Apple MacBook (white 2009 edition) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Scott Stein

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...