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:
| Processor Speed: | 1.83 GHZ | upgraded to: | 2.0 GHZ |
| Standard Optical Drive: | 8x “Combo” Drive | upgraded to: | 4X double layer read DVD/CD-RW “SuperDrive” |
Specs:
| Processor Type: | Intel Core Duo | Processor Speed: | 2.0 GHZ |
| RAM Type: | PC2-5300 DDR2 | ||
| Standard RAM: | 512 MB | Maximum RAM: | 2 GB |
| Video Card: | Integrated Intel GA 950 (Shared with system RAM) | ||
| Screen Size: | 13.3″ Widescreen (Glossy) | Screen Resolution: | 1280×800 |
| Second Display Support: | Yes/Spanning | Max. Resolution: | 1920×1200 |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 60 GB | User Upgradeable: | Yes |
| Standard Optical Drive: | 4x slot-loading double layer read DVD/CD-RW “SuperDrive” | User Upgradeable: | No |
| Modem: | No | Ethernet: | 10/100/1000 |
| Airport: | 802.11a/b/g | Bluetooth: | 2.0+EDR |
| USB Ports: | 2 (2.0) | Firewire: | 1 (400) |
| Expansion Slots: | None | ||
| Battery Type: | Lithium Polymer | Battery Life: | 2.5 - 6 hrs |
| Factory Installed Operating System: | Mac OS X 10.4.6 (Tiger) | Upgrade Path: | Current OS |
| Original Price: | $1099 | Current eBay Price: | Click here |
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