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| Apple MacBook 1.83GHz Core Duo Laptop Review |
...The 13.3 inch screen is absolutely stunning. As a former Apple sales rep, the number one complaint I saw levied against the otherwise popular iBook was the quality of the screen. It was noticeably dimmer, and less sharp than other units in its price range. It lacked the color fidelity and richness, compared to the screens I have seen on more popular PC notebooks. The screen is bright, and lighting is even. I saw no dead pixels in my initial testing of the unit. The colors are very even, and show no drop off or color changes as you view from side to side. Obviously there are slight changes in colors as you shift the screen, or change the horizontal viewing angle, but for the most part, the picture stays consistent, especially when viewing a movie in full screen.I have heard concerns from potential buyers about Apples foray into the glossy laptop screen market, and those concerns do have merit. Though the glossy surface is reflective in certain lighting, under normal living room lighting the screen is clear, crisp, and sharp. I would venture to say this screen can be compared side by side to any other screen on the market, and it would hold its own. In fact, sitting next to my 19" Acer LCD monitor, it looks positively vibrant in comparison. In direct sunlight, the screen does wash out on the lower settings; Honestly, I have not found it to be the deal breaker some would say it is. I sit typing this review while on the road, on a bright summer 85 degree day, and the screen is still useable with the brightness at about 25%. The upgraded screen alone addresses my chief complaint about the iBook G4. The unit's maximum resolution has received a bump from 1024x768, to 1280x800, a godsend for mobile photographers, designers and developers. If there was ever a doubt about the difference a screen can make on a unit, this one is a great example of how big an impact it really does make. After using the MacBook screen, I could never go back to the iBook/PowerBook G4.
...Flexibility. Style. Power. The MacBook, while not without flaw, is a great step forward for Apple. It looks wonderful, with clean lines, and stylish design. It retains the easy to use functionality of previous Apple models, while adding new features, and value. The ability to run Windows at full speed for those applications that have yet to introduce universal binaries is tremendous. It is light enough to carry without strain, and yet provides just enough screen resolution for comfortable photo viewing, writing, or design work. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone looking to introduce themselves to OS X, and especially to users of the previous iBook. If you can get past the lack of gaming performance, at $1099, this is one of the best deals on the market. Apple MacBook 1.83GHz Core Duo Laptop Review Linked by LT Hacker
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