Apple MacBook 2.0 GHz Laptop Computer

Apple MacBook 2.0GHZ White Model Review

By Dane  Jul 24, 2006 | 19 out of 21 found this Apple MacBook 2.0 GHz review helpful

Pros: Sleek Degin, Good Battery Life, iSight, Bootcamp (the ability to operate with Windows XP), FrontRow, Apple Remote, Intel Duo Core Processor

Cons: Heat Issues, The Subtle "Whine"

When considering the MacBook you need to consider price and the fact that it is the low end product of the MacBook line (inc. Pro), well not nessesary as we are reviewing the middle 2.0GHZ White MacBook. Features include a nifty 60GB Harddrive (which... you might want to update if you plan on running Bootcamp and loading Windows XP) and a Standard 512MB Ram which may be sufficient to some, but not adequete to others. Anyways, this slim and ultra sexy MacBook boasts the best designed laptop and just like its more pricer cousin, The MacBook Pro, the MacBook contains similiar features such as iSight, Front Row, Apple Remote, IR, Bootcamp, MagSafe and unlike the MacBook Pro, a new savy Keyboard and Glossy 13.3inch Screen. Something that I must mention in that the heat issue found in the PowerBook and the iBook is still apparent, this is because of the new Intel Duo Core Processor, which by the way makes the MacBook work 5x faster than it predessors. The battery is sufficiently long, although Apple claims 6 Hours, your can squeeze 5h15min and on average usage get 3h30min. There is a slight "mooo" from the fans, but rumor has it that this goes away with Firmware Update. With all these features, one wouldn't mind paying $1099,00 (Starting price) for these Mac's. However if your contemplating between MacBook and MacBook Pro, I suggest MacBook as it has most of the features the that Pro boasts. If there was anytime to join the Mac. Family, now would be the time. There are millions of PC users out there to scared to make the jump because of fears of abandoning Windows XP (and all thier dreaded viruses, crashes and problems; might I add) and not join Mac. But Apple has introduced BootCamp (Beta) which can be downloaded and ensures that your MacBook can be booted in both Mac OS and Windows XP, although you are supposed to provide your own copy of Windows XP SP2. Problems (Minor) with BootCamp are that the iSight doesn't work in Windows XP, the Function Keys aren't avaliable, there is not right click and BootCamp requires you to set aside a portion of your Hardrive to use on Windows XP, while it suggests a minimum of 10GB, I recomment 20GB for average users, but from then you should know how much you need. This however causes a concern for you to upgrade your Hardrive to at least 100GB (make it worthwile) and your RAM to 1GB. Trust me you will be thankful down the line. However if you use your MacBook for everyday simple things (emailing, iTunes, Surfing the Web, etc) then the 60GB is sufficient and so is the 512 MB of Ram. Also I might just mention that the MacBook lacks a PC Card (and the MacBook Pro only has the Express Slot) and the ports are limited to two USB, two Firewire, The Superdrive (CD-RW/DVD-RW) is reduced to 4x from 8x on the PowerBook and that there is not internal 56K Modem for DialUp Users or Ethernet Connections. Once again Apple is closing the rift between Pro and low end consumer notebooks. And they have done a good job with it. What are you waiting for, go out and purchase your MacBook today! Read more Less