Apple MacBook MC516LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop Review
Over the past months of August and now into September, I poured over all the latest Netbook Reviews from Cnet to Amazon to Engadget, attempting to find the best 12 to 13-inch Netbook, either currently available, or about to be released by the end of September. These models cost more than the Wal-Mart, Best Buy 9 Specials, because the are definitely Upgraded in the CPU, GPU & RAM area's.
I was looking for something lightweight, with stable operating system, that would be great for Email, Skype, documents, movies, photos, & music; and if it had a SuperDrive, that would make it pretty sweet.I had been keeping my interest in the ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201N-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Black Netbook - for around 0.00; since it was loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit, and NOT the dinosaur XP OS, which was the main reason I switched over to Mac, after many years of pure hell and frustration, besides Mac works extremely well in my Scientific environment. Engadget did announced that ASUS was releasing the next souped-up evolution of the 1201N, being the New 1215N, in July, which was suppose to be retailing for over 0 bills. So I contacted ASUS and was emailed back a response that the 1215N, was indeed due to release in September. However, Promises made ... Promises Not.
I then made an interesting discovery of a web site, with the first word that describes a farm animal that cries, "Moo", plus Boom; and they had a late model Macbook, MC516LL/A, 13.3 inch, with a SuperDrive for 0 + Free Shipping, it was a No Brainer, when I compared it with these ASUS Netbooks. I haven't looked back!
Perhaps this review will be of some help to those considering buying a Netbook that will last more longer than most Netbooks and have the capacity to grow with your demands.
My Criteria was as follows:
* 12 to 13-inch screen, LED-Backlit display (1366 x 768) or widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels*
* A Mac 1.6 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo processor or PC Intel Atom N330 Dual Core processor (1.6 GHz)
* NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor (Mac) or NVIDIA ION 1 or 2 Graphics GPU (PC)
* Apple Snow Leopard 10.6.x or Windows 7 Home Premium 32 or 64-bit - Macbook arrives with all pre-installed Basic & some advanced Software included.
* 2 GB installed RAM, expandable to 4 GB
* 250GB HDD - 5,400RPM Hard Drive
* Internal - 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support, if available*
* 7.0 to 10 Hours* of Battery Life
* Built-in iSight camera for Video Chat or Skype
* Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
* Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000BASE-T)*
* USB 2.0 ports - 2 minimum + FireWire (400 0r 800)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
* Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot **
* Mini DisplayPort video output with optional adapters for HDMI, DVI and VGA output.
* Built-in stereo speakers and omni-directional microphone
* Weight: 3 to 4.5 lbs
* Price: 0 to 0
* Only on MacBook
** Available on Asus models and MacBook Pro.
A. Apple MacBook MC516LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop/Netbook - 5.00*, Free Ship
Key Specifications:
* Up to 10 hours of continuous use with 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery.
* 13.3-inch LED-backlit, glossy widescreen display with a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.
* Installed software - Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
* iLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)
* Fast 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
* NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor (with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory)
* 250 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
* 2 GB installed RAM (1066 MHz DDR3; supports up to 4 GB)
* 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support
* Built-in iSight camera for Video Chat or Skype
* Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
* Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000BASE-T)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
* Two USB 2.0 ports + FireWire
* Mini DisplayPort video output with optional adapters for DVI and VGA output.
* Built-in stereo speakers and omnidirectional microphone
* Combined optical digital output/headphone output (also includes line-in/microphone jack)
* 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
* Dimensions: 13 x 9.12 x 1.08 inches (WxDxH)
* Weight: 4.7 pounds
Upgrades - Total costs .00. S/H not included.
1. Crucial CT2KIT25664BC1067 4GB 204-PIN PC3-8500 SODIMM DDR3 Memory KIT (2GBx2) - + S/H - (DIY)
2. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition - 0 + S/H. (No Charge, have complete 3-PC DVD version copy on-hand)
* Total Costs w/Upgrades (Hardware + Software): 6.00. S/H not included.
Legend: Tech = Technical Installation, including parts; DIY = Do It Yourself; S/H = Shipping & Handling
B. ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201N-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Black Netbook - 0.00*
Key Specifications -
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
Display: 12.1-inch LED-Backlit WXGA display (1366 x 768)
CPU: Intel Atom N330 Dual Core processor (1.6 GHz)
GPU: NVIDIA ION Graphics
Wireless Data Network: WLAN 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR
Memory: 2GB DDR2, 2 x SODIMM slot
Storage: 250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage*
Camera: 0.3 megapixel
Audio: Hi-definition stereo speakers, high-definition audio CODEC, Microphone
Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot
Input/Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 1 x HDMI, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks (Headphone & Mic-in)
Battery Pack: 5 hours**, 6-cell Li-Ion battery
Dimensions: 11.54 (W) x 8.11 (D) x 1.06~ 1.30 (H) inches
Weight: 3.22 lbs
Color: Black
Upgrades: From 3.00 to 5.00. S/H not included.
1. Crucial RAM to 4GB - 0 Tech / DIY
2. Upgrade to Hitachi 0A57547? 2.5-Inch 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive- 0 Tech / DIY +
S/H
3. Microsoft Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade [Home Premium to Professional] - + S/H
4. Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student (Disc Version) - 2 + S/H
5. ASUS USB 2.0 8x DVD Write EXTERNAL Optical Drive - + S/H
6. Norton 360 4.0 1 User (3 PC)- + S/H
7. Webroot Spy Sweeper 3-User - + S/H
8. Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 3-User - + S/H
9. WinCleaner One-Click (Up to 3 Users) - + S/H
* Total Costs w/Upgrades (Hardware + Software): From 23.00, to 35.00.
S/H not included.
C. ASUS UL20A-A1 Thin and Light 12.1-Inch Silver Laptop - 7.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) - 9.00*
Key Specifications:
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Display: 12.1-inch HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1366 x 768)
Intel Platform: Intel Core2 Duo processor SU7300 (1.3GHz)
Graphics: Intel GMA X4500MHD
Wireless: WLAN 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n)
LAN: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
BlueTooth: None
Memory: 2GB DDR2 DRAM 800MHz, (upgradeable to 4GB)
Storage: 250GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
Camera: 0.3 Megapixel
Speakers: SRS Premium Stereo Speakers by Altec Lansing, Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Microphone Digital Array Microphones
Card Reader: 1 x 8-in-1 card reader: MMC, SD/SDHC, Mini-SD, MS, MS-Pro, MS-Duo, MS Pro-Duo , XD
Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x audio-out (S/PDIF), 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 LAN
Video Output: 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin
Keyboard: 18.33mm with MS Windows function keys
Battery Pack: 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery, - Up to 7.5 hours1
Power Supply: Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Dimensions: 11.8 (W) x 8.4 (L) x 1.0 (H) inches
Weight: 3.3lbs (with 6-cell battery)
Color: Silver
Upgrades - Approximately same as for the `ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201N-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Black Netbook', plus other add-on costs.
Apple MacBook MC516LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop Feature
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA Graphics
- 250GB Hard Drive, 8x Double-layer SuperDrive, 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- 10-hour Battery Life, Glass Multi-Touch Trackpad
- 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Apple MacBook MC516LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop Overview
Meet the fastest, most powerful MacBook yet. It now features next-generation NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and 2GB of memory. That means MacBook can handle everything from surfing the web to the most graphically intense 3D games with ease. It also features up to 10 hours of battery life and a glass Multi-Touch trackpad that supports inertial scrolling, right-clicking, and Multi-Touch gestures. All in a streamlined, durable unibody enclosure.
Apple MacBook MC516LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop Specifications
Inheriting technology and design features from the MacBook Pro line, the Apple MacBook (model MC516LL/A) retains its durable polycarbonate unibody design, with a durable polycarbonate unibody design featuring a brilliant, glass Multi-Touch trackpad while getting updated with a faster Intel Core 2 Duo processor, more powerful NVIDIA graphics, and longer battery life--up to 10 hours per charge.
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 The 13-inch MacBook with LED-backlit screen, durable unibody enclosure, and built-in 10-hour battery. |
 Spacious glass multi-touch trackpad gives you plenty of room to navigate and supports two-finger multi-touch gestures. |
The MacBook's seamless, durable unibody enclosure with rounded contours makes it easy to pick up and slide into and out of your bag. And it's made of rugged polycarbonate that withstands the rough and tumble of everyday life--at school, at work, or while traveling. Even the bottom of the new MacBook feels different. Covering its entire surface is a nonslip material that keeps your MacBook right where you put it, whether on a desk, table, or airplane tray.
The LED-backlit 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display provides a spectacular viewing experience, helping to make documents, videos, photos, and games look incredibly sharp and detailed. The LED backlighting delivers stunning colors and instant full-screen brightness the moment you open the lid. And its 1280 x 800 pixel resolution offers an outstanding balance of luminous color and easy readability in a perfectly portable size.
It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.
Key Specifications
- Up to 10 hours of continuous use with 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery. (Learn more)
- 13.3-inch LED-backlit, glossy widescreen display with a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels to give you plenty of room to multitask. And the display is greener than ever: power efficient, free of harmful toxins such as mercury, and made of arsenic-free glass.
- Fast 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor helps you breeze through everyday tasks such as emailing, web browsing, and working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in iWork or Microsoft Office for Mac (both sold separately).
- NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor (with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for an outstanding everyday graphics experience. (Learn more)
- 250 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 2 GB installed RAM (1066 MHz DDR3; supports up to 4 GB)
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in iSight camera for video chatting
- Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
- Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000BASE-T)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones.
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Mini DisplayPort video output with optional adapters for DVI and VGA output.
- Built-in stereo speakers and omnidirectional microphone
- Combined optical digital output/headphone output (also includes line-in/microphone jack)
- Dimensions: 13 x 9.12 x 1.08 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 4.7 pounds
What's in the box
MacBook; 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord; install/restore DVDs; printed and electronic documentation
Limited Warranty And Service
The MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer's purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts.
Key Features
The Longest-Lasting Macbook Battery Ever--Up to 10 Hours
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A Comfortable Keyboard Your Fingers Will Love
The MacBook's keyboard is full size, with keys that are curved to contain your fingers and highly responsive to your touch. Its low-profile design integrates perfectly into the unibody enclosure, so you'll get a comfortable experience whether you're typing a quick email or writing a lengthy research report. The keyboard also gives you one-touch access to music and video controls and Mac OS X features such as Dashboard and Exposé.
Spacious Glass Multi-Touch Trackpad
The new MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad has no button because it is the button. Not having a separate button also makes for a larger trackpad surface, giving your fingers more room to move, click, and gesture. And because the trackpad supports Multi-Touch gestures, you can use one or more fingers to interact with your documents, images, and applications with gestures such as two-finger scroll, pinch, swipe, and rotate. If you come from a right-click world, you can configure a right-click area on the trackpad or simply press with two fingers.
 Some of the multi-touch gestures you can perform with the MacBook. |
Wireless That Works
Connect to the Internet at fast speeds anywhere thanks to the built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi. Like everything else about a Mac, joining Wi-Fi networks couldn't be simpler. If you've previously connected to a network, your Mac automatically logs you in so you can immediately email, surf the web, or video chat. Have a Bluetooth-enabled phone, headset, keyboard, or mouse? They can all connect to your MacBook courtesy of built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR--and it remembers all your devices, too
Innovative Power Cord
The MagSafe Power Adapter has a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So if someone happens to trip over the power cord while you're working, they won't send your new MacBook flying off a table or desk. Instead, the cord breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the system. As a bonus, you can tell if your MacBook is fully charged when the LED on the connector changes from amber to green.
Easy Access To Connections And Ports
The connections and ports on MacBook--MagSafe power, Gigabit Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, USB, and audio in/out--are all smartly integrated on the same side of the notebook. So your cables stay neatly organized, and connecting and disconnecting your devices is easy and convenient.
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Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife '09
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Installed software
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
- iLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)
Environmentally Friendly Design
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A Mac also doesn't contain a lot of toxic materials. All Mac displays are mercury and arsenic free, and the internal components are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).
Advanced Power Management
Unlike a lot of Windows-based PC systems, MacBook uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power. Mac OS X spins down hard drives and activates sleep mode on already energy-efficient LED-backlit displays. And it balances tasks across both central processors and graphics processors. Mac OS X never misses a power-saving opportunity, no matter how small. It even regulates the processor between keystrokes, reducing power between the letters you type. That's just one of many ways Apple manages small amounts of power that add up to big savings.
Longer-lasting Battery--Lasts up to 5 Years
The removable batteries in most notebooks are designed to be replaced every year or two, which means lots of batteries are used up and discarded. But the battery in the new MacBook lasts up to five years--or 1000 recharges. So it uses just one battery in the same time a typical notebook uses three, reducing waste and environmental impact. And to help ensure that batteries are disposed of in an environmentally responsible way, Apple offers a battery take-back program in 95 percent of the countries in which it does business.
ENERGY STAR Qualification
The MacBook meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, making it ENERGY STAR qualified. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer's typical annual power consumption.
EPEAT Gold Rating
Through its innovative and environmentally friendly design, the MacBook has earned the highest rating of EPEAT Gold. The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, or EPEAT, evaluates the environmental impact of a product based on how recyclable it is, how much energy it uses, and how it's designed and manufactured.
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