MacBook (13-inch, 2006)
The iBook successor, in white and a bold new black.
Overview
The original MacBook launched in May 2006 with a 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display, a Core Duo processor at 1.83 or 2.0 GHz, and Intel GMA 950 graphics. It was available in white, and a more expensive black model made headlines as the first colored Apple laptop in years.
The flat-topped keyboard with separated keys, a MagSafe connector, a built-in iSight camera and Front Row with an infrared remote were new to the entry-level family. A Core 2 Duo update came in November 2006, and later versions raised speeds and drive sizes.
Because the white shell was prone to staining and cracking in some units, Apple replaced parts under extended service, but the model sold in huge numbers.
Why it mattered
Merged the iBook and small PowerBook into one popular Intel-based consumer laptop.
At a glance
- Announced
- May 16, 2006
- Released
- May 16, 2006
- Discontinued
- May 15, 2007
- Launch price
- $1,099
- Chip / processor
- Intel Core Duo, 1.83 or 2.0 GHz
- Display
- 13.3"
- Storage
- 60 GB to 80 GB
- Status
- Vintage
Highlights
- Replaced both iBook and 12-inch PowerBook
- White and black cases
- Glossy 13.3-inch widescreen
- MagSafe and iSight
- Core Duo then Core 2 Duo chips
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 13.3-inch
- Type
- Glossy widescreen LCD
- Resolution
- 1280 x 800
Chip
- Chip
- Intel Core Duo, 1.83 or 2.0 GHz
Memory
- RAM
- 512 MB, expandable to 2 GB
- Storage options
- 60 GB or 80 GB
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- AirPort Extreme (802.11g)
Camera
- Camera
- Built-in iSight
Design
- Weight
- 2.36 kg (5.2 lb)
Software
- Launch OS
- Mac OS X 10.4.6
How it compares
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