Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman

Reviewed on: 23 November 2006

Tags: Apple, Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz), laptops, encoding, hard drive

We like:

Cheaper than the MacBook Pro, with nearly comparable performance; great design; built-in webcam and remote control; can run Windows XP via Boot Camp

We don't like:

No ExpressCard slot or FireWire 800; lacks media card reader

CNET UK judgement:

The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favourably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price

Full review:

Now that the high-end MacBook Pro has Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, it's high time the latest processor technology filtered down to Apple's more consumer-friendly MacBook line. There are three MacBook models, one with a 1.83GHz CPU and two with 2.0GHz CPUs. The MacBook starts at a mere £749, but our review unit is the most tricked-out of the three, offering the faster CPU and a larger hard drive for a still palatable £999. Continue Reading...