Compare Prices : Apple MacBook 13"

Review summary: A new design and a fantastic new graphics chip, but this latest offering is as flawed and overpriced as ever.

Review summary: We finally get our hands on a shiny new Macbook and come away suitably impressed with its design and ­performance.

Pros: Excellent new design ; multitasking is not a problem ; decent battery life ; big ­trackpad with touch-gesture support ;

Cons: Lacks VGA and DVI-out port ; screen is too glossy for outdoor use ;

Verdict: Nevertheless, the new Macbook is worth considering as it manages to strike the right balance between power, looks and portability.

Review summary: Apple originally introduced the MacBook in May 2006 as the successor to the older iBook G4 and 12-inch PowerBook series. This notebook was designed with student and adult consumers in mind and with both consumers, the company had tremendous success. A ...

Pros: Excellent finish, screen is a huge improvement over the older MacBook, fast as an application's machine, ultra-responsive trackpad, finger gestures work well, stable, decent built-in speakers, keyboard is great to work with.

Cons: A tad expensive.

Verdict: If you are willing to overlook its high price, Apple's new MacBook is an awesome notebook purchase. It's stylish, quick and very easy to work with.

Review summary: MacBook or go MacBook Pro?

Pros: Size, design, ease of use

Cons: USB sockets too close together, glossy screen

Verdict: You are still paying 719 for the basic model, but for the first time the MacBook Pro and MacBook are very much of a muchness