New MacBook is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #57

Apple unveiled today new MacBooks that will no doubt be some of the most loved gifts this holiday season if you can afford to give one.
Gifting a loved one with a MacBook is very rewarding. Even if the person has had no Apple experience he or she will love it for a very long time.
The new MacBooks say good bye to the plastic case that can actually develop cracks after a year. The new MacBook is like the MacBook Pro made from aluminum.
Additionally the new MacBooks have high performance 3D graphics from NVIDIA, LED-backlit display and glass Multi-Touch trackpad.
The MacBook has the important features of the new MacBook Pro, but costs $700 less.
Starting at $1,299 the new MacBook comes with a 13.3 inch display, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, and 160GB HDD.
The other model selling for $1,599 has a faster CPU and a 250GB HDD.

For Whom:

For anybody who needs an allround notebook that is always in use around the house or on the go.

The Good:

• Compact
• Robust Case
• Bright Screen
• Apple's Ease of Use experience
• Good Battery Life

The Bad:

• Expensive

Where to Buy:

The new MacBooks are on sale on the Apple Store. Forget about comparing prices, Apple computers cost the same everywhere.

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