MacBook speed bump, up to 2.16GHz
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MacBook speed bump, up to 2.16GHz

Apple has updated MacBook with faster speed and more memory. MacBook features 2.0 GHz or 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (667MHz frontside bus) with 13.3-inch TFT glossy widewsceen, and 512MB/1GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) upgradeable to 2GB of RAM. 80GB of Serial ATA hard disk (up to 200GB). The graphic card is similar to Mac mini (Intel-based), integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, built-in iSight camera, built-in AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) and Apple Remote. For communication ports: MacBook comes with one FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports.

Compared to previous release (November 2006), CPU speeds are Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz and 2.16 GHz (1.83 GHz and 2.0 GHz previously); memory starts at 1GB (512MB previously), and 802.11n (draft) wireless networking included.

Same price, better value for money.

Apple first released MacBook with Intel Core Duo processors in 15 May 2006.

The 2.0 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,099 (US), includes:

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
  
• 80GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
  
• a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;

The 2.16 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), includes:

• 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
  
• 120GB 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;

The 2.16 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US), includes:

• 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
  
• 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;

All models come with:

• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
  
• 667 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB;
  
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950;
  
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 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 analog;
  
• Scrolling TrackPad;
  
• the infrared Apple Remote; and
  
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

Additional build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to 120GB or 160GB (5400 rpm) or a 200GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan. Additional build-to-order options also include pre-installed copies of iWork ‘06, Logic Express 7, Final Cut Express HD 3.5 and Aperture 1.5.

The MacBook weights at 2.31 kg. MacBook starts at US$ 1099.

order numbers are:
2 GHz MacBook (white, 80 GB): MB061LL/A
2.16 GHz MacBook (white, 120 GB): MB062LL/A
2.16 GHz MacBook (black, 160 GB): MB063LL/A

Introducing the super-fast, blogging, podcasting, do-everything-out-of-the-box MacBook. Starting at just $1099.

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