The 13.3" MacBook Notebook Computer from Apple is a compact and lightweight Mac notebook computer, housed in a durable polycarbonate unibody enclosure. Boasting a white color scheme, the notebook features such ergonomic enhancements as contoured corners and a non-slip bottom surface.
The system's 13.3" LED backlit LCD display produces crisp and brilliant images. It features a glossy finish for enhanced color saturation, and a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels -- giving you plenty of screen real estate for multitasking. The computer's built-in iSight webcam rests snugly above the display, allowing you to participate in web chats without the need of a clunky external webcam.
An advanced integrated battery allows you to use the computer for up to 10 hours between charges. When the computer is plugged into the wall, it's via a power adapter with a MagSafe connector. MagSafe technology connects the power adapter to the computer via a magnetic bond. The MagSafe connector will harmlessly separate from the computer if you trip over the cord, helping to prevent damage.
The system features a comfortable chiclet-style keyboard, which will be immediately familiar to anyone who has used a MacBook before. The MacBook boasts a glass Multi-Touch trackpad, the same type found on the MacBook Pro. The trackpad does not have a separate mouse button, as its entire surface acts as a button. This increases the active surface area, and allows you to quickly click, even if your finger is near the top of the trackpad.
What's more, the smooth surface fully supports Multi-Touch gestures -- you can tap the trackpad with one finger to click, with two fingers to right click, scroll through documents using two fingers, pinch to zoom, navigate through Safari or iPhoto with three-finger left and right swipes, or use two fingers to rotate a photo or PDF.
iLife '11, a complete suite of digital creativity applications, is installed on the system. Easy enough for anyone to use, iLife will help you edit your home movies, organize digital photos, and compose original music.
The system is powered by a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and boasts 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, Apple's SuperDrive DVD burner, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and an iSight webcam. The glossy 13.3" widescreen display is powered by nVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics.
The 64-bit OS features Time Machine backup, which automatically backs up system data to an external hard drive. It also features intuitive Cover Flow navigation, the powerful Spotlight search tool, and Quick Look document preview. You'll be able to use Boot Camp to run Windows on your Mac, or Front Row to turn your Mac into an impressive media player.
Note!
Due to Apple's OS upgrade, the preinstalled OS may be Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or OS X 10.7 Lion.
All Apple computers purchased on or after July 21, 2011 can be upgraded to Lion via free download from the Mac App Store within 30 days of purchase.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Cache | L2: 3MB |
| System Bus | 1066MHz Front Side Bus |
| Memory |
Slots: 2x SO-DIMM 204-Pin Type: PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM Installed: 4GB (2x2GB) Capacity: 4GB |
| Graphics Card |
Type: Integrated Installed: nVIDIA GeForce 320M with 256MB DDR3 SDRAM Shared |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Widescreen |
| Size | 13.3" |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Native Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Supported Resolutions |
1280 x 800 at 16:10 Aspect Ratio 1152 x 720 at 16:10 Aspect Ratio 1024 x 768 at 16:10 Aspect Ratio 1024 x 640 at 16:10 Aspect Ratio 800 x 600 at 16:10 Aspect Ratio 800 x 500 at 16:10 Aspect Ratio 720 x 480 at 16:10 Aspect Ratio 640 x 480 at 16:10 Aspect Ratio 1024 x 768 at 4:3 Aspect Ratio 800 x 600 at 4:3 Aspect Ratio 640 x 480 at 4:3 Aspect Ratio 720 x 480 at 3:2 Aspect Ratio |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 x 1600 |
| Dual Display | Yes |
| Video Mirroring | Yes |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Bays: 1x Installed: 500GB 5400rpm Type: SATA |
| Optical Drive |
8x-Speed Slot-Load SuperDrive Reads DVD: 8x CD: 24x Writes DVD-R: 8x DVD-RW: 4x DVD-R DL: 4x DVD+R: 8x DVD+RW: 4x DVD+R DL: 4x CD-R: 24x CD-RW: 10x |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 2.0 (A) |
| Display |
1x Mini DisplayPort 1x VGA via optional cable 1x DVI via optional cable 1x Dual-Link DVI via optional cable 1x HDMI via optional cable |
| Audio |
Integrated Stereo Speakers Integrated Omnidirectional Microphone 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack with S/PDIF |
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Flash Media Slot | None |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Network | 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n Airport Extreme |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1+EDR |
| Webcam | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
Not Specified By Manufacturer
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| Security | Kensington Lock Slot |
| Keyboard |
Keys: 78 Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard Features: Chiclet Style |
| Pointing Device | TouchPad with Double-Tap, Drag, Four-Finger Swipe, Inertial Scrolling, Multi-Touch Control, Pinch, Precise Cursor Control, Rotate, Tap, Three-Finger Swipe, Two-Finger Scrolling |
| Battery | Built-In Lithium-Polymer Providing up to 10 Hours per Charge (63Wh) |
| Power Requirements |
AC: 100-240 V AC, 50-60Hz Consumption: 60W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 13 x 1.08 x 9.12" / 33.02 x 2.74 x 23.16 cm |
| Weight | 4.7 lb / 2.13 kg |
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Comments about Apple 13.3" MacBook Notebook Computer (White Unibody):
Compared to the 13inch macbook pro its allot more for almost the same amount its just all white with no sd card slot.
Battery life could be better but still a great buy.
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I bought it for my son & I use it all the time...super-fast processor and looks pretty cool...
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We love this computer, it is reliable foolproof and so easy to use.B&H Photo is absolutely the best place to get your electronics especially Mac products. [...]I will only get my electronics from B&H.
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Comments about Apple 13.3" MacBook Notebook Computer (White Unibody):
This Mac is awesome. Does everything you want, and with upgraded graphics, cpu and RAM it's pretty future proof. Highly recommended!
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Comments about Apple 13.3" MacBook Notebook Computer (White Unibody):
My wife wanted a laptop to replace the computer that our sons are always using. I convinced her to finally give up the extremely slowed Windows Vista desktop. She now loves her MacBook and doesn't want to go back to Windows.
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