Released in 2006, the MacBook marked the transition from the iBook to the MacBook line. It features a durable polycarbonate casing in white and black. This model combines sleek design with robust performance, making it a popular choice for students and professionals alike. One of the first MacBooks to feature Intel processors, it offered a significant boost in speed and efficiency compared to its predecessors. This MacBook was designed with user-friendliness in mind, offering a built-in iSight camera, MagSafe power connector, and an easy-to-use keyboard and trackpad.
Laptops
A1181
1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo (T2400 or T2500), later upgraded to Intel Core 2 Duo processors
512 MB or 1 GB (expandable up to 2 GB)
60 GB, 80 GB, or 120 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display, resolution: 1280x800 pixels
Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics with 64 MB of shared memory
55 Wh Lithium-polymer battery, battery life: up to 6 hours
Full charge in 3 hours, 80% charge in 2 hours
2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x FireWire 400 port, Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T), mini-DVI video output (adapter required for VGA, DVI, or S-Video), audio in/out (3.5 mm headphone jack, combined optical digital)
AirPort Extreme (802.11g) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Height: 27.5 mm, width: 325 mm, depth: 227 mm
2.36 kg
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (upgradable to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion)
MagSafe 60-watt power adapter