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Apple laptops - MacBook & MacBook Pro
The recent release of the new Apple MacBooks offer advanced features and a choice of new, inspired models, MacBooks and MacBooks Pro. So, what's all the fuss about?
Features
Every MacBook includes iLife '06, in-built software making applications simple and practical yet powerful, even for the novice user.
- iPhoto – to share entire photo albums with anyone owning an email address;
- GarageBand – to record Podcasts and songs;
- iMovie HD and iDVD – simple home movies;
- iWeb – share everything with others, on the web;
- Front Row –navigate your files wherever you are, using the included Apple Remote.
All MacBook computers come with an in-built iSight camera for live chats, snapshots and videos, and built-in wireless capability, to automatically detect wireless networks nearby and ask you if you would like to join them.
Specifications
MacBooks
- 1.83 – 2.00 GHz Intel Core Duo processor
- At least 512MB RAM with a maximum amount installable up to 2GB
- Up to 80GB hard drive space as standard with the option to upgrade to 120GB
- Sudden Motion Sensor to protect data
- Either a combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW or 4xSuperdrive DVD±RW/CD-RW
- 13.3 inch widescreen TFT display
- Two USB ports
- Full-sized keyboard and scrolling trackpad
- Up to six hours battery life
MacBooks Pro
- 2.00 - 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor
- At least 512MB RAM with a maximum amount installable up to 2GB
- 80GB -120GB hard drive space as standard
- Sudden Motion Sensor to protect data
- Either a 4xSuperDrive DVD±RW/CD-RW or 8x Double-layer SuperDrive DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW
- 15.4 or 17 inch widescreen TFT display
- Up to three USB ports
- Full-size, illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor and scrolling trackpad
- 4.5 - 5.5 hours battery life
The Mac operating system
Most computer users have developed a favourite operating system, Windows or Mac, but how do they compare?
- For ease of use, most users recommend the Mac OS. Its simplicity and stability are considered superior to Windows, even for the novice.
- Graphics, design and movies are considered to be better on a Mac. Windows is traditionally better for business use but both platforms are capable of both functions.
- Many programs will only work on one platform or the other. You can install a program to allow your Mac to run Windows based software, however it will run slower.
- Windows is more vulnerable to virus and spyware attack as most viruses are written specifically for PCs and cannot run on the Mac OS.
- As both the hardware and operating system on an Apple Mac are designed by Apple, there is an integrity and unification between them, resulting in the two aspects being perfectly allied together.
Why love a Mac laptop?
- simple, secure and stable;
- PC friendly
- better creative aspects, such as movies and music;
- it matches your iPod; and finally
it's stylish, smart and sexy.
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