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Best 13" MacBook & MacBook Pro Deals

2009.07.01

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Apple updated the MacBook white in May and introduced the 13" MacBook Pro on June 8. The 13" MBP replaces the Unibody MacBook , adding FireWire 800 and an SD Card slot, increasing speed, and reducing price.

The May 2009 MacBook White runs at 2.13 GHz, has a 1066 MHz memory bus, and uses the same nVidia GeForce 9400M graphics found in all current Apple notebooks. It retains the Mini DVI and FireWire 400 ports of its predecessors, the only Mac notebook with those ports. It comes with 2 GB of RAM, expandable to 6 GB, and uses the same DDR2 memory as earlier MacBooks.

The 13" MacBook Pro is available at 2.26 GHz and 2.53 GHz speeds with 160 GB and 250 GB hard drives respectively. The entry-level model retails for US$1,199 - just $200 more than the polycarbonate MacBook White.

All MacBooks have a 1280 x 800 glossy display, and all current models include a dual-layer SuperDrive. The base 2.16 GHz MacBook White has a 160 GB hard drive. The 2.26 GHz MBP has a 160 GB hard drive, and the 2.53 GHz top-end model ships with 250 GB.

Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard' is supported on all MacBooks. If you want to upgrade an older MacBook to 10.5, be sure to check our Best Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Deals. Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' requires 1 GB of RAM (we recommend at least 2 GB), will run on all Intel-based Macs, and is scheduled to ship in September.

The Core 2 CPU runs quite a bit cooler and has power at the same clock speed than the Core Duo. Because the Core Duo MacBooks tend to run hot, we recommend the Core 2 models. Additionally, only Core 2 models support 64-bit operation.

We strongly recommend running the MacBook with at least 1 GB of memory. If you can swing it, max out to 3 GB - or 6 GB, the recently discovered maximum for all Santa Rosa and later MacBooks now that 4 GB modules are available. (See Is More RAM More Important than Matched RAM in the MacBook? for more on unmatched memory.)

The best deals are marked in bold type in the full listings below. Canadian dealers are listed separately. Listings note RAM/hard drive size.

Best Used MacBook Prices (shipping additional except as noted)

1.83 GHz Core Duo Combo, $595 + shipping, Wegener
HOT 2.0 GHz Core Duo SD, white, $629 + shipping, ExperCom
2.16 GHz Core 2 SD, white, $675 + shipping, Mac in the Box
2.16 GHz Core 2 SD, black, $699 + shipping, Mac in the Box
2.2 GHz Core 2 SD, white, $699 + shipping, Mac in the Box
2.2 GHz Core 2 SD, black, $725 + shipping, Mac in the Box
2.4 GHz Core 2 SD, white, $1,029 shipped, Power Max
2.4 GHz Unibody, $1,100 + shipping, Mac of All Trades

Best Refurbished MacBook Prices, ground shipping included

refurb 2.0 GHz Unibody, $949, Apple
refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody, $1,099, Apple
refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody, SSD, $1,449, Apple

Best New MacBook Prices, no rebate, ground shipping included

2.0 GHz White (nVidia), $889 shipped, B&H
2.13 GHz White, $990 shipped, Mac Connection
2.0 GHz Unibody, $1,079 shipped, B&H, Mac Connection
2.4 GHz Unibody, $1,249 shipped, B&H, Mac Connection
2.26 GHz MBP, $1,159 shipped, B&H
2.53 GHz MBP, $1,474 shipped, Mac Connection

Best New MacBook Prices, after rebate, ground shipping included

2.0 GHz White (nVidia), $889 shipped, no rebate, B&H
2.13 GHz White, $925 shipped, Mac Connection
2.0 GHz Unibody, $1,019 shipped, Mac Connection
2.4 GHz Unibody, $1,199 shipped, Mac Connection
2.26 GHz MBP, $1,119 shipped, Mac Connection
2.53 GHz MBP, $1,399 shipped, Mac Connection

Recent Memory Prices (per module)

PC5300 (pre-Unibody): 512 MB, $4.99; 1 GB, $11.79; 2 GB (Core 2 only), $23.89
OWC offers a PC5300 4 GB module for $149.99 and a 6 GB kit for $165.99. These only work in Santa Rosa and later MacBooks.
1066 DDR3 (Unibody): 1 GB, $19; 2 GB, $30.99; 4 GB, $295.99
OWC offers a 1066 DDR3 2 GB module for $32.99, a 4 GB module for $359.99, and a 6 GB kit for $379.99.

Best Mac OS X Prices

Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a color printer, extra RAM, etc.

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.

Core Duo models are listed before Core 2 models, which are more efficient and run cooler. Unibody and MacBook Pro models are also separated. Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices toDan Knight .

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Profiles: Core Duo - Core 2 Duo (Late 06) - Core 2 Duo (May 07) - Santa Rosa (Oct 07) - Penryn (Feb 08) • White (Oct 08) • Unibody (Oct 08) • White (nVidia) • White (June 09) • 13" MacBook Pro

New, Demo, & Apple Refurbished

Amazon.com

Free ground shipping. Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA.

Apple Store US

Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states. Free ground shipping.

Apple Store Canada

Apple offers free shipping.

B&H

B&H offers free ground shipping.

2.0 GHz MacBook White (nVidia), 2 GB/120/SD, $889 shipped
2.13 GHz MacBook White (May 09), 2 GB/160/SD, $994 shipped
2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,079 shipped
2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,249 shipped
2.26 GHz MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,159 shipped
2.53 GHz MacBook Pro, 4 GB/250/SD, $1,494 shipped

Club Mac

$4.99 ground shipping. Club Mac collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. Free Epson Stylus printer and Parallels Desktop (after mail-in rebates).

2.13 GHz MacBook White (May 09), 2 GB/160/SD, $988.99 less $65 mail-in rebate = $923.99
2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,093.99 less $50 mail-in rebate = $1,043.99
2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,299.99 less $50 mail-in rebate = $1,249.99
2.26 GHz MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,168.99 less $50 mail-in rebate = $1,118.99
2.53 GHz MacBook Pro, 4 GB/250/SD, $1,473.99 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,398.99

LA Computer Company

LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.

2.0 GHz MacBook White (nVidia), 1 GB/120/SD, $899
2.13 GHz MacBook White (May 09), 2 GB/160/SD, $999
2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,099
2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,299
2.26 GHz MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,199
2.53 GHz MacBook Pro, 4 GB/250/SD, $1,499

Mac Connection

Free ground shipping. Mac Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and TX.

2.13 GHz MacBook White (May 09), 2 GB/160/SD, $989.99 less $65 mail-in rebate = $924.99 shipped
2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,099 less $80 mail-in rebate = $1,019 shipped ($1,079 without rebate)
2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,299 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,199 shipped ($1,249 without rebate)
2.26 GHz MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,169 less $50 mail-in rebate = $1,119 shipped
2.53 GHz MacBook Pro, 4 GB/250/SD, $1,474 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,399 shipped

MacMall

Free ground shipping. MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI. Free Epson Stylus printer and Parallels Desktop (after mail-in rebates).

2.13 GHz MacBook White (May 09), 2 GB/160/SD, $994 shipped
2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,099.99 shipped
2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,299.99 shipped
2.26 GHz MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,194 shipped
2.53 GHz MacBook Pro, 4 GB/250/SD, $1,494 shipped

Mac Resource

Ground shipping may cost $28 or more.

open box 2.1 GHz Core 2, white, 1 GB/80/Combo, $899.99
open box 2.4 GHz Core 2, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,149
open box 2.4 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,199

Power Max

Free ground shipping.

2.13 GHz MacBook White (May 09), 2 GB/160/SD, $999 shipped
2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,099 shipped
2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,299 shipped
2.26 GHz MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,199 shipped
2.53 GHz MacBook Pro, 4 GB/250/SD, $1,499 shipped

special value

open box 2.0 GHz MacBook White (nVidia), 2 GB/120/SD, $849 shipped
open box 2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,049 shipped
open box 2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,249 shipped

Small Dog Electronics

2.0 GHz MacBook White (nVidia), 2 GB/120/SD, $899.99
2.13 GHz MacBook White (May 09), 2 GB/160/SD, $999.99
2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,099.99
2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,299.99
2.26 GHz MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,199.99
2.53 GHz MacBook Pro, 4 GB/250/SD, $1,499.99
several custom configurations available

Apple Refurbished MacBooks

Apple Store US

Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states.

refurb 2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, $949
refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,099
refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/128 SSD/SD, $1,449

Apple Store Canada

refurb 2.0 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/160/SD, C$1,099
refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/250/SD, C$1,249
refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody, 2 GB/128 SSD/SD, C$1,699

Used & Reseller Refurbished MacBooks

Apple Palace

Free ground shipping may cost $30 or more. 60 day warranty.

used 1.83 GHz Core Duo, white, 1 GB/60/SD, $615 shipped
used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, white, 1 GB/80/SD, $650 shipped
used 2.0 GHz Core 2, white, 1 GB/80/SD, $695 shipped
used 2.0 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/80/SD, $725 shipped
used 2.16 GHz Core 2, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $749 shipped
used 2.16 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/80/SD, $765 shipped
used 2.16 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $825 shipped

ExperCom

Estimate shipping is $15.50. ExperCom does not distinguish between Core Duo and Core 2 Duo models in its listings.

used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, white, 1 GB/60/SD, $629
other configurations listed

LA Computer Company

Ground shipping may add $18 or more. LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. 30 day warranty.

used 2.0 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/80/SD, $699

Mac in the Box

used 2.16 GHz Core 2, white, 512/120/SD, $675
used 2.16 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $699
used 2.2 GHz Core 2, white, 512/120/SD, $699
used 2.2 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $725

Mac of All Trades

Ground shipping may add $35 or more. Mac of All Tradest has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track and collects sales tax on orders shipped within FL.

used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, white, 2 GB/60/SD, AppleCare to 7/28/09, $649.99
used 2.0 GHz Core 2, white, 2 GB/80/SD, $799.99
used 2.4 GHz Unibody, 4 GB/128 SSD/SD, Apple warranty to 11/15/09, $1,099.99

Mac Resource

Ground shipping may cost $28 or more.

used 1.83 GHz Core Duo, white, 512/60/Combo, $599.99
used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, white, 512/60/SD, $649.99
used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, black, 512/80/SD, $699.99
used 2.0 GHz Core 2, white, 1 GB/80/SD, $699.99
used 2.0 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/120/SD, $749.99

Power Max

Free ground shipping.

used 1.83 GHz Core Duo, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $849 shipped
used 2.4 GHz Core 2, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,029 shipped
other configurations listed

Wegener Media

Ground shipping may add $19 or more 60 day warranty. Apple Remote $9.99 additional.

used 1.83 GHz Core Duo, white, 512/60/Combo, $594.99
used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, white, 512/60/Combo, $659.99
used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, black, 512/80/Combo, $719.99
used 2.0 GHz Core 2, white, 1 GB/80/Combo, $769.99
used 2.0 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/120/Combo, $799.99
wireless remote, $9.99

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