On Tuesday, Apple released its highly-anticipated consumer Intel MacBook, featuring the Intel Core Duo processor and a new glossy 13-inch widescreen display.

The new machines are up to five times faster than the iBook and up to four times faster than the 12-inch PowerBook. With the release of the MacBook, Apple has completed the transition to the Intel processor for its portable line of computers.

?Apple began the transition to Intel Core Duo-based notebooks in February with the 15-inch MacBook Pro, and now just 90 days later we have completed the transition with the release of the all new MacBook,? said Philip Schiller, Apple?s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. ?The complete MacBook lineup leads the industry with Apple?s trademark innovative design and advanced mobile features?from top to bottom it is the best notebook line that we have ever offered.?

Pricing for the MacBook starts at $1,249 (Canadian) for the 1.83ghz white enclosure model and $1,649 (Canadian) for the 2ghz black enclosure model. In addition, each model includes a built in iSight Camera, iLife Software, MagSafe Power Adapter, Gigabit Ehternet, Dual Display Support and digital audio input and output.

The MacBooks are now available from the online Apple store.






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