Price range: £856.45
What is it: 13-inch laptop with 160GB hard drive
What we think: Considerably cheaper than a MacBook Pro while offering comparable performance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 June 2009
Tags: Apple, Apple MacBook (white 2009 edition), gaming, LCD display, battery life
We like:
Good price for the specs (for a Mac); sturdy construction; no graphics compromise
We don't like:
Older battery doesn't last as long as that of the new Pros; still no SD card or ExpressCard slot; white MacBook design is starting to look old
CNET UK judgement:
This Apple MacBook offers specs that are almost on a par with those of the MacBook Pro, for significantly less money. You won't get all of the Pro-level features, but, if you can live without those, it's worth a look
Full review:
Apple's lowest-end laptop, available for around £750, occupies a special place in the Mac spectrum. As of WWDC 2009, it's the last MacBook standing in the lineup -- all the other Apple laptops are now MacBook Pros. The MacBook is also the last in the lineup to retain the glossy white plastic casing that once defined a whole line of machines. Continue Reading...
Apple MacBook (white 2009 edition) History
10 Jun 2009 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the updated 13-inch Apple MacBook
Don't be fooled by the throw-back looks of the only MacBook left in the Mac spectrum -- its components are on a par with its more expensive siblings
28 May 2009 in Crave
Apple refreshes low-end MacBook
The company's low-end laptop now has a faster processor and a larger hard drive, but keeps it old price tag
Latest user reviews
Do you own this product? What do you think of it?
Write your own review of the Apple MacBook (white 2009 edition)
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Laptop Reviews
Acer Aspire One D250 Android
Pretty average netbook, and the Android OS is more of a hindrance than a help
Samsung R520
Not a bad budget laptop, but the bigger R720 is a much better option if portability isn't a prime concern
Acer Aspire One Pro 531
Its good battery life is a plus, but there are other netbooks with longer-lasting batteries and better keyboards
on Laptops
Gmote: Control your PC with your phone
We think the future might finally be now, and it's all down to apps such as Gmote, which let you control the mouse, keyboard and files on your PC using your Android mobile phone.
More:
