Apple MacBook MB403LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive) White | 
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| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: $2,285.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  218 reviews
Sales Rank: 461
Color: White
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Mac OS X
CPU Manufacturer: Motorola
CPU Speed: 2.4
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 160
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 13.3
Modem: None
Display Size: 13.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.7
Dimensions (in): 15.2 x 14.8 x 3.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: MB403LL/A
Model: MB403LL/A
UPC: 885909214266
EAN: 0885909214266
ASIN: B0013FPYRK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 Cache | | • | 2 GB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 160 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; 8x Double-Layer SuperDrive | | • | One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately) | | • | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet; Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module | | • | 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution; Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard |
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Product Description
You'll never run out of space for all your important files with this advanced and seamlessly integrated MacBook with 160GB of hard drive space. Multitasking is faster than before with 2GB of memory and the latest Intel Core Duo processor. Its specialized trackpad has two-finger scrolling, which makes moving around your screen faster and easier. You'll have complete freedom from endless wires with the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless. Bonjour lets you easily share files with others on your network. Connect a printer to the AirPort and you're ready to print from anywhere in your home. Sync up your Bluetooth-enabled phone with the built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR technology. The high-res 13.3" widescreen TFT LCD screen gives you sharp-looking text and graphics. Use the built-in iSight camera to video chat or even create your own movie. 3MB of shared L2 cache and a newly enhanced SSE4 vector engine makes this MacBook a top performer. BRBR 13.3 Glossy WXGA (1280 x 800) Display Built-in iSight Camera and internal omnidirectional microphone Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory 8X Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet 2 USB 2.0, 1 Headphone out; 1 Microphone-in, mini-DVI output port, 1 FireWire 400, 1 MagSafe power port Dimensions - Approx. 12.78 (W) x 1.08 (H) x 8.92 (D) Weight - Approx. 5 lbs
Amazon.com Product Description
Stylishly and intelligently designed for your on-the-go digital lifestyle, Apple's MacBook is the perfect confluence of affordability, innovation, and powerful computing. This latest iteration of the MacBook line (model MB403LL/A) gets a boost of speed from Intel's latest 45-nanometer Penryn series processors, which also helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. You'll enjoy quick and nimble multitasking thanks to the 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and this MacBook also features a 160 GB hard drive and 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 4 GB). The 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display provides the perfect combination of pixels and portability, and the integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi LAN enables computing freedom from wires and compatibility with older 802.11b/g routers as well as the faster throughput of Apple's Airport Extreme. p table align=right width=400 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/macbook-white.jpg" border=0 align=top width="400" height="378"brbrsmallibMeasuring 1.08 inches thin and weighing only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase)./b/i/small/td/tr /table Measuring a mere 1.08 inches thin and weighing in at only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase). A durable polycarbonate shell in white keeps it ready for the rough and tumble of everyday life. It also offers a unique keyboard design that sits flush against the bed for a sleeker, lower profile. Other standard Apple "extras" includes a built-in iSight video camera and Apple's magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter, which safely disconnects when under strain. p It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. Other hardware features include an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 400 port, DVI video output, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144 MB of shared memory. p bApple Innovations/bbr table align="left" width="200" cellpadding="5" trtdimg img src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/apple-macbook-new-plug-6-19-07._V17508185_.gif" border=0 align=topbrsmallbrbi The magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the MacBook, if you trip over the cord. /i/b/small/td/tr trtdimg img src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/twofingerscrolling.jpg" border=0 align=top width="200" height="153"brsmallbrbiWith two-finger scrolling, the trackpad becomes a fast track to wherever you want to go./i/b/small/td/tr /table One of Apple's most celebrated innovations is the MagSafe power adapter connector with offers a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So, if you happen to trip over a power cord, you won't send MacBook flying off a table or desk--the cord simply disconnects, without damage to either the cord or the system. As an added nicety, this means less wear on the connectors. p Cleverly integrated above your MacBook display is an iSight camera, providing easy video chat capability when using iChat. You can also snap photos in Photo Booth to send via e-mail, as well as record videos and then edit them in iMovie before uploading them to web sites. p The trackpad can tell if you've got one finger on the pedal, or two. With two, you can easily scroll around your documents or open contextual menus. When you need right-click functionality, simply open "Keyboard and Mouse" in System Preferences and enable the secondary click preference. Opening and closing your MacBook is also a pleasure, thanks to a magnetic latch that catches without a catch. And because it's a magnet, there are no moving parts to snag, jam, or break. p bIntel Core 2 Duo Processor/bbr Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 45nm Penryn series Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 processor, which has a 2.40 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) p The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With a substantial 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle. p bHard Drive and Memory/bbr The 160 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 2 GB of PC5300 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) have an industry-leading 667 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 4 GB. p bWireless Connectivity/bbr The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague. p bDisplay and Graphics/bbr Whether you're working on a Keynote presentation or watching a movie before you catch a flight, every document, video, and photo on your MacBook will look sharp on the glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display. With pixel-perfect 1280-by-800 resolution, it's great for viewing and working with media. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which provides 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory. It features Intel Clear Video Technology, which delivers outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. p bVideo Conferencing with Built-in iSight/bbr Artfully placed in the display bezel is an iSight camera, which enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast. p bOther Features/bbr ul li8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x DVDR; 4x DVDR DL (double layer); 4x DVDRW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW liMini-DVI port for video output (VGA adapter and mini-DVI to DVI adapter sold separately) liBuilt-in stereo speakers and omnidirectional microphone liCombined optical digital audio input/audio line in liCombined optical digital audio output/headphone out liTwo USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port liBuilt-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad liSolid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities liKensington cable lock slot liMeets ENERGY STAR requirements liMeasures 12.78 x 8.92 x 1.08 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5 pounds /ul p table align=center width=700 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/macbookupgr-ports.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibConnect to your network, a desktop monitor and all your peripherals with two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one DVI video output, and one Gigabit Ethernet./b/i/small/td/tr /table p table align=right width=300 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/macbookupgr-leopard-stacks.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibPreloaded with Leopard, you'll enjoy enhanced productivity and a clutter-free desktop (thanks to the redesigned 3-D Dock with Stacks)./b/i/small/td/tr /table bPreloaded with Leopard and iLife '08/bbr The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features over 300 new features, including: ul liTime Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac liA redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs liQuick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application liSpaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them liA brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock liMajor enhancements to Mail and iChat /ul Leopard's new desktop includes the redesigned 3-D Dock with Stacks, a new way to organize files for quick and easy access with just one click. Leopard automatically places web, e-mail and other downloads in a Downloads stack to maintain a clutter-free desktop, and you can instantly fan the contents of this and other Stacks into an elegant arc right from the Dock. The updated Finder includes Cover Flow and a new sidebar with a dramatically simplified way to search for, browse and copy content from any PC or Mac on a local network. p Time Machine lets you easily back up all of the data on your Mac, find lost files and even restore all of the software on their Mac. With just a one-click setup, Time Machine automatically keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on the Mac. In the event a file is lost, you can search back through time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other digital media and then instantly restore the file. p The MacBook also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an e-mail address. Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your MacBook and share it on the web in one click with iWeb. p bIncluded Software/bbr Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools); iLife '08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand); Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive; iWork '08 (30-day trial) p bWhat's in the Box/bbr MacBook, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord, lithium-polymer battery, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
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 daddytx May 26, 2009
This is a great laptop , but a bit over priced, it usually sells for $999.99br /same exact machine, nvidia graphics 9400m, ddr2 ram memory, Ilife 09, mag safe, Isight camera, only in white as black has been discontinued, Durable and stable only difference is a 120 HD instead of 160 HD otherwise this is a fantastic long lasting computer, with everything you need right out of the box ! No third party junk to buy it's all right here !!! have fun and don't stay up to late playing...5 stars !
 From PC to Mac - It took 20 years. April 23, 2009
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I thought I would start like others who shared their experiences here; Converting to a Mac after two decades of PC usage was something I would never have intended to do, right now, right here and without abandon, but I did. I had to actually, while at a conference my 15 month old Sony Viao dies, completely dead. Yup, it's the mother board, $500 to fix, and wait a second. Out of warantee? Completely. This has been one of the slowest notebooks I have ever owned and after this experience, I would never buy another Sony anyway so I looked around the conference and 1/2 the people in the room were using MacBooks. Besides, the battery life is less than 2 hours. Wait a second, Apple only has 8% market penetration. Ha! Not so in my world, it's more like 50%. So, like contemplating going to France, I thought about a Mac. What wild and spicy experiences wait for me inside that shiny silver slab of aluminum? Getting curious?br /br /On a borrowed Aspire One net book (wow, what a piece of garbage) I started searching for my software apps on Mac. Everything I needed was there, including my trading platform; Think or Swim, even my Pulse LiveScribe was now supported with a native Mac app. br /br /So which one to buy? Prices seem a little steep here. Thinking thoughts like: "Proprietary hardware and software = gauging customers" and "Why buy this when a Dell for a grand is as powerful and I don't have to relearn how to think" but in the end I made a decision.br /br /I chose the MacBook 13" with the 2.4 ghz processor. I bought it from Apple's refurb link on the web site. I was was sent there by the dude in the Apple store. He told me it's identical to new and comes with the same warantee. He was right; feels new, acts new, can't tell the difference. br /br /Then I surfed Other World Computing's web site and spent about a hundred more and bought 4 gig of ram and a 7200 hd. So now my machine is ready for what normally would be considered heavy usage. While I waited for my upgrades to arrive, I started using the computer. It's fast, no doubt, but it's smoother than I expected. Everything flows seamlessly, a lot of care has been taken to make things easier than expected. br /br /While I have a 4 gig Windows desktop (actually 32 bit Windows only lets you access 3.25 gig) I know how that gets bogged down when I have all my apps and windows open so I thought 4 gig would be essential. I read that all Macs can natively access 6 gig of ram, an excellent fact to tuck away for those days of photoshop and lightroom while on airplanes. I went for a bigger hard drive (320 gig) but at a higher speed; 7200 rpm. After all, it's an extra hundred. If you priced that on the Apple site you would need to sell relatives to get those upgrades. So for $1299 and an extra hundred, I have a macbook that rivals my desktop. br /br /But wait a minute, I don't have all those upgrades installed right away, I still use the machine in it's humbled state; paltry 2 gig ram and pokey 5400 rpm drive. I can read email, thinking I will bide my time until the UPS driver crosses the Mississippi and make it out my way, and like Woah! This sucker is fast. And it's running everything at once. Apps just pop open. br /br /I start to check out GarageBand and promptly make an appointment at the Apple store for one of their free classes, I take my 14 year old daughter. It's love at 1st site. She's a singer, formally trained and up and coming. (I know, I am Dad.) And I am watching this training class - totally blown away - watching her eyes sparkle and I realize this would accelerate her move to a professional recording environment, allow her to make demo's, learn how to mix and sequence music, while using their lessons to improve piano and guitar. And this software is free with the computer. I realized that I had to get her one. Yeah, it's another grand, but this is not a toy or a gizmo (uh, well... maybe it is fun and cool) but more of a tool for advancing her abilities and skills. br /br /Now, I start to dig around some more into the "free stuff" that comes with a Mac. There's a photo editing program (iPhoto), a movie maker (iMovie), a continuous backup system (Time Machine), mail client, contact tracker and other "features" to make life easier. br /br /It's now 4 hours on one charge, the battery life is at least double that of my sony. * I am hooked * Now, I have this laptop that flies through space and I have this 3 monitor setup on my desk with a PC (lead anchor) as it's engine. Its all too depressing. Why is Apple about to take most of my money, why, why? I'll tell you why, because this is what using a computer is about.br /br /So now that I am done raving about this new experience, I should sober you up a little and let you know some of the cold hard facts that might help you decide which mac is good for you.br /br /First; the 13" MacBook with 2.4 ghz processor is nice but the 2.0 processor is probably fine for most things for most people. If you are graphics intensive, the Pro is a better fit. It's $500 more so you gotta need it to spend that money.br /br /Missing: Why doesn't a mac book have a built-in card reader? Photographers will miss this. What about a real video-out jack? Apple seems bent of getting an extra $30 to connect an external monitor. br /br /Deficient: The screen can't go black. While it's not that important and may not be noticed by most, photographers and videographers will notice. Seems like a real problem that can only be solved by getting the pro version.br /br /Uncomfortable: The sharp edges on the Aluminum frame are tough on my hands while leaning my palms on it to use the touch pad.br /br /Awkward: Showing up at meetings where everyone else is still using pc's.br /br /Onward: Enjoying computing like I did 20 years ago. What do you think, should I ditch my Treo/Verizon and go to an iPhone on ATT, where the service is said to be lacking?
If you're getting a laptop, get this April 16, 2009
in the Jr. High school, they had a couple of these macs. I worked with the IT dept/their website so I got one of them. all I can say was that this mac was my best computer experience - ever. Well, a MacBook pro I guess would be better, but anyways...br /br /Pros:br /-Amazing battery life, I usually got like 4 hours somehowbr /-Really powerful, every app was very snappy, even if I had a ton of apps openbr /-It's an apple (woot)br /-The screen looks REALLY good. I had the glossy one, and it was like HD happiness every time I watched a moviebr /-Keyboard feels really goodbr /-Mouse has great feedback, but not annoyingly sensitive (like when you're typing and bump it, it doesn't send the mouse flying opening Photoshop when you're trying to work on a something else and not in the mood to force quit photoshop before i got the activation screen of adobe death (I had a 30 day trial and forgot to delete it)br /-webcam / skype happinessbr /-Mac OS X is really really really easy to understand. I was a Windows junkie before I used a mac and i learned how to use a mac in seriously a day or 2, it's really intuitive.br /br /Cons-br /the underside can get kind of hot if you're doing processor-intensive activities, but that's true with basically all laptops unless you have a cooling mat/fan under itbr /The screen isn't great for outdoors, but neither is any other glossy screen.br /br /It might be a good idea to get a spare power adapter, because although the magsafe power adapters are really genius, what tends to happen is the wire inside the sleeve gets untwisted, so you you get like twisting bumps on the wire... if that makes sense. This isn't a real big deal but it could lead to a kink/break of the wire if you're not smart. Plus, this didn't happen to me, but some reviews say on the Apple site that the wire can fry through a power surge?
When you are done playing around with Windows, come to Mac! March 9, 2009
This is the 2nd Mac that I have had after my Powerbook G4.br /br /I had the B model and got this one because of the Nvidia Card and I am soooo satisfied!br /br /If one thing I have learned about these machines is that they hold up very well to wear and tear. br /br /There isn't too much more that I can say that everyone else has said already except that for what you spend you get top notch quality.br /br /A lot of people are afraid to go Mac because they are so used to WIndows but take it from a long time Windows user, after a few montsh playing with these Macs, you will wonder what took you so long to come here!br /br /Best of all you very rarely ever have to worry about any issues with these machines. My wife has had a G5 for the past 4 years with no problems, while I have been through at least 3 Windows machines and AV programs so it was just inevitable that I would make the move. If you are that afraid of Mac, you can always get a Macbook and install boot camp whcih will allow you to use Windows but best believe you may ditch it before long!br /br /Let Bill Gates go!
Am I A PC Or A Mac? March 5, 2009
Well up to the point at which I bought my first Mac, I was definitely a PC but now I know what I've been missing. Apple have been on the rise over the past few years thanks to their wonderful invention of the iPod. There's no doubting that the mass media attention surrounding Apple thanks to the iPod has lead to an increase in sales of the Mac. Honestly, that's the reason I decided to get a Mac when my last Windows laptop broke and I've not looked back. br /br /Aesthetically, the Macs are just gorgeous to look at both on the outside and in the operating system software. That is Apples biggest selling point, make it simple and make it pretty. Pretty it is, but at first simple it is not. Having been a user of Windows software since I've been able to use a computer, getting used to the Max operating system created a learning curve which I couldn't be bothered with at the time. It really is so easy that I felt like a pro using it within about half an hour.br /br /Thanks to the 2GB Ram of my laptop the transission between programs is almost flawless and because I generally don't do that much on my computers anyway, just word processing and the likes, I have noticed almost no lag in the running of the programs. The laptop itself is light, sturdy and just very durable as it has been knocked about a bit.br /br /Battery life is around 4 hours on low power mode which is very, very impressive as I generally need to use this to do work outside the home without the absence of an electrical output. Because the AC adaptor of my model connects magnetically, I have to say that it's a very very cool feature but worry about how long it will last before the magnet decides not to attach itself to my laptop.br /br /It does come in a few different colours, (Black, Silver, White) and silver would get the recommendation from me as it just seems fitting and better looking overall. The processor works perfectly and as mentioned before there is pretty much no lag in switching between programs. Virus possibilities are almost non-existent as it's very rare that virus's are made to attack Mac software so there's no need for virus detection software. br /br /There is little to no need to update your Mac software as it's top of the range when you buy it and genuinely ahead of the market. The load and shut down times are almost half of any Windows PC making that even more appealing as if you need to get to your work quickly, you can. It doesn't generate any large amount of heat from the processor so you can place the laptop in sleep mode and leave it overnight without the worry of overheating.br /br /If you want to look cool in Starbucks then you should buy one of these, and if you want to do your work with little difficulty, then you should buy it. Hell, just buy the damn thing.
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