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MacBook 13" White 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo/1GB/80GB/SuperDrive | 
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| Brand: Apple
Category: CE
Buy New: £916.18
New (1) Used (1) from £549.00
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 21113
Platform: Mac Os X
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.3
Dimensions (in): 17.9 x 17.6 x 5.8
MPN: 1305978
UPC: 885909127917
EAN: 0885909127917
ASIN: B000KJJZZW
Release Date: November 13, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Product Description
MacBook delivers the power of the Intel Core 2 Duo the latestgeneration of Intel processors and a slew of innovative featuresincluding: a built-in iSight camera for video chatting on the go;iLife ’06; Front Row; a glossy 13-inch widescreen display;e
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 A fantastic Laptop June 15, 2007
S. Ashby
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought this in January when it first came out, and since the day I got it I have been impressed. Out of the box it takes minutes to set up (inputting things like your computer's name and setting up an account with Apple if you want to) and then you are straight in. Apple don't exaggerate when they say you can use this out of the box - you don't have to install anything, all that you need is there.
It behaves like a PC but better - you not only have a Microsoft Office 'test drive' built in, you have iTunes, iPhoto, the iSight camera, Front Row (a beautiful interface for accessing photos, movies, CDs, Music and films via a tiny remote in full screen view) and so many more little things to discover. And that, for me, is the best thing about my MacBook - every day I can find something new, whether it's a new program I didn't know existed, a new trick for accessing something, the way you can add widgets from the internet. Everything is exciting to do. Also, in response to A Stead's review below, it is possible to set the right-click option (as it would be on windows) to 'place two fingers on the mouse pad and click'. The 'two fingers on the mouse pad' technique can also be used for scrolling (draw fingers up or down mouse pad to scroll) which is incredibly useful for web pages etc.
The battery life is pretty good, and you can have different set-ups depending on your preference - Better Energy Savings sends the computer to sleep after 5 minutes, better performance decreases screen brightness etc. There is also the option to simply shut the laptop at any time, and, unlike a windows laptop, when you re-open it it is immediately back where it was before - no extra loading time, no 'waking up', you can open it and within a second be back to working on whatever you want.
Important to note, though - the current MacBook is running MacOS 10 Tiger, which is due to be upgraded in October to MacOS 10 Leopard, which looks great. If you are thinking of buying a MacBook, I would advise you wait until then to get the new features that are included.
Overall a fantastic Laptop, and I would strongly advise you buy one if you are looking for a new computer. But I would advise you, unless you are desperate, to wait until October when you will have the benefit of a new Operating System
 hmmmm June 13, 2007
A. Stead (Leeds, England)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
OK, so i've had the macbook for about a month now and i'm writing this review on it. Its a great thing, the best thing is actually opening the box when you get it. If you're a pc user and you're wondering to switch there are things to think about:
There's an isight camera built into this thing, you'd think that'd be amazing what with all your msn contacts - its not. The msn version available for mac is limited and does not support any webcam, let alone isight. Despite this, you'd think there would be some third party software, some substitute that lets you video chat with your msn contacts - there isn't. Apparently no one can write apps that do mic and webcam together. The only option is to use skype, which is a godsend but if your like me and no one you know really uses skype and most of your contacts use msn then its a bit disappointing.
There's no right click on a mac. If you want to right click, you have to ctrl+click. Its a pain basically and a surprising number of apps support the right click when you would assume most would just support one click.
Limited software - the software provided is perfect, it all works fast and integrates really well. The thing is thats it...you're done...With windows, im used to trying out different apps and getting my system more adjusted to my preferences that way...With mac you really have to rely on apple which is fine as they generally are ahead of the game but it can make using the thing a bit more boring.
Ok, so ive talked about stuff mac kinda falls short on, now things with the macbook -
Screen - if you're worried about the size, its actually fine. In general with laptops, i can't use them for really intricate things so i connect my macbook up to an external screen - with my minidvi-dvi connector i bought from apple - works really well. I think it'd be the same for any laptop, not specific to macbook's 13inch screen.
Heat - It gets hot, sometimes uncomfortably on bare skin, like all laptops. There's no problem with it though and it takes quite a while to do so.
Battery Life - this is immense compared to my old laptop. Its up to about 4 hours. Also when you close the thing it sleeps and wastes no battery life at all, then wakes instantaneously.
keyboard - really easy to use because keys are so far apart.
Casing - Ive got the white one but i know a guy with a black one and i think its the same...The case seems pretty markable. Its such a beautiful thing that the last thing you want to do is mark it. This makes using it a bit worrysome. I think i'd prefer using a more durable laptop like maybe the macbook pro which is metal.
thanks, sorry i rambled a bit but its important to research as much as you ca before buying things like this so i hope it helped.
great will buy from now on May 11, 2007
Mr. M. J. Riley (england)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
apple, does what it says on the tin.
easy to use all the programs just work, you dont have to download loads of programs just to find one you like or install new software evertime you buy a new camara.
some things are different and take a bit of getting used to, and somethings you just cant do but worth it. would never go back to a pc
An outstanding machine December 30, 2006
Martin Dolphin (Cheshire, UK)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Apple hardware really is incredible - I replaced a Windows laptop with this MacBook and I'm very happy indeed with it. It's incredibly quick, has a great screen and looks fantastic. OSX is easy to get to grips with and suffers from non of the virus/spyware/worm problems that Windows is so plagued with.
Apple has released the free 'bootcamp' software which enables you to dual boot between Windows and OSX. I prefer to run Parallels which let's you run Windows within OSX - the latest version makes the whole process seamless - you can run Windows and OSX applications side-by-side on the desktop at full speed.
Highly recommended - I replaced my desktop with an iMac too!
White Gold! December 28, 2006
Matt Ledger (Ipswich, UK)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I got this MacBook for Christmas and it is truly the finest computer I have ever, ever used!
I've spent all my life using Windows computers but having used a Mac only once before I immediately new what my next computer would be!
The design is perfect, the white casing looks icy cool, the Apple logo on the lights up, the DVD burner is slot loading, there's no clip to close the lid just a clever magnet to hold it in place, same goes for the charger which connects using a magnet so if it is tugged for example by someone tripping over the cable it just pops out, the keys have small gaps between them so you don't accidently hit the next door key as you're typing and the best bit is that all these features aren't just marketing gimics, they all work beautifully!
Now onto the computer itself! It took less than a day to get my head around the change of operating system, everything here looks so much better and simpler than on Windows, applications are lightening fast, taking almost no time to open, the equivalent of internet explorer (safari) loads web pages with almost no delay (unlike my Windows XP computer which really struggles along!). Compatability isn't really an issue, Word, Excel and Powerpoint can all be purchased and although not quite up to the standard of the same applications on Windows they do the job and the new releases coming in late 2007 will be almost identical to the new Windows programs. Plug n play devices such as USB flash drives, digital cameras etc actually work faster than on Windows with no need for waiting for drivers to install. Sadly the current version of Microsoft Messenger for Mac is not up to standard and doesn't let you use the built in 1.3 megapixel camera, an application called photo booth which comes with the MacBook is great fun though letting you stretch and bend live images, also the included iChat program lets you video chat with other Mac users in amazing quality.
The most stunning application though must be Front Row, using the included remote you simply click the menu button and your desktop fades away to reveal the equivalent of Microsofts Media Centre, except this is simple, fast and looks great, you can access your music, photos, videos and a DVD all using the tiny remote!
I'm sure I've missed some things but by now you probably get what I'm saying! This is the finest computer I have ever had the pleasure of using, which reminds me I haven't mentioned the fundamental advantages of owning a Mac, no spy ware, no viruses and no crashes all mean you feel safer and don't need to shell out money buying anti virus software!
I could go on... Basically my message is... Stop thinking about it... Buy a Mac!
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