Apple MacBook Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MC240LL/A
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- For $999, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly MacBook-Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.
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CNET editors' review
Apple MacBook Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M) price range: $929.00 - $934.00
- Reviewed by: Scott Stein
- Edited by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 06/10/2009
- Updated on:06/22/2009
- Released on: 06/09/2009
The good: Good price for the specs, for a Mac; sturdy construction; no graphics compromise.
The bad: Older battery doesn't last as long as the new Pros; still no SD card slot or ExpressCard; white MacBook design is getting a little old.
The bottom line: For $999, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly MacBook-Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.
Editors' Note: As of October 20, 2009, Apple has released an updated MacBook that adds an LED backlight and unibody design. That model replaces the one reviewed here.
While Apple still hasn't put a Netbook on the market, don't fault it for not trying to make its products more affordable. This year's WWDC 2009 keynote was all about lower price points and more features across the MacBook line, and leading off as the cheapest MacBook money can buy is the white polycarbonate MacBook, seemingly a footnote in a range of otherwise all-aluminum models.
Depending on your specific needs, for $999, you're getting a real bargain with the last non-Pro MacBook. You can either approach this as "for $200 more I can get a MacBook Pro," or "I can get something nearly as good as a MacBook Pro and save $200." The latter perspective, however, requires you to be willing to skip some of the Pro-level features, such as the new SD card slot and high-capacity battery.
If you can live without that, then the $999 MacBook just might be your bet. Even better, Apple's current back-to-school promotion throws in a free 8GB iPod Touch (minus sales tax) if you're a student, sweetening the deal a bit more, although the promotion runs across all Macs.
| Price as reviewed | $999 |
| Processor | 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Memory | 2GB, 800MHz DDR2 |
| Hard drive | 160 GB 5,400 rpm |
| Chipset | Nvidia MCP79 |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce 9400M |
| Operating system | OS X Leopard 10.5.7 |
| Dimensions (WD) | 12.78x8.92 inches |
| Height | 1.08 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 13.3 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 5.1 / 5.6 pounds |
| Category | Thin-and-light |
Apple's lowest-end laptop occupies a special place in the Mac spectrum. As of WWDC 2009, it's the last MacBook standing in the lineup--all the other Apple notebooks are now MacBook Pros. The MacBook (we can call it "the" MacBook, now) also is the last to retain the polycarbonate white plastic glossy casing that once defined a whole line of machines.
While the MacBook's more pedestrian appearance may not catch the eye as much as the unibody aluminum MacBook Pros, don't be fooled by its throwback looks; inside, Apple's done a good job of keeping the components on par with its more expensive brothers. In fact, the white MacBook has very comparable specs to the lowest-end 13-inch MacBook Pro. Its 2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo processor is close to the MacBook Pro's standard 2.26 GHz one, and the Nvidia 9400M integrated graphics processor is the same one that's in the MacBook Pro 13-inchers, so the gaming and media capabilities are comparable.
The MacBook retains its glossy white body, including in the features department: there's nothing here that wasn't in previous recent iterations of the MacBook line. The polycarbonate body, as always, feels sturdy and well built, if thicker than the aluminum versions, and the pleasingly minimalist glossy plastic exterior and matte white interior might be more prone to picking up scratches and staining. A good-quality Webcam above the display, decent-but-not-great built-in speakers, a single power button, and a standard raised Apple keyboard are all the same as preunibody Intel MacBooks.
Not surprisingly, the raised keyboard's handling is as good as it ever was, performing very nicely through extended writing sessions. The touchpad is not a clickable, button-free one like on the Pros, although it is capable of multitouch gestures. A single large button below the pad does its job well (of course, no second mouse button).
The 13.3-inch glossy LCD display offers a 1,200x800 native resolution, which is standard for a screen this size. This is also the same size and resolution as the 13-inch MacBook Pros. While this screen is not LED-backlit like the Pro line, we found the brightness and color to still be very good for any media playback or general gaming use.
| Apple MacBook (White, Summer 2009) | Average for category [mainstream] | |
| Video | Mini-DVI | VGA-out, HDMI |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 2 USB 2.0, FireWire 400 | 4 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | None | ExpressCard/54 |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN |
| Optical drive | DVD burner | DVD burner |
The MacBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports, a mini-DVI port, a FireWire 400 port, and both a headphone and mic jack. To some, the older ports might even be seen as an advantage: this is the last Apple laptop to feature FireWire 400, a port that once was the key to DV editing. For owners of older hard drives and camcorders, especially students, the throwback port is a nice touch. Similarly, mini-DVI is the display output instead of mini DisplayPort, which is used on the MacBook Pro line. The two give pretty identical outputs, but finding mini-DVI adapters is a little easier and cheaper right now. Sadly, an SD card slot, while finally finding its way to Apple laptops, remains a Pro-only feature. That's kind of ridiculous, but it's easy enough to finagle a USB SD card reader.
The 160GB hard drive is a 40GB improvement in the base model from the previous $999 MacBook, and can be upgraded to a maximum of 500GB when ordering (an extra $200), a first for any MacBook. The included 2GB of DDR2 RAM can be expanded up to 4GB.
The 2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo processor runs only a bit slower than the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro, and is the same otherwise (the boost to 2.13 is a slight improvement over the previous 2.0GHz specs before WWDC). Our multimedia benchmarks had the white MacBook only running slightly behind the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and very comparably on iTunes and Photoshop tests. Even better, the Nvidia 9400M GPU is exactly the same as the MacBook Pro 13-inchers. As a general gaming machine, the white MacBook can hold its own, as long as you keep your expectations modest and resolutions low.
Under our rigorous video playback battery drain test, the MacBook's removable battery ran for 3 hours and 30 minutes, although you can expect longer life under Web browsing and office use conditions. While the MacBook Pro line now has batteries claiming longer life and charge cycle lifetimes, they're also nonremovable. It would be nice to have a boosted battery life, but being able to swap out batteries is a good consolation prize.
Apple includes an industry-standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty with the system. Upgrading to a three-year plan under AppleCare will cost an extra $249, which includes calls to technical support. Support is also accessible through an online knowledge base, video tutorials, and through e-mail with customer service. Driver and software downloads are easily accessible through Apple's Web site.
 Juice box | |||
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| Off (watts) | 0.6478 |
| Sleep (watts) | 0.8113 |
| Idle (watts) | 7.705 |
| Load (watts) | 30.657 |
| Raw (annual kWh) | 34.42 |
| EnergyStar compliant | Yes |
| Annual operating cost (@$0.1135/kWh) | $3.91 |
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System configurations:
Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3 inch - 2.13GHz
OS X 10.5.7 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz; 2048MB DDR3 SDRAM 800MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 9400M; 160GB Hitachi 5,400rpm
Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo - 2.4GHz / 13.3-inch 2008
OS X 10.5.5 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz; 2048MB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 9400M; 250GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
Dell Adamo
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (64-bit); 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo U9300; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz; 779MB (Shared) Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD; 128GB Samsung SSD
Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 15.4 inch - 2.8GHz
OS X 10.5.7 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz; 4096MB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 9400M / 512MB Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT; 500GB Hitachi 5,400rpm
Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 13.3 inch - 2.26GHz
OS X 10.5.7 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz; 2048MB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 9400M; 160GB Hitachi 5,400rpm
User reviews
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Good value for money
by edwinho32 on July 4, 2009
Pros: Good performance, nearly MacBook Pro specs, not too heavy, real bargain
Cons: No SD card slot, no multi-touch trackpad, weak battery compared to new MacBook Pros, polycarbonate shell picks up smudges and scratches easier than aluminum counter parts
Summary: I've had this notebook for about 3 weeks now, and I am most impressed by it's performance. The 2.13 Intel Core 2 Duo processor is fast and ...
Summary: I've had this notebook for about 3 weeks now, and I am most impressed by it's performance. The 2.13 Intel Core 2 Duo processor is fast and gets the job done. Normal tasks such as web surfing, word processing, email and photos work well. Overall, as a consumer notebook, this MacBook has more than enough power to get the job done.
The included 2GB of RAM is industry standard, but Apple allows u users to upgrade to up to 4 GB of RAM, although this may be unnecessary if you are just using this notebook for everyday tasks.
The battery is advertised for up to "5 hours of wireless productivity", but if you dim the screen brightness and run less applications, you may actually exceed the amount that Apple is promising.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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My first Mac, and I am thrilled with it.
by Ufotou9 on June 10, 2009
Pros: Awesome performance, cool trackpad (two-finger tap is like a right-click), very user friendly but also customizable, great camera, comes with great software, easy to switch keyboard languages, light, compact and sleak, pretty design.
Cons: Wish it came with a bigger hard drive (160 Gb), white case smudges and scratches easily, OS Leopard is OK but not amazing, $999 is the cheapest Mac out there, but that's still a lot of dough (it's well worth it though)
Summary: So it turns out that whatever hang-ups that I had about switching from a PC to a Macbook were really unfounded. The Mac is a sleek looking and its performance ...
Summary: So it turns out that whatever hang-ups that I had about switching from a PC to a Macbook were really unfounded. The Mac is a sleek looking and its performance blows any PC out of the water. It's not even a comparison, the Macbook just runs better.
I should also add that while the Macbook doesn't come with an SD card reader, you can buy an SD card reader adaptor at any electronics store for around $20.
Leopard is OK, but nothing to write home about. I like it more than Windows Vista, but I have WIndows 7 on the Macbook as well (another great feature of the Macbook if you need to run Windows only programs) and a mixture of Windows 7 and Leopard would be cool. I'm waiting to see what Snow Leopard is all about.
I would recommend this $999 Macbook if you want the seamless computing experience that the Macbook offers, but can't afford to "go Pro." Although the specs on this machine aren't that much off from the Macbook Pro.
I'd recommend the Macbook over the PC. You will be spending more money, but the Macbook really is worth it.
Updated on Jun 11, 2009
Also, while the Macbook is equipped with 2 Gb of RAM, this shouldn't effect your buying decision.
You can upgrade to 4 Gb by buying 2x 2 Gb RAM online for as low as $40 (don't even think about buying Mac RAM at Best Buy or at a big box store, where the same chips were $200).
The Memory slots are underneath the battery, so anyone can upgrade the memory--even that one woman in the PC commercial who scoffs that the Macbook "has only has 2Gb of RAM."
Another good thing is that the Mac OS X uses much less resources than Windows. The Mac uses less than a gig a memory and is even less than a gig of on your hard drive.
This is a GREAT laptop, and as I said I would recommend it to anyone, but I'd like to end this by saying that Mac's lame corporate identity thing may help sales, but you are not your computer. You are you.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic Operating System
by treystar18 on August 2, 2009
Pros: Everything is fantastic on it
no viruses
it built on the best operating system
and it is secure with linux/uniuxCons: I have no cons about the macbook
Summary: Get a macbook and you will love it
as I said
no viruses
it built on the best operating system
and it is secure
you can't get that with ...Summary: Get a macbook and you will love it
as I said
no viruses
it built on the best operating system
and it is secure
you can't get that with windows
the hard drive space I configured my to 320g hard drive
I have my macbook for 3 months now no problems1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Gaming just got better on the 'Book.
by photolito on July 11, 2009
Pros: nVidia graphics, fast processor, the screen size is the sweet spot, iSight built-in, cool keyboard, it's like an iMac to go. It does everything you throw at it. Battery life.
Cons: Scratch prone, Firewire 400 is getting old, we should see 800 instead.
Summary: It's the same MacBook we knew since 2006, with better graphics and faster performance. It's even better than some early MacBook Pros. Trackpad is efficient but I would'...
Summary: It's the same MacBook we knew since 2006, with better graphics and faster performance. It's even better than some early MacBook Pros. Trackpad is efficient but I would've liked multi-touch. Pretty cheap considering it's a Mac.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Quite a better product this time...
by wlxfeedpartner2 on September 24, 2009
Pros: Will give a good compition to its compititors
Cons: No cons as such
Summary: Its a good product
I am satisfied with my review.
Updated on Sep 24, 2009
Updated on Sep 24, 2009I am satisfied with my review
Updated on Oct 14, ...Summary: Its a good product
I am satisfied with my review.
Updated on Sep 24, 2009
Updated on Sep 24, 2009I am satisfied with my review
Updated on Oct 14, 2009better product this time -
New to mac world and loving it for the past few months!
by elsabean52 on September 24, 2009
Pros: Easy to use, no virus problems, iphoto is great, love it!
Cons: I wish the safari window would open to the full screen, but that's one of my only (small) cons!
Summary: I would recommend this macbook!
Summary: I would recommend this macbook!
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Hot dual boot machine. Loads of fun. I'm very happy.
by geebake on September 16, 2009
Pros: Fast
Very multiple OS capable with Boot Camp
Simple
Reliable
Well designedCons: Expensive
Small hard drive
ExpensiveSummary: Having been a professional Wintel developer for 15 years, a Macbook may seem to be an odd choice fore me, expecially given the premium for their 'entry level' device.
However, ...Summary: Having been a professional Wintel developer for 15 years, a Macbook may seem to be an odd choice fore me, expecially given the premium for their 'entry level' device.
However, I'm also an avid musician and I was due for a new toy anyway. :)
I must admit that the last piece of Apple gear I owned carried the name IIC and if memory serves, that arrive back in 1984. That machine was my primary introduction into the digital world. I suppose in many ways, this Macbook is very much it's descendant.
Having been so tied to Windows for so long, it was hard to justify dropping $1000 on one of these, but I felt that in addition to the fun it might bring, broadening my horizons a bit couldn't hurt.
My rules were that I needed a machine that would meet all of my entertainment goals and still be perfectly viable for work. This really meets those goals.
Play:
OSX handles multimedia stuff great. I'm not ready to say that it's any better than Windows 7, but it's at least every bit as good. In terms of connectivity, this this is more than adequate with excellent wifi and blue tooth.
Unlike most, one of the primary reasons I bought this model was for the Firewire 400 port. As mentioned, I'm a serious amateur musician and have several audio interfaces that connect via firewire and couldn't afford to replace them. As far as I'm concerned - Apple should keep including this port :)
The mini-dvi connector is a bit annoying. It's yet another dongle to keep in the briefcase. I'm not sure that a standard VGA port would have been a problem on this, but what do I know?
The display is very nice. I tend to prefer non-glossy displays, but this one will do.
Work:
Within an hour of getting home, I scrapped the 160GB hard drive for a 320 and would have liked even more space if money weren't an issue. I suspect I will up it to 500 GB some day.
I also immediately partitioned the new drive for OSX and Windows 7. The Windows install went off without a hitch really. I had to google a couple of things, but this was more because of my lack of Mac knowledge than a problems with the hardware or software. The end result was a dual boot machine with little or no hassle.
Windows 7 runs fantastic on this machine. I'm almost embarrassed to report that the Windows Experience Index is nearly the same as my fairly respectable Windows desktop.
I had no problems with drivers or software. I had MS Visual studio running pretty quickly and knew that this machine would meet my needs for work.
One addition to this concept. I've come to realize something lately. As a developer for a midsize company, I work with other developers. Since we need to share projects and code all the time, we do most of our work on terminal servers. I rarely work on any code locally.
This is more important than it sounds. This does NOT just apply to developers. Most of the employees of my company work in terminal services environments now and even the apps that we write are heavily .net-ified and are really just glorified web pages. This all means that all of this stuff is really OS independent. After going to the trouble of setting up the Windows partition and install, to be honest, I rarely use it. Just a sign that the times they are a changing I guess.
So far, I've only had one real issue with the Macbook and this is not 'entirely' the fault of the guys at Cupertino.
This machine was clearly not designed to be used in a 'Docking Station' style. I really like to stuff the actually laptop away in a corner and use and external mouse, keyboard and monitor.
Of course you can do this when you just want to extend your display - using two monitors at the same time. This works quite well.
But if your goal is to make the lapop itself disapear, good luck.
You can set the OS to 'Wake on Bluetooth' and this will work to some degree, but the problem lies in display sensing. Most modern monitors have several sets of inputs and will 'sense' when there is a signal available on one of those ports.
This leads to a chicken and egg problem. The Macbook won't wake up if it senses no monitor present and the newer monitors won't allow you to select a port that has no incoming signal. Aaargh.
Using a few older monitors that I have laying around with only VGA ins, I am able to get this working fine. Anything that sniffs ports won't work. :(
I could go on forever, but the bottom line is that this machine is a fine addition to my lifestyle. It performs admirably as both a Mac and a PC so it can cover a lot of ground.
There is no getting around the fact that it's expensive. I could have found an equivalent Wintel laptop for half the price. But then I wouldn't have access to things like Logic Express and well, that list goes on and on.
Windows users should give these some serious consideration. It's really fun to have a dedicated Apple freak walk into your office, boasting about how they always knew you'd end up with a Mac. Then turn it around and show them Windows running on it.:) -
Nearly Perfect!
by aslaus on September 10, 2009
Pros: -FAST & efficient operating system
-Amazing screen
--No matter what you need to use it for (simple internet & music usage, school, working with photography, gaming), this Mac works great
-Love the magnetic power cord and magnetic lid closureCons: -Price....
Summary: I switched from being a committed Dell user to deciding to try out a Mac and I would NEVER go back and change that decision. I love it. It is ...
Summary: I switched from being a committed Dell user to deciding to try out a Mac and I would NEVER go back and change that decision. I love it. It is 110% better than any PC I've ever used. You won't be sorry at all.
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Don't Buy! Warning!
by LucySmith444 on September 7, 2009
Pros: 1. No virus.
2. Nice user interface.Cons: 1. Unsatisfying quality.
2. Poor after-sale support if you don't have apple care ($249+tax)
3. Over-priced:
4. Not support many professional and educational software
5. No Video-chat for MSN
6. MS office for mac is poor.
7. Slowed down after a year.Summary: Don't buy apple computer!
If you are a windows user, and are wandering around apple store, this message is for you. I have a macbook 13 inch for two ...Summary: Don't buy apple computer!
If you are a windows user, and are wandering around apple store, this message is for you. I have a macbook 13 inch for two years. My experience has been aweful. I am writing this note so that you will not go through the disappointment and madness I am feeling right now.
Apple computers, imac, macbook, mac pro, and so forth, are all sold at premium price. For the money you take out of your pocket, I strongly believe that you deserve a premium product quality as well as reasonable technical support. But will you really be getting it? Not likely.
First, the quality of the product. On the first day when I received my macbook and tested it out, I found that my external speaker did not work at all. The macbook was not able to play any sound unless I pluged in an earphone. I brought this brand new defect laptop to the apple store, and it took over a week for them to fix it. I had to go to the apple store again to pick it up. Moreover, my hard drive completely died one and half years after the purchase. I had no access at all to everything on the hard drive for over two weeks. Imagine if you are a student, and you are in the middle of writing an essay which was due the next day. Luckily, a very kind technician friend helped me to restore the data, otherwise I would be totally messed up. I don't have apple care, so paid over $120 for replacing the dead hard drive. Now my power adaptor (the very infamous Magsafe) has been weird for more than half a year. When you plug it in, it is up to the mood of the Magsafe plug to decide whether it wants to work or not. It would drive you crazy sometimes regardless what you do, it won't recharge your computer. -- All you could do at that point is to watch your computer running out of battery and die. After a substantive research on the internet, I found many customers have pointed out that Magsafe is not reliable at all. Many of them were able to have a replacement. I talked with Genius Bar, and for some reason they just wouldn't give me a replacement. I explained that this quality issue isn't uncommon, and many users were able to get a replacement at the store. The Genius Bar technician just wouldn't do it. They did give me an option: The price for a new power adaptor is $99.
Next, the service. To be fair, I cannot say all of the apple store staff are like this, but most the points of contact I have encountered so far gave me a feeling that they don't care what my problem is. All they want is to have you pay for something. They over-price the computers because they are overly proud of their products. And of course, they want your money.
Maybe you are thinking about Apple care. Yes, apple care is good only if you are willing to pay $249 up to the front. I won't complain about anything if I spill water onto my laptop because if that's the case, I should be responsible for the accident that I caused. But the issues here are unsatisfying quality and unfair treatment by service staff especially when you think of how much you have paid for it.
Finally, do the calculations. A macbook is $1100+ plus tax and plus all the troubles above. It's just not worth it. I had a Dell before this macbook. It had problems, too. But Dell's price is much more reasonable to me. After all, Dell was much more cost value efficient. Think twice. Apple macbook isn't fancy at all.
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Comfortable notebook even if "dated"
by talmy on July 31, 2009
Pros: mini-DVI adapters less expensive than mini-Displayport and composite video supported. Display less glossy than aluminum models. Good performance and battery life even if not state-of-art design.
Cons: You won't be a style setter with this one.
Hard to keep clean.Summary: The plastic case gives it a warm, comfortable organic (?) feel, much more cozy than the cold aluminum unibody. Performance is fine for all creative tasks (photo/video/audio).
(I had ...Summary: The plastic case gives it a warm, comfortable organic (?) feel, much more cozy than the cold aluminum unibody. Performance is fine for all creative tasks (photo/video/audio).
(I had an older White Macbook from 1/09 that I recently destroyed and replaced with an aluminum one. I miss the old one and am writing this so that people don't discount it out-of-hand.)
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MC240LL/A
- Description: 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. Open your MacBook and you're instantly greeted by glorious full screen brightness. 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 1.1 in
- Weight 5.1 lbs
- Color White
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 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 2048 MB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
- Max Altitude Operating 10000 ft
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 13 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Glossy
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA)
- 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 Keyboard, Trackpad
- Keyboard localization and layout English
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- 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 Display / video - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 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, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 55 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 55 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
- 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 (Sept 2009) 4.9
Accessories
- Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Winter 2009) (33549749)129.99
- Apple Mighty Mouse (wireless) (31985391)69.00 - 69.95
- Elgato EyeTV Hybrid DVB-T/Analog TV Receiver for Mac (32072657)137.77
- Macally BookShell MacBook Leather Protective Cover - notebook carrying case (32656311)20.91 - 34.83
- Apple AirPort Express Base Station (30910240)222.22
- Case Logic 13.3" Laptop Sleeve - notebook carrying case (33234176)15.75 - 18.70
- Tucano Work-out 13" MacBook - notebook carrying case (31976799)34.99 - 47.71
- Samsonite High Tech Leather BACKPACK - notebook carrying backpack (32818167)196.43
- SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drive - 32 GB (33544914)62.86 - 149.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB (32631690)12.98 - 44.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 16 GB (33032681)27.96 - 79.99
- Apple Magic Mouse (33783857)68.00 - 99.99
- Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX (33767206)59.99 - 79.99
- Apple Wireless Keyboard (30568482)59.99
- Apple keyboard (32568153)43.67 - 59.00
Manufacturer info
- Apple
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Apple products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address:
One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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