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Thursday, November 09, 2006

Apple Introduces New Core 2 Duo MacBook

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Apple released its new line of MacBook consumer notebooks based on the Intel Core 2 Duo processors on Wednesday.

The lineup includes two models in white -- one running at 1.83 GHz and a 2.0 GHz system -- and a black 2.0 GHz model. All three models are amped up with the new Intel processors that can run up to six times as fast as the iBook.

The new 2.0 GHz models also include double the RAM and greater storage capacity than the previous generation, as well as a double-layer SuperDrive for burning discs. Prices start at US$1,099.

"MacBook has helped drive Apple's notebook market share to over 10 percent in U.S. retail," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing. "With Intel Core 2 Duo processors across the entire line, these new MacBooks are up to 25 percent faster than their predecessors."

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The new MacBooks come with the expected package upgrades and new software. The consumer notebook models come with 13-inch glossy widescreen displays that will be more than adequate for viewing videos, DVDs and photos.

The MacBook, which is a mere 1-inch thin, includes a built-in iSight video camera that can be used for video conferencing via iChat AV, recording a video podcast or iMovie using iLife '06, or taking snapshots with Photo Booth.

The systems ship with the latest release of Mac OS X 10.4.8 (Tiger), which includes the Safari Web browser, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth.

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The MacBook design includes built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth Latest News about Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate), allowing users to hook into to the Internet anywhere there is a connection or WiFi spot.

In addition, these models come with built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 400 port, combination analog and optical digital audio input and output ports, and a mini-DVI video output that supports up to a 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.

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