Editors' Rating
Typical price:£ 978
Verdict
Apple's redesigned 13in. MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15in. Pro line. With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the plastic model it replaces... Read Full Review.
Pros
- New aluminium construction looks good, feels solid
- Giant touchpad
- Attractive edge-to-edge glass on display
- Improved integrated graphics
- Backlit keyboard on some models
- Thinner than previous version
Cons
- Still no ExpressCard or SD-card slot
- Loses FireWire port
- All-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially
- Entry-level model now has a slower CPU than before
- No matte-screen option
Key Specs
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor model: | Core 2 Duo |
| Clock speed: | 2.4 GHz |
| RAM installed: | 2048 MB |
| Wireless LAN: | AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi Wireless (802.11a/b/g, Draft-N) |
| Hard drive size: | 250 GB |
| Graphics processor: | Nvidia GeForce 9400M |
| Graphics RAM: | 256 MB |
| Display diagonal size: | 13.3 in |
| Case form factor: | clamshell (unibody) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 32.5x2.41x22.7 cm |
| Weight: | 2.04 kg |
| Operating system: | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard |
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