Apple MacBook MB404LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive) Black | 
| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: $1,397.83
Rating:  176 reviews
Sales Rank: 62
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Mac OS X
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.4
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 13.3
Modem: None
Display Size: 13.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: MB404LL/A
Model: MB404LL/A
UPC: 885909214297
EAN: 0014100088066
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 Cache | | • | 2 GB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 250 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; 8x Double-Layer SuperDrive | | • | One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately) | | • | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet; Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module | | • | 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution; Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard |
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Product Description
You'll never run out of space for all your important files with this advanced and seamlessly integrated MacBook with 250GB of hard drive space. Multitasking is faster than before with 2GB of memory and the latest Intel Core Duo processor. Its specialized trackpad has two-finger scrolling, which makes moving around your screen faster and easier. You'll have complete freedom from endless wires with the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless. Bonjour lets you easily share files with others on your network. Connect a printer to the AirPort and you're ready to print from anywhere in your home. Sync up your Bluetooth-enabled phone with the built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR technology. The high-res 13.3" widescreen TFT LCD screen gives you sharp-looking text and graphics. Use the built-in iSight camera to video chat or even create your own movie. 3MB of shared L2 cache and a newly enhanced SSE4 vector engine makes this MacBook a top performer. BRBR 13.3 Glossy WXGA (1280 x 800) Display Built-in iSight Camera and internal omnidirectional microphone Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory 8X Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet 2 USB 2.0, 1 Headphone out; 1 Microphone-in, mini-DVI output port, 1 FireWire 400, 1 MagSafe power port Approx. Unit Dimensions - 12.78 (W) x 1.08 (H) x 8.92 (D) Approx. Unit Weight - 5 lbs
Amazon.com Product Description
Stylishly and intelligently designed for your on-the-go digital lifestyle, Apple's MacBook is the perfect confluence of affordability, innovation, and powerful computing. This latest iteration of the MacBook line (model MB404LL/A) gets a boost of speed from Intel's latest 45-nanometer Penryn series processors, which also helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. You'll enjoy quick and nimble multitasking thanks to the 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and this MacBook also features an extra-large 250 GB hard drive and 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 4 GB). The 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display provides the perfect combination of pixels and portability, and the integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi LAN enables computing freedom from wires and compatibility with older 802.11b/g routers as well as the faster throughput of Apple's Airport Extreme. p table align=right width=400 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/macbook-black.jpg" border=0 align=top width="400" height="249"brbrsmallibMeasuring 1.08 inches thin and weighing only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase)./b/i/small/td/tr /table Measuring a mere 1.08 inches thin and weighing in at only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase). A durable polycarbonate shell in black keeps it ready for the rough and tumble of everyday life. It also offers a unique keyboard design that sits flush against the bed for a sleeker, lower profile. Other standard Apple "extras" includes a built-in iSight video camera and Apple's magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter, which safely disconnects when under strain. p It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. Other hardware features include an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 400 port, DVI video output, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144 MB of shared memory. p bApple Innovations/bbr table align="left" width="200" cellpadding="5" trtdimg img src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/apple-macbook-new-plug-6-19-07._V17508185_.gif" border=0 align=topbrsmallbrbi The magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the MacBook, if you trip over the cord. /i/b/small/td/tr trtdimg img src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/twofingerscrolling.jpg" border=0 align=top width="200" height="153"brsmallbrbiWith two-finger scrolling, the trackpad becomes a fast track to wherever you want to go./i/b/small/td/tr /table One of Apple's most celebrated innovations is the MagSafe power adapter connector with offers a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So, if you happen to trip over a power cord, you won't send MacBook flying off a table or desk--the cord simply disconnects, without damage to either the cord or the system. As an added nicety, this means less wear on the connectors. p Cleverly integrated above your MacBook display is an iSight camera, providing easy video chat capability when using iChat. You can also snap photos in Photo Booth to send via e-mail, as well as record videos and then edit them in iMovie before uploading them to web sites. p The trackpad can tell if you've got one finger on the pedal, or two. With two, you can easily scroll around your documents or open contextual menus. When you need right-click functionality, simply open "Keyboard and Mouse" in System Preferences and enable the secondary click preference. Opening and closing your MacBook is also a pleasure, thanks to a magnetic latch that catches without a catch. And because it's a magnet, there are no moving parts to snag, jam, or break. p bIntel Core 2 Duo Processor/bbr Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 45nm Penryn series Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 processor, which has a 2.40 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) p The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With a substantial 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle. p bHard Drive and Memory/bbr The 250 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 2 GB of PC5300 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) have an industry-leading 667 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 4 GB. p bWireless Connectivity/bbr The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague. p bDisplay and Graphics/bbr Whether you're working on a Keynote presentation or watching a movie before you catch a flight, every document, video, and photo on your MacBook will look sharp on the glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display. With pixel-perfect 1280-by-800 resolution, it's great for viewing and working with media. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which provides 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory. It features Intel Clear Video Technology, which delivers outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. p bVideo Conferencing with Built-in iSight/bbr Artfully placed in the display bezel is an iSight camera, which enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast. p bOther Features/bbr ul li8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x DVD R; 4x DVD R DL (double layer); 4x DVD RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW liMini-DVI port for video output (VGA adapter and mini-DVI to DVI adapter sold separately) liBuilt-in stereo speakers and omnidirectional microphone liCombined optical digital audio input/audio line in liCombined optical digital audio output/headphone out liTwo USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port liBuilt-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad liSolid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities liKensington cable lock slot liMeets ENERGY STAR requirements liMeasures 12.78 x 8.92 x 1.08 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5 pounds /ul p table align=center width=700 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/macbookupgr-ports.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibConnect to your network, a desktop monitor and all your peripherals with two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one DVI video output, and one Gigabit Ethernet./b/i/small/td/tr /table p table align=right width=300 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/macbookupgr-leopard-stacks.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibPreloaded with Leopard, you'll enjoy enhanced productivity and a clutter-free desktop (thanks to the redesigned 3-D Dock with Stacks)./b/i/small/td/tr /table bPreloaded with Leopard and iLife '08/bbr The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features over 300 new features, including: ul liTime Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac liA redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs liQuick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application liSpaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them liA brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock liMajor enhancements to Mail and iChat /ul Leopard's new desktop includes the redesigned 3-D Dock with Stacks, a new way to organize files for quick and easy access with just one click. Leopard automatically places web, e-mail and other downloads in a Downloads stack to maintain a clutter-free desktop, and you can instantly fan the contents of this and other Stacks into an elegant arc right from the Dock. The updated Finder includes Cover Flow and a new sidebar with a dramatically simplified way to search for, browse and copy content from any PC or Mac on a local network. p Time Machine lets you easily back up all of the data on your Mac, find lost files and even restore all of the software on their Mac. With just a one-click setup, Time Machine automatically keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on the Mac. In the event a file is lost, you can search back through time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other digital media and then instantly restore the file. p The MacBook also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an e-mail address. Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your MacBook and share it on the web in one click with iWeb. p bIncluded Software/bbr Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools); iLife '08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand); Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive; iWork '08 (30-day trial) p bWhat's in the Box/bbr MacBook, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord, lithium-polymer battery, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 171 more reviews...
 Love at first sight!! December 2, 2008
Joan Axelrod
This was a special gift to my 13 yr old granddaughter, who was elated with the surprise and adores it. She uses it constantly, takes it to bed with her and is the happiest kid on the block!!
 Great Value December 1, 2008
working stiff (San Francisco, CA)
I upgraded my old macbook (white one) to this model and am very happy. With 4 gigs of Ram I am able to effortlessly go from a mac to a pc environment without any delays and/or problems. Although I had that ability on the old macbook, the reality was that as a heavy user of large programs, I was constantly having speed issues. This is a thing of the past. Now that Apple has lowered the price, it is truly a great buy.
 I returned it November 30, 2008
JackAstro (Los Angeles, CA United States)
I ordered my MacBook to record music. The cd drive was grinding against the inside of the case. The Apple CoreAudio driver doesn't work with my firewire interfaces (FA-66 and FA-101) with Audacity. I tried to put Windows on it cause I know the Win drivers work, but bootcamp doesn't load either. br / br /So I returned it. Amazon were really great about the return. Things went smoothly, and I got my money back. br / br /I'll not get another Apple any time soon, but I will definitely buy from Amazon more often.
Get a Macbook Pro or new Macbook instead November 30, 2008
Forza Italia 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Owned this model (Black Macbook) for 2 weeks. Could not get over how annoying and painful the palm rests were. It was crazy. I would immediately feel the edge of the palm rest digging into my wrists. And no, my method of typing was not the issue, it was the palm rest itself which are strangely sharp. I was also not so impressed with the screen itself. The only way I can describe it was that I felt it was not as sharp as the Dell Inspiron notebook I was using prior. The pros were of course it's a Mac and it's lightweight. br / br /I ended up purchasing a Macbook Pro months later and absolutely love it. If a Macbook Pro is too pricey for you, check out the new aluminum macbooks. Half a pound lighter and they seem to be much easier on the wrists.
Good computer, but Don't buy from Amazon. November 30, 2008
M. ewing (Los Angeles, CA USA)
Apple MacBook MB404LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive) Black br / br /A good laptop overall! Not as much battery time as the G4 and I replaced the battery for this within a week at the Apple store for free. My biggest disappointment however is that I bought it from Amazon as they not only will not honor the rebate that they told me to wait 30 days for... They are now selling the laptop for $150.00 less, and will also not honor the price drop. br / br /My advice is to buy it directly from Apple as they have reduced prices on the item and the service is obviously better.
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