Measuring a mere 1.08 inches thin and weighing in at only 5.0 pounds,
the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or
briefcase). A durable polycarbonate shell in white keeps it ready for
the rough and tumble of everyday life, and a magnetic latch keeps the
screen closed without a catch--that means no moving parts to snag, jam,
or break. It also offers a unique keyboard design that sits flush
against the bed for a sleeker, lower profile. Other standard Apple
"extras" includes the Apple Remote and Front Row media playback
interface, built-in iSight video camera, and Apple's magnetically
connected MagSafe power adapter, which safely disconnects when under
strain.
Boosted in speed with Intel's latest chipset (dubbed "Santa Rosa"),
you'll enjoy quick and nimble multitasking thanks to the 2.2 GHz Core 2
Duo T7300 processor. The 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display provides
the perfect combination of pixels and portability, and the integrated
802.11n Wi-Fi LAN enables computing freedom from wires and
compatibility with older 802.11b/g routers as well as the faster
throughput of Apple's Airport Extreme. Other hardware features include
a 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (4 GB maximum), 8x combo Superdrive
(for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in 10/100/1000
BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
(Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 400 port, DVI video output, and Intel
GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144 MB of shared memory.
Preloaded with Leopard, you'll enjoy enhanced productivity and a
clutter-free desktop (thanks to the redesigned 3-D Dock with Stacks).
Preloaded with Leopard and iLife '08
The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features over 300 new features, including:
* Time Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac
* A redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs
* Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application
* Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them
* A brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock
* Major enhancements to Mail and iChat
Leopard's new desktop includes the redesigned 3-D Dock with Stacks, a
new way to organize files for quick and easy access with just one
click. Leopard automatically places web, email and other downloads in a
Downloads stack to maintain a clutter-free desktop, and you can
instantly fan the contents of this and other Stacks into an elegant arc
right from the Dock. The updated Finder includes Cover Flow and a new
sidebar with a dramatically simplified way to search for, browse and
copy content from any PC or Mac on a local network.
Time Machine lets you easily back up all of the data on your Mac, find
lost files and even restore all of the software on their Mac. With just
a one-click setup, Time Machine automatically keeps an up-to-date copy
of everything on the Mac. In the event a file is lost, you can search
back through time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other
digital media and then instantly restore the file.
The MacBook also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications that
make it easy to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire
high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an email address. Record
your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie
filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on
your MacBook and share it on the web in one click with iWeb.
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
MacBooks come with an Apple remote and preloaded Front Row media playback software.
The Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed,
super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an enormous 4 MB of Smart
Cache, an L2 cache that can be shared between the cores as needed. (An
L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache
can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data
between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver
better overall performance.)
The Intel Core 2 Duo's 128-bit SSE3 vector engine handles 128-bit
computations in a single clock cycle, accelerating data manipulation by
simultaneously applying a single instruction to multiple data. And its
two execution cores are designed to share resources and conserve power,
helping it to achieve higher levels of performance since it uses fewer
watts. And with 4MB of shared L2 cache, the MacBook is a multi-tasking
monster. With such substantial L2 cache, data and instructions can be
kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance
and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because
the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire
amount if the other happens to be idle.
Hard Drive and Memory
The 120 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace
with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The
1 GB of PC5300 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 512 MB) have an
industry-leading 667 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased
to a whopping 4 GB.
Wireless Connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the
performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also
backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to
communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works
seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in
Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone,
synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You
can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as
well as quickly share files with a colleague.
Display and Graphics
Whether you're working on a Keynote presentation or watching a movie
before you catch a flight, every document, video, and photo on your
MacBook will look sharp on the glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display.
With pixel-perfect 1280-by-800 resolution, it's great for viewing and
working with media. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator X3100, which provides 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main
memory. It features Intel Clear Video Technology, which delivers
outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased
clarity, and enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on
progressive displays.
Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the display bezel is an iSight camera, which enables
easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of
yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application,
video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so
initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold
audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio
compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally.
For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight
camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your
GarageBand-recorded podcast.
Apple Innovations
The magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter breaks cleanly away,
without damage to either the cord or the MacBook, if you trip over the
cord.
One of Apple's most celebrated innovations is the MagSafe power adapter
connector with offers a magnetic connection instead of a physical one.
So, if you happen to trip over a power cord, you won't send MacBook
flying off a table or desk--the cord simply disconnects, without damage
to either the cord or the system. As an added nicety, this means less
wear on the connectors.
The trackpad can tell if you've got one finger on the pedal, or two.
With two, you can easily scroll around your documents or open
contextual menus. When you need right-click functionality, simply open
ÒKeyboard and MouseÓ in System Preferences and enable the secondary
click preference.
And with the included Apple Remote and Front Row software, you can show
off your latest photos and access your iTunes music and playlists from
across the room. You can also use it to watch downloaded movies and TV
episodes as well as control playback of DVD movies. The Apple Remote
features a minimalist six buttons--just press the Menu button to
activate Front Row and begin to navigate through your media. You can
even use the remote to control Keynote presentations in iWork '06.
Other Features
* 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x
DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer),
DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
* Mini-DVI port for video output (VGA adapter and mini-DVI to DVI adapter sold separately)
* Built-in stereo speakers and omnidirectional microphone
* Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in
* Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out
* Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port
* Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys,
including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement),
and embedded numeric keypad
* Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control;
supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
* Kensington cable lock slot
* Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
* Measures 12.78 x 8.92 x 1.08 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5 pounds
Connect to your network, a desktop monitor and all your peripherals
with two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one DVI video output, and one Gigabit
Ethernet.
Included Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces,
Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime,
iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools); iLife
'08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand);
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive; iWork '08 (30-day trial)
What's in the Box
MacBook, Apple Remote, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and
power cord, lithium-polymer battery, install/restore DVDs, printed and
electronic documentation
Product Description
Comes now with the new Mac OS 10.5 Leopard with over 300 new features,
such as a stunning new look to the desktop, new ways to browse thorough
your files with Cover Flow, Quick Look, Time Machine and many more. The
most advanced and affordable Mac notebook ever gives you a blazingly
fast mobile architecture in a beautiful design that costs less than
slower, clunkier models. It's like getting a sports car for the price
of a scooter. MacBook is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with
a performance-enhancing 4MB of shared L2 cache. MacBook keeps you
untethered courtesy of built-in Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme 802.11n
Wi-Fi wireless. Thrill to a high-res 13.3" widescreen TFT LCD screen
for text and graphics. See that little lens in the display bezel?
That's the built-in iSight camera. Use it to video chat simply by
opening iChat AV and clicking a buddy icon (or three). Or fire up Photo
Booth and take a few snapshots with the iSight, play around with 16 fun
effects, then admire your handiwork. That little camera lets you create
web-ready videos, too. Just open up iMovie and start the action. From
there, iWeb makes it one-click easy to get your talking head on the
web. 13.3 Glossy WXGA (1280 x 800) Display Built-in iSight Camera and
internal omnidirectional microphone Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor
with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory 8X Slot-loading
SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi
wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Built-in
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) 2 USB 2.0, 1
Headphone out; 1 Microphone-in, mini-DVI output port, 1 FireWire 400, 1
RJ-45 LAN Approximate Unit Dimensions - 12.78 (W) x 1.08 (H) x 8.92 (D)
Approximate Unit Weight - 5 lbs
Apple MacBook MB062LL/B 13.3" Laptop (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, 8x SuperDrive) White by Apple 
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