All models now come with a built-in iSight video camera, Apple’s MagSafe Power Adaptor which detaches when accidentally stepped on and built-in 802.11n wireless networking, offering a claimed 5x boost in performance and twice the range of 801.11g.
Screens start at 13.3in and run to 17in. The entry-level MacBook starts at £699.-Martin Lynch
Pricing & Availability:
The new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorised Resellers.
The 2.1GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of £699 (inc VAT), includes:
* 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
* 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 800MHz frontside bus;
* 1GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
* Mini-DVI out (adaptors for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analogue;
* Scrolling trackpad; and
* 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adaptor.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of £829 (inc VAT), includes:
* 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 800MHz frontside bus;
* 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
* Mini-DVI out (adaptors for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analogue;
* Scrolling trackpad; and
* 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adaptor.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of £949 (inc VAT), includes:
* 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 800MHz frontside bus;
* 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
* Mini-DVI out (adaptors for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analogue;
* Scrolling trackpad; and
* 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adaptor.
Build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adaptor, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adaptor, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adaptor and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
The 2.4GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of £1,299 (inc VAT), includes:
* 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 800MHz frontside bus;
* 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 200GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
* DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adaptor included, Composite/S-Video adaptor sold separately);
* built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
* two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analogue;
* Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
* 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adaptor.
The 2.5GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of £1,599 (inc VAT), includes:
* 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
* 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
* 800MHz frontside bus;
* 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
* DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adaptor included, Composite/S-Video out adaptor sold separately);
* built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
* two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analogue;
* Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
* 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adaptor.
The 2.5GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of £1,799 (inc VAT), includes:
* 17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display;
* 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
* 800MHz frontside bus;
* 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
* DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adaptor included, Composite/S-Video out adaptor sold separately);
* built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
* three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analogue;
* Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
* 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adaptor.
Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 200GB (7200 rpm), 250GB (5400 rpm) or a 300GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adaptor, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen display, 17-inch LED-backlit 1920 x 1200 high-resolution display and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Additional build-to-order options for both MacBook and MacBook Pro include pre-installed copies of iWork ’08, Logic Express 8, Final Cut Express 4 and Aperture 2.
* iChat video conferencing requires broadband internet connection; fees may apply.
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Editor and Contributor | Martin Lynch
Contributor | Tamlin Magee
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