This new "unibody construction" process does make for a more solid laptop, too. The chassis is one piece, made stronger by its lack of connecting corners—and less prone to manufacturing flaws, according to Apple. The case is indeed more rigid, flexing less while carrying the notebook one-handed and supporting our wrists better during typing. (The old MBP supported wrists just fine as well, but only because the weight was distributed from the case to the hard drive and optical drive. Carrying it would cause it to give a bit.)
Apple MacBook 13-inch aluminum unibody
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I got my MacBook on March 2, 2009. On June 8, 2009 it became obsolete. Now I know that its the nature of Apple products to become obsolete after a year or so, but the Unibody MacBooks were only 9 months old. Having said that I still believe that this computer is a very good machine and is very... Read the full review →
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The 2.0 Unibody Macbook is equipped with a 2.0 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 2GB of RAM. It also has a 160GB HDD and 13" LED backlit screen. It lacks the backlit keyboard that its faster 2.4 Ghz cousin has. The first thing one would notice is how beautiful the new aluminum MacBooks are.... Read the full review →
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I got the Unibody Macbook soon after it came out, and it was a big step up from the 1st generation MacBook Air that I previously had. The processor was definitely fast, the graphics were pretty decent for Boot Camp gaming, and the touchpad was sensational. My only gripe about the Unibody Macbook is... Read the full review →
1 person found this review helpful
I've had Windows computers / laptops since i took basic IT during the last two years of secondary school. I remember the first variants of Windows coming out then and being amazed. Many years down the line i still work with Windows systems and they allow me a lot of freedom to do what i need to... Read the full review →
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This machine is beautiful, and it feels very solid and sturdy compared to the original white MacBook. The back lit LED display is noticeably better than the previous generation, and, while I have grown to love the new multitouch trackpad, I must admit that it took a bit of getting accustomed to. As... Read the full review →
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In spite of my reservations to switch I purchased this laptop in November 2008. Once I set it up it was like magic. Everything I'd heard about Macs is true; simply, and easy to use. I purchased a PC for my wife a few months later, at her request. A week later I asked her how'd she like it.... Read the full review →
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I've had my MacBook Pro for about a year now and have really come to like it a lot. It is a little expensive but it's not something I have regretted. Highly recommended. Read the full review →
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Throughout the summer of 2008, I tracked the rumors and I waited so patiently for the very first unibody aluminum MacBook to be released. Unfortunately for me, it didn't come out in time for the start of my freshman year of college. Instead, I had to rent a PC from the campus computer store for the... Read the full review →
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What more can I say than "I love my MacBook!" This is the first Mac that I have ever owned, and I can definitely say that it won't be my last. The 13" unibody MacBook is gorgeous, with it's aluminum enclosure and glossy LCD display. I can say that I have very rarely run into... Read the full review →
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The MacBook 13inch aluminum unibody isn't the latest MacBook in the market, but its just as sweet. Design: This Macbook is very sleek, and extremely beautiful. The Aluminum enclosure is protective and not too easy to get to dirty. This MacBook also is original, being the only MacBook (not pro)... Read the full review →
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Great laptop, I've had it about 3 and half years. Very rugged machine, little slow to boot up and battery isn't as great as I'd like. Read the full review →
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Not very quick. I wish I had the new 17" with the i7. I have been a mac user for a long time, and this is definitely not their best laptop. If you want portability, speed, and okish battery life, get yourself a MacBook Air for $999. Read the full review →
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Battery life doesn't get a rating because I purchased it used with a dead battery, and I replaced it with an off brand to save money. A solid laptop, but there are a number of annoyances that keep it from getting a higher rating. I've tried a few times to download files, only to close the... Read the full review →
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I grew up as a PC girl. I've been gaming and typing on computers since I could walk, or so it seems. I have fond memories of some old clunkers. The 13 inch MacBook is far from those old heavy laptops that I have in mind. I switched to Mac after falling in love with the multi-touch keypad. It is... Read the full review →
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Awesome laptop, my first Macbook and simply an amazing machine. Read the full review →
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