Mac Book is the modern portable Apple computer currently available in the industry. It was first introduced in the market in January of 2006 at the Mac World Expo to replace PowerBook G4 and the iBook models. They are the cheapest models in the Mac line with good quality and consistency just like other Apple brands. Generally, there are two types i.e. Mac Book and Mac Book Pro, with the former being cheaper but with lesser power, limited battery life, low RAM and without SD card opening. (Krakow, 2006)
Compared to their predecessors the iBook computer model, Mac Book is slimmer although it occupies large space horizontally. Some other features include the already installed iPhoto and iMovie software and easy to upgrade software programs. The upgraded programs can reach the limit of eight gigabytes in memory while about five hundred gigabytes for computer internal drives. The Bluetooth, the Firewire port, camera and at least two ports for USB cables are some of its unique features giving an advantage over the PCs besides the DVI output. (Canlas II, 2008)
Looking at the speed of the CPU, Mac Book has incorporated new mechanisms which have boosted its speed to 2.16GHz from the original 2GHz. This has resulted in efficiency in carrying out the programmed tasks. The machine’s performance has also zoomed up with the enlarged memory size from the original 80GB up to120GB in the current model. The level can be as high as 160 GB hard disk which is double the original in the case of the black Mac Book. This large memory has limited the need for other portable stage devices such as the CD, MP3, Floppy disks and flash disks for storing and carrying additional information and data. (Krakow, 2006)
Considering the physical outlook, the new Mac has identical features i.e. 13.3-inch wide monitor with about 2.30kg in weight. Though it’s portable, this is slightly heavier as compared to the similar size laptop which weighs only 1.8 kg. They also have good looks with either black or white color options, however, most people prefer the black model despite it being expensive. The DVD drive, network and modem ports are also situated separately from other computer connections which are located on the right side together with the eye camera. This makes the drive easily accessible and to work with due to its tidy layout. (Canlas II, 2008)
Based on the fact that they can run the UNIX system, the Mac Book is regarded as the most excellent computer model for use in graphic arts tasks. However, the major challenge is the inability to run the Windows unless the Boot camp software is first installed and only after dividing the hard disk drive for that purpose. For this matter, the PCs still dominates the computer industry as it has most of the main office software. Generally, the Mac usually doesn’t come with installed less important software but contains simple and useful software such as iPhoto, iChat and iMovie as customary and immediate usage for the iTunes software. (The Apple Mac Book Air-Efficiency and Simplicity, 2009)
In most cases, Mac Book buyers are usually issued with a year warranty which is possible to extend, through the acquisition of a protection plan at a cost. The care plan price of about 250 dollars enables the machine users to access cheap and prompt repair services from the Apple Store in case of a problem. Nonetheless, Mac Book costs much when compared to the PC but the prices are at par with that of Dell XPs.
On a broad spectrum, the decision to purchase Mac Book can be a better option. Modeled laptops like the Dell XPS, yet for someone considering the fashion, it’s a computer model worth taking into account considering its speed and that of its predecessor. It might also not be as light as the PC.
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Krakow, G. (2006).Back in Black: MacBook world’s best laptop. Web.
The Apple Mac Book Air-Efficiency and Simplity. (2009). Web.