Looks like Apple has got a little surprise for you mid-year shoppers. The Apple MacBook has gotten a little specification bump while retaining its original sleek look.
The US$1,099 2.0GHz White MacBook:
- 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 80GB 5,400rpm SATA hard drive
- 24x slot-loading Combo drive (DVD/CD-RW)
The US$1,299 2.16GHz White MacBook:
- 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 120GB 5,400rpm SATA hard drive
- 8x slot-loading double-layer SuperDrive
The US$1,499 2.16GHz Black MacBook:
- 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 160GB 5,400rpm SATA hard drive
- 8x slot-loading double-layer SuperDrive
All models also features:
- 1GB of 667MHz DDR2 memory
- 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display (native resolution of 1280 x 800)
- 64MB Intel GMA 950 graphics processor (shared memory)
- iSight
- Airport Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11n draft)
- Bluetooth 2.0
- MagSafe power adapter
- One FireWire 400 port, Two USB 2.0 ports
- Dimensions: 1.08(H) x 12.78(W) x 8.92(D) inch (2.75 x 32.5 x 22.7 cm)
- Weight: 5.1 pounds (2.31kg)
So basically, you are looking at a processor speed bump, extra memory and bigger L2 cache for the basic model, a larger hard drive capacity, and a better 802.11n AirPort. All at the exact same price as before. Definitely a welcomed update!