• The MacBook is Apple's consumer line laptop. It has a 13-inch screen and comes in either black or white. A new generation of MacBooks is now available with an aluminum casing similar to the MacBook Pro, but at a lower price point than the Pro.

• Fast Facts

  1. New MacBooks announced at the Spotlight Turns to Notebooks event on October 14, 2008
  2. Last version released on February 26, 2008
  3. Price: $999, $1,299, and $1,599
  4. Replaced the iBook G4 series
  5. Part of the MacBook family which includes the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

• Next Generation MacBook

  Announced at the October 14 Apple MacBook event, the next generation MacBook will have an aluminum casing and similar features to the MacBook Pro, at a lower price.

  1. $1299 for 160 GB hard drive
  2. $1599 for 250 GB hard drive
  3. 13.3" screen
  4. LED backlit display
  5. Shipping October 14, 2008

• Design Features

  The MacBook was the first portable Apple computer to use a glosssy screen display. This design is to help increase color saturation on the screen but may reflect the glare from lights. The casing is made of polycarbonate, a kind of thermoplastic that molds easily when heated. It is only available in the colors white or black.

• Tech Specs

  1. Processor: 2.1GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  2. Memory: 1 or 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, supports up to 4GB
  3. Wireless: AirPort Extreme (IEEE 802.11n), Bluetooth 2.0+ Enhanced Data Rate
  4. Battery Life: 4.5 hours
  5. Ports: MagSafe power port, Gigabit Ethernet port, Mini-DVI port, FireWire 400 port, two USB 2.0 ports, audio line in and out, Kensington cable lock slot

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