Redesigned with a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, the MacBook is thinner and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating with the body's design. The MacBook also includes a new 13.3 inch, LED backlit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) and a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) and features includes Apple's Multi Touch technology.
Under the hood, the MacBook is powered by a powerful 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (with 3 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front side bus), which runs applications faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life.And the MacBook features the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor, which delivers outstanding 3D game play with up to five times faster graphics performance than the previous generation.
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 a 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 4 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual layer DVDs as well as CDs), built in Gigabit Ethernet for high speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), and Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA connections).
Features
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Mini DisplayPort compatible with DVI, VGA, and dual link DVI connectors (all optional)
- 8x slot loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds 8x DVD±R; 4x DVD±R DL (double layer), 4x DVD±RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
- Built in full size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)
- Internal omnidirectional microphone and built in speakers
- Combined optical digital output or headphone out (minijack)
- Combined optical digital input or audio line in (minijack)
- 50 watt hour lithium polymer battery providing up to 5 hours of battery life
- Kensington lock slot
- Measures 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 4.5 pounds (including battery)
