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Apple introduces 13-inch MacBook
Tuesday, May 16 2006 @ 9:08 AM ET | Article Link
by Steve Hildreth

Apple introduced the 13-inch MacBook today, which replaces the long-standing 12-inch PowerBook G4 and iBook G4. The 13-inch MacBook Pro comes in three different configurations; a 1.83GHz model for $1099, a 2.0GHz model for $1299, and a Black 2.0GHz MacBook for $1499. Each MacBook uses an Intel Core Duo processor which Apple claims is fives times faster than iBook G4s. A widescreen 13.3" 1280x800 display has 30% more viewing area than the 12" iBook and PowerBook. The MacBook includes an iSight camera, Front Row and Apple Remote, MagSafe Port, and iLife '06. The following configurations are available from The Apple Store today:

13" White 1.83GHz 13" White 2.0GHz 13" Black 2.0GHz
$1099 $1299 $1499
13.3-inch widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
512MB memory (2x256MB)
60GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Combo drive
13.3-inch widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo
512MB memory (2x256MB)
60GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
SuperDrive
13.3-inch widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo
512MB memory (2x256MB)
80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
SuperDrive

The White MacBooks are available in 1-5 business days, while there is a 3-7 business day wait for the Black 2GHz MacBook.


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17" MacBook Pro
2.53GHz i5: MSRP $2299
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2.4GHz i5: MSRP $1799
2.53GHz i5: MSRP $1999
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MacBook Air
1.86GHz/120GB HD: MSRP $1499
2.13GHz/128GB SSD: MSRP $1799
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B&H $1427.95 $1707.29
MacConnection $1439 $1729
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Apple Store
Apple Refurbished
June 2009 models:
17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $1869
15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1529
13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1189
13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $929
13" 2.13GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $1549
13" 1.86GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1249
Oct 2009 models:
13" 2.26GHz White MacBook: $849
March 2009 models:
15" 2.93GHz MacBook Pro: $1949
Jan 2009 models:
17" 2.93GHz MacBook Pro: $2199
17" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1949
Oct 2008 models:
13" 1.8GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $1449
13" 1.6GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1199

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