13-inch MacBook/2.16GHz (black)
The black MacBook gets a processor boost to 2.16GHz and a bigger 160GB hard drive in the May 2007 round of laptop updates. The SuperDrive has also been upgraded to an 8X model, and the MacBook now has built-in support for 802.11n wireless networking. Otherwise, the specs are unchanged from the previous Core 2 Duo-based offerings.
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The black MacBook posted the highest Speedmark score in our test of the new MacBook models, a fact we attribute to its larger hard drive. Apple continues to charge a $200 premium for the bigger-capacity drive and black finish; whether that extra expense makes this a better buy than the equally fast 2.16GHz white MacBook is a matter of personal taste.
Pros: Slightly faster CPU; larger hard drive; 802.11n wireless enabled; sturdy but elegant design; great glossy screen; 8x SuperDrive; built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth; integrated iSight camera; good battery life.
Cons: Mediocre graphics performance limits appeal for gaming; no expansion card slot; enclosure easily marred by fingerprints.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $1,499
Processor: 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo
Lab Tests
| Speedmark 4.5 Score | 202 |
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| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 | 1:02 |
| iMovie 6.0.2 | 0:52 |
| iTunes 6.0.2 | 0:53 |
| Photoshop CS3 | 1:30 |
| Compressor | 2:17 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 17.8fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4.9 with 1GB of RAM |
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