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Apple MacBook £749
We thought the MacBook Pro was the ultimate portable music machine, but its little brother might be about to steal its thunder
Computer Music, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:04 pm UTC
Summary
In conclusion, the MacBook includes most of what made the Pro the ultimate portable audio computer in a smaller package and at a vastly reduced price.
As far as the musician is concerned, the comparative lack of graphical grunt isn't too much of a problem, and the only other concern might be disk speed.
However, when you factor in the price difference, other design enhancements and reduced size, we'd have to say that the MacBook is probably the most desirable bit of portable music-making kit on the market right now.
Verdict
The MacBook sports more refined ergonomics than the Pro model and its spec isn't that much worse. If you can live without powerful graphics, this is the one to go for
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Pros
Very powerful. Absolutely tiny. You can dual boot XP and OS X. Great value (particularly in white). Very quiet.
Cons
Slow hard drive. Runs very hot. Black model costs more. Reduced graphics power.
Verdict
The MacBook sports more refined ergonomics than the Pro model and its spec isn't that much worse. If you can live without powerful graphics, this is the one to go for
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