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Just four months after Apple moved the MacBook to the 'Santa Rosa' chipset, they've improved the MacBook yet again. The Feb. 2008 version ships at 2.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz clock speeds, which are respectively 5% and 9% faster than the models they replace. The new MacBooks ship with at least 1 GB of RAM and can be expanded to 4 GB. The new Penryn CPU has a smaller level 2 cache (3 MB vs. 4 MB) but an enhanced SSE4 velocity engine. The new models also have bigger hard drives: 120 GB at the bottom, 160 GB in the middle, and a whopping 250 GB in the top-end black MacBook.

Pre-Santa Rosa MacBooks ship with Tiger installed and should also include an upgrade copy of Leopard; the Santa Rosa models only include Leopard. If there's some reason you want or need Tiger, pick the recently discontinued MacBook over the new Santa Rosa model.

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.

The Core2 CPU runs quite a bit cooler and has about 10% more power than the Core Duo at the same CPU speed. Because the original Core Duo MacBooks tend to run hot, we recommend the newer Core2 models. The 2 GHz Core2 MacBooks include 1 GB of RAM and dual-layer SuperDrives.

All MacBooks have a 1280 x 800 glossy display. The base 2.0 GHz model has a Combo drive and 80 GB hard drive. The 2.2 GHz models have 8x dual-layer SuperDrives (Apple used single-layer drives in the Core Duo MacBooks).

We strongly recommend running the MacBook with at least 1 GB of memory. If you can swing it, max out to 3 GB. (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. Memory should be upgraded in pairs to reach 1 GB or 2 GB total RAM.

Best Refurbished MacBook Prices

2.1 GHz Penryn, Combo, $949, Apple
HOT 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, SD, $999, Apple
HOT 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, SD, $1,049, Apple
refurb 2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,099
refurb 2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,299

Best New MacBook Prices (a/r = after rebate)

HOT 2.1 GHz Penryn Combo, $999, no rebate, Mac Connection
2.16 GHz Core2, white, $1,050, no rebate, Small Dog
2.16 GHz Core2, black, $1,100, no rebate, Small Dog
HOT 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, $1,069 a/r, Club Mac, MacMall
HOT 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, $1,099, no rebate, Mac Connection
HOT 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, $1,224 a/9, Club Mac, MacMall
HOT 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, $1,229, no rebate, ExperCom, Mac Connection
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, $1,219 a/r, Club Mac, Mac Connection, MacMall
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, $1,394 a/r, Club Mac, Mac Connection, MacMall

Best Mac OS X Prices

Recent Memory Prices

per module: 512 MB, $9.85; 1 GB, $19.99; 2 GB (Core2 only), $38.99
OWC sells a 2 GB kit for $44.99, a 3 GB kit (Core2 only) for $69.95, and a 4 GB kit (Santa Rosa only) for $91.95 - and also offers a modest rebate for your old RAM.

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 Core2 models, which are more efficient and run cooler. Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .

Buying through some of these links benefits Low End Mac. Buying at these prices benefits you.

MacBook Profiles

Core Duo - Core2 Duo (Late 06) - Core2 Duo (May 07) - Santa Rosa (Oct 07) - Penryn (Feb 08)

US Dealers

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

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $1,090 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,015
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,299 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,224
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,394

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

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $1,099
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,299
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499

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

refurb 2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $949
refurb 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $999
refurb 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,049
refurb 2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,099
refurb 2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 1 GB/250/SD, $1,299

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

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $1,094 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,019
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,144 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,069
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,299 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,224
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,294 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,219
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,494 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,394

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $1,099
2.16 GHz Core2, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,179
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,199
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,229
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,299
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499

LA Computer Company

LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within CA.

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $1,099
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,099
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,249
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,299
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499

Mac Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and TX. Also available with Fusion and Windows XP or Vista installed.

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $999
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,229.95
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,294 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,219
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,494 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,394

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

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $1,094 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,019
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,144 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,069
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,299 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,224
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,294 less $75 mail-in rebate = $1,219
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,494 less $100 mail-in rebate = $1,394

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $1,088.88
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,199.88
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,288.88
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,479.88

special value

open box 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,049
open box 2.16 GHz Core2, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,099
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,299

used

used 1.83 GHz Core2, white, 512/60/Combo, $799
used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, white, 1 GB/100/SD, $999
used 2.0 GHz Core2, white, 1 GB/80/SD, $1,029
used 2.0 GHz Core Duo, black, 1 GB/80/SD, $1,149
used 2.16 GHz Core2, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,199
other used MacBook configurations listed

2.0 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/80/Combo, $999.99
2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, $1,099.99
2.16 GHz Core2, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,049.99
2.16 GHz Core2, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,099.99
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,299.99
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,299.99
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499.99
many custom configurations available

demo

demo 2.16 GHz Core2, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,029.99
demo 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,279.99

Canadian Dealers

Apple offers free shipping.

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, C$1,149
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, C$1,349
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, C$1,549

refurb 2.0 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/80/Combo, C$899
refurb 2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, C$999
refurb 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, white, 1 GB/120/SD, C$1,049
refurb 2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/160/SD, C$1,099
refurb 2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, C$1,149
refurb 2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, C$1,349

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, C$1,149
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, C$1,349
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, C$1,549

2.1 GHz Penryn, white, 1 GB/120/Combo, C$1,149
2.2 GHz Santa Rosa, black, 1 GB/180/SD, C$1,249
2.4 GHz Penryn, white, 2 GB/160/SD, C$1,349
2.4 GHz Penryn, black, 2 GB/250/SD, C$1,549

Need something thinner and lighter with most of the power? Check out our Best MacBook Air Prices. Need something bigger and more powerful? See our Best 15" MacBook Pro Prices and our Best 17" MacBook Pro Prices.

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