Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo, 2007) Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2157 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity. The sound also impresses, but many are less positive about the energy efficiency.

Connectivity, Sound, Performance, Battery

Energy efficiency, Price

Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 88/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops, the Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo, 2007) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

Editor's note: While this is not a hands-on review of this specific model, it is based on our analysis of the system specs and components, as well as rated reviews of similar products. What it is:This most recent upgrade of the Apple MacBook line ...

Upgraded CPU for the same price ; same great design ; Leopard operating system

Still no Express card or SD card slots ; only more expensive models are available in black

Apple has been content to issue minor periodic hardware updates to the 13-inch MacBook, but the modest performance gains and new Leopard OS keep it in our top tier of laptop recommendations.

Now that the high-end MacBook Pro has Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, it's high time the latest processor technology filtered down to Apple's more consumer-friendly MacBook line. There are three MacBook models, one with a 1.83GHz CPU and two with 2.0GHz CPUs. ...

The MacBook White is the least expensive notebook in Apple's portable range and this fits with its positioning as an enticing proposition for students

In terms of battery life the White proved quite a resilient machine. Using the notebook with its WiFi adapter enabled and working on office documents, the machine stayed alive for four hours and 20 minutes. Whilst watching a DivX movie however, the ...

A sleek and durable design, strong everyday performance, and good battery life complement Apple's easy-to-use operating system and first-class software bundle.

Sleek, durable design, Innovative buttonless multi-touch trackpad, Brilliant, edge-to-edge LED-backlit display, Strong graphics performance for the price, Long battery life

Only two USB ports, Lacks memory card reader and, ExpressCard slot, No mobile broadband option, Display not as rich as MacBook Pro

Apple's little white wonder of a MacBook excels against its PC counterparts, but it's no Gandalf. As expected, gaming is this laptop's weakest link. And even complex multimedia tasks can cause the MacBook's magic to wither. Still, in most ...

Speedy processor ; spacious keyboard, large touchpad ; great battery life

Only 1GB RAM ; glossy screen unreadable in sunlight ; lousy for gaming and multimedia editing

The MacBook's 13.3-inch glossy screen presents a perceptibly higher quality picture than the other laptops in its class, but not outdoors-you can't see jack in the sunlight. We enjoyed running our fingers across the spacious keyboard, although many of ...