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Price: Starts at $1,499; $1,779 as reviewed with optional 2 GB DDR2 RAM, dual-layer SuperDrive DVD burner and Intel 2 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU
Platforms: Delivered with with Mac OS X 10.4.8 Tiger (Intel); runs Windows OS (including Vista) with Apple's Boot Camp multi-boot utility, and some Windows applications directly using optional Codeweavers' CrossOver Mac; Optional Parallels Desktop virtualization permits running most 32-bit x86 operating systems
Executive Summary: MacBook is a popular first purchase for professionals switching from Windows, and it's easy to see why. It is compact and affordable, yet travel-hardened and loaded with features. Its 64-bit dual-core CPU, glossy display and 802.11 draft-n WLAN are state of the art, making MacBook's value outstanding. OS X Tiger with iLife '06 give MacBook the finish it needs to be the quintessential mainstream commercial notebook for Windows switchers and those professionals seeking to upgrade from 12-inch PowerBook and iBook.
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