New MacBooks Released; Macs Less Costly Than Thought
Apple released the new 13-inch MacBooks today. The new laptops replace the old 12-inch G4s that, in my opinion, set a new standard for laptops.
The entry-level model (priced at $1,099) boasts a 1.83 GHz Intel Duo Core processor and a 60GB hard drive. The top end 2.0GHz model ($1,499) includes an 80GB disk (and comes only in black).
Each MacBook weighs 5.2 pounds, which makes me believe they're heavier than my G4. Supposedly the display's much brighter on the new models, too, but you won't find me parting with my PowerBook any time soon. I love it today as much as I did when I purchased it almost a year ago.
And, all those claiming Macs are too expensive may wish to review comments Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster released today. His research reveals Mac desktops are only 13 percent more expensive than Windows desktops and only 10 percent more expensive than Windows laptops.
You can read more on Munster's findings at CNET.
The entry-level model (priced at $1,099) boasts a 1.83 GHz Intel Duo Core processor and a 60GB hard drive. The top end 2.0GHz model ($1,499) includes an 80GB disk (and comes only in black).
Each MacBook weighs 5.2 pounds, which makes me believe they're heavier than my G4. Supposedly the display's much brighter on the new models, too, but you won't find me parting with my PowerBook any time soon. I love it today as much as I did when I purchased it almost a year ago.
And, all those claiming Macs are too expensive may wish to review comments Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster released today. His research reveals Mac desktops are only 13 percent more expensive than Windows desktops and only 10 percent more expensive than Windows laptops.
You can read more on Munster's findings at CNET.
posted by Erik Eckel at 2:31 PM
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I'll admit I'm sorely tempted by that black MacBook model. But my current laptop is barely a year old, I cannot possibly justify a new laptop for at least another two years.
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