Certified Pre-Owned MacBook Intel Core Duo/1.83 GHz

The 13" MacBook was introduced to replace the iBook and 12" PowerBook models. If you're using OS X exclusively, a certified pre-owned MacBook (also known as a used MacBook or reseller refurbished MacBook elsewhere) is a good way to go. If you still need OS 9 (or prefer a built-in modem), then the iBooks and PowerBooks are worthy machines.

Since chip makers are having a difficult time increasing the speed of their chips, they are building additional "cores" into them, allowing for greater speed. The MacBooks come with two cores, with the difference between Core Duo and Core 2 Duo being a larger L2 cache and other technologies that enhance the speed (not something that you'll notice in most applications a great deal, however). Otherwise, the models are all very similar, with similar battery life, networking (with some slight upgradeability on the later models), Magsafe power connectors, glossy screens, scrolling trackpads, and integrated iSight video cameras. They are also available in either black or white; Apple charges a premium for the black screen on new models that is largely eliminated on pre-owned MacBook prices.

General Specifications:

• RAM: PC2-5300 DDR2
• Maximum RAM: 2 GB in two slots. Later models (with GMA X3100 graphics): 4 GB max.
• Display resolution: 1280x800
• Supports an external display at a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
• 1 FireWire 400 port
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• Airport Extreme and Bluetooth standard
• Note: There is no PC Card slot
• Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Base T

Advantages of a pre-owned MacBook:

• The least expensive laptop for the latest OS X
• Built-in iSight camera
• Reliable design and architecture
• For all but the most demanding applications, an Intel-based laptop will handle most current apps with ease
• A smaller percentage depreciation. With most of the depreciation taken out of these machines already, they'll retain their purchase price value for some time to come
• A workhorse machine designed to last for years

Our guarantee:

Our Pre-Owned MacBooks come with a 90 day warranty and two additional guarantees: First, if it arrives and isn't working as it should, we'll pick it up* and replace it at our expense (some conditions apply). Second, if at any time in the first 90 days of the purchase of a pre-owned Mac you wish to trade it in, we will guarantee you the FULL purchase price value you paid toward the purchase of anything else we sell. You can't lose with us!

*Does not apply to in-store or will call orders