New MacBooks from Apple
20/05/06 20:21
The Apple MacBook is the replacement for the popular
iBook.
Visually it is very similar, though is simplified in that it has no latch to keep the lid closed - using magnets instead.
The screen is improved and has the option of a gloss finish that looks bright and sharp.... though is more prone to reflections and fingerprints.
The screen is widescreen in aspect ratio, which feels more natural to look at after having used a wide screen for some years now. The 13" measurement is perfectly usable but allows the MacBook to remain compact for transporting it.
The MacBook is significantly faster than the machine it replaces. According to Apple it is 5x faster. It uses the new line of Intel Core Duo processors. Full specs HERE.
The keyboard is slightly odd in look as the keys have flat tops and spaces in between - a bit like a calculator. It is however perfectly comfortable to type on... though not as good as the PowerBook I am using right now.
These machines start at £599+VAT (EDUCATION) including the excellent iLife package which allows creative work with digital video, music and photos. These laptops would be a fantastic tool in the classroom.
£719+VAT (EDUCATION) gets a faster processor and a DVD writer to burn movies and data to DVD.
Visually it is very similar, though is simplified in that it has no latch to keep the lid closed - using magnets instead.
The screen is improved and has the option of a gloss finish that looks bright and sharp.... though is more prone to reflections and fingerprints.
The screen is widescreen in aspect ratio, which feels more natural to look at after having used a wide screen for some years now. The 13" measurement is perfectly usable but allows the MacBook to remain compact for transporting it.
The MacBook is significantly faster than the machine it replaces. According to Apple it is 5x faster. It uses the new line of Intel Core Duo processors. Full specs HERE.
The keyboard is slightly odd in look as the keys have flat tops and spaces in between - a bit like a calculator. It is however perfectly comfortable to type on... though not as good as the PowerBook I am using right now.
These machines start at £599+VAT (EDUCATION) including the excellent iLife package which allows creative work with digital video, music and photos. These laptops would be a fantastic tool in the classroom.
£719+VAT (EDUCATION) gets a faster processor and a DVD writer to burn movies and data to DVD.