Update March 10, 2008:
Apple again updated the MacBook line of notebook computers.
The latest notebook from Apple includes a good variety of options, which makes it a viable choice for mobile professionals who want to stay connected and work with an operating system they are comfortable with while on the road. All MacBook models include built-in iSight video camera, Gigabit Ethernet port, built-in AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 2 USB 2.0 ports and 1 FireWire® 400 port, Scrolling TrackPad, infrared Apple Remote and 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
- 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 800 MHz front-side bus
- 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM - supports up to 4GB
- 120GB Serial 5400 rpm ATA HDD with Sudden Motion Sensor
- slot-load Combo ((DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive
- Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 800 MHz front-side bus
- 1GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM - supports up to 4GB
- 160GB Serial 5400 rpm ATA HDD with Sudden Motion Sensor
- Double-layer SuperDrive
- Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 800 MHz front-side bus
- 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM - supports up to 4GB
- 250GB 5400 rpm ATA HDD with Sudden Motion Sensor
- Double-layer SuperDrive
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
1.08" (2.75cm) x 12.78" (32.5cm) x 8.92" (22.7cm) (HxWxD)
Weight: 5.2 pounds (2.38kg)
78 key full-size keyboard with 12 function keys,4 arrow keys and embedded numeric keypad. They keyboard has been designed to sit lower in the casing for a flush profile.
Lithium-polymer battery (55 watt hour) with an integrated charge indicator, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, MagSafe power adapter port.
- 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm HDD
- 200GB 4200 rpm HDD
- maximum 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Apple USB Modem
- Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter
- Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter
- Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
This isn't aimed at mobile professionals exclusively, but with the light weight and built-in connectivity options it would certainly make a great laptop for those who just have to have a Mac.
The built-in web camera can certainly make web conferencing much easier and means one less gadget to carry around while traveling, which is always a bonus for mobile professionals.
It will be interesting to learn what users have to say about how well this notebook operates and if it really does make an ideal notebook for mobile professionals.
November 2007 Update:
The most recent configuration of the MacBooks now ships with the Leopard OS installed.