Good with Mac OSX, Windows XP only marginal
Written: Oct 28 '07 (Updated Nov 03 '07)
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Pros: Very compact, excellent battery, New software allows more seamlessness between Windows
Cons: DVD Rom drive not reliable, Windows doesn't run as good as Mac OSX (see description)
The Bottom Line: Good, but Get a MacBook Pro if you want real power
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| jcr206's Full Review: Apple MacBook 13.3 in. (MA254LL/A) Mac Notebook |
Mac has a lot of good products on the market, and this base model MacBook is one of them. I have owned mine since Oct. 06 and it has given me fine performance for its price. I payed the extra 160 bucks for the optional Windows XP which shares half of my hard drive. The built in features-airport, video camera/webcam, and great software have all made my computing easier. Also in the pro's is the exceptional small size and weight, making the MacBook easy for picking up and going anywhere. I had 2 problems with it so far-1. A problem with the XP operating system which was repaired free of charge by a great Customer service at Mac, and 2. A CD jammed in my DVD drive, after the warranty expired (only 90 day warranty). It is the cheaper, not even a DVD-RW drive, so I will upgrade to an external DVD burner.
They have new software that allows you to run up to 3 operating systems at once and maybe that will help improve the speed/bugs with running Windows XP (right now I can only run one or the other at a time). Overall the MacBook is good if you like all the built in features and minimal Virus problems. You can get faster PC's for less money than the MacBook, but they aren't as easy to use as the Mac platform once you get used to its simpleness.
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Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 1307
Operating System: Windows and Macintosh
Processor: Other
Processor speed: over 1000
Screen Size: 13 inches
RAM: More than 256
Internal Storage: DVD
Hard Drive (GB): Over 50
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