May 15, 2007 6:22 AM PDT

MacBooks get a speed bump

(Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.)

Apple updated its MacBook line this morning, but the new models don't include many of the rumored features such as Intel's new Santa Rosa platform, LED-backlit displays, or solid-state hard drives. But what did you expect? Anything larger would have required Steve Jobs to take the stage. Using the same design, MacBooks now feature 2.0GHz or 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory, 80GB to 200GB hard drives, and 802.11n networking. Pricing still starts at $1,099.

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A lousy update from Apple
by digiguy23 May 15, 2007 9:25 AM PDT
A terrible update. Apple could have done better with the integrated graphics
chip.
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