Two Important Upgrades of Apple’s MacBook

Apple has just updated it famous MacBook. This update brings some new differences between the 2010 MacBook and the 2009’s model. Although these updates doesn’t totally changed the MacBook lines, but still it keeps Apple’s MacBook as the top rated laptops.

Here are two important upgrades of Apple’s 2010’s MacBook

1. Integrated Geforce NVidia 320M processor with 48 processing cores. The 2009’s MacBook model used Geforce 9400M. It significantly increases its power to do heavier graphical tasks. And in return, it helps users to create contents in a more efficient way.
2. 2010’s MacBook now supports video and audio completed with a compatible Mini-DP to HDMI adapter. 2009’s model only supported video.

What else do 2010’s MacBook brings compared to 2009’s MacBook?

The new MacBook is now powered with 2.26 GHz Core 2 Duo processor. Last year’s model has the 2.4 GHz processor. It keeps the Polycarbonate unibody, 1280 x 800 resolution Glossy LED backlit screen, and iSight camera. By default, this newest MacBook model has 2 GB RAM (1 GB RAM sticks x 2), 250 GB hard drive, 8x slot-loading SuperDrive DVD burner, large multi-touch track pad which is now also embedded with Intertial scrolling ability, 2 USB 2.0 ports, Wi-Fi - 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible, Bluetooth 2.1 and Gigabit Ethernet -10/100/1000.

Apple stated that the new built in battery could last for about 9 to 10 hours. Well, it really depends on what you are doing with MacBook. To have 3 to 6 hours battery life on this MacBook is a great thing.

So, what else do you need the most?

Your brand new Apple’s Macbook is good for basic computing activities – like browsing the web, typing articles or watching movies. However, if you're planning to buy a Macbook for multimedia work, such as editing high resolution photos or HD videos and plan to use many multiple applications at the same time, please be sure to upgrade the memory from 2 GB to 4 GB. Why?

Because using a MacBook with 2 BG of RAM to multitask is a great way to drive yourself crazy, as the MacBook will ‘struggle’ to keep up the works. Try editing 10 megapixel RAW images while playing music in iTunes with Safari open. 2 GB of RAM is not at all adequate for multitasking / using processor intensive applications on a Macbook.

Now, it is up to you, but there is a choice for you to make your MacBook runs just like what you expect. Upgrading the RAM yourself from 2 GB to 4 GB is a great idea. But remember that the price of DDR3 1066 mhz RAM (compatible with Macbook and MacBook Pro) is still high. Currently, the Crucial CT2KIT25664BC1067 4GB 204-PIN PC3-8500 SODIMM DDR3 Memory KIT (2GBx2) costs $71.74.

With this 4GB RAM’s upgrade, you don’t have to cramps your fingers to wait for your MacBook to finish editing large RAW images or HD videos. The other option is just buy the standard MacBook Pro 13 inch. The processor and hard drive are the same in both the MacBook and MacBook Pro 13 ( 2.4 ghz Core 2 duo and 250gb hard drives). But the 4 GB RAM will make a big difference in the daily usage experience.