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Product Description

MB BLACK 2.4GHZ 2GB 250 SD AP/BT

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29292 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Apple
• Model: MB404B/A
• Released on: 2008-03-02
• Dimensions: 5.07 pounds

Features

• 2.4GHz Intel Core Duo Processor
• 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
• 13.3-inch Glossy widescreen display
• 250GB 5400-rpm SATA Hard Drive
• 144MB DDR2 SDRAM Graphics Memory

Manufacturer's Description
Powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor at speeds up to 2.4GHz, the new MacBook is the fastest ever. The 2.4GHz MacBook now includes 2GB of memory standard â€" perfect for running your favorite applications smoothly. Every MacBook has a larger hard drive, up to 250GB, to store growing media collections and valuable data MacBook makes it easy to hit the road thanks to its tough polycarbonate case, built-in wireless technologies, and innovative MagSafe Power Adapter that releases automatically if someone accidentally trips on the cord.

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Customer Reviews

Worth every penny but there is room for improvement.
I use both Macs and PCs and have done for about 5 years. the reason being that a lot of my programmes only run on a Windows system but I like to edit my photographs on a Mac. However, I do prefer the ease of use of the MacBook and it doesn't have the freeze or blue screen problems of the Window systems. NOW however, I no longer need to use two computers as this MacBook has an Intel chip and Boot Camp so I can partition the hard drive and use both Windows and Mac software alongside each other. Wish I could do it at the same time but no doubt that will come soon.

The MacBook comes with some real impressive pre-loaded software in iLife '08. That includes iTunes, iPhoto, Garageband, iMovie and iDVD. And it has a built in web cam!!!. What a saving if I only had a Pc I would need to pay up to £250 for similar programmes, though of course iTunes is a free upload for both platforms.

This MacBook flies. Its fast compact and even though I got this to replace a much larger 17 inch PowerBook, I can live with the smaller screen in that this is faster computer, has more memory then my old G4 Powerbook and I can transport it easier on my travels - flying and to events. It fits snugly in my LowePro Stealth 650 camera bag.

Downsides? Well they are few, the keyboard is very Sinclair Spectrum like (Remember those?) and it can cost an arm and leg to upgrade memory,

If you are thinking of coming out of the closet, so to speak, and switching to a Mac, you will not be disappointed with this machine. One other thing - buy the black version - it has more power and memory.

Brilliant.
This is a high quality laptop, with a great operating system.

Any students looking to buy a mac should definitely buy through Apple's own website or one of their official stores, as you can get a pretty good discount (works out at over £50 for the black MacBook).

Fabulous
I have used Windows PCs since MS-DOS. I wanted a laptop but I didn't want Windows Vista, so I looked at Apple MacBooks. The high price niggled me. Laptops with comparable specs are cheaper than MacBooks. But I took the plunge and got a MacBook black. And I'm delighted with it. The build quality is exceptional. The screen in particular is stunning, crystal clear, easy on the eyes, beautiful colours. Loads of software come with the Mac.

I'm very impressed with the features it has. It's light years ahead of Windows. Taking into account the whole package, its not more expensive than a PC laptop.

But is it PC compatible? Yes! I have setup a network with my Windows XP PC, where I share printer and files. My external hard disk, mouse, pen drive etc all work with the MacBook. And if you really need Windows, for those applications you can't live without, you can install it using OS X's Boot Camp software.

Beware that the Mac and PC worlds are different. You need to learn new ways of doing the same thing. The problem for us veteran PC users is weaning ourselves off Microsoft's way of doing things.

I'm won over. I love my Macbook. When my desktop PC is due for replacement, I'm getting an iMac. Bye bye the world according to Microsoft. For Windows users thinking about taking the plunge, just do it, get an Apple. You'll love it