The highly anticipated MacBook (Apple Store) has been released by Apple. The iBook replacement comes in black or white configurations, depending on price-point.
1.83 Ghz Core Duo White, $1,099 -Ships 1-5 Business Days -60 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive -Combo Drive
2.0 Ghz Core Duo White, $1,299 -Ships 1-5 Business Days -60 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive -SuperDrive
2.0 Ghz Core Duo Black, $1,499 -Ships 3-7 Business Days -80 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive -SuperDrive
All Models: -13 widescreen, 1280x800 display -Front Row and Apple Remote -Integrated iSight -MagSafe -Integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics with 64 MB shared graphics memory -mini-DVI with extended display support -512MB 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) -1 Firewire 400, 2 USB 2.0 ports -Gigabit Ethernet -Airport Extreme + Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) Standard
Other Notes: The iBook G4 and 12" Powerbook G4 have been dropped from the Apple Store.
Tuesday January 6, 2026 3:04 am PST by Tim Hardwick
CES 2026 has just provided a first glimpse of the folding display technology that Apple is expected to use in its upcoming foldable iPhone. At the event, Samsung Display briefly showcased its new crease-less foldable OLED panel beside a Galaxy Z Fold 7, and according to SamMobile, which saw the test booth before it was abruptly removed, the new panel "has no crease at all" in comparison.
The ...
Apple is not expected to release a standard iPhone 18 model this year, according to a growing number of reports that suggest the company is planning a significant change to its long-standing annual iPhone launch cycle.
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Customers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore are able to buy the AirPods, and they'll be...
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JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over operation of the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. Barring any "last minute hiccups," the deal should be announced shortly after over a year of negotiations.
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The M4 iPad Pro models, M3 iPad Air models, A17 Pro iPad mini, M2 to M5 MacBook Pro models, M2, M3, and M4 MacBook Air models, and other Wi-Fi 6E Macs and iPads now ...
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For more personalized responses, users can connect various health data services such as Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton. Last month, MacRumors discovere...
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Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When...
My daughter, being the emo kid that she vehemently denies she is, will have to have the black version for college this fall. I wonder is she'll want to cover the difference?:rolleyes:
A very nice release, Apple. Solid spec's for an entry notebook.
I love the overall package. Basically what could be expected. I was a little surprised with the free camera, but I think it's great that they're making that standard now. I'm sure it'll be standard on their Cinema Displays in the coming months, but with the height situation, they're going to have to allow some sort of way to adjust the camera's downward.
