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Apple Macbook (Intel iBook) Released

The highly anticipated MacBook (Apple Store) has been released by Apple. The iBook replacement comes in black or white configurations, depending on price-point.

1.83 Ghz Core Duo White, $1,099
-Ships 1-5 Business Days
-60 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
-Combo Drive

2.0 Ghz Core Duo White, $1,299
-Ships 1-5 Business Days
-60 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
-SuperDrive

2.0 Ghz Core Duo Black, $1,499
-Ships 3-7 Business Days
-80 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
-SuperDrive

All Models:
-13 widescreen, 1280x800 display
-Front Row and Apple Remote
-Integrated iSight
-MagSafe
-Integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics with 64 MB shared graphics memory
-mini-DVI with extended display support
-512MB 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
-1 Firewire 400, 2 USB 2.0 ports
-Gigabit Ethernet
-Airport Extreme + Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) Standard

Other Notes: The iBook G4 and 12" Powerbook G4 have been dropped from the Apple Store.

All prices in US Dollars

Related Forum: MacBook Neo

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zelmo Avatar
267 months ago
My daughter, being the emo kid that she vehemently denies she is, will have to have the black version for college this fall. I wonder is she'll want to cover the difference?:rolleyes:

A very nice release, Apple. Solid spec's for an entry notebook.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
267 months ago
UK Store?

Anyone got the UK store back up yet? I want to buy one!:(
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JGowan Avatar
267 months ago
Finally...

I love the overall package. Basically what could be expected. I was a little surprised with the free camera, but I think it's great that they're making that standard now. I'm sure it'll be standard on their Cinema Displays in the coming months, but with the height situation, they're going to have to allow some sort of way to adjust the camera's downward.

MacBook. I'd like to read it sometime.
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267 months ago
LOL to all those who laughed at my suggestion that low end macbook would be white and high end black!! Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
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