Stylishly and
intelligently designed for your on-the-go digital lifestyle, Apple's
MacBook is the perfect confluence of affordability, innovation, and
powerful computing. This latest iteration of the MacBook line (model
MB404LL/A) gets a boost of speed from Intel's latest 45-nanometer Penryn
series processors, which also helps to reduce power requirements and save
on battery life. You'll enjoy quick and nimble multitasking thanks to the
2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and this MacBook also features an
extra-large 250 GB hard drive and 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be
upgraded to 4 GB). The 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display provides the
perfect combination of pixels and portability, and the integrated 802.11n
Wi-Fi LAN enables computing freedom from wires and compatibility with
older 802.11b/g routers as well as the faster throughput of Apple's
Airport Extreme.
Measuring 1.08 inches thin and weighing only 5.0 pounds, the
MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or
briefcase). |
Measuring a mere 1.08 inches thin and weighing
in at only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in
any backpack or briefcase). A durable polycarbonate shell in black keeps
it ready for the rough and tumble of everyday life. It also offers a
unique keyboard design that sits flush against the bed for a sleeker,
lower profile. Other standard Apple "extras" includes a built-in
iSight video camera and Apple's magnetically connected MagSafe power
adapter, which safely disconnects when under strain.
It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5
Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important
data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter.
It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto,
iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading
Safari web browser. Other hardware features include an 8x combo Superdrive
(for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet
for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a
FireWire 400 port, DVI video output, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics
processor with 144 MB of shared memory.
Apple Innovations
The magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter breaks
cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the MacBook, if
you trip over the cord. |
With two-finger scrolling, the trackpad becomes a fast track
to wherever you want to go. |
One of Apple's most celebrated innovations is
the MagSafe power adapter connector with offers a magnetic connection
instead of a physical one. So, if you happen to trip over a power cord,
you won't send MacBook flying off a table or desk--the cord simply
disconnects, without damage to either the cord or the system. As an added
nicety, this means less wear on the connectors.
Cleverly integrated above your MacBook
display is an iSight camera, providing easy video chat capability when
using iChat. You can also snap photos in Photo Booth to send via e-mail,
as well as record videos and then edit them in iMovie before uploading
them to web sites.
The trackpad can tell if you've got one
finger on the pedal, or two. With two, you can easily scroll around your
documents or open contextual menus. When you need right-click
functionality, simply open "Keyboard and Mouse" in System
Preferences and enable the secondary click preference. Opening and closing
your MacBook is also a pleasure, thanks to a magnetic latch that catches
without a catch. And because it's a magnet, there are no moving parts to
snag, jam, or break.
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and
amazing battery life with the 45nm Penryn series Intel Core 2 Duo T8300
processor, which has a 2.40 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz
front-side bus (FSB), and a large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary,
cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up
your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM,
and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which
reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more
energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With a substantial
3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the
two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the
entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores
share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens
to be idle.
Hard Drive and Memory
The 250 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace with
a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 2 GB of
PC5300 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) have an industry-leading 667 MHz
speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 4 GB.
Wireless Connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the
performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also
backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate
with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the
new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless
technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or
download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless
headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share
files with a colleague.
Display and Graphics
Whether you're working on a Keynote presentation or watching a movie
before you catch a flight, every document, video, and photo on your
MacBook will look sharp on the glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display. With
pixel-perfect 1280-by-800 resolution, it's great for viewing and working
with media. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
X3100, which provides 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory. It
features Intel Clear Video Technology, which delivers outstanding video
playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and enhanced
visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.
Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the display bezel is an iSight camera, which enables
easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself
and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video
conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a
video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up
to 10 people and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex
sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can
record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a
video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast.
Other Features
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the
following write speeds: 8x DVDR; 4x DVDR DL (double layer); 4x DVDRW;
24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
- Mini-DVI port for video output (VGA
adapter and mini-DVI to DVI adapter sold separately)
- Built-in stereo speakers and
omnidirectional microphone
- Combined optical digital audio
input/audio line in
- Combined optical digital audio
output/headphone out
- Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port
- Built-in full-size keyboard with 78
(U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys
(inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
- Solid-state scrolling trackpad for
precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap,
double-tap, and drag capabilities
- Kensington cable lock slot
- Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
- Measures 12.78 x 8.92 x 1.08 inches
(WxDxH) and weighs 5 pounds
Connect to your network, a desktop monitor and all your
peripherals with two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one DVI video output,
and one Gigabit Ethernet. |
Preloaded with Leopard, you'll enjoy enhanced productivity
and a clutter-free desktop (thanks to the redesigned 3-D Dock with
Stacks). |
Preloaded with Leopard and iLife '08
The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating
system features over 300 new features, including:
- Time Machine, an effortless way to
automatically back up everything on a Mac
- A redesigned Finder that lets users
quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs
- Quick Look, a new way to instantly see
files without opening an application
- Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to
create groups of applications and instantly switch between them
- A brand new desktop with Stacks, a new
way to easily access files from the Dock
- Major enhancements to Mail and iChat
Leopard's new desktop includes the redesigned
3-D Dock with Stacks, a new way to organize files for quick and easy
access with just one click. Leopard automatically places web, e-mail and
other downloads in a Downloads stack to maintain a clutter-free desktop,
and you can instantly fan the contents of this and other Stacks into an
elegant arc right from the Dock. The updated Finder includes Cover Flow
and a new sidebar with a dramatically simplified way to search for, browse
and copy content from any PC or Mac on a local network.
Time Machine lets you easily back up all of
the data on your Mac, find lost files and even restore all of the software
on their Mac. With just a one-click setup, Time Machine automatically
keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on the Mac. In the event a file is
lost, you can search back through time to find deleted files,
applications, photos and other digital media and then instantly restore
the file.
The MacBook also comes with the iLife '08
suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use
iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an
e-mail address. Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break
into indie filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you
made on your MacBook and share it on the web in one click with iWeb.
Included Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces,
Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal,
DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools); iLife '08
(includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand); Microsoft
Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive; iWork '08 (30-day trial)
What's in the Box
MacBook, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord,
lithium-polymer battery, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic
documentation.
