Description:
This configuration of the Apple MacBook is a 5.1-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.
Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,445.
Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros:
Has only a 5.1-pound weight.
Also, this notebook comes with Apple MacOS X 10.5 OS.
This is more favorable than the average notebook on the market today, but is to be expected for a notebook of this price.
Cons:
Has only a 13.3-inch screen size, which is smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.
For example, the
Dell Studio 17
, a -pound notebook at around $1, 445, has a 17.0 screen size.
Also, this notebook has only 1 GB RAM, which is less than some similarly priced notebooks.
For example, the
HP Compaq 6535b
, a 5.3-pound notebook at around $1, 420, has 3 GB RAM.
Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared RAM are sometimes an acceptable trade-off for budget-minded users.
Suitability:
Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.
Store massive amounts of data on DVD using the DVD burner included in this laptop.
Includes advanced word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic document authors.
Also, this notebook comes packaged with photo editing software to help you select, crop, and print the photos from your digital camera.
If you have a
wireless network
at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value:
In general, this notebook has great features for the money.
Suggestions:
(1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a
wireless access point
for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.
(2) To get the most out of this notebook's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
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