Apple Announces Intel-based MacBooks
By
Rodrigo Chia
on May 16, 2006 - 5:24 PM
Apple today launched its long-awaited Intel-based MacBook consumer-oriented notebooks. The machines are available in white and black with either a 1.83 GHz or a 2 GHz Core Duo processor. Other specs include 13.3-inch glossy display, 512 MB of DDR2-667 SO-DIMM memory, 60 GB or 80 GB hard drive, slot-loading SuperDrive, one FireWire 400 port, two USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11g, Gigabit Ethernet, iSight built-in camera, MagSafe power adapter and remote control. Compared to the MacBook Pro, it lacks the Mobility Radeon X1600 discrete GPU, replaced by a 64 MB Intel GMA950 core with Mini-DVI output. Prices vary from USD 1,099 to USD 1,499.
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