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: #609 in Personal Computers
• Color: Black
• Brand: Apple
• Model: MA472LL/A
• Dimensions: 17.50" h x 5.60" w x 18.00" l,
• CPU: Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
• Memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 80GB
• Processors: 2
• Display size: 13.3

Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 80 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/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 MA701LL/A 13.3" Notebook PC for the replacement model.

What do you get when you put up to 2 GHz of pure Intel Core Duo power, an iSight camera, Front Row, iLife '06, and a 13-inch glossy widescreen display into a sleek case? More than you thought possible for less than you thought possible. Meet MacBook.

Better bang-to-buck ratio
Now the Intel Core Duo is as affordable as it is powerful. With MacBook, you get the world's fastest mobile architecture in a beautifully designed notebook that costs less than slower, clunkier models. That's like getting a sports car for the price of a scooter. Of course, MacBook holds more than your average two-seater: up to 80 GB hard drive, an optional DVD-burning SuperDrive, built-in Bluetooth, wireless-ready (802.11g) AirPort, and up to 2 GB of RAM. And for the first time ever, choose bright white or sleek black.

Friends for iLife
Every MacBook comes with iLife '06--an amazing 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 e-mail address. Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie HD and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your MacBook and share it on the web in one click with iWeb. Just turn on your MacBook and you're halfway there.

Take it on tour
MacBook features Front Row, so you can navigate your movies, music, photos, and more at the touch of the included Apple Remote--no matter where you roam. Give an impromptu vacation photo slideshow in your favorite café. Screen your latest iMovie on the train. Watch a DVD in bed. MacBook and Front Row give you the best seat in the house (or out of it).

All smiles
Look closely. See that little lens in the display bezel? That's the MacBook's built-in iSight camera. Use it to video chat simply by opening iChat AV and clicking on a buddy icon (or three). Or fire up Photo Booth and take a few snapshots with the iSight, play around with sixteen fun effects, then admire your handiwork. That little camera lets you create Web-ready videos, too. Just open up iMovie and start the action. From there, iWeb makes it one-click easy to get your talking head on the Web. Looks like fun.

Positively brilliant
Thanks to a 13.3-inch widescreen display that's 79% brighter with 30% more viewing area than the iBook before it, MacBook provides the perfect combination of pixels and portability. Photos feel crisper. Movies play vividly. Even daily tasks like surfing the Web and checking e-mail take on a whole new sheen.

The MagSafe Power Adapter is just that: a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So tripping over a power cord won't send your shiny new MacBook flying off a table or desk; the cord simply breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the system. As an added nicety, this means less wear on the connectors.

Hit the hotspots
The built-in wireless capability of MacBook puts the "world" back in "world wide web." If there's a wireless hotspot nearby, you can get online. No need to burn valuable surfing time configuring your computer. Just open it up. MacBook automatically detects wireless networks within range and asks nicely if you'd like to join any of them. That's it. Catch up on your blog, share this weekend's trip a s a photocast, or just chat with your friends. Anytime, anywhere.

MacBook: the most advanced affordable Mac notebook ever.

What's in the box
MacBook, Apple Remote, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug and power cord, Lithium-polymer battery, install/restore DVDs, and printed and electronic documentation.

Customer Reviews

My MacBook turned out to be a LEMON!
I am an IT product manager for a large AV technology companyt that has over 2500 employees. I specify and recommend IT products to our locations, both in the US and overseas. I will no longer recommend Apple products based on my own personal experience. This laptop has given me nothing but issues over the 2 years I had it. I won't go over the minute details, but basically it was in for repairs at least 5-6 times to replace the battery, hard drive, random reboot issue, discoloration on the plastic, SuperDrive, etc.

The last issue I had was just two days ago. The screen began to flicker constantly and I was about to take it to my local Apple store when my wife accidently spilled water on the keyboard. As I said before, the logic board (motherboard) was already defective before the spillage. Because of the water damage, even though I have AppleCare, the repair is not covered--Apple wants close to $1000 to repair a system that at this point, it's not even worth that anymore.

I have always been a big Apple fan for many years and own many of their products. I have bought and recommended MacBooks/Pro, iMacs, CinemaDisplays, MacPros, etc. Many of our locations complain about the premium price that our company pays for an Apple product as opposed to a Dell or HP system. After the way I've been treated, I no longer feel that the premimum price for a Mac system is worth it.

Great Product, Even better customer service
Ok, first things first. This is my first mac. I bought if after my 2006 high school graduation. That was almost 2 years ago and I LOVE this computer still. I recommend, though, that you purchase the applecare protection plan with this. It is an extra warranty that adds 3 years to the parts and labor warranty. Also, if you live near an apple store, purchase procare. It will get you to the front of any tech support line. I walked in to a store and the wait was about 4 hours. I was at the genius bar in 15 minutes. When my macbook needed a repair, the average time on repairs was 5 days. It took them 4 hours for mine. Also, the applecare has more than paid for itself. I think for me, being a student, it was around $80 USD. I had to get a new battery just yesterday. I walked in, told them what was up, and no questions asked, "Ok here's your new battery!" and I walked out. I have had problems with some of the hardware, but the customer support is so good that I honestly don't remember what the problems were. Calling tech support is nice too. It is based out of California so, unlike Dell, you can talk to someone without an accent and they can understand you perfectly. All in all, even with problems that people might have, the customer support MORE than makes up for them.

Best laptop I have ever owned
I have owned several laptops, from various manufactors. This one is by far the best. I have been converted from a one-time Mac user turned PCer back into a Mac-lover. I will never buy another PC again. It's lightweight, powerful and jut the right size. Transportability is a big + for this laptop. No lugging that heavy 15 lb monster around airports where EVERYONE can tell I have a laptop to potentially steal.

The MAC platform makes digital photography and video such a simple job, as well as posting on the web (no more long hours trying to figure out HTML). Who has time for that? I still have a Windows platform on this laptop just in case I need it for school related software. But I essentially use the MAC side 99% of the time.

Great piece of technology. I will teach my children how to use both platforms, but it is APPLE who will get my money.