Apple Quietly Updates Entry-Level White MacBook

aa521490 · Jan 21, 2009, 04:40 AM

I see the word NEW above the white macbook at the online store. New graphics card?

EDIT: 2GB of ram too???

anim8or · Jan 21, 2009, 04:44 AM

I believe you are correct... it also has 2gigs RAM as standard.... but has dropped to 2.0 GHz from 2.1.....

The UK store isnt showing it yet but the US store is... look at both for a comparison of specs.

okatidubi · 05:17 AM

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...ok?mco=MTE3MzM

Now with Nvidia graphics and 2gb memory standard

EDIT: The US macbook white specs page has been updated. Currently, only the US store and website shows the updated specs.

New features:
New packaging (similiar to the new notebooks)
Nvidia graphics
2gb DDR2 standard
2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo, 1066 FBS
iLife '09
Firewire

Dybbuk · Jan 21, 2009, 04:52 AM

wow, what the hell

msjones · Jan 21, 2009, 04:54 AM

Surely not?

If this is true then *&^&%*&(*&^$%$&*^()*^$%£@! I have only just bought a new black macbook!

johan.k · Jan 21, 2009, 04:55 AM

Just wonder what the store had been update for last few days. But seems cool anyway. Waiting update on Mac mini soon.

bartelby · Jan 21, 2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by msjones

Surely not?

If this is true then *&^&%*&(*&^$%$&*^()*^$%£@! I have only just bought a new black macbook!

It's not showing on the UK store.

uicandrew · Jan 21, 2009, 04:59 AM

nice. the nvidia chipset will have better support for OpenCL (for Snow leopard) than the intel integrated graphics, at least initially.

siurpeeman · Jan 21, 2009, 04:59 AM

didn't it also used to be 2.1 ghz or something?

okatidubi · Jan 21, 2009, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siurpeeman

didn't it also used to be 2.1 ghz or something?

yes. i've got a feeling it's a leak, though.

bartelby · Jan 21, 2009, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siurpeeman

didn't it also used to be 2.1 ghz or something?

Here's the last model, that's still on the UK store:

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mikethemovie · Jan 21, 2009, 05:07 AM

But still DDR2 memory and a 0.1Ghz Speed drop..

Dutch apple store still says Intel graphics..

CBX · Jan 21, 2009, 05:12 AM

Doesnt this make it a harder choice to pick the 2.0 Alu MB over the 2.0 white now?

The only real difference in spec is ddr2 vddr3 memory and slightly bigger hard drive...

fifthroot · Jan 21, 2009, 05:28 AM

Interesting that they upgraded the FSB, graphics card, and they are seemingly using the same processors that come in the unibody, yet they still use a 200-pin DDR2 instead of the 204-pin in the DDR3s.

svndmvn · Jan 21, 2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fifthroot

Interesting that they upgraded the FSB, graphics card, and they are seemingly using the same processors that come in the unibody, yet they still use a 200-pin DDR2 instead of the 204-pin in the DDR3s.

and it has firewire/midi DVI, another custom chipset or logic board.
it is not a bad machine right now.
I was kind of upset a few minutes ago(really pissed actually) because I had hoped it would be killed completely and the two aluminums' prices dropped, probably added another option. But now I realize this means Apple just wants to finish off the stock of plastic cases/non LED displays and all that. I guess an update can still be a month or two away(aka Fare well, whitey!)
BTW since it looks like it ships with iLife 09, I guess that will be available in 4-6 business days as well

talkingfuture · Jan 21, 2009, 05:43 AM

I thought they would have waited till the costs of unibody came down to update the bottom end.

ihabime · Jan 21, 2009, 05:45 AM

wow that's a pretty big update. I wonder if they're planning on dropping the price of the unibodies, because 300 bucks seems a lot for ddr3 and the glass trackpad.

ideonode · 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBX

Doesnt this make it a harder choice to pick the 2.0 Alu MB over the 2.0 white now?

The only real difference in spec is ddr2 vddr3 memory and slightly bigger hard drive...

And the graphics card....

EDIT: never mind - I'm an idiot.

gothamm · Jan 21, 2009, 05:58 AM

largest improvements are the upgrade to 9400m, 2 gigs RAM, and bluetooth 2.1

getting ready for Snowleopard are we?

ihabime · Jan 21, 2009, 05:58 AM

I don't think they'd go through the expense of redesigning the motherboard just to sell out their stock of white cases, maybe the kerfuffle over dropping firewire was bigger than they thought it would be and this is an attempt to make amends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by svndmvn

and it has firewire/midi DVI, another custom chipset or logic board.
it is not a bad machine right now.
I was kind of upset a few minutes ago(really pissed actually) because I had hoped it would be killed completely and the two aluminums' prices dropped, probably added another option. But now I realize this means Apple just wants to finish off the stock of plastic cases/non LED displays and all that. I guess an update can still be a month or two away(aka Fare well, whitey!)
BTW since it looks like it ships with iLife 09, I guess that will be available in 4-6 business days as well

xUKHCx · Jan 21, 2009, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okatidubi

Now with Nvidia graphics and 2gb memory standard

EDIT: The US macbook white specs page has been updated. Currently, only the US store and website shows the updated specs.

New features:
New packaging (similiar to the new notebooks)
Nvidia graphics
2gb DDR2 standard
2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo, 1066 FBS
iLife '09
Firewire

Love the screen shot with the anti-glare film search.

Hmmm the drop in the processor but bump in the graphics. Not exactly sure what they are trying with this line.

OllyW · Jan 21, 2009, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihabime

I don't think they'd go through the expense of redesigning the motherboard just to sell out their stock of white cases, maybe the kerfuffle over dropping firewire was bigger than they thought it would be and this is an attempt to make amends.

I would think the current state of the economy also has something to do with it.

Apple still need a cheap(er) laptop in their range and the aluminium MacBook isn't it.

Ploki · Jan 21, 2009, 06:09 AM

well. its has 0.1 ghz drop but probably FSB increase. i guess its a faster machine down the line

nplima · Jan 21, 2009, 06:14 AM

looks like a great opportunity for people who need FW on unibody macbooks to put their money where their mouth is.

svndmvn · Jan 21, 2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihabime

I don't think they'd go through the expense of redesigning the motherboard just to sell out their stock of white cases, maybe the kerfuffle over dropping firewire was bigger than they thought it would be and this is an attempt to make amends.

Apple is just full of surprises, would have never thought of seeing an updated white Macbook, let alone, no updated Alu Macbooks the same day. Since it's been more than 3 months since the last update, I hope we're not more than 3 more months away from speed bumps and possibly RAM upgrades to all Macbooks, don't know what else to expect.

Jan 21, 2009, 04:40 AM	#1
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Jan 21, 2009, 04:44 AM	#2
anim8or macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland, UK	I believe you are correct... it also has 2gigs RAM as standard.... but has dropped to 2.0 GHz from 2.1..... The UK store isnt showing it yet but the US store is... look at both for a comparison of specs. __________________ Mac Pro, 2.66GHz Quad Core, 8GB RAM, 2.5 TB HD; 13" Macbook (Aluminium), 2.4GHz , 4GB RAM, 250GB HD; White 16GB iPhone 3GS

Jan 21, 2009, 04:50 AM	#3
okatidubi macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2008	Apple Updates White MacBook http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...ok?mco=MTE3MzM Now with Nvidia graphics and 2gb memory standard EDIT: The US macbook white specs page has been updated. Currently, only the US store and website shows the updated specs. New features: New packaging (similiar to the new notebooks) Nvidia graphics 2gb DDR2 standard 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo, 1066 FBS iLife '09 Firewire Last edited by okatidubi : Jan 21, 2009 at 05:17 AM.

Jan 21, 2009, 04:52 AM	#4
Dybbuk macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006	wow, what the hell __________________ Aluminum MacBook 2.0 + 4GB RAM; Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX; Airport Express; JBL Creatures II; moshi Codex 13 se

Jan 21, 2009, 04:54 AM	#5
msjones macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, UK	Surely not? If this is true then &^&%&(&^$%$&^()*^$%£@! I have only just bought a new black macbook! __________________ Macbook : 2.13GHZ C2D : 2GB : 160GB HDD : nVidia 9400m : OS X 10.6.1 Hackintosh : 2.6GHZ C2D : G31M-ES2L : 2GB : 640GB HDD : 9800GT iPhone 3G 8GB

Jan 21, 2009, 04:55 AM	#6
johan.k macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	Just wonder what the store had been update for last few days. But seems cool anyway. Waiting update on Mac mini soon. __________________ 12" PowerBook G4 1GHz 80GB iPod Classic Silver iSight

Jan 21, 2009, 04:59 AM	#8
uicandrew macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006	nice. the nvidia chipset will have better support for OpenCL (for Snow leopard) than the intel integrated graphics, at least initially.

Jan 21, 2009, 04:59 AM	#9
siurpeeman macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: the OC	didn't it also used to be 2.1 ghz or something? __________________ grr...argh...

Jan 21, 2009, 05:07 AM	#12
mikethemovie macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008	But still DDR2 memory and a 0.1Ghz Speed drop.. Dutch apple store still says Intel graphics..

Jan 21, 2009, 05:12 AM	#13
CBX macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007	Doesnt this make it a harder choice to pick the 2.0 Alu MB over the 2.0 white now? The only real difference in spec is ddr2 vddr3 memory and slightly bigger hard drive...

Jan 21, 2009, 05:28 AM	#14
fifthroot macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	Interesting that they upgraded the FSB, graphics card, and they are seemingly using the same processors that come in the unibody, yet they still use a 200-pin DDR2 instead of the 204-pin in the DDR3s. __________________ Pelonis space heater, IBM IS-6 paper shredder, 2001 Corolla (oxidized white)

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talkingfuture macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond.	I thought they would have waited till the costs of unibody came down to update the bottom end. __________________ Futuristical bloggery with a twist.

Jan 21, 2009, 05:45 AM	#17
ihabime macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005	wow that's a pretty big update. I wonder if they're planning on dropping the price of the unibodies, because 300 bucks seems a lot for ddr3 and the glass trackpad.

Jan 21, 2009, 05:58 AM	#19
gothamm macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007	Apple quietly updates white lower end macbook largest improvements are the upgrade to 9400m, 2 gigs RAM, and bluetooth 2.1 getting ready for Snowleopard are we?

Jan 21, 2009, 06:09 AM	#23
Ploki macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008	well. its has 0.1 ghz drop but probably FSB increase. i guess its a faster machine down the line __________________ MacPro '08 8x2,8 \| 4x1 GB \| 8800GT \| 320+750 WD Caviar uMBP 2,53 \| 2x2GB \| WD Black 320GB +EXPRESSCARD/34

Jan 21, 2009, 06:14 AM	#24
nplima macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK	got firewire looks like a great opportunity for people who need FW on unibody macbooks to put their money where their mouth is.

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