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MacBook 5,1 (13-Inch, Late 2008 Aluminum) and MacBook 5,2 (13-Inch, Early-Mid 2009)

MacBook 5,1 and MacBook 5,2 – Full Information, Specs

16.11.2023

Apple announced a MacBook unibody aluminum model MacBook 5,1 (13-inch) featuring a new Nvidia chipset at a Cupertino, California with the tagline: The spotlight turns to notebooks. Made of a unibody aluminium case with patered edges, this model had an integrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics up to five times faster than the original MacBooks’ Intel chipset. The MacBook unibody aluminium model was thinner than the original polycarbonate MacBooks. The keyboard of the higher-end model included a backlight. (more…)

MacBook 4,1 and MacBook 4,2 – Full Information, Specs

16.11.2023

The MacBook 4,1 13-inch, polycarbonate model (Early-2008) and MacBook 4,2 13-inch, aluminum model (Late 2008) offered a modest speed bump over the previous MacBook (Late 2007). The 2008 MacBook was available in three configurations: 2.1 GHz/1 GB RAM/120 GB HD/ComboDrive/White, 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/160 GB HD/SuperDrive/White, and 2.4 GHz/2 GB RAM/250 GB HD/SuperDrive/Black. In October 2008, the middle- and high-end models were replaced by the new Unibody models. The low-end model was price-reduced to $999, and replaced in January 2009 by the MacBook (Early 2009). (more…)

MacBook Pro (13-Inch and 15-Inch, Mid 2017)

16.11.2023

MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2017), as well as MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2017) are the subnotebooks engineered, designed and manufactured by Apple. In design they copy the MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016), a thin machined aluminum case with Retina display. The entry level 13-inch MacBook Pro features no Touch Bar. (more…)

How to Identify Your MacBook

17.11.2023

Here are a few tips to help you identify your MacBook. You can locate the serial number, model identifier, and part number on the device’s surface. Besides, on almost all versions of this computer you will find this information in the About this Mac window. If you have the original box of your MacBook, you can find the information on the packaging. If you purchased the device in Apple store or at an authorized third-party retailer, the serial number will appear on the invoice or receipt. (more…)

How to Identify Your MacBook Air

15.11.2023

Here’s a few tips to identify your MacBook Air. You can locate the serial number, model identifier, and part number on the device’s surface. Besides, on almost all versions of this computer you will find this information in the About this Mac window. If you have the original box of your MacBook Air, you can find the information on the packaging. If you purchased the device in Apple store or at an authorized third-party retailer, the serial number will appear on the invoice or receipt. (more…)

How to Identify Your MacBook Pro

17.11.2023

Here are a few tips to help you identify your MacBook Pro. You can locate the serial number, model identifier, and part number on the device’s surface. Besides, on almost all versions of this computer you will find this information in the About this Mac window. If you have the original box of your MacBook Pro, you can find the information on the packaging. If you purchased the device in Apple store or at an authorized third-party retailer, the serial number will appear on the invoice or receipt. (more…)

MacBook 9,1

30.04.2018

On April 19, 2016, Apple updated the Retina MacBook 8,1 model installing the new sixth-generation Intel Core M processors, Intel HD 515 graphics, faster RAM, longer battery life, faster storage and a new rose gold finish. The MacBook 9,1 Retina (Early-2016) 9,1 is similar in appearance to the MacBook Air, but is thinner and lighter. The computer offers a high-resolution Retina Display, a Force Touch trackpad, a redesigned keyboard, and only two ports: a headphone jack and a USB 3.1 Type-C port for charging, data transfer and video output. In the line of MacBook machines the model sits below the MacBook Pro in terms of average specifications.

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MacBook 8,1 retina (12-inch, Early 2015)

MacBook 8,1 (12-Inch, Early 2015) – Full Information

16.11.2023

The MacBook 8,1 (12-Inch, Early 2015) computer was introduced in April 2015. Though similar to MacBook Air, this model is lighter and thinner. This model offers a high-resolution Retina Display, higher memory and storage, redesigned keyboard, TouchPad. It has only two ports: a headphone jack and a USB 3.1 Type-C port which the user can use for data transfer, charging and video output.

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MacBook Air 5,1 (11-Inch, Mid 2012) – Full Information, Specs

15.11.2023

MacBook Air 5,1 (11-inch, Mid 2012) is the subnotebook, engineered, designed and manufactured by Apple, powered by Ivy Bridge processors family. It is the ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard, 11.6-inch widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix display and solid-state drive.

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Interesting MacBook Facts

17.11.2023

Apple’s goal for the MacBook was to engineer a full‑size experience into the lightest and most compact notebook. The result is more than just a light, thin, functional and capable computer. It’s the future of the notebook. (more…)

MacBook Pro 13,3 (15-inch, Late/Touch Bar 2016)

16.11.2023

The MacBook Pro 13,3 (15-inch, Late/Touch Bar 2016) features Apple’s brightest and most colorful Retina display yet, the security and convenience of Touch ID, a more responsive keyboard, a larger Force Touch trackpad and an audio system with double the dynamic range. (more…)

MacBook Pro 13,2 (13-Inch, Late/Touch Bar 2016)

17.11.2023

On October 27, 2016, Apple introduced the thinnest and lightest MacBook Pro 13,2 (13-Inch, Late/Touch Bar 2016) ever, along with a new interface. Instead of the traditional row of function keys, the new device is equipped with a Retina-quality Multi-Touch display called the Touch Bar. New MacBook Pro is also the most powerful MacBook Pro ever. Indeed, it features sixth-generation quad-core and dual-core processors, up to 2.3 times the graphics performance over the previous generation. It also has super-fast SSD’s and up to four Thunderbolt 3 ports. (more…)

MacBook Air 1,1 (13-Inch, Original 2008) – Full Information

16.11.2023

MacBook Air 1,1 (13-Inch, Original 2008) is the first subnotebook engineered, designed and manufactured by Apple. It takes the middle between MacBook Pro and MacBook Retina. MacBook Air sports an ultra-thin machined aluminum case with a full-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor.

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MacBook FAQ – Everything You Want to Know About

17.11.2023

MacBook FAQ: The Apple MacBook is known for its ease of access and for its revolutionary capabilities. We hope you can learn many things that you didn’t know about the MacBook.

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How to Customize Icons and Folders On Your Mac

16.11.2023

Icons and folders are two Mac OS X parts which you can adjust to choose what icons and folders appear on the desktop. To customize folders and icons, choose Finder – Preferences, and the click the General tab. Then you can use the Show These Items On The Desktop check boxes to specify the items that will appear on the desktop (hard disks, iPods, old DVDs or CDs, external drives, and so on). (more…)

Buying MacBook: Optional Extras

17.11.2023

Getting optional extras with a Mac when purchasing the computer from the Apple Online Store is not an easy task.

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Buying Secondhand MacBook – The ultimate guide

17.11.2023

There are a few things you should check when purchasing a Mac notebook secondhand, in addition to checking the hard drive, keyboard, trackpad and mouse. Things can go wrong, even when we know that Apple builds high quality machines. But MacBooks are complicated pieces of machinery and you may know nothing about the previous owner. (more…)

MacBook 3,1 (13-Inch, Late 2007) – Full Information, Specs

16.11.2023

The original polycarbonate MacBook 3,1 (13-inch, Late 2007) was Apple’s first notebook to use new features, such as the glossy display, the sunken keyboard design and the non-mechanical magnetic latch. The MacBook 3,1 (polycarbonate model) followed the same line. With this late-2007 revision, the MacBook keyboard received several changes to closely mirror the one which shipped with the iMac.

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MacBook 7,1

15.11.2023

The MacBook 7,1 (13-inch, Mid 2010), unibody polycarbonate model, was refreshed with a faster processor, a faster graphics card, improved battery life, and the ability to pass audio through the Mini DisplayPort connector. This version replaced the MacBook (Late 2009). Among the improvements a faster processor and graphics chipset were included.

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MacBook 6,1 (13-Inch, Late 2009) – Full Information

16.11.2023

On October 20, 2009, Apple Inc. introduced a new polycarbonate unibody plastic MacBook, classified as MacBook 6,1 (13-Inch, Late 2009) with a rubberized anti-skid bottom. It faster DDR3 memory. Yet this MacBook, like its aluminum predecessor, lacks FireWire. Instead, like the 13-inch MacBook Pro, it has a combined audio in/out port. There is no infrared port and the Apple Remote is not included. This MacBook was a significant improvement on the MacBook line (Mid 2009) that it replaced.

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