NUS/NTU notebook deals for 2006/07
Mac notebooks
With the recent transition from PowerPC processors to the Core Duo platform, Apple claims a significant performance boost in its latest series of Intel-based Mac notebooks. However, there is a caveat. Software which have not been optimized for the new platform, like Adobe Photoshop, needs to undergo a translation program which results in slower performance. You can view a list of Intel Mac-optimized software at the Apple Web site.
As a note of caution, the Cupertino manufacturer has recently recalled some units of MacBook Pro batteries. Though it is unlikely, you should check if your power cell comes from the defective batch when you collect the unit. However, since Apple claims that the defect is not a safety hazard, it's up to you whether to insist on an immediate exchange.
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Apple MacBook (Core Duo T2400 processor 1.83GHz, 512MB, 13.3-inch TFT)
| Processor | Core Duo | | Processor speed | 1.83 GHz | | Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive | 60 GB | | Optical drive | DVD/CDRW combo drive | | Graphics hardware | Intel Media Accelerator 950 | | Diagonal screen size | 13.3 inch | | Remote | Yes | | Operating system | Mac OS X | | Weight w/battery | 2.36 kg | | Wireless LAN |
802.11b/g |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Warranty |
Three-year local and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$1,818 (US$1,338.51) |
| Street Price |
S$1,889 (US$1,390.78) |
| Promotions |
Discounts for iPods purchased together with the notebook |
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Apple MacBook (Core Duo T2500 processor 2.0GHz, 512MB, 13.3-inch TFT)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
2.0 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
60 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD SuperDrive |
| Graphics hardware |
Intel Media Accelerator 950 |
| Diagonal screen size |
13.3 inch |
| Remote |
Yes |
| Operating system |
Mac OS X |
| Weight w/battery |
2.36 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11b/g |
| Webcam |
Yes |
| Warranty |
Three-year local and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$2,188 (US$1,610.92) |
| Street Price |
S$2,248 (US$1,655.10) |
| Promotions |
Discounts for iPods purchased together with the notebook |
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Apple MacBook (Core Duo T2500 processor 2.0GHz, 512MB, 13.3-inch TFT, black chassis)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
2.0 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
60 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD SuperDrive |
| Graphics hardware |
Intel Media Accelerator 950 |
| Diagonal screen size |
13.3 inch |
| Remote |
Yes |
| Operating system |
Mac OS X |
| Weight w/battery |
2.36 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11b/g |
| Webcam |
Yes |
| Warranty |
Three-year local and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$2,418 (US$1,780.26) |
| Street Price |
S$2,588 (US$1,905.42) |
| Promotions |
Discounts for iPods purchased together with the notebook |
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Apple MacBook Pro (Core Duo T2500 processor 2.0GHz, 512MB, 15.4-inch TFT)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
2.0 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
80 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD SuperDrive |
| Graphics hardware |
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (128MB VRAM) |
| Diagonal screen size |
15 inch |
| Remote |
Yes |
| Operating system |
Mac OS X |
| Weight w/battery |
2.54 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11b/g |
| Webcam |
Yes |
| Warranty |
Three-year local and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$3,188 (US$2,347.17) |
| Street Price |
S$3,488 (US$2,568.05) |
| Promotions |
Discounts for iPods purchased together with the notebook |
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Apple MacBook Pro (Core Duo T2600 processor 2.16GHz, 1GB, 15.4-inch TFT)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
2.16 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
1GB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
100 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD SuperDrive |
| Graphics hardware |
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256MB VRAM) |
| Diagonal screen size |
15 inch |
| Remote |
Yes |
| Operating system |
Mac OS X |
| Weight w/battery |
2.54 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11b/g |
| Webcam |
Yes |
| Warranty |
Three-year local and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$3,788 (US$2,788.92) |
| Street Price |
S$4,288 (US$3,157.05) |
| Promotions |
Discounts for iPods purchased together with the notebook |
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Apple MacBook Pro (Core Duo T2600 processor 2.16GHz, 1GB, 17-inch TFT)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
2.16 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
1GB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
120 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD SuperDrive |
| Graphics hardware |
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (256MB VRAM) |
| Diagonal screen size |
17 inch |
| Remote |
Yes |
| Operating system |
Mac OS X |
| Weight w/battery |
3.1 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11b/g |
| Webcam |
Yes |
| Warranty |
Three-year local and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$4,288 (US$3,157.05) |
| Street Price |
S$4,788 (US$3,525.18) |
| Promotions |
Discounts for iPods purchased together with the notebook |
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