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By the (Mac)book -- the Apple alternative.(Apple Macbook)(Product/service evaluation)
Byline: Cliff Joseph
By the (Mac)book -- the Apple alternative
Apple has always had a reputation for high prices, but its latest Macbook model (www.apple.com/uk) compares favourably with any of the PC laptops reviewed here -- and with a weight of 2.36kg it fits our review criteria as a lightweight laptop too.
The Macbook was recently upgraded to use the Core 2 Duo processor. The new model wasn't available in time for us to perform thorough testing, but our first impressions are good. The Macbook is priced at [pounds sterling]879 and includes a 13.3in display, 2GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of Ram and 80GB hard disk, and an integrated Intel 950 graphics processor. That's a very similar spec to the Samsung Q35 that got our Editor's Choice award, but the Macbook is more than [pounds sterling]150 cheaper. The Q35 has a larger hard disk (120GB), but the Macbook has a built-in webcam along with Apple's Photobooth software that lets you experiment with digital photos and special effects.
Software has always been one of Apple's strong points, and the Macbook also comes bundled with Apple's iLife suite. This includes programs such as the iMovie video-editor, and the Garageband audio software that you can use for recording your own music or creating podcasts. There's also iDVD for burning DVDs and iWeb for creating your own web pages.
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