Apple Macbook (Core 2 Duo)

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Reviews for the Apple Macbook (Core 2 Duo)

70% Apple MacBook 13-inch (Penryn)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Apple MacBook 13-inch has captured the hearts of several generations of users frustrated with the complexities of Windows. It's a campus favorite and a hit among teens and novice users. Now, the MacBook 13-inch has made the transition to Intel's latest "Penryn" processor core, which has boosted speeds and battery life across every laptop we've seen it on. Thanks to this upgrade, Apple 's impeccable customer support network, and the MacBook's overall sex appeal, we expect sales of the new incarnation—the Apple MacBook 13-inch (Penryn), priced at $1,299 direct—to thrive for now. The Apple MacBook 13-inch will continue to fly off the shelves because of the company's reputation, but change is due.
3.5 von 5, Mobilität gut, Leistung gut, Preis schlecht, Ausstattung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 40% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 80%

100% Apple MacBook 2.4GHz
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
This white 2.4GHz model is the best of the bunch. It's £130 more than the base model but has the faster processor and a dual-layer SuperDrive, where the entry-level model only has a Combo drive that can't write DVDs. It also has double the RAM and 40GB more hard disk space, but as we've mentioned, these could have been easily added yourself; the processor and optical drive can't be upgraded, however.
5 von 5, Preis hervorragend, Leistung mäßig
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/23/2008
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 95% performance: 60%

Apple MacBook 2.1/2.4GHz laptop review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The new MacBooks represent some progress - PowerBook and even some first-generation MacBook users will definitely see substantial improvement over their current systems. If you just bought a MacBook a few months ago, however, you won't be kicking yourself for buying too early, since the differences between the two aren't that great. The 2.1GHz MacBook is a capable system, but for £130 more you can get a faster processor, bigger hard drive, SuperDrive, and - perhaps most important - an extra 1GB of RAM. That money is well worth it considering all the upgrades. There’s no denying the allure of the black model, with its sleek matte finish and quarter-terabyte hard drive - if you can afford the price difference, it’s a nice choice.
Leistung gut, Preis/Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2008
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80%

83% Apple MacBook
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
The Mac versus PC divide used to be so unbridgeable that switching seemed as likely as a lifelong Everton fan deciding Liverpool was the team for them, but no more. Ever since Intel processors became standard across Apple's range, there's been little architectural difference between a MacBook and any given PC laptop. Not much has changed on the surface, but improved performance and battery life make the MacBook more desirable than ever.
5 von 6, Leistung gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% mobility: 80%

80% Apple MacBook Black (Santa Rosa)
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Apple still doesn’t offer ExpressCard or memory card slots for its consumer-end line, but the MacBook Black’s excellent balance of artful design and productivity more than makes up for its shortcomings. This is an excellent machine for a PC user looking to make the jump to Mac.
4 von 5, Display gut, Mobilität gut, Leistung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 50% display: 80% mobility: 80%

80% Apple 2.2GHz Macbook Black laptop PC
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
With a choice of operating systems at your disposal, the Macbook is a flexible machine, although you'll also need to factor in the cost of a copy of Windows if you plan to go down this route. Performance is good if you're not into gaming and it looks great too, but the minimalist design limits your expansion options.
(von 5): 4, Verarbeitung 4.5, Austattung 4, Preis/Leistung 4
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

83% Apple MacBook - black (Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The good: Upgraded CPU for the same price; same great design; Leopard operating system. The bad: Still no Express card or SD card slots; only more expensive models are available in black. The bottom line: Apple has been content to issue minor periodic hardware updates to the 13-inch MacBook, but the modest performance gains and new Leopard OS keep it in our top tier of laptop recommendations.
8.3 von 10, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/17/2007
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80%

A review of the Santa Rosa MacBook
Source: Ars Technica Archive.org version
All in all, the new MacBook is shaping up to be a worthy replacement to my old PowerBook. In combination with Mac OS X 10.5, the most polished iteration of Apple's operating system, the MacBook is a joy to use. Even Omniweb, my favorite but much-maligned web browser, is snappy, and the Core 2 Duo processor appears capable of handling anything I throw at it. Certainly for someone with my fairly modest computing needs (word processing, web browsing, data manipulation, light graphics work, and media playback) the consumer line does what I want and does it well.
Leistung gut, Mobilität gut, Preis/Leistung zufriedenstellend, Emissionen schlecht
Review Type Unknown, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2007
Rating: price: 70% performance: 80% mobility: 80% emissions: 40%

80% Apple Macbook 13-inch (Core 2 Duo T7200)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Bottom line: Even with more processor speed, hard drive capacity, and RAM size, the base-model MacBook is still one of the most affordable and best-looking laptops in the market. Pros: Best software bundle in the industry. Price is not affected by a component refresh. Supports both Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP. Unique keyboard. Stunning design. Cons: DVD burner should be standard. RAM upgrade is a little pricey.
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4 von 5, Preis/Leistung sehr günstig
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90%

82% Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, SuperDrive, black)
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The good: Upgraded CPU for the same price; same great design; built-in Webcam and remote control; adds 802.11n support. The bad: Cutting-edge features are absent, including Intel's new Santa Rosa platform and LED-backlit displays. The bottom line: Apple's rightfully popular 13-inch MacBook gets a decent incremental upgrade, but we're still looking forward to the next version.
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(von 10): 8.2, Leistung 8, Ausstattung 9, Mobilität 7, Preis/Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/14/2007
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% mobility: 70%

80% Apple MacBook
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
When the sleek and sexy MacBook launched last year, many hailed it as the perfect balance of productivity and artful design. But can one of the top notebooks of 2006 get any better? The answer is a resounding yes. While the new MacBook isn't a complete overhaul of the previous version, Apple's upgrade features a faster processor, better 802.11n Wi-Fi performance, and longer battery life. An excellent bang-for-your buck machine that's easy to carry, the latest MacBook offers more power and battery life in the same sexy design.
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4 von 5, Display gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80%

80% Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo notebook PCs
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
With more cache and system memory as well as a larger hard drive, the £699 MacBook is noticeably snappier than its predecessor, and not significantly slower than its higher-priced siblings. Still, if you can afford an additional £130, our recommendation is the midrange model. Its SuperDrive and roomier hard drive are sure to come in handy sooner or later - sooner if you're into digital music, photos, and video. As for the £949 black MacBook, it sure looks classy, but handprints can mar its elegance. You'll have to decide if the cachet of owning a black Mac laptop - and the larger hard drive - is worth the extra expense.
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(von 5): 4, Preis/Leistung 4, Ausstattung 4, Verarbeitung 4.5
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/01/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

Apple MacBook Review
Source: OurNotebookReviews Archive.org version
Ok I’ll be brutally honest when I first thought of a Mac i thought of the nasty old things we had in elementary school, you know that had the original Oregon trail loaded on them. But after having a desktop replacement laptop for a good 3 years I was ready for a change. I needed something I could take to college classes for the day and not die on me half way through the day.
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Display 10, Leistung 10, Verarbeitung 10, Akkulaufzeit 9, Preis/Leistung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/13/2007
Rating: price: 50% performance: 100% display: 100% workmanship: 100%

Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
This is Apple's second try with an Intel processor in their flagship notebook and the results are much better. I am not sure what exactly went wrong with the Core Duo MacBook Pro's quality control, but there were widespread reports of issues, not to mention my own trials and tribulations with four different units. So far in the few months that the Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro has been available, there have been no widespread reports of serious issues. I think Apple seriously upped the ante with this revision. Not only did they solve their quality control issues, but they also addressed several of the other gripes I had with the previous version by adding more RAM, dual-layer burner, and larger hard drive as standard equipment. Now if they would only add a couple more USB ports the machine would be near perfect.
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Display gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/12/2007
Rating: display: 80% mobility: 80%

90% Apple MacBook Review
Source: notebookforums.com Archive.org version
Ok I'll be brutally honest when I first thought of a Mac i thought of the nasty old things we had in elementary school, you know that had the original Oregon trail loaded on them. But after having a desktop replacement laptop for a good 3 years I was ready for a change. I needed something I could take to college classes for the day and not die on me half way through the day. A few friends had switched over and raved about their Macs so I figured what the heck it fit almost all the specs i needed it to and was pretty cheap to boot. So I went to the local apple store and walked about with the mid range MacBook, a extra battery, and the Apple care protection thing all in all about $US 1,500.
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(von 10): 9, Verarbeitung 10, Leistung 10, Display 10, Akkulaufzeit 9, Preis/Leistung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/01/2007
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 50% performance: 100% display: 100% workmanship: 100%

80% An update for Apple’s Intel-powered consumer laptop
Source: vnunet.com Archive.org version
Apple’s computer range runs from basic desktops through to high-end Macbook Pro notebooks, but it’s the relatively cheap MacBook that steals the show. The latest breed of Macbook, now with Intel’s Core 2 Duo processors providing the oomph, is an update of 2006's dual-core version introduced last year.
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4 von 5, Preis/Leistung mangelhaft, Leistung gut, Verarbeitung exzellent
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/19/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 50% performance: 80% workmanship: 95%

80% Apple MacBook 13-inch White (Core 2 Duo)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Until now, I was convinced that a new Core 2 Duo-equipped Apple MacBook couldn't possibly come out this year. After all, the Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo) had already been announced, in what I believed was an effort to create more separation from the MacBooks. So much for that theory. One week after the MacBook Pro announcement, Apple launched the MacBook 13-inch (Core 2 Duo) ($1,174 direct as tested), thereby eliminating any differentiation between the two models. Sometimes you just have to scratch your head and move on, I guess. Despite back-to-back announcements, the move is considered perfectly timed for the holiday shopping season, and with Apple's best-selling laptop by its side, a strong fourth quarter is sure to come.
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4 von 5, Leistung exzellent
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/08/2006
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 95%

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
As some of you might have noticed from earlier paragraphs, this is my first Mac. Therefore, having been a hardcore PC user for the past 13 years, I think I have the right to conclude that at this time of writing, Mac OS totally sweeps the floor with Windows, or any other desktop Operating System for that matter. I have never before experienced such a simple to use, efficient, bug free and secure user interface. The most frustrating part during this review was when I had to Boot Camp into Windows and run the few benchmark tests. The driver installations, restarts and overall slowness of XP compared to OS 10.4 were utterly unbearable. The longing for OS X during that time was even more painful than these sharp uncut edges digging their way slowly into my wrists.
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Leistung mäßig, Verarbeitung gut
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/29/2006
Rating: performance: 60% workmanship: 80%

84% Apple MacBook laptop review (Intel Core 2 Duo)
Source: Strike Mobile Archive.org version
The Apple MacBook looks just like the more affordable version of the MacBook Pro. It inherits both the pluses and the minuses. A nicer design, a more capable processor are the hot new attractions of the new Apple MacBook. On the other hand, the lack of the ports and connections and the limited toll free phone support can make some of its potential buyers stand back. As a conclusion, the new Apple MacBook is a well designed and concieved laptop that delievers a great performance and it's worth every penny.
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(von 5): 4.2, Leistung 5, Ausstattung 4, Akkulaufzeit 4
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/24/2006
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 100% features: 80%

81% Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz)
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Now that the high-end MacBook Pro has Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, it's high time the latest processor technology filtered down to Apple's more consumer-friendly MacBook line. There are three MacBook models, one with a 1.83GHz CPU and two with 2.0GHz CPUs. The MacBook starts at a mere $1,099, but our review unit is the most tricked-out of the three, offering the faster CPU and a larger hard drive for a still palatable $1,499. These 13.3-inch notebooks, available in the standard Apple colors of black and white, are nearly as powerful as their 15- and 17-inch Pro cousins, and they include a lot of the same features, such as the built-in iSight camera and Front Row remote. The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favorably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price.
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(von 10): 8.1, Preis/Leistung vernünftig, Leistung 7, Ausstattung 9, Akkulaufzeit 8
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/15/2006
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Schrumpfkur
Source: c't - 7/08
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 03/15/2008
Rating: performance: 80% features: 80%

83% Apple Macbook White 2.2 GHz
Source: Computerbild - 26/07
Single Review, , Short, Date: 12/28/2007
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% performance: 85% features: 79% display: 82% mobility: 83% ergonomy: 79% emissions: 92%

40 Plus - Apples Macbook mit Santa Rosa-Chipsatz
Source: c't - 25/07
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 11/16/2007
Rating: price: 50% performance: 90% display: 50%

Apple MacBook (MB063)
Source: Handys - 6/07
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/07/2007
Rating: price: 50% performance: 50%

80% Apple Macbook
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/15/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 91% features: 64% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 92%

90% Aufgebohrt
Source: Mac Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2007
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 80%

Frische Äpfel
Source: SFT DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/20/2007
Rating: performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

83% Frühlingsboten
Source: Mac Up DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/20/2007
Rating: Total score: 83%

Apple-Notebook mit Core-Duo Power
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/22/2007
Rating: performance: 80% display: 50%

80% Edel-Notebooks
Source: PC Professionell DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/05/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 83% features: 92% ergonomy: 69%

60% Apple Macbook (13 Zoll)
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/05/2007
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 50% features: 50% display: 40% emissions: 40%

Schnelles, schickes und funktionelles Subnotebook im alten Gewand mit neuer Hardware
Source: Minitechnet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/02/2007
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

91% Entertainment
Source: SFT DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/20/2007
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 60%

97% Edel-Apfel mit zwei Kernen
Source: PC Praxis DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/20/2007
Rating: Total score: 97% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%

83% Apple Macbook Core 2 Duo
Source: ZDNet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/26/2007
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 90% features: 90%

83% Herzschrittmacher
Source: Mac Up DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/05/2007
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 70%

87% Fit für den Winter - Macbook
Source: Mac Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/05/2007
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 80%

Apples Macbook mit Core-2-Duo-Prozessor
Source: c't DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/05/2007
Rating: price: 80% features: 80% display: 60% workmanship: 80%

Apple MacBook – Der günstige mobile Apple
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/17/2006
Rating: price: 80% performance: 70%

87% Test Apple MacBook 13" Core 2 Duo Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/11/2006
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 73% display: 83% mobility: 93% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 92% emissions: 72%

90% Apple MacBook: diseño y elegancia al mejor precio
Source: PC Actual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/30/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 88% performance: 50% display: 80%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip on Mobile Intel 945GM chipset. It is a faster clocked version of the GMA 900 and supports no hardware T&L (Transform & Lightning) accelleration (which is required for some games).

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

T7200: Mid-range (at the time of annoucement) dual core processor based on the Merom core. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.

Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.

83.11%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.