MacBook released
Apple has finally completed the transition to Intel processor on it’s portable products with the release of MacBook. MacBook, the successor to iBook G4, are available in three different models: Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz (White color), 2.0 GHz (White), and 2.0 GHz (Black color).
Just like the MacBook Pro, the MacBook have built-in iSight, Front Row software, Apple Remote, MagSafe connector, Gigabit ethernet, Airport Extreme, and Bluetooth module. A new 13-inch glossy widescreen display is included.
The graphic on MacBook will not be as good as the MacBook Pro. Unlike the MacBook Pro which featured a dedicated graphic card, the MacBook uses an integrated Intel GMA 950 graphic chipset. Because the Intel GMA 950 does not have it’s own RAM it must share with the system’s memory. A RAM upgrade is recommended if you are planning to get a MacBook.
A Glossy display will give you a make your graphics, photos, and videos appear with richer color and deeper blacks. The difference between Glossy display and a “normal display” is the glossy display will appear shiny and cause glare on the display. I personally prefer a normal widescreen display. Unfortunately, the option to choose between a normal widescreen display and glossy display is not available for MacBook User.
This is the end of the PowerBook lineup, the url http://www.apple.com/powerbook/ is now redirected to MacBook Family page. The MacBook Family page featured both the MacBook and the MacBook Pro and an explanation of what makes a MacBook.
The only PowerPC products left at Apple are the PowerMac G5 and the Xserve. The PowerMac will probably get a new name, my guess is Mac Pro.
1. Nofie 17 May 2006
Sometimes I wonder how Mr Jobs didn’t release 10” or 12” version, instead of 13”.
2. Wes 18 May 2006
Mac is really coming up. Thier laptops / desktops bring people into the store. Great cutting edge technology and innovation on par with google and the fact that they have teammed up with Intel to allow dual boot with win XP has really changed my opinion on Apple.
3. Jauhari 21 May 2006
So what you recomended? buy MacBook Pro or MacBook?
4. William Pramana 23 May 2006
Jauhari: Choose a MacBook Pro if you want a higher resolution display, if you plan to connect your notebook to a monitor bigger than 20”, if you like aluminium shell (silver color), Matte display (non-glossy), bigger hard disk, and Express Card Port.
If you don’t need any of those, then you can choose a MacBook :)
5. Stewo 23 Aug 2006
For which use you need your MacBook?
I am Media designer and I learned on a Mac. The most people think Mac is only status. It’s style and maybe luxury but I think in the area design.. you need Mac. Anyway I bought a normal PC and I was very sad with it.