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Apple MacBook refresh: CPU and GPU upgrades now available

by Parm Mann on 18 May 2010, 11:20

Tags: MacBook, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

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Apple has today confirmed earlier leaks with the launch of a revamped MacBook.

The 13.3in system, pictured below, has been upgraded to include a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics.

Priced from £849, the system touts up to 10 hours of battery life - the longest to date for any MacBook system - and comes enclosed in Apple's familiar polycarbonate unibody chassis.

Measuring 274mm thick and weighing in at 2.13kg, the entry-level Mac offers a 1,280x800 screen resolution, two USB ports, Mini DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless N, Bluetooth 2.1 and an integrated iSight camera.

Equipped with 2GB of DDR3 memory and 250GB of hard-disk storage as standard, the MacBook can be configured to include 4GB of memory at a cost of £81, whilst storage capacity can be doubled to 500GB for a further £123.

The new MacBook is available now from Apple's online store and is expected to ship within 24 hours.



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2GB of memory for £81? 250GB HDD for £123? No thanks.
ROFL at upgrade prices :D

That's not just Apple though, of course.
Price OUCH!

There are many similar ~2Kg 13.3“ machines out there, including some with newer i3/i5 CPUs for much less money than that, even when you include the ”Windows Tax"…

HP Probook 4320s for example, under £800…
The upgrades are expensive but to be honest, getting such a long battery life that is flush with the system is pretty good. Apple did a good job with that. And you get a good quality iSight camera. I think it is reasonable. If only it is not an Apple but a PC :D
Yay more overpriced hardware, gotta love those white cases.