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I'd go for a 13" MBP (if possible) or uMB from the refurbished store. Saves you cash and you'll get what you want!

if you go refurb get the best you can get for 1200. i dont know what that is at the moment but thats what i would do.
 
I'd go the 13" MBP + AppleCare + higher processor speed option if they have one for the 13". Not sure if that goes over your $1200 budget or not.

That's assuming you want a laptop and you don't need a high screen res, and you're not doing heavy work.

I'd not go with whatever a blackbook is, not that I know what it is, but my puter-sense is going wild! danger!

I'd not get the blackbook if it runs windows, but that's just me. Still don't know what it is though.

Kind Regards

blackbook is a black macbook. do some research.
 
I'd absolutely go refurb for an aluminum Macbook - here's the best deal they have right now.

There's no reason to get a plastic Macbook when you can go aluminum for about $100 more - it lasts longer and still has all the features you want, including the backlit keyboard.
 
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