14 DAY TRIAL // In order to keep the $999 price tag on the white (polycarbonate) 13-inch MacBook, last month, Apple secretly introduced an upgraded model of the device, boasting “a durable polycarbonate shell, advanced NVIDIA graphics, and 2GB of memory standard.” While some wouldn't exactly call that shell “durable,” cheaper models are now available with the former-standard 1GB memory, a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics for just (wait for it) $849.00!
Although a refurb, the $849 notebook has everything in place and is certified by Apple as working flawlessly. For those who are interested in acquiring the device, the complete product details are listed below. To head over to Apple's online store now, go here.
Processor - 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
L2 cache - 3MB shared
System bus - 800MHz
Memory - 1GB (two 512MB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
Hard drive - 120GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive1 Slot-loading optical drive - 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Graphics - Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory2
Video - Built-in iSight camera; mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately)
Display - 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolution
FireWire - One FireWire 400 port (up to 400 Mbps)
USB - Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Audio - Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in, combined optical digital audio output/audio line out Networking - Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Wireless - Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi3 (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification)2; built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Hardware accessories - 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery.
Dimensions
Height - 1.08 inches (2.75 cm) Width - 12.78 inches (32.5 cm) Depth - 8.92 inches (22.7 cm) Weight - 5.0 pounds (2.27 kg).
About Apple refurbs
Apple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process, prior to being offered for sale. They are returned under Apple's Return and Refund Policies. While only some units are brought back because of technical issues, all of them undergo the company's rigorous quality refurbishment process. Service and support include 90 days of telephone support and one-year warranty. Supplies are limited, so hurry up.
You have the option of purchasing an AppleCare Protection Plan for your refurb, while shipping is free in the US.