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Design: 9.0
Features: 9.0
Performance: 6.0
Battery life: 6.0
Service and support: 4.0
Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 193 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MA255LL/A
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Apple MacBook (13-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo)
price range: $749.00
With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hit a reasonable price point, and delivered a laptop that makes a great compromise between size and portability.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 193 reviews
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47 out of 52 people found this review helpful
"The best Laptop i have used and i have used more then 14 budget laptops"
by lalitbs on May 17, 2006
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35 out of 37 people found this review helpful
"Head and shoulders above the competition"
by jongh_wei on May 30, 2006
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17 out of 18 people found this review helpful
"A great size and a really great design"
by jasonbeckett on May 18, 2006
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12 out of 13 people found this review helpful
by Matt0025 on May 17, 2006
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by iwa87 on May 17, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: MA255LL/A
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Stereo speakers
- Width 12.8 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 5.3 lbs
- Color White
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Storage Controller
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 60 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD?R)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW)
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
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
- Notebook Camera / Capture Resolutions 640 x 480
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Trackpad, Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features 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 55 Wh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
- Software Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, IWork (30 days trial), Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, OmniOutliner, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Hardware Test, Plasq Comic Life, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple iLife'06, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Drivers & Utilities, Apple iChat AV
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Product series
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Apple MacBook (13-inch, 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo)
Price: $729.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 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
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Apple MacBook (13-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo)
Price: $749.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core Duo (2 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.4
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Apple MacBook (13-inch, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, Black)
Price: $779.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core Duo (2 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.4
Manufacturer info
- Apple
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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