Apple Updates MacBook

Apple just updated its MacBook consumer notebooks with faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory and larger hard drives in every model. The MacBook is just one-inch thin and features built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g. Every MacBook also includes a built-in iSight video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, Apple's MagSafe Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and iLife '06.

Featuring a 13-inch widescreen display, the one-inch thin MacBook comes in three models: white 2.0 GHz and 2.16 GHz MacBook models, and a black 2.16 GHz MacBook model.

The 2.0 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,099 , includes:

• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
  
• 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
  
• 667 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB;
  
• 80GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
  
• a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
  
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950;
  
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
  
•  two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Scrolling TrackPad;
  
• the infrared Apple Remote; and
  
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

The 2.16 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299 , includes:

• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
  
• 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
  
• 667 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB;
  
• 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
•  a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD +/- RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
  
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950;
  
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Scrolling TrackPad;
  
• the infrared Apple Remote; and
  
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

The 2.16 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 , includes:

• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
  
• 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
  
• 667 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB;
• 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
  
• a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD +/- RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
  
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950;
  
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
  
• two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Scrolling TrackPad;
  
• the infrared Apple Remote; and
  
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

Additional build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to 120GB or 160GB (5400 rpm) or a 200GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan. Additional build-to-order options also include pre-installed copies of iWork '06, Logic Express 7, Final Cut Express HD 3.5 and Aperture 1.5. www.apple.com