA card, which will beat any integrated graphics
* It has 4 usb ports + firewire + card slot + cardr eader
* It weighs about the same as MB and is just 0.2" thicker
* It works under Ubuntu Linux and oh boy Ubuntu works miracles. It loads in no time, is much faster than XP or Leopard, comes with an office suite and is ABSOLUTELY FREE

Now, a grand was paid for this ASUS. That is 300 bucks less than MB. Since the Linux OS is free and will always be free, we won't have to shell out another hundred next year when OSX 10.6 becomes available.

Mac addiction is bad for you!

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18 out of 28 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 stars

Great Notebook but terrible power adapter

by daltonricky67 on October 20, 2008

Pros: Everything (OS, design, remote control)

Cons: Power adapter that overheats and melts

Summary: I was very happy with my MacBook (my first Mac) for exactly 20 minutes, until I had problems with the power adapter. The cable next to the box area simply ...

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Summary: I was very happy with my MacBook (my first Mac) for exactly 20 minutes, until I had problems with the power adapter. The cable next to the box area simply went dark and the united stopped working. I thought it was an isolated case but reading the reviews of apple products it seems that the problem is quite frequent.

Apple products are not particularly cheap. By choosing this brand (and its price), customers look for good design and quality. In my opinion the power adapter does not have this characteristics.

Apple should find a way to avoid creating frustration in its customers, specially if they are aware that a new adapter can cost up to US$80.

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17 out of 26 users found this user opinion helpful.
4 stars

Good design flawed in features

by jscott418 on October 17, 2008

Pros: Nice looking and quality build. Dedicated graphics.

Cons: No Matte screen option, no touchpad button, No Firewire and only 2 USB. No SD card reader slot (even cheap PC's have this)

Summary: Apple again robbed Peter to pay Paul. Sure we gained a better graphics card. But losts Firewire, and never gained anymore ports of ANY kind to replace it. So Apple ...

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Summary: Apple again robbed Peter to pay Paul. Sure we gained a better graphics card. But losts Firewire, and never gained anymore ports of ANY kind to replace it. So Apple is the next Macbook going to have 1 USB and a Audio out? Lack of good VALUE is what I call the new MacBooks!!

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Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB467LL/A
Description: Instead of assembling a notebook from many minor parts, the MacBook was reinvented from just one: the solid-aluminum unibody enclosure. It gets full credit for making MacBook thinner, lighter, and even more stunning. But it's not all beauty. Because of the unibody, this MacBook is also durable. It was designed to take on your world. So slip it into your backpack or briefcase and pull it out wherever you go - it's impressive in any setting. The MacBook uses a graphics processor that economizes space in a whole new way. A traditional computer logic board contains multiple components: the CPU, two chips that control communication throughout the computer, and the graphics processor. The logic board in the MacBook contains only two components: The CPU and a graphics processor with all of the core logic built into a single chip. The beautifully seamless, remarkably thin design isn't the only gleaming quality of the LED-backlit display. Open your MacBook and you're instantly greeted by glorious full screen brightness. The aluminum enclosure is perfectly integrated with a glass overlay that stretches to the edge of the notebook, providing a completely unobstructed picture. Anything you view, including the glossy widescreen display itself, is a spectacular experience. The LED-backlit display is more power efficient. And it's mercury- and arsenic-free, so it's greener than ever.

General
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
Width 12.8 in
Depth 8.9 in
Height 0.9 in
Weight 4.4 lbs
Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
Screen type Widescreen
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Data bus speed 1066 MHz
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 3 MB
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Storage Controller
Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Storage Removable None
Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
Type DVD?R (?R DL) - Integrated
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x
CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Display
Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features Glossy, LED-backlit
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA)
Video Memory SDRAM
Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB
Audio
Audio output type Sound card
Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
Input device type Trackpad, Backlit keyboard
Features Multi-touch technology
Telecom
Modem None
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Data link protocol Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DisplayPort, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
Features Aluminum enclosure, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1
Battery capacity 45 Wh
Mfr estimated battery life 5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '09, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, Apple XCode Developer Tools
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
Sustainability
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 4.7

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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

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