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Apple MacBook MB061LL/B 13.3-inch Laptop (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo Drive) White | 
 enlarge | Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: $1,237.83
New (1) Used (2) from $947.77
Rating:  130 reviews
Sales Rank: 596
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.5
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 80
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Display Size: 13.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.6
Dimensions (in): 17.9 x 17.5 x 5.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: MB061LL/B
Model: MB061LL/B
UPC: 885909208456
EAN: 0718908999202
ASIN: B000RG0QC4
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 MB shared L2 Cache | | • | 1 GB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 80 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; Combo Drive | | • | One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately) | | • | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet; Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)4; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module | | • | 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution; Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Stylishly and intelligently designed for your on-the-go digital lifestyle, Apple's MacBook is the perfect confluence of affordability, innovation, and powerful computing. This latest iteration of the MacBook line is pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which adds over 300 new features including easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter, and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes. 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 2.0 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 an 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (4 GB maximum), 24x combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, 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 T7300 processor has a 2.0 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 80 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 OKeyboard and MouseO 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
- 24x slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive (writes 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW; reads CDs at 24x and DVDs at 8x)
- 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
With an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz processor, MacBook is the fastest and most powerful ever, keeping up with your mobile lifestyle whether you're a student or a professional. It comes standard with 1 GB of memory and a large hard drive, so you can easily run multiple applications and store your photos, music, movies, and documents. Stay connected wherever you go with built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi, offering up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of the previous generation. You can video chat using the built-in iSight camera. At 1.08 inches thin and 5 pounds, the versatile and compact MacBook puts a world of advanced features within your reach.
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 Slender, lightweight -- and powerful January 1, 2008
68 out of 69 found this review helpful
I adore my MacBook. Despite being a longtime Mac user, I almost did not buy a Mac when it came time to buying a laptop. I figured that I could buy a cheaper Windows machine that was just as powerful. Thank goodness I came to my senses! My husband had been through three laptops in the time that I had owned my Mac desktop, so that didn't portend well for those machines. And then both my daughter (a longtime Windows user who opted to go MacBook for college) and a few of my own college students convinced me to take a serious look at this computer. Wow.
Pros:
-- AirPort connectivity. On the road, while my husband is fiddling around on his Windows computer to connect to a new network, my daughter and I are already surfing the web. The MacBook also comes with Bluetooth capability.
-- OS X (now up to Leopard). Until you've used OS X, you have no idea what you've been missing. The users interface is so seamless that even the uninitiated can figure it out. You can create a Dock with all your favorite applications at the bottom of the screen -- all the time. Windows users have to be careful not to make things more complicated than they need to be. I know people who try to set up directories and files the way they do on Windows, when everything is SO much simpler on the Mac. Forget all that "My Computer" stuff to switch drives/discs. Everything is displayed all the time in the directory windows. Because OS X has so many features, I can't go into them here. Trust me -- you'll love it.
-- Size. I can slip this computer into an oversized handbag without a problem. While it's not as lightweight as some truly high-end laptops, the weight doesn't drag on my shoulder.
-- Keyboard. Large enough to easily use, it still allows a good-size area below the keys to rest your wrist.
-- iLife. The Mac comes bundled with iLife, Apple's lifestyle package that includes iTunes, iDVD, iPhoto, iWeb, GarageBand, PhotoBooth, and iMovie. These programs are part of what makes Macs so cool. All are intuitive, although GarageBand requires the most effort to learn.
-- Speed. Even with 1 GB RAM, this machine is blazingly fast compared to others in its category. (I recommend getting another GB of RAM, although my daughter says hers is fine with only 1 GB.)
-- Screen. The display is crisp and bright. Controls allows you to dim or brighten, depending on your preferences and the current lighting. Although the screen is glossy, I never have much problem with glare unless I'm in full sun.
-- Built-in camera. Although the camera isn't as powerful as a stand-alone digital camera, you can easily take shots for PhotoBooth fun or to upload to web sites such as Facebook.
Cons:
-- You cannot insert mini-DVDs. If you use them, look at a different computer.
-- Screen size. If a larger screen size is important to you, then get a different model. Of course, you'll sacrifice some portability with a larger computer.
-- It comes with only 1 GB of RAM. Although this is enough for most users, I still recommend installing another GB.
I've had my MacBook for a year now and haven't had any problems, so I haven't tested Apple customer service. A leading consumer magazine rates Apple's service as the best among manufacturers.
Highly recommended.
Forget Vista - buy a Mac November 18, 2007
102 out of 110 found this review helpful
Having used Macs through college and then into my career, I was forced to switch to NT when I took a job at Microsoft in the late 90s. Windows gets the job done, and I have enjoyed using it through XP Pro, but I have had nothing but trouble with Vista.
When it came time to replace my Sony laptop I shopped all the major PC brands and found them to be gimmicky. By chance I took a look at the new Macbooks and liked what I saw, so I bought one.
With 2 gigs of RAM I am running Photoshop CS3 and Nikon Capture NX without a hassle. Screen redraws are fast.
Installing programs is a breeze, you drag them into the Applications folder. That's it.
On boot up I am online in 35 seconds. Every wifi connection I have tried has been rock solid.
If you want a fast, stable, easy to use laptop, check out a Macbook, you won't be sorry.
Oh, It Is Love January 5, 2008
32 out of 33 found this review helpful
I am a PC user of many many years. I have been using PCs since the DOS days, and have owned a PC with every windows OS. I thought I was pretty much happy, until I made the switch. I won't talk much about OS X, except saying that "all of my wildest dreams came true" (I must've voted for Pedro). It is truly amazing.
So on to the unit itself. It is white. And beautiful. The exterior is fantastically glossy, the inside is matte and smooth. The keys are light and responsive, and well separated so I can type quickly without mistakes. The lid snaps shut with an unbelievably satisfying "clap" and all the look is one that is clean, complete, and well-finished. No QC issues here. The infamously glossy screen has proved to be more beneficial than detrimental and produces a crisp vibrant image that is noticeably reflective only in extreme conditions. The speakers are unusually located on the rear of the notebook and use the display bezel to reflect the sound. They're typical laptop speakers-don't expect much from them.
The computer is quick.... not just quick.... supersonic. Encoding video is a snap. Opening some programs (such as Safari) is instantaneous. I have not tried playing any games on it yet, and with the integrated video, I'm sure its able to but likely not as easily as it can with other tasks.
The iLife suite, is, sweet. GarageBand is a blast that is quite easy to use after getting used to it. iMovie is almost industry standard (just below Final Cut). iDVD is truly one of the most underrated program in iLife. You can actually make incredibly professional-looking animated DVD menus and pop in your videos from iMovie and make a great looking DVD. Keep in mind, though, that this configuration does not have a DVD burner, so you will have to buy an external DVD burner (about $70-$150) to take advantage of this software. iWeb is pretty good too. It's nice for blogs, but not so much for web pages, and requires a .mac account. iPhoto is a great organizational tool, but its editing capabilities are limited, and many of the auto-fixes often don't work well or actually make the photo worse. I prefer Picasa's editing features.
Leopard, sad to say, is a lot like Vista-only in the fact that it provided few upgrades and had several reported installation woes. I love it. The quick-look feature, while a little over-hyped, is very useful. It allows you to preview most files, like a document right in the finder (large enough to read the contents). Spotlight is a fantastic search tool, and thoroughly and quickly finds things on your computer. UI is clean, interactive, and speedy, as expected.
Anyway, there are too many more features to list. I will say that the iChat/iSight setup is pretty amazing. The camera is sharp and I was able to videochat with several of my friends. There is also a screen-sharing feature that allows you to comandeer another persons computer (if they have Leopard) and control what's on their screen or vis-versa. Its quite useful. For example, my friend is somewhat inexperienced with computers, and I was able to get on her computer remotely and transfer her music from her iPod to her new computer.
Also, battery life is very good. I was able to watch 2 1/2 movies, write about 10 emails, burn a cd, and rip a cd all on one charge. Incredibly impressed. The MagSafe adapter is really innovative and handy too, and has already prevented my MacBook from taking a couple of tumbles.
So, the negitave (that I haven't already mentioned):
OS X and iLife take up a lot more space on the hard disk than I expected. With the hard drive formatting, the OS, and iLife, you are left with only about 50 gigs of space. Then after I put on all of my photos, videos, and music, I was left with a measly 13.5 gigs, and with the rule of thumb to leave about 10 gigs available for system tasks, I imagine I will be upgrading my hard drive in the near future.
The optical drive is pretty slow for a CD-R/RW only drive. It took me about 15 minutes to rip a CD. My PC with a combo drive and do it in about 9, and my other PC laptop with a DVD/CD-R/RW drive can do it in about 10-12. Not a big deal, just a bit of a disappointment.
Leopard eliminated the feature that allowed you to send/receive SMS messages from your phone via Bluetooth. This was a feature I was looking forward to.
The mini-DVI display interface is proprietary meaning you will have to buy a $20 adapter to attach an external display.
Integrated video: Although the X3100 is a pretty top-of-the line integrated setup, it still doesn't compare to dedicated video cards, and has many compatibility issues with games (such as Sims 2). But then again, this isn't a gaming machine. It just seems ridiculous to pay $1,000 more for a MacBook Pro, just (pretty much) for dedicated video.
Mismatched colors: One thing I first noticed (I'm pretty sure it's by design) is the display bezel, trackpad, and the wrist areas are light grey. This looks weird compared to the keyboard and rest of the case. I imagine this is to prevent dirt/grime from showing up but it still looks weird.
Sharp wrist edges: the edges around the top part of the lower case are cut very, err, straight. They cause red streaks on your wrist, and a friend of mine thought I was "cutting". Yeah, kind of a problem.
Well that's it in a nutshell. The Mac experience is INCREDIBLE, and this is a surprisingly capable and fast machine. Easily the best notebook for around $1000-1500.
I LOVE MY MACBOOK! December 25, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
It's so nice to be back on a Macintosh computer. My last 2 computer purchases were a Sony desktop and an HP notebook.
I love Leopard. Lots of productivity boosters (Dashboard, Expose, etc). I'm still re-learning but it's coming back fast.
The computer itself is a real looker. The MagSafe power adapter is awesome. The computer *feels* good. It almost feels like rubber. It just feels good to touch. However, smudges show up very prominently on the black surface (like anything black).
I feel sorta cheated for spending $200 more for the black model. The 160GB hard drive is almost full allready. I'm scoping out a 250GB for $150ish, but would like even more. I also plan to add 4GB of RAM for about $100.
The Core2duo chip is nice. The last Mac I bought was a 600mhz iBook G3, and it felt slow right out of the box. Granted, it was running the 1st edition of Mac OS X, but it felt slow. This computer seems very fast, very little waiting for apps to open, and I can multitask to my heart's content and it won't bog down (ie: iTunes won't skip a beat while I'm surfing the web, copying files to multiple locations, and have about 10 other programs open at the same time).
The built-in iSight camera is a no-brainer. All computers should have this built-in now-a-days. I'm still getting used to the keyboard. The keys are very low profile and it'll probably take some getting used to, like everything new does.
The wireless works great. My HP laptop constantly had a problem with dropping the wireless connection momentairly and then re-gaining it. Annoying. That hasn't happened once on my MacBook.
One weird quirk is the slot-loading optical drive. This is my first slot-loading computer, and I figured it would "suck" the disc in earlier than it does (similar to a car stereo). I have to put it in most of the way and then it pulls it in the last inch and then makes some strange mechanical noises. The discs run fine tho. Maybe it's supposed to be like that.
I went with the MacBook because I don't play alot of games, so didn't need the $1000 price difference that a MacBook Pro would cost. A dedicated video card and illuminated keys are about the only benefits to getting a MacBook Pro.
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It's been 3 months since I got my MacBook and I'm happier than ever! There is so much QUALITY freeware/shareware available. Quality, as in, it doesn't screw-up your machine or install spyware/adware, like almost every Windows app does.
I've upgraded to 4GB of RAM, and think this is the PERFECT amount. I check my RAM use with the awesome Widget iStat Pro.
Right now I am:
Ripping a DVD
Converting a ripped DVD to H.264
Watching a Quicktime H.264 video of a previously ripped DVD
Installing the Amazon MP3 downloader app
Have iPhoto open
iTunes is copying a bunch of ripped DVDs to my AppleTV through WiFi 802.11n
I'm backing up my Pictures folder to my iDisk
Mail is checking for new messages
I have like 10 tabs open in Safari
...and the system does not studder. Apps do not slow down. Nothing crashes. It's quite amazing. The combination of OSX and the Intel Core 2 Duo chip is FANTASTIC.
Never before have I been as pleased with a computer 3 months after buying it as I am with this computer. Including previous Macintosh computers.
Yesterday I purchased the Time Capsule 1TB WiFi hard drive and it's awesome. It's like I have a 1TB HDD in my MacBook! I threw all my scratch-prone backup DVDs away (after I copied them to my Time Capsule!). Now I have everything I've ever created or downloaded at my fingertips, and my internal HDD is only half full!
The only gripes I have with this computer is the sharp edges sometimes bug my wrists when I type. Also, the keyboard is not that great, but the low-profile keys are very easy to clean and keep clean. I do alot of work in the dark so an illuminated keyboard (like on the MacBook Pros) would be awesome. Also, a dedicated video card would be nice for some of the power-hungry games out there. These are features of the MacBook Pro, but I like the size, feel, and price of the MacBook better.
Apple Newbie Falls For a Mac . . . December 17, 2007
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
This review is for the white macbook (2.2Ghz intel core 2 duo, 120gb hard drive, 1gb ram, superdrive). I have been using the laptop for about a month now. My background is with Windows and mainly Dells (have owned three dell laptops and one dell desktop over the past 5 years). Thus, I am/was an Apple newbie. Overall, my experience has been nothing short of amazing with this little workhorse. I am continuously impressed on a daily basis when I encounter new features and idiosyncrasies with the macbook.
Pros:
glossy bright screen (the gloss helps make the images sharper than with matte screens), great vibrant colors of the display, quiet operation (unless you are taxing the machine, then it can get a little loud and hot), the airport (picks up all kinds of wireless signals, and had no problem with my wpa protected network at home, or wireless at work through a vpn), the large trackpad (sensitive and great two-touch scrolling), long battery life (I'm still at 70% when my wife's dell goes out), mac os (leopard is simple, elegant, and quick), everything works when you plug it in (no installing drivers and cursing at your computer when it doesn't recognize your device), iLife and iWork suites (worth the price of admission here, I can't tell you how easy and simple it is to make amazing webpages, movies, slideshows, presentations, posters, flyers, cards, etc, etc). I'm working on some great movie projects for the family right now and haven't had to use the help function yet!
Cons:
sharp edges (not a huge issue when I'm at a desk, but seems to bug me more when it's on my lap and digs into my wrists more), smaller maximum open angle (screen opens about 100-115 degrees from base, and sometimes I want it to open up a little more), the keys are flat (I miss the concave keys of my dell, but I'm getting used to these), the keyboard is recessed (also a plus in that the keys don't scratch the screen, but gunk gets down in the recess), it's a little heavy for it's size (not a deal breaker though), the case scratches easy (however you have to look at it at the right angle to see the scratches), the installed web browser is sub-optimal (I dumped safari and moved to firefox for now), apple mail is not so hot (I have been using Entourage (MS Office) with good success), the power cord plastic is very stiff (feels like it could break, and I don't feel confident continuously wrapping it up for transport to work and back), and the magsafe power connector is neat, but has a very strong magnetic pull and would not release before my laptop started sliding on a smooth surface.
Overall, I have listed more cons than pros, but I believe that the cons are pretty nitt-picky, and the meat of the laptop rests on the pro side. I have really enjoyed learning the Mac OS, and find it to be MUCH more intuitive, simple, clean, and enjoyable than any Windows version I have ever used. I love using expose to move between open windows, and spaces comes in handy at work when I need to quickly move from internet surfing to real work stuff if the boss comes by unexpected. Plain and simple, it just works. For the few old windows programs that I can't give up I've been running Windows XP on my macbook through Parallels very smoothly, with no rebooting necessary like with Boot Camp. Other items to ponder: I recommend upping the RAM to 2-4GB (I have 2GB now) by installing it yourself, very very easy to do so. Get the mini-DVI to VGA adapter if you plan to give presentations through any typical projector.
I hope this helps you make an important decision, I made the switch and haven't looked back!
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