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Apple Releases Penryn-Based MacBooks

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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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elcid

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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.
 
squeeks

squeeks

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

Buschmaster

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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...
 
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Zacbookpro

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Feb 25, 2008
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elcid said:
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.
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and the backlit keyboard, multi-touch and speed. Seems like they increased the gap between, no lessened it.
 
j_holtslander

j_holtslander

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Jun 12, 2007
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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?
 
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teamdelfano

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

DHUK

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Oct 5, 2005
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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.
 
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priller

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Dec 15, 2007
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Changes aint big to make me regret buying mine 4 days ago.

BoyBach said:
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.
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Same here, I don't want to pay extra for something I won't use.
 
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shimmer11

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Jun 25, 2007
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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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amanda kathryn

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