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Title: MacBook Laptop Lacks A Few Features But Has Lots to Like, Low Price

Author: Mossberg, Walter Article Type: Product Analysis
Source: Wall Street Journal, v247 n133 pB1(1) Publication Date: Jun 8, 2006
  ISSN: 0193-2241
  Illustrations: Photographs
URL of Publication: http://www.wsj.com

Apple Computer overhauled its line of laptop computers as part of its switch to Intel processors. The PowerBook and iBook products have been retired, and Apple has replaced them with three laptop models. The MacBook Pro comes in two versions for high-end buyers and is a replacement for the PowerBook. For the value end of the spectrum, Apple has provided the MacBook, which replaces the iBook. Testers found the MacBook to lack some features, but liked the laptop overall for buyers on a tight budget who want a Mac. The MacBook can run Windows like the other Intel-based machines from Apple, but it does not have key features available on Windows-based laptops. It is also heavy when compared to comparable Windows machines. The MacBook has a sharp and vivid 13.3-inch screen, larger than the 12.1-inch display available in small Windows laptops. The MacBook screen also has sharper contrast because of its glossy nature. The keyboard of the MacBook uses widely spaced keys with flat tops instead of the usual curved surfaces. The MacBook offers a built-in camera, built-in slot-loading DVD drive, and the new Core Duo processor from Intel. Two configurations of the MacBook are available. The most surprising element of the new MacBook is its price, which is actually less than the price of its closest Windows competitor.

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Companies:
Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Corp

Products:
MacBook Pro Microsoft Windows

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