Apple MacBook (aluminium 2008 edition) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 15 October 2008

Tags: Apple, Apple MacBook (aluminium 2008 edition), PCs, performance, widescreen display

We like:

Styling; build quality; backlit keyboard; mouse trackpad

We don't like:

Pricey; only two USB ports

You might also need:

A wallet the size of Lake Windermere

CNET UK judgement:

The new MacBook is, as we all expected, very good but very expensive. We can see where all the money is going, though -- it's an absolutely gorgeous piece of engineering you'll spend hours just looking at. If you've got the cash, we'd thoroughly recommend it. If not, you'll get more for your money buying a Windows machine

Full review:

There's a new breed of MacBook in town, and as you're about to learn, it's more attractive, more powerful and more expensive than previous models. The new design has much in common with the aluminium-swathed MacBook Pro in design, but sports a smaller 13.3-inch screen. Prices start at £949 for the entry-level MacBook, up to £1,149 for the slightly enhanced version. The previous MacBook -- now known as the white MacBook -- can be bought for £719. All are available now from the Apple Store. Continue Reading...