Other World Computing offers a 3 GB memory upgrade, which is not officially supported by Apple.Ĭlosed Lid Mode: All Intel ‘Books support “lid closed” (or clamshell) mode, which leaves the built-in display off and dedicates all video RAM to an external display.

2.0 GHz, 120 GB hard drive, otherwise identical to 2.0 GHz model, US$1,499 in blackīuild-to-order options include 1 GB and 2 GB RAM configurations and larger hard drives.

2.0 GHz, dual-layer SuperDrive, 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM, otherwise identical specs to above, US$1,299 in white.

1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Combo drive, 60 GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 512 MB RAM, Intel 950 graphics, built-in iSight, and a 1280 x 800 display for US$1,099 in white.

The new MacBook is available in three configurations:

Try it before you decide you want a MacBook. The MacBook is available only with a glossy display and includes an unusual keyboard, which has received mixed reviews.

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The 1.83 GHz model retains a 2 MB cache, Combo drive, 60 GB hard drive, and 512 MB of RAM. The basic computer remains the same, but the 2.0 GHz models include a twice-as-large 4 MB level 2 cache, 6x dual-layer SuperDrives, larger hard drives, and 1 GB of RAM. There’s no change to CPU speed, but the more efficient Core 2 design means a faster MacBook at the same price as the model it replaces. Overall, that should provide about 10% more power.

Now that Apple has solved most of the MacBook’s teething problems, they’ve improved it by replacing the Intel Core Duo CPU with the newer, more energy efficient, cooler running Core 2 Duo. Has it already been six months since the original MacBook was introduced? Then it must be time for an upgrade.

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