Product Description

With Intel Core Duo processing power, you'll be amazed at what your MacBook can do--and how fast it can do it. Its 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display lets you see more of your photos, movies, websites, and documents at once and with more clarity than ever. A built-in iSight camera gives you hassle-free video chatting,1 while Front Row and the Apple Remote make it simple to navigate your digital media from across the room. At just 1.08 inches thin and barely over 5 pounds,2 the versatile and portable MacBook puts a world of advanced features all within your reach.  1Video conferencing requires a broadband Internet connection; fees may apply. 2Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #920 in Personal Computers
• Color: White
• Brand: Apple
• Model: MA254LL/A
• Platform: Mac OS X
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 17.50" h x 5.60" w x 18.00" l, 15.00 pounds
• CPU: Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz
• Memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 60GB
• Graphics: Intel GMA 950 64MB
• Processors: 2
• Native resolution: 1283 x 800
• Display size: 13.3

Features

• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 60 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, Mini-DVI port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video output (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution

From the Manufacturer
Note: This product is an older version of the Apple MacBook. Check out the Apple MacBook MA699LL/A 13.3" Notebook PC for the replacement model.

Read your e-mail and work on documents. Then switch into relaxation mode, watching DVD movies and playing multimedia games in bold, extreme-resolution color! It's easy with the versatile HDTV-ready f2105.

• View in crystal clarity with the high definition that supports a whopping resolution of 1680 x 1050 and 16.7 million colors; view razor-sharp video from your PC
• Bring DVD movies brilliantly alive and enjoy bright, awesome graphics with the wide aspect ratio and super-high resolution
• Get lost in video games with the enhanced scaling and optimization plus response times as fast as 12 MS
• View two letter-size documents side by side, making it easier to scroll, edit graphics, and work with spreadsheets
• Get premium sound with spatial separation via the integrated speakers; listen privately with the integrated headphone jack
• Work and play in comfort with the height-adjustable, dual-hinged stand
• Save space on your desk with the slim profile, or remove the detachable base for wall-mounting2
• Connect to USB devices fast via the two high-speed USB 2.0 ports
• Camouflage your attached components with the connector cover
• Protect your investment with the one-year HP limited warranty

Award-recognized support

• Get peace of mind with the one-year limited warranty, which includes easy-to-install replaceable parts with next-business-day arrival
• Rely on HP's renowned Total Care service and support, which J.D. Power and Associates has recognized as consistently providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience"
• Get answers to all your questions toll-free, 24 x 7, or via e-mail in as little time as an hour, at www.HP.com/go/totalcare; use real-time chat and a Web site with tips and FAQs

Customer Reviews

My First Mac and I love it!
My first Mac! I purchased this computer (over the mac mini) on Amazon the day after it was released. I always wanted a Mac and I always wanted a laptop. The Macbook was the best solution for me and is a great second computer. I'm extremely pleased. The 13.3 inch screen is bright, glossy, and crystal clear. I love it! I purchased apple's "mini DVI" to DVI adapter, the apple bluetooth mouse and keyboard and use this laptop (with the clam shell closed) with my Viewsonic VA1912wb 19 inch monitor when I want more screen real estate (I didn't even have to install drivers for the bluetooth mouse, bluetooth keyboard, or monitor...the computer recognized those devices and they just worked.) However, the image on the laptop itself is the best image I've ever seen on a laptop computer and way better then the image on my viewsonic flat panel monitor! The machine is whisper quite. The airport extreme worked with my current 802.11g router. It's so cool streaming my itunes music over wifi from my PC to my macbook from any room in the house. This laptop had everything I needed right out of the box: email, web browser, word processor (text editor), along with the iLife package. I recommend this computer to all those PC users out there (like me) who want a great little second computer and who always wanted to experience owning a Mac. Cons: No superdrive on this model and the machine gets warm on your lap.

average user review
I'm not a computer expert, so this review is for average users like myself.

This is my first time using Apple, but it was easy to get up and on the Internet. I found out that the delete key will let you page backwards. If you click the apple on the toolbar you can tweak some settings under "systems preferences". I changed the trackpad settings under "keyboard and mouse" to add dragging and took off "ignore accidental trackpad input". I had to change them back because my cursor would jump around when I was writing emails. I did add clicking to the trackpad input with no problems.

I easily added 2 gig of ram. I bought it from new egg for $176 gskill brand 20-231-066. I used a precision screwdriver size 00 to loosen the 3 phillips head screws. You don't remove the screws from the L-shaped bracket, just loosen them. When you push the memory in far enough (and it takes a little force) the levers will have some resistance. When replacing the bracket, there is a notch on the short side so put it in first. When you've done that, click the Apple on the toolbar and click "about this Mac" and your new memory should show up.

I then downloaded Aspyr's game agent to find out what games my system can play. To my surprise, the game agent says that I have 256 mb of video memory, not the 64 that I expected to see. I checked Intel's website to read up on the GMA 950 and wasn't enlightened much, but it did seem like the GMA 950 could increase the memory if resources were available. It also said that it's upgradeable. Perhaps someone more sophisticated in computers can explain this in a later review! The game agent also said it wasn't sure which games would run with an Intel chip, so I will just read the game reviews to find out what works. Aspyr also said I have 37gb available on the hard drive. I haven't added any other programs yet, so I guess the operating system must take quite a bit. If I ever need more, I'll probably just get something external.

I'm in my 40's and was afraid that the 13.3 inch screen would be too small for me to read. All I had to do was to increase the font size. To do this, click on "View" on the toolbar and click on "make text bigger". Most websites still look good that way. Since I also have vision problems I was afraid the bright screen would have too much glare. I did adjust the brightness down some and there is no problem with glare or reflections.

After 12 years of using Windows, I'm still feeling my way around with this, but I think I'll like it. It was nice not having to take AOL and a lot of other junk off for once and that made this a 5 star computer!

Update 12/30/2006
Dang, I love this thing! It's got all my pictures in it now. I thought I'd never use Itunes, but I just bought a Shuffle (Gen 2) and now it's got all my favorite music in it, too. I've never had to send it for repairs, because Apple fixed minor problems with their updates as they occurred. I can relax on the sofa, while I'm using this, and it even keeps me warm on these frosty nights! ; )

This is so easy and fun to use that I'm using it for much more than just browsing the web. I love it, love it, love it!

Dream Machine
My first notebook, but not my first Mac. I couldn't be happier. Wasn't sure if giving up my G5 for this MacBook would pay off given the smaller screen. However, this high definition glossy screen is even better than the G5, and the 17" screen on my G5 wasn't big enough to fully show 2 programs side by side anyway.

Mine is also whisper quiet, fast, and the keyboard is a dream. Heat not worth complaining about. I agree, better to have whisper quiet than loud fans.

My MacBook would have taken a few spills already had it not been for the magsafe power cord. And did I mention the built in bluetooth makes going wireless so easy for a non computer geek like myself?

My only complaint is the low volume from the speakers. For such a dream machine, I don't know why Apple didn't give us more volume!!! Surely the next gen will have better volume.

Even my PC friends think this is an awesome machine.

Don't wait a minute longer to order yours. You won't regret it!