Testseek.co.uk have collected 153 expert reviews of the Apple MacBook 13.3 inch - Late 2008 MB061 / MB062 / MB063 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple MacBook 13.3 inch - Late 2008 MB061 / MB062 / MB063.
October 2008
(82%)
153 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(75%)
123 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100153
The editors liked
Attractive aluminium build. Multi-touch trackpad. Better claimed battery life. Lighter and thinner than predecessor ...
Its Apple
So it almost goes without saying that the design is superslick and supercool
Trackpad offers great multitouch gestures
Audio from builtin speakers is clear and strong
Excellent battery life
Great interface
Impressive general performance
Good screen
Performance boost
Larger hard drives than previous model
2GB RAM on higher-end models
Excellent power
Great battery life
The extra processing oomph
The graphics card
The multi-touch glass trackpad
Its lighter and thinner
Sleek new design
Greatly improved graphics power
Multi-Touch glass trackpad
Bright LED display.
Bright LED display
Backlit keyboard
Beautiful aluminum unibody
Back-lit keyboard
Glossy screen
Improved 3D graphics performance
Aluminium construction. Feels solid.
Sleek design
Innovative features
Build quality
Classy design
Great touchpad
Simple software
Attractive new design
With significantly improved 3D performance
Superb value
Great performance
Includes iSight and SuperDrive
Can power large external display
Improved graphics card
Takes RAM up to 4GB
Santa Rosa chipset
Longer battery life
Competitive pricing
Faster processor
New lower price
4MB cache on all models
1GB of memory on all models
See below
But otherwise the spec is impressive. The standard 1GB of memory and 160GB hard drive (80GB or 120GB in the lower specced white MacBooks) is more than enough to handle web surfing and document creation with ease.If you want to make podcasts or edit v
Styling
Mouse trackpad
Cheaper than the MacBook Pro
With nearly comparable performance
Great design
Built-in webcam and remote control
Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp
Design
Price
Keyboard
New aluminium construction looks good
Feels solid
Giant touchpad
Attractive edgetoedge glass on display
Improved integrated graphics
Backlit keyboard on some models
Thinner than previous version
Size
Ease of use
The editors didn't like
Pricey for a mid-range laptop. No built-in 3G...
Glossy screen makes viewing in brightlylit and lowlight conditions difficult
Prone to scratching
Poor 3D performance
Limited storage
No video adapters or Apple Remote in the box
No SuperDrive and only 1GB RAM on entry level model
Still a hefty premium on Black model
Screen scratches easily
Single-button mouse
The design
The aluminium interfering with Wi-Fi signals
The reflective screen and smudgy bezel
Entry price higher than before
No FireWire port
Battery life shorter than previous MacBook model
No video adapters or Apple Remote in the box. Min specs
Height
2.41cm
Width 32.5cm
Depth 22.7cm
Weight 2.04kg
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with...
Entry price higher than before and perilously close to MacBook Pro
No video adapters or Apple Remote in the box. Glossy display may not appeal to everybody Min specs
Wid...
How much?
No overall system speed boost
Quite pricey. Not for gamers.
Sparse connections
Value
Mediocre screen
Very limited ports
Slightly expensive
Shallow keyboard
Expensive
No more Firewire
RAM and disk upgrades are expensive
Relatively poor gaming performance
No antiglare screen option
Integrated GMA graphics card rules out gaming
You still have to pay a premium just for the black case
See below
One-button trackpad is frustrating. Runs loud and hot
Abstract: The latest MacBook refresh sees Apples mainstream laptop get a complete design overhaul. Replacing the white or black plastic chassis is an aluminum body built from a single piece of metal. Gone is the mouse button, consumed by a large glass trackpad ...
Aluminum design is absolutely gorgeous. Half a pound lighter than the original MacBook. Glass screen adds to its overall sex appeal. Unique touchpad that incorporates the mouse click. Adds gesture capabilities to touchpad. Excellent typing experience. Imp...
Omitting a media card reader hurts point-and-shooters. No ExpressCard slot for expansion. No more Firewire. Smaller battery than the original MacBook.
If history is any indication, an expensive price tag and a meager feature set wont matter much because design is what ultimately sells Apple laptops....
Solid performance; 2GB of RAM standard; larger hard drive than previous model.
200 premium for color and larger hard drive; no video adapters or Apple Remote in the box.
The new MacBooks represent some progress—PowerBook and even some first-generation MacBook users will definitely see substantial improvement over their current systems. If you just bought a MacBook a few months ago, however, you wont be kicking ...
Stunning battery life that beats Apples estimates, Faster than a model just a few months old; rivals Mac desktops, 2GB of RAM finally enough to use out of the box, Best value for dollar in the MacBook lineup.
Design quickly getting old, prone to cosmetic damage.
As a performance upgrade to the November MacBook, the new model marks all the right checkboxes. Its not a dramatic leap, but it can slightly edge out considerably more expensive Macs in certain categories. And for longevity, it currently holds the tit...
Better value than white model. Good overall speed. Comes with Leopard. Cool new keyboard keys.
Black coating gets oily. Not very different from previous version. Shared main/video memory affects performance
Thrills are not plentiful in this latest MacBook line, and at the moment we recommend you save your dollars to upgrade to the 15-inch MacBook Pro instead for the best value. It’s possible that by the time you read this, Apple will have announced tha...
Glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display, Includes remote and iSight camera, Good battery life, Excellent software bundle
No memory card reader or PC Card slot
When the sleek and sexy MacBook launched last year, many hailed it as the perfect balance of productivity and artful design. But can one of the top notebooks of 2006 get any better? The answer is a resounding yes. While the new MacBook isnt a complete...
