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Apple MacBook
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Verdict
Not much has changed on the surface, but improved performance and battery life make the MacBook more desirable than ever
Review Date: 20 Mar 2008
Price when reviewed: (£829 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
But despite all this, the MacBook remains a very fine piece of kit for £700. Our A-Listed mid-range laptop, the Dell XPS M1530, is still the better all-rounder: it boasts better ergonomics, a larger screen and a dedicated graphics chipset (the MacBook relies on Intel's integrated X3100 chip).
However, the MacBook's intoxicating blend of design, portability and power is still fantastically alluring.
Author: Matthew Sparkes
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