13-inch MacBook/2GHz (black)
As with the Intel-based iMac and MacBook Pro lines, the consumer MacBooks get a new processor in the form of the Intel Core 2 Duo chip, which promises better performance without any decrease in battery life. Like the white 2GHz model, this MacBook features 4MB of L2 cache -- twice the amount of earlier MacBooks. There's also 1GB of installed memory now, as well as a faster DVD-burning SuperDrive and a higher-capacity hard-drive.
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Like the other MacBook Core 2 Duo models, this version is a fast, sturdy, and versatile laptop. It comes with a hefty premium compared to the white 2GHz MacBook -- the extra $200 gets you a black case and an extra 40GB of hard-drive capacity.
Pros: Very good overall performance; sturdy but elegant design; ample RAM; huge hard drive; great glossy screen; built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth; integrated iSight camera; double-layer SuperDrive.
Cons: Mediocre graphics performance; no expansion card slot.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $1,499
Processor: 2GHz Core 2 Duo
Lab Tests
| Speedmark 4.5 Score | 173 |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 | 1:12 |
| iMovie 6.0.2 | 1:01 |
| iTunes 6.0.4 | 1:14 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 1:24 |
| Compressor | 2:42 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 17.9fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4.8 with 1GB of RAM |
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