Apple releases updated $999 MacBook with GeForce 320M graphics
Apple on Tuesday quietly updated its low-end MacBook, giving the entry-level hardware a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics, and a reported 10 hours of battery life.
The new hardware packs many of the same features as the MacBook redesign released in 2009, including an LED-backlit display, polycarbonate unibody enclosure, and a built-in battery. The hardware also comes standard with 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 RAM, a 250GB 5400 RPM hard drive, 1280x800 pixel widescreen display, and an 8x double-layer SuperDrive.
The new MacBook, with its updated processor and mobile graphics, is said to achieve up to 10 hours of uptime with its built-in battery. It also gets the improved, streamlined MagSafe connector found in the latest MacBook Pro models, which points the adapter cord backward rather than perpendicular from the body. The $999 hardware is available immediately.
The new MacBook was leaked over the weekend by a Vietnamese website that got their hands on the final model, including packaging. It was obtained by the same site that also received a prototype of Apple's next-generation iPhone.
Apple last updated its entry level MacBook line in October of 2009, giving the $999 machine a polycarbonate unibody design, LED-backlit display, multi-touch trackpad, and built-in battery with 7 hours of run time.
The new hardware packs many of the same features as the MacBook redesign released in 2009, including an LED-backlit display, polycarbonate unibody enclosure, and a built-in battery. The hardware also comes standard with 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 RAM, a 250GB 5400 RPM hard drive, 1280x800 pixel widescreen display, and an 8x double-layer SuperDrive.
The new MacBook, with its updated processor and mobile graphics, is said to achieve up to 10 hours of uptime with its built-in battery. It also gets the improved, streamlined MagSafe connector found in the latest MacBook Pro models, which points the adapter cord backward rather than perpendicular from the body. The $999 hardware is available immediately.
The new MacBook was leaked over the weekend by a Vietnamese website that got their hands on the final model, including packaging. It was obtained by the same site that also received a prototype of Apple's next-generation iPhone.
Apple last updated its entry level MacBook line in October of 2009, giving the $999 machine a polycarbonate unibody design, LED-backlit display, multi-touch trackpad, and built-in battery with 7 hours of run time.
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So it's true!
I just hope the iMacs will follow soon.
Gone up from £816 to £840 in the UK
Frankly if you're an Apple fan in the UK you are a masochist. Apple's comedy UK pricing is little better than swapping the $ sign for a £ sign.
Frankly if you're an Apple fan in the UK you are a masochist. Apple's comedy UK pricing is little better than swapping the $ sign for a £ sign.
What's VAT there currently? If it's 15% then the prices look to be about £100 higher than they should be, (assuming that the published price includes VAT).
I was really hoping for a new mac mini with that spec as well...
I think that only gets updated once people completely write it of and only so jobs can mess with everyone.
What's VAT there currently? If it's 15% then the prices look to be about £100 higher than they should be, (assuming that the published price includes VAT).
It's 17.5% and, yes, UK prices always include VAT.
By my (probably wrong) calculations, the UK MacBook is $1,000.78 before tax.
What's VAT there currently? If it's 15% then the prices look to be about £100 higher than they should be, (assuming that the published price includes VAT).
UK VAT is currently 17.5%. Making the apparent difference lower than perceived. All UK pricing is quoted including VAT. Business customers an claim the VAT back of course.
Frankly if you're an Apple fan in the UK you are a masochist. Apple's comedy UK pricing is little better than swapping the $ sign for a £ sign.
There you go, spouting your regular anti-Aple nonsense again. Two concepts for you: VAT; exchange rate.
Do the calculation, and report it here. Otherwise, retract your post.
PS: Noticed that a couple of posts above made the same point. But I'll leave mine on, nonetheless.
UK VAT is currently 17.5%. Making the apparent difference lower than perceived. All UK pricing is quoted including VAT. Business customers an claim the VAT back of course.
Thanks. So, a premium of about 30 pounds then - not so bad. RichL - thanks too.
Thanks. So, a premium of about 30 pounds then - not so bad. RichL - thanks too.
Yep, not bad really.
£840 minus the VAT = £714
Converted to dollars £714 = $1030.
So a $30 (£20) premium only.
Cost of doing business is probably higher in the UK as well (salaries for store employees, etc).