Coming from the PowerBook, I was quite excited to have it traded with the newer MacBook, which is the “regular version” of the MacBook Pro (which for me just has that better graphics experience which I why I chose the more basic version). Here is what I think about this laptop.

It has a great hardware, with Core Duo processors, MegSafe power adapter, DVI VGA output, DVD burner Firewire 400, 2 USB ports and respectable speakers.

The size of this new portable laptop is at 12.8” x 9” x 1”, making it a tad bit more portable that the Sony VAIO SZ and it is even a couple of pounds lighter that the usual PowerBook.

The best thing that I like about this laptop is that it was built for my pudgy hands. Most laptops nowadays, especially the miniature ones, are too hard to use with my huge digits. But the MacBook has its keys further spaced compared to the PowerBook and the MacBook. At the same time, it has this side touchpad that is very easy to use even if you have big and burly hands. To further sweeten the deal, Apple gave the MacBook a double scrolling function.

The MacBook has a glossy coating on its screen. It serves the purpose of giving a better contrast and richer colors but unfortunately, it results in giving the screen more glare. The size of the screen is at 13.3 wide which allows for you to watch movies comfortably but at the same time, it is small enough that you can watch this without distracting your airplane seatmate.