MacBook Core 2 Duo/1.83GHz and 2.0GHz

Santa Rosa architecture ; faster system bus ; updated graphics chip ; can handle 4GB of RAM ; built-in 802.11n AirPort Extreme ; excellent battery life

Integrated graphics performance limits gaming use

Let’s start with speed: there’s a modest difference if you just look at the numbers. The new high- and mid-range models now clock 2.2GHz, which slightly tops the previous generation’s 2.16GHz speed. The low-end build is still 2GHz

Improved performance; sturdy but elegant design; great glossy screen; built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth; integrated iSight camera ; Cons: No additional Level 2 cache, system memory, or hard drive capacity added since previous version; mediocre...

No additional Level 2 cache, system memory, or hard drive capacity added since previous version; mediocre graphics performance; no expansion card slot; no SuperDrive ; 13-inch, 2.0GHz MacBook (white) ; Pros: Very good overall performance; sturdy but...

All three MacBook models are fast, sturdy, and versatile computers. Among the three standard configurations, we like the middle model £879) best – in fact, the reviewer just ordered one. The £749 model, with no increase in RAM or hard drive capacity...