By means of the software tool "Boot Camp", which is officially and completely legally provided by Apple, one can create a partition on the hard disk for installation of Windows XP.
#MAC NOTEPAD 2 MAC#
Whoever thought that installing windows on a Mac is complicated and only for freaks, is wrong. Please also look at our benchmark list of mobile processors or at our benchmark list of mobile video cards, in order to compare this notebook to other configurations. Detailed information about the Core 2 Duo CPU can be found here. Interestingly enough, the total result of the XBench benchmark is nearly 50% lower than the result of the Core Duo version of the MacBook, and that even though the Core 2 Duo notebook performs better in each single test.įurther information about the video card can be found here or in our comparison of mobile video cards. Intel's GMA 950 chip allows playing of older games which do not need that much graphical power, but it is hardly sufficient for current games.
Regarding the graphical power, the MacBook is as accurate as other notebooks with integrated graphical solution. The reason should be the Go 7400 video card of the Dell notebook, because the PCMark benchmark is also partly influenced by the graphical power. On the contrary, only Dell XPS M1210 is able to beat it in the PCMark05 benchmark. Even in Windows operation the notebook does not need to hide behind competitors of the same class.
#MAC NOTEPAD 2 PRO#
In front of it a Base-T Ethernet port, a mini DVI connection, which can be used either as VGA, Composite, or S-Video out depending on the provided adapter used, a Firewire 400 interface (regrettable no Firewire 800 as all new MacBook Pro have), two USB 2.0 Ports, each of an optical digital in- and out paired with a microphone and a headphone port.Īdditionally the MacBook uses Kensington Lock as anti-theft system.Ĭompared to the MacBooks' Core Duo version one can observe a clear increase in performance. There are not many of them, however, they are first-class.Įntirely rear is the already mentioned MagSafe power connection. Under the designation „MagSafe“ a possible damage of the notebook by tripping over the power cable is avoided.Īll interfaces of the notebook are place on its left side. even the power adapter is also only connected a magnet. The magnetic principle is used frequently by Apple. In order to ensure a reasonable safe transport, it uses a magnetic mechanism instead. The display comes without a transport hook. Furthermore, this flip-open mechanism leads to limited opening angles of about 135°. Because of this kind of attachment, the display is always a little to low and must be positioned relatively flat. The Display is be attached by a reversely connected central hinge. During typing it can well be that one galls ones inner wrists sides.
One has to rely on faultless charging electronics, which ensure a long life of the battery.įurthermore, one can criticize the relatively sharp edges of the case. Therefore, the notebook can't nearly be used without battery. It's a waste to discuss possible creaking noises or torsions, the material and the workmanship are first-class.Īs we already criticized at the predecessors, a foot of this MacBook is again placed directly on the battery. The workmanship is as usual high-quality and the notebook seems very robust. Must-Have: A luminescent Apple Logo on the display's cover. Clear lines, sharp edges and still ergonomic, this is genuine Apple. Unmistakable Apple - A completely white case together with a properly colored keyboard couldn't doubt it.