$999 MacBook Goes nVidia, MacBook Sales Up 34%, MacBooks Overpriced (or Not), and More

All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.

General Apple and Mac desktops is covered in The Mac News Review. iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV news is covered in The iNews Review.

News & Opinion

• Apple Updates $999 MacBook White with GeForce 9400M Graphics, Retains FireWire & DVI
• Mac Laptop Sales Up 34%, Desktops Down 25%
• Notes from Apple's Q1 2009 Financial Results Call
• MacBooks Priced Competitively
• Macs Really Are Overpriced!
• One Very Un-Pro Thing About USB Ports on Unibody MacBooks
• We Miss FireWire, But Do We Really Need It?
• Installing Windows 7 on a Unibody MacBook Takes All Afternoon
• Blog Claims Apple Working on 15" MacBook Air
• 15" MacBook Air Misses the Point
• 4-Finger Gestures Coming to Older MacBooks via Snow Leopard
• Up Close with the 17" MacBook Pro's Battery
• Some PC Makers Don't Know What to Do with Netbooks
• Apple Tells Dual-Link DVI Display Adapter Customers Their Monitors Are Incompatible

Products

• MatteBook: Matte Finish Screen Upgrade for 15" Unibody MacBook Pro
• Uniea Haptique Hard Case for Aluminum MacBook
• iSobre Handmade Leather Sleevecases for MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro
• Wooden Laptop Case from Rainer Spehl

Software

• SeisMaCalibrate 1.4 Calibrates MacBook/MacBook Pro Sudden Motion Sensor

Bargain 'Books

News & Opinion

Apple Updates $999 MacBook White with GeForce 9400M Graphics, Retains FireWire & DVI

In another of its inexplicable "stealth" hardware upgrades, Apple has quietly - but somewhat dramatically - enhanced its price leader, polycarbonate-bodied MacBook White, replacing the poky old Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics chipset with the same (claimed to be up to 5x faster) nVidia GeForce 9400M graphics used in the Unibody MacBooks and the MacBook Air.

The entry-level MacBook also gets slightly downclocked from its erstwhile 2.1 GHz to the same 2.0 GHz Penryn Core 2 Duo CPU with 3 MB on-chip shared L2 cache used in the base Unibody MacBook, but it gains a respectable 2 GB of standard RAM, and - yippee! - it still comes with a FireWire 400 port. Unchanged are the standard 120 GB 5400 rpm hard disk (upgradable to 320 GB) and dual-layer 8x SuperDrive.

Aside from that, it has the old-school while polycarbonate enclosure form factor that dates back to the dual-USB iBook of May 2001 instead of a cutting-edge technology unibody case carved from a single block of aluminum. I would say the only serious shortcoming with this machine compared with the $300 more expensive base unibody is that it still has a traditional CCFL tube display backlight instead of LED backlighting.

I would rate this model a particularly attractive value, perhaps the most machine for the money in an Apple laptop ever.

For more on the updated model, see The nVidia MacBook White Value Equation.

Mac Laptop Sales Up 34%, Desktops Down 25%

Macsimum News's Dennis Sellers reports:

"Okay, Apple, it's time for some desktop revs. For the December quarter Apple sold over over 2.5 million Macs, a nine percent increase over the same period a year-ago. Laptop sales were up 34 percent year-over-year, but desktop sales were down 25 percent...."

Macintosh Unit Sales, holiday quarter 2004 through holiday quarter 2008.

Editor's note: For our take on the drop in desktop sales, see Why Mac Desktop Sales Are on the Decline. dk

Link: Mac Laptop Sales Up 34 Percent, Desktops Down 25 Percent

Notes from Apple's Q1 2009 Financial Results Call

AppleInsider's Aidan Malley reports:

"Apple said first quarter profit has risen to $1.61 billion, or $1.78 per diluted share for the three-month period ended December 27, 2008; the figure readily beats consensus expectations of $1.39 per share....

"Apple sold 2.524 million Macs in the period, which is 9 percent more than it managed a year earlier.

"Of those Macs, 728,000 were desktops and 1.796 million were notebooks; while the desktop figure is a 25 percent drop in units versus the end of 2007 and a 31 percent dip in revenue, notebooks surged 34 percent in units and 23 percent in revenue....

"Customer response to the new MacBook and MacBook Pro is 'very strong.'

"Explaining the iMac drop, the company says that this reflects a shift towards portables and notes that IDC stats saw a 16 percent shrink in the world desktop market during the last quarter...."

Link: Notes of Interest for Apple's Q1 2009 Financial Results Call

MacBooks Priced Competitively

PC World's James A. Martin says:

"Last week I offered some lessons learned during 2008, which included the realizations that using eBay to sell your laptop can be dicey and that netbooks can quickly lose their allure. I'm back this week with three more a-ha moments from 2008: Mac laptops aren't necessarily more expensive than Windows machines; airplanes are the new Internet cafes; and video chats are lots of fun but can be distracting.

"In July 2008 I compared the specs and prices of three MacBook portables to three Windows laptops. I discovered that in some cases, MacBooks are priced competitively and can even cost less than similarly configured Windows competitors. Add to this the fact that Apple continues to get top scores for service and product reliability, and Mac laptops can be extremely attractive...."

Link: Macs vs. Windows Laptops

Macs Really Are Overpriced!

BusinessWeek's Stephen Wildstrom says:

"For a long time I have maintained that Macs weren't really that expensive compared to Windows PCs; it's just that Apple refused to make low-end systems. Recently, I've been suspecting that situation was changing. But I was shocked by what I discovered when I actually worked the numbers.

"I decided to compare a 15-in. MacBook Pro with a Dell XPS M1530. I chose the Dell because it is a premium notebook with which I come very close to matching the hardware configuration of the MacBook....

"But the Dell can be had in this custom configuration for $1,324, and Dell often will discount this during promotions. The MacBook fetches $1,999, with discounts (other than academic pricing, which Dell also offers) rare to nonexistent...."

Editor's note: The Dell XPS M1530 is one of hundreds of plastic-bodied Windows laptops that compete with each other on price. It has a 15.4" 1280 x 800 display with GeForce 8600 graphics and is up to 1.4" thick. By comparison, the Unibody MacBook Pro has an aluminum chassis, a 15.4" 1440 x 900 display and two graphics processors (GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT), and is under 1" thin. BusinessWeek does everyone a disservice by not mentioning these significant differences. dk

Link: Wow! Macs Really Are Overpriced

One Very Un-Pro Thing About USB Ports on Unibody MacBooks

Gizmodo's John Mahoney says:

"When I pulled my MacBook Pro out for its first field run at CES, one limitation I hadn't previously anticipated arose. It's something you should consider if you're using anything larger than standard USB plugs.

"When I went to plug in my Verizon EV-DO card, all was well. But when I moved to hook up my digital camera's USB cable in the other port, my smile turned upside down - just like the old plastic MacBooks, there is almost zero clearance in between the two USB ports, meaning anything that's slightly above the normal plug size will block the other opening. Guhhhh...."

Link: The One Very Un-Pro Thing About the New Unibody MacBooks' USB Ports

We Miss FireWire, But Do We Really Need It?

AppleTell's Aaron Kraus says:

"To preface this article, yes it has been several months since Apple gave us the thumbs-down on FireWire by axing it from the latest round of MacBook updates (it survives on the MacBook Pro, but only in the less popular FireWire 800 form). Much has been said, though little has been done - although there is an online petition to bring FireWire back to the MacBook. But a conversation with a client and an Apple Genius at my local Apple store recently brought the issue back for a while, and it is worth sharing...."

Link: Sure We Miss FireWire, But Do We Really Need It?

Installing Windows 7 on a Unibody MacBook Takes All Afternoon

Cult of Mac's Pete Mortensen reports:

"Having read a few of the tutorials on how to install the new Windows 7 beta on a Mac with Boot Camp, I decided to take the plunge myself today on my still sparkling-new unibody MacBook 2.4 GHz. (This post is actually being written in Firefox on Windows 7 - eww)

"And what I learned is that you had really better be prepared to spend several hours to get it working properly. The link I've provided above is pretty handy, but it has some tricks to it that will not be immediately apparent without some trial and error. Read on to make the essential tweaks to the tutorial needed to make it work on MacBooks, not just MacBook Pros, read on...."

Link: How To: Windows 7 on Unibody MacBook Takes All Afternoon

Blog Claims Apple Working on 15" MacBook Air

AppleInsider's Zach Spear reports:

"A Chinese-language blog with a debatable track record claims Apple is working on a 15" MacBook Air with more information to come in the "second half" of this year.

"Translated from Chinese by Google Translate, the recent entry on Apple.pro said, 'It is understood that Apple is producing more than the current MBA size MacBook Air (15"?).' (Apple's current MacBook Air, of course, ships with a 13.3" display.)

"'Core architecture will use Intel processors, the latest . . . from the current ultra-low voltage processor "Core 2",' the report claims. '[This will] make a stunning ultra-portable suitable for the older poor eyesight.'"

Link: Apple Working on 15" MacBook Air, Says Blog

15" MacBook Air Misses the Point

The Apple Blog's Darrell Etherington says:

"A number of blogs are reporting on the possibility that Apple might be working on a new, 15" model MacBook Air....

"The MacBook Air currently offered by Apple is very much a niche product. It trades power for enhanced portability, and I honestly believe that it appeals to consumers more as a status symbol than anything else.... anyone who would really value the extra screen real estate would also probably want a better performer, and go for the MacBook Pro.

"I think that if Apple is genuinely planning a new, larger model of MacBook Air, regardless of the new features they introduce (better battery, optical drive, etc.), they would be in danger of proving themselves drastically out of touch with the market. It would be like Chrysler or GM putting their money into developing luxury pick-up trucks in today's automotive climate...."

Link: Apple to Produce 15" MacBook Air, Continue Missing the Point?

4-Finger Gestures Coming to Older MacBooks via Snow Leopard

9 to 5 Mac's Chauncey Dupree reports:

"According to one of our readers, older MacBooks and MacBook Pros are going to be able to use the four finger gestures. Who said no new features in Snow Leopard?!"

Link: Four Finger Gestures Coming to Older MacBooks via Snow Leopard

Up Close with the 17" MacBook Pro's Battery

Macworld's Chris Barylick reports:

"When Phil Schiller, Apple's vice president of worldwide product marketing, introduced the company's 17" unibody MacBook Pro notebook at Macworld Expo, he spent a good chunk of time talking about the laptop's battery. Touting that it would 'deliver our longest battery life ever,' he even played a video of detailing the challenges of creating a better battery without taking up more space or weight than in previous models....

"...unlike with the MacBook and 15" MacBook Pro, the 17" MacBook Pro's battery is not easily removable or user-replaceable - a sticking point with many users...."

Link: Up Close with the 17" MacBook Pro's Battery

Some PC Makers Don't Know What to Do with Netbooks

USA Today's Byron Acohido reports:

"Netbooks, those pint-size laptops that unexpectedly sold like hot cakes last year, are making life stressful for Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Microsoft.

"They're trying to determine whether netbooks represent a new category of low-cost computers ideally suited for these times - or a flash-in-the-pan....

"HP is experimenting with consumer models and promoting netbooks for limited business-use scenarios.

"Asus, the upstart Taiwanese PC maker that launched the netbooks category in late 2007, is pushing to make them ubiquitous. It sells 20 models, including a touch-screen version.

"The dilemma: Big tech suppliers remain heavily reliant on sales of high-powered, high-priced laptops to drive profits. Profit margins are razor thin on netbooks...."

Link: Some PC Makers Don't Know What to Do with Netbooks

Apple Tells Dual-Link DVI Display Adapter Customers Their Monitors Are Incompatible

Gizmodo's Jason Chen reports:

"Users of Apple's Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter are still experiencing the distortion issues, but now Apple Engineering is supposedly telling people this is only compatible with the Apple Cinema Display . . . and not with any other 30" displays on the market now. They are, you know, "technically" compatible, except for the distortion issues we outlined here...."

Link: Apple Tells Dual-Link DVI Display Adapter Customers Their Monitors Are Incompatible

Products

MatteBook: Matte Finish Screen Upgrade for 15" Unibody MacBook Pro

PR: TechRestore, Inc. has announced that they have begun offering the only Matte Finish screen replacement service for 15" Unibody MacBook Pro systems.

The new service offers an option for owners of the new 15" MacBook Pro systems, that for personal or professional reasons, do not wish to use the high-gloss, shiny screen and glass that is factory installed. The Overnight MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Matte Finish Screen Replacement Service has a 24-hour turnaround time and flat-rate pricing of $199 that includes installation of a new replacement LCD screen, free return shipping and a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.

Unlike simple anti-glare covers, which can distort images and skew colors, the TechRestore upgrade involves removing the glossy, glass screen cover and replacing the glossy LCD with a matte-finish screen that has the exact same specifications as the original; same resolution, same color depth, same LED backlight. TechRestore installs a custom black bezel around the edge of the screen that matches the finish of the MacBook Pro and blends in nicely with the matte finish look. The bezel has all the required holes in it for the iSight and other items that sit at the top of the MacBook Pro screen housing.

15" MacBook Pro with MatteBook upgrade (left) and without (right).

"Many of our customers have requested a non-glossy screen option to reduce the glare and reflection of the standard MacBook Pro Unibody screen", said Shannon Jean, Founder and President of TechRestore. "We love the new MacBook Pro systems and we're thrilled to be able to offer this new service option."

Previewed at Macworld Expo 2009, the TechRestore Overnight MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Matte Finish Screen Replacement Service won the Ziff-Davis (ZDNet) Best of Show award and received high praise by numerous publications, including Macworld magazine that stated "This is, quite honestly, the machine I feel Apple should have launched as the new Unibody MacBook Pro. The engineering of the new bezel (in a nice matte black finish) is perfect; it looks just as good as the one on the stock MacBook Pro machine sitting next to it in TechRestore's booth."

The service is available immediately, with over 2000 convenient local drop-off locations throughout the country. Interested parties can learn more by visiting TechRestore.com or by calling 1-888-572-7372.

Link: MatteBook Service

Uniea Haptique Hard Case for Aluminum MacBook

PR: Universal Electronic Accessories ("Uniea"), a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative electronic accessories, wrapped up its promotional efforts at this year's Macworld convention and expo declaring tremendous success in promoting its brand name and newest products to an American audience. Uniea's display, together with the added exposure of being a major sponsor at Macworld 2009, brought a steady cavalcade of visitors by its booth, attracting a wide array of attendees, ranging from distributors, resellers, and professional tech writers to everyday consumers and Mac enthusiasts.

Of particular interest to Macworld guests was the newly revealed Haptique, a hard case for the MacBook that features a uniquely soft and textured feel while still retaining a firm, durable design. Business professionals, writers, and MacBook users alike were highly impressed with both the feel of the Haptique's unique material as well as the wide range of available colors. Ms. Charlotte Chak, Brand Director for Uniea, commented:

"The Haptique represents Uniea's most exciting and forward-looking product to date. Its innovative design and construction, which combines the look and feel of a soft case with the total protection of a hard case, appealed to nearly everyone at Macworld who had a chance to see it. Most of the people I spoke to described it as 'really impressive.'"

Haptique for MacBook Aluminum

• Hard, protective case with soft, textured feel
• Surface features a leather-like pattern with rich tactile feel
• Ultra-soft interior lining protects the surface of your MacBook from scratches
• Effective ventilation port keeps your MacBook cool
• Fast, easy access to all ports

Available colors: White, Black, Pink, Blue, Green, Orange

Price: $49.95

With Uniea seeking to make strong inroads into the US and European market this year, the Haptique is positioned to help launch the new company into the American and European limelight. It is anticipated that many favorable product reviews will surface on the pages of leading tech magazines, blogs, and other tech-oriented media outlets over the next quarter, touting the Haptique's innovative design as well as Uniea's promising growth as a leading designer and manufacturer of consumer electronics accessories.

Link: Uniea

iSobre Handmade Leather Sleevecases for MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro

PR: The Spanish firm iSobre has updated its line of leather sleeves for the MacBook and MacBook Air, and added a version of the new "Minimal" model for the 15.4" MacBook Pro. These 100% hand made leather sleeves have a smooth, practical and sleek design that makes them as special as your 'Book. iSobre has also expanded its line to include five iPhone cases.

The Vintage (an update of the original iSobre sleeve) has two sample red buttons and resembles the style of an office Manila envelope.

It is made from high quality full-grain cowhide leather with a soft tanning finish via a two-sided tanning process - soft and sleek on the outside and with a suede-like finish on the inside. The Vintage has a single stitching all around with a cut-edge finish and is compatible with the MacBook and MacBook Air.

The Urban is touted as a more fashionable look for iSobre, Made from high quality full-grain cowhide leather using a white tanning finish with a two-sided tanning process - natural on the outside and a suede-like (colored) finish on the inside. Urban is available with green, blue, or fuschia lining, and has white single stitching all round with a cut-edge finish and two central white leather buttons. The Urban can accommodate both MacBook and MacBook Air

Minimal is a premium high quality full-grain cowhide black leather envelope that takes on iSobre luxurious new level. It also comes in two versions; one for the MacBook and MacBook Air, and the second larger one for the MacBook Pro 15.4 inch.

iSobre Minimal has a green interior made of Nubuck, which gives it a velvet-like feel, and elegance and padding for your computer. It has double stitching all around with a turned edge finish and two leather central buttons.

All iSobre sleeves are handmade.

The iSobre is made in Cadiz (south of Spain in the Andalusian Region).

Shipping will be made through FedEx and calculated automatically within PayPal.

Link: iSobre

Wooden Laptop Case from Rainer Spehl

PR: Rainer Spehl works hands-on in furniture, interior and exhibition design, as well as on his own collection of furniture and products and designing individual pieces for private clients.

His designs show a strong interest in craftmanship and its utilisation. The choice of material, the detailing and the incorporation of the respective surroundings are characteristic for his work - aiming to be of the highest standard; functionally - as well as aesthetically.

Spehl's Wooden Laptop Case with leather lining and magnetic closing device for Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro 15 inch is one such product.

For pricing contact Rainer Spehl from the link on his Website. Photographs by Achim Hatzius.

Link: Wooden Laptop Case from Rainer Spehl

Software

SeisMaCalibrate 1.4 Calibrates MacBook/MacBook Pro Sudden Motion Sensor

PR: SeisMaCalibrate is a Mac OS X Cocoa application that calibrates your MacBook or MacBook Pro's Sudden Motion Sensor. Once calibrated, my seismology tool SeisMac will be much more accurate.

SeisMaCalibrate is a Mac OS X Cocoa application that calibrates your Macintosh laptop's Sudden Motion Sensor. Once calibrated, my seismology tool SeisMac will be much more accurate.

SeisMaCalibrate is based on SMSLib, my open-source Sudden Motion Sensor access library.

New in version 1.4:

• Fixed bug on OS X 10.5 writing corrupt calibrations
• Fixed crashing bug when reading corrupt calibrations
• Worked around OS X 10.5 bug drawing rotated buttons
• Added calibration for MacBook Pro LED Backlight 2007

System requirements: Mac OS X 10.4 or later, SeisMac.

System support: PPC/Intel

Freeware

Link: SeisMaCalibrate

Bargain 'Books

Bargain 'Books are used unless otherwise indicated. New and refurbished units have a one-year Apple warranty and are eligible for AppleCare.

PowerBook, iBook, and MacBook profiles linked in our Portable Mac Index.

Lots of MacBooks to choose from this week starting at $799, several Unibodys, and some price cuts on old school MacBook Pro 15".

• refurb 1.6 GHz MacBook Air, 2 GB/80, $999
• refurb 1.8 GHz MacBook Air, 2 GB/80, $1,399
• HOT refurb 1.8 GHz MacBook Air, 2 GB/64 SSD, $1,299
• refurb 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/80/Combo, $799
• refurb 2.1 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $849
• refurb 2.1 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $999
• refurb 2.16 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $899
• refurb 2.2 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $999
• refurb 2.4 GHz Penryn MacBook, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $949
• refurb 2.0 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,099
• refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/200/SD, $1,349
• refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,399
• refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499
• refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,699
• refurb 15" 2.5 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499
• refurb 15" 2.6 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200 @ 7200 rpm/SD, $1,799
• refurb 15" 2.53 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro, 4 GB/320/SD, $2,149
• refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,799
• refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,849
• refurb hi-res 17" 2.4 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,999
• refurb 17" 2.5 GHz Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200/SD, $1,899
• refurb hi-res 17" 2.5 GHz Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,899
• refurb 17" 2.5 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,999
• refurb 17" 2.6 GHz hi-res Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200 @ 7200 rpm/SD, $2,299

• 1.6 GHz MacBook Air, 2 GB/80, $1,199.99
• 15" 1.83 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 512/80/SD, $849.99
• 15" 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/80/SD, $899.99
• 15" 2.16 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/100/SD, $949
• 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,199
• 17" 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,399

• 2.0 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,199.99
• 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,498.99
• 15" 2.4 GHz Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200/SD, $1,399.99
• 15" 2.6 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200 @ 7200 RPM/SD, $1,649.99
• 15" 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,799.99
• 15" 2.53 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro, 4 GB/320/SD, $2,329.99

• 2.1 GHz MacBook White, 1 GB/120/SD, $999.99 less $50 mail-in rebate = $949.99 shipped

- G3 iBooks - 15" Titanium PowerBook - 15" Aluminum PowerBook - MacBook - 15" MacBook Pro

• 12" iBook G3/500 MHz, 128/10/CD, $169.99
• 12" iBook G3/600 MHz, 128/15/CD, $249.99
• 12" iBook G3/700 MHz, 128/20/Combo, $329.99
• 12" iBook G3/800 MHz, 256/30/Combo, $399.99
• 12" iBook G3/900 MHz, 256/40/Combo, $489.99
• 1.83 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 512/60/Combo, 60 day warranty, $594.99
• 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 512/60/Combo, 60 day warranty, $659.99
• 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, black, 512/80/SD, 60 day warranty, $719.99
• 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/80/SD, 60 day warranty, $769.99
• 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/120/SD, 60 day warranty, $799.99
• 15" titanium PowerBook G4/867 MHz, 256/30/Combo, $549.99
• 15" titanium PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 256/60/Combo, $699.99
• 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1.25 GHz, 256/60/Combo, $599.99
• 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1.33 GHz, 256/60/Combo, $639.99
• 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1.5 GHz, 1 GB/80/Combo, $679.99
• 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 1 GB/80/SD, APX, $729.99
• 15" hi-res aluminum PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 512/80/SD, APX, $799.99
• 15" 1.83 GHz MacBook Pro, 512/80/SD, 90 day warranty, $899.99
• 15" 2.0 GHz MacBook Pro, 512/80/SD 90 day warranty, $979.99
• 15" 2.0 GHz MacBook Pro, 512/100/SD 90 day warranty, $1,099.99
• 15" 2.16 GHz MacBook Pro, 1 GB/100/SD, 90 day warranty, $1,179.99

• 2.4 GHz MacBook, white, 4 GB/160/SD, $1,049

• 1.83 GHz MacBook, 1 GB/80/Combo, APX, $600
• 15" hi-res PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 1 GB/80/SD, $715
• 15" hi-res PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 1.5 GB/100/SD, $805
• 2.0 GHz MacBook Pro, 1 GB/100/SD, APX, $969

• 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 512/30/Combo, $499.95
• 12" iBook G4/1.33 GHz, 768/40/Combo, AP, AppleCare, $599.95
• 15" PowerBook G4/1.5 GHz, 1 GB/80/Combo, APX, $799.95

For more deals on current and discontinued 'Books, see our 13" MacBook and MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, 15" MacBook Pro, 17" MacBook Pro, 12" PowerBook G4, 15" PowerBook G4, 17" PowerBook G4, titanium PowerBook G4, iBook G4, PowerBook G3, and iBook G3 deals.

We also track iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle deals.