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Affectionately known as the “BlackBook,” this fully-outfitted Apple MacBook featured a 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 512 MB of RAM, a 80 GB hard drive, a 4X slot-loading double layer read DVD/CD-RW SuperDrive, an Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, and a 13.3″ widescreen glossy display.

Like the rest of the family, this machine had AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a single FireWire port, two USB 2.0 ports and video-out capabilities that finally supported an external display that allowed “desktop spanning” (unlike the iBook before it). It also had a scrolling TrackPad, a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row software, and the MagSafe power connector. The MacBook also included a redesigned keyboard that does not touch the screen (which ruined many a screen on iBooks and Powerbooks), a magnetic case latch and a case design that makes upgrading the RAM and hard drive easy.

And it’s black.

Upgrades in this model, from the entry-level:

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The faster brother (or sister, depending on your gender preference) to the original Apple MacBook features a 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 512 MB of RAM, a 60 GB hard drive, a 4X slot-loading double layer read DVD/CD-RW SuperDrive, an Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, and a 13.3″ widescreen glossy display.

Like the rest of the family, this machine had AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a single FireWire port, two USB 2.0 ports and video-out capabilities that finally supported an external display that allowed “desktop spanning” (unlike the iBook before it). It also had a scrolling TrackPad, a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row software, and the MagSafe power connector. The MacBook also included a redesigned keyboard that does not touch the screen (which ruined many a screen on iBooks and Powerbooks), a magnetic case latch and a case design that makes upgrading the RAM and hard drive easy.

Upgrades in this model, from the entry-level:

Specs:

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The original Apple MacBook features a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 512 MB of RAM, a 60 GB hard drive, an 8x slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive, an Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, and a 13.3″ widescreen glossy display.

These machines have AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a single FireWire port, two USB 2.0 ports, video-out capabilities that for the first time on a consumer Apple notebook officially support an external display that allowed “desktop spanning”. They also have a scrolling TrackPad, a built-in iSight video camera, an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row software, and the MagSafe power connector. Unique to the MacBook included a redesigned keyboard that does not touch the screen, a magnetic case latch and a case design that makes upgrading the RAM and hard drive easy.

Specs:

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