Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, 13-inch, black): Compare  Editors' choice

By Dan Ackerman on 23/11/2006

More Apple reviews , RRP: AU$2399.00

The good:

  • Cheaper than the MacBook Pro, with nearly comparable performance
  • Great design
  • Built-in Webcam and remote control
  • Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp

The bad:

  • No ExpressCard slot or FireWire 800
  • Lacks media card reader
  • Only 90 days of toll-free technical support

The bottomline:

The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favourably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price.

Buying choices:

Editors' rating:

8.1/10

Users' rating:

8.5/10

Tags:

2.0 ghz | apple | core 2 duo | intel | laptop | mac | macbook | notebook

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HP Pavilion dv7-1005tx

10/100/1000 LAN , 640 GB, Lithium-ion , Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 512 MB, 33.4 x 396 x 285 mm, Yes , 2.80 GHz, DDR2-400 , 1440 x 900 pixels, GeForce 9600M GS , Windows Vista , 3.46 kg, 17 inch, Microsoft Office , 4 , Yes

10/10/2008

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Asus Eee PC S101

, 16 GB, Intel Atom , 1GB , 180.5 x 264 x 25 mm, 5 hours, 1.6 GHz, Windows XP Home , 1 kg, 10.2 inch, Ultraportable , Yes , 3 , Yes

08/10/2008

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HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx

10/100/1000 LAN , WXGA , 320 GB, Lithium-ion , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2GB , 512 MB, 34.9 x 357 x 259 mm, 2 GHz, DDR2 SDRAM , GeForce 9600M GT , 2.65 kg, 15.4 inch, 4 , Yes , No , Yes

30/09/2008

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Asus F8Va

10/100/1000 LAN, 802.11g, 802.11n , 320 GB, Intel Core 2 Duo , 2GB , 1000 MB, 245 x 335 x 37 mm, 2.53 GHz, DDR2-800 , 1440 x 900 pixels, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 , Windows Vista , 2.59 kg, 14 inch, DVD-RW, Blu-ray , 1 , 5 , Yes , Yes

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Dell Studio 17

10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n , 320 GB, Lithium-ion , Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 256 MB, 320 GB, 2.5 GHz, DDR2-667 , 1920 x 1080 pixels, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 , Windows Vista Home Premium , 3.6 kg, Yes , 17 inch, Yes , DVD-RW , Desktop replacement , 0 , Yes , Yes , 5 , 1 , Yes , Yes

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Dell Inspiron Mini 9

10/100 LAN, Bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11g , 16 GB, Lithium-ion , Intel Atom , 1GB , 16.8 x 232 x 172 mm, 1.6 GHz, Intel GM965 , DDR2-667 , 1024 x 600 pixels, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 , Windows XP Home , 1.035 kg, Yes , 8.9 inch, Yes , Ultraportable , Yes , 3 , Yes

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Sony Vaio CS Series

, Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.26 GHz, 14.1 inch, DVD-RW , Midweight, Designer , Yes

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Bluetooth, 802.11n , Lithium-ion , Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 1.4 GHz, DDR3-800 , 1280 x 768 pixels, Windows Vista Business , 1.3 kg, 11.1 inch, Yes , Blu-ray , Ultraportable , Colours available: Premium Carbon, Black, Gold, Red , Yes , 2 , Yes , Yes

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Asus M50Vm

10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, Infrared , WXGA , 320 GB, Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 1000 MB, 277 x 385 x 440 mm, Yes , 80 hours, 2.53 GHz, Intel PM45 , DDR2-800 , GeForce 9600M GS , Windows Vista Ultimate , 3.3 kg, Yes , 15.4 inch, Yes , DVD-ROM, Blu-ray , Midweight , 1 , Yes , Yes , 4 , 1 , 400 , Yes , Yes

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Fujitsu Lifebook S6520

, WXGA , 320 GB, Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 235 x 316 x 34 mm, DDR3-1066 , 1280 x 800 pixels, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , 1.7 kg, 14.1 inch

 04/09/2008

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HP Pavilion DV7-1002TX Entertainment Notebook PC

10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth , WXGA , 500 GB, Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 512 MB, 285 x 396 x 42 mm, Yes , 2.53 GHz, 1440 x 900 pixels, GeForce 9600M GT , Windows Vista Home Premium , 3.46 kg, Yes , 17 inch, Yes , DVD-RW , Yes , Yes , 4 , Yes , Yes

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HP Pavilion DV4-1042TX Entertainment Notebook PC

10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth , WXGA , 320 GB, Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 256 MB, 240 x 334 x 34 mm, Yes , 2.53 GHz, 1280 x 800 pixels, GeForce 9200M GS , Windows Vista Home Premium , 2.35 kg, Yes , 14.1 inch, Yes , DVD-RW , Yes , Yes , 3 , No , Yes , No , Yes

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HP Pavilion DV5-1010TX Entertainment Notebook PC

10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth , WXGA , 320 GB, Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 512 MB, 259 x 357 x 39 mm, Yes , 2.53 GHz, 1280 x 800 pixels, GeForce 9600M GT , Windows Vista Ultimate , 2.65 kg, Yes , 15.4 inch, Yes , DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, Blu-ray , Yes , Yes , 4 , 1 , Yes , Yes

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Asus M70VM

10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth , WUXGA , 320 GB, Intel Core 2 Duo , 4GB , 512 MB, 298 x 410 x 39 mm, Yes , 2.8 GHz, Intel PM45 , DDR2-800 , 1920 x 1200 pixels, GeForce 9600M GS , Windows Vista , 3.78 kg, Yes , 17 inch, Yes , DVD-ROM, Blu-ray , No , ASUSDVD 6-in-1 PowerDVD v7 (For Basic & Business only) Power2Go v5 (For Premium & Ultimate) , Yes , 4 , Yes , Yes , Yes

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Dell Latitude E6500

10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, HSDPA , 160 GB, Lithium-ion , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2GB , 256 MB, 33 x 358 x 257 mm, Yes , 2.53 GHz, Intel PM45 , DDR2-800 , 1920 x 1200 pixels, Quadro NVS 160M , Windows Vista Ultimate , 2.3 kg, Yes , 15.4 inch, Yes , DVD-RW , Midweight , No , 1 , Yes , 4 , 1 , 400 , No , Yes , No , No , Yes

25/08/2008

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