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 new MacBook is a 13-inch laptop that replaces both the iBook and the 12-inch PowerBook G4. The MacBook box is a slightly smaller version of the thin MacBook Pro box. It comes with the Apple Remote and MagSafe power adaptor. It comes in both standar...
Abstract: The launch of new MacBooks is always a headline event, much to the bemusement of the more PC-oriented among us, and this one was as hysterical as ever. But while the majority of column inches have been spent eulogising the new CNC-machined styling, the...
Abstract: Apples redesigned 13in. MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15in. Pro line. With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, its an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the plas...
Outstanding design, attractive lines, strong balanced specification, excellent software bundle, It comes in black!
Mid and top-end models are overpriced.
Theres no question the MacBook is a slick package. In one bundle you get virtually everything you need, from high-performance care of the dual-core processor, to ubiquitous wireless networking and Apples excellent iLife suite.However, like most of Ap...
The latest MacBook looks identical to the old model but benefits from faster components. As a result, its even better value for money. On the whole, its difficult to fault -- if you have no qualms using the Apple OS X operating system, its one of t...
Abstract: Apple has released its new line-up of budget notebooks to very little fanfare, completing its transition from PowerPC to Intel chips. Having now replaced its entire line of iBooks and PowerBooks, all Apple laptops now come with Intel Core Duo processor...
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Published: 2009-04-28, Author: Scott , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Apple’s 13-inch MacBook graced the PCW Test Centre with its presence this month. In fact, Apple has launched two new MacBook models, one costing $2,399 and the other, which we’re reviewing here, costing $2,899 and sporting a slightly ramped up feature...
Very good battery life, Improved internal hardware, Multitouch trackpad with inertial scroll, Beautiful unibody polycarbonate shell, Nice build quality
No SD Card slot, Only two USB ports
The entry-level white polycarbonate unibody 13-inch Apple MacBook retails for a price of Rs. 60,900 (inclusive of all taxes). Compared to the previous entry-level MacBook model, the current 13-inch Apple MacBook costs a tad more. However, that extra p...
Design and build quality, excellent display quality, powerful graphics, great trackpad, battery life
Only two USB ports, no memory card slot, display is a fingerprint magnet, expensive
The Apple MacBook range has always had a special place among notebooks and is known for its design and aesthetics. With a glowing Apple logo at the back announcing to the world that you decided to spend more to stand apart from the usual crowd of Dells...
