13-inch MacBook/2.0GHz (white)
In January 2009, Apple updated its entry-level MacBook to improve the graphics while maintain the same sub-$1,000 price tag. While the Nvidia GeForce 9400M still shares its memory with the system RAM, there's a lot more memory to share (256MB instead of the 144MB the old integrated Intel graphics had at its disposal). The machine also ships with 2GB of RAM instead of 1GB. The processor has been bumped down to 2GHz from 2.1GHz, but the system bus is faster.
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As far as system updates go, the changes to new white MacBook are welcome, if subtle. The new faster graphics will make casual gamers happy, and who doesn't like additional RAM? Though the slightly slower processor didn't help performance any, this new white MacBook is a solid entry-level product. And if you need a Mac portable with FireWire, it's your most affordable choice, with the cheapest MacBook Pro costing twice as much as the white MacBook.
Pros: Full-size keyboard; bright display; greatly improved graphics power.
Cons: No video adapters or Apple Remote in the box. CPU speed is slightly slower than previous white MacBook model.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $999
Processor: 2GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
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Lab Tests
| Speedmark 5 Score | 186 |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL XL 10.5 | 1:03 |
| iMovie HD 6 | 0:58 |
| iTunes 7.7 | 1:13 |
| Photoshop CS3 | 1:14 |
| Compressor | 2:08 |
| Quake 4 | 30.1fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.5.6 with 2GB of RAM |
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