The MacBook has arrived!

javester · 02:34 PM

Without much fanfare, Apple "stealth-launched" the MacBook on their website.
Even though its $100 more expensive than the previous generation, the MacBook has generous specs:

Intel Core Duo 1.83/2.0 Ghz
Magsafe connector
13.3" screens that are 80% brighter than the previous generation
built-in iSight
FrontRow with Apple Remote
on top of a larger HD and more memory

So generous in fact, that Apple silently bumped the MBP's specs as well. The low-end 15" 1.83Ghz to 2.0Ghz, and the 15" 2.0 to 2.16Ghz. The 17" remains at 2.16Ghz.

With the launch well ahead of the back-to-school buying season, Apple is now well poised to grab a respectable chunk of the education market.

Source: Apple

JPT · 05-16-2006, 10:14 AM

Poop you beat me to it! lol

Anyway AWESOME the rumors were true! except its one week 'late' I think Apple delayed it due to E3

dyanismith · 05-16-2006, 12:53 PM

Darn!!! Talk about planned obsolescence! My 2 month old MBP 1.83 Ghz is already discontinued

Oh well.... I can't really blame Apple. It was actually very brave of them to spec the MacBook so close to the MBP.

It would be nice though if they can throw us 1.83Ghz MBP owners a bone - a free copy of iWork or some iTunes gift certificates, perhaps?

JPT · 05-16-2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyanismith

Darn!!! Talk about planned obsolescence! My 2 month old MBP 1.83 Ghz is already discontinued

Oh well.... I can't really blame Apple. It was actually very brave of them to spec the MacBook so close to the MBP.

It would be nice though if they can throw us 1.83Ghz MBP owners a bone - a free copy of iWork or some iTunes gift certificates, perhaps?

Haha! I guess thats what happens when you are an early adopter :P

JPT · 05-16-2006, 08:13 PM

Here are some photos of the MB