Apple Releases Penryn-Based MacBooks

MacRumors · Feb 26, 2008, 08:37 AM

In a not entirely surprise release, Apple has updated the MacBooks based on Intel's Penryn processors. The update arrives alongside the long anticipated MacBook Pro updates.

$1099. Macbook 13" 2.1GHz / 1GB / 120GB / Combo / White
$1299. Macbook 13" 2.4GHz / 2GB / 160GB / Super / White
$1499. Macbook 13" 2.4GHz / 2GB / 250GB / Super / Black

The new MacBooks are available on the Apple Store.

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Zacbookpro · Feb 26, 2008, 08:39 AM

no multitouch. Sigh.

elcid · Feb 26, 2008, 08:40 AM

Very nice. Surprised they came at the same time as the MBP, and now it is really just the graphics card that is separating them.

Ace25 · Feb 26, 2008, 08:40 AM

Combo-drive again....seriously??

squeeks · Feb 26, 2008, 08:40 AM

i think the biggest update is the fact that it no longer costs 700 dollars for 4gb ram..now only $400

Buschmaster · Feb 26, 2008, 08:41 AM

No multitouch and still has a combo drive in the base version. I won't bitch and moan since this thing wasn't supposed to be updated anyway...

berkleeboy210 · Feb 26, 2008, 08:41 AM

I'll be ordering myself a Blackbook once my WhiteBook Sells! Specs are very comparable to MBP minus the Graphics Chipset.

Zacbookpro · Feb 26, 2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcid

Very nice. Surprised they came at the same time as the MBP, and now it is really just the graphics card that is separating them.

and the backlit keyboard, multi-touch and speed. Seems like they increased the gap between, no lessened it.

squeeks · Feb 26, 2008, 08:42 AM

NO multi touch on macbooks

s.hoz · Feb 26, 2008, 08:42 AM

No Muliti-touch is upsetting.
Awhh well.

slybeans · Feb 26, 2008, 08:42 AM

MBP has multitouch but MB doesnt!

airjuggernaut · Feb 26, 2008, 08:44 AM

Phew, just a speed bump

My 3 month old 2.2 ghz SR MB dosen't feel old anymore

phakebrill · Feb 26, 2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace25

Combo-drive again....seriously??

Was just thinking the same thing - I cannot believe they are still shipping these things! Totally pathetic.

teamdelfano · Feb 26, 2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.hoz

No Muliti-touch is upsetting.
Awhh well.

yes it is, i was hoping for multitouch on mb

vistasucks · Feb 26, 2008, 08:44 AM

Yay!
Ok what's changed here?. (I'm half asleep and just woke up to check the store.) + I'm not a stat expert on the MBPs.
Increased processor speed,
multitouch,
is the video card different?

teamdelfano · Feb 26, 2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phakebrill

Was just thinking the same thing - I cannot believe they are still shipping these things! Totally pathetic.

its just a way for them to get people to jump up to the next price point. and yes, pathetic being that dvd writers are so cheap these days

BoyBach · Feb 26, 2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace25

Combo-drive again....seriously??

Why not? Some of us don't want to burn DVD's, and I appreciate the fact that I didn't have to pay extra for a feature that I wouldn't use.

Paix247 · Feb 26, 2008, 08:45 AM

Apple Remote sold separately.

DHUK · Feb 26, 2008, 08:45 AM

..and no LED backlitscreen. C'mon Apple, didn't you say you'd replace your screens with LED backlit ones early last year. The technology is there - your competitors are using it and offer cheaper alternatives.

priller · Feb 26, 2008, 08:46 AM

Changes aint big to make me regret buying mine 4 days ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyBach

Why not? Some of us don't want to burn DVD's, and I appreciate the fact that I didn't have to pay extra for a feature that I wouldn't use.

Same here, I don't want to pay extra for something I won't use.

shimmer11 · Feb 26, 2008, 08:46 AM

This is just a speed bump guys, nothing more...move along.

I was hoping for a LED backlit display. Oh well, here's to waiting until summer for a better update i guess.

-Andy

FF_productions · Feb 26, 2008, 08:47 AM

Wow, Combo drives still. What the hell Apple.

squeeks · Feb 26, 2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmer11

This is just a speed bump guys, nothing more...move along.

I was hoping for a LED backlit display. Oh well, here's to waiting until summer for a better update i guess.

-Andy

plus bigger HDs

amanda kathryn · Feb 26, 2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phakebrill

Was just thinking the same thing - I cannot believe they are still shipping these things! Totally pathetic.

i almost got a combo, i couldn't justify the need for a super drive. i've lived without it until now and never once thought, "wow i really wish i could burn a DVD."

i can basically guaranty you i will never use it.

shov · Feb 26, 2008, 08:48 AM

L2 cache down from 4mb to 3mb?

Feb 26, 2008, 08:37 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Releases Penryn-Based MacBooks In a not entirely surprise release, Apple has updated the MacBooks based on Intel's Penryn processors. The update arrives alongside the long anticipated MacBook Pro updates. $1099. Macbook 13" 2.1GHz / 1GB / 120GB / Combo / White $1299. Macbook 13" 2.4GHz / 2GB / 160GB / Super / White $1499. Macbook 13" 2.4GHz / 2GB / 250GB / Super / Black The new MacBooks are available on the Apple Store. Article Link

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vistasucks macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	Yay! Ok what's changed here?. (I'm half asleep and just woke up to check the store.) + I'm not a stat expert on the MBPs. Increased processor speed, multitouch, is the video card different? __________________ Switcher. Visit my Blog at: VistaSucks.WordPress.Com

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Feb 26, 2008, 08:45 AM	#19
DHUK macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2005	No LED Screen ..and no LED backlitscreen. C'mon Apple, didn't you say you'd replace your screens with LED backlit ones early last year. The technology is there - your competitors are using it and offer cheaper alternatives.

Feb 26, 2008, 08:46 AM	#21
shimmer11 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	No LED backlight display for the Macbook? This is just a speed bump guys, nothing more...move along. I was hoping for a LED backlit display. Oh well, here's to waiting until summer for a better update i guess. -Andy

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shov macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bristol, UK	L2 cache down from 4mb to 3mb?

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