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If you were anxious to get some MacBook updates, your wait is over! I only hope you weren’t expecting some software updates, because now we’re talking about serious things – two brand new MacBook laptops, although they’re not quite revolutionary. Yup, you got it – we’re only talking about minor MacBook updates, but it’s better than nothing, don’t you think?

First, we have the new aluminum 13-inch, 2.0GHz MacBook, packing the following hardware setup:

- 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 2GB DDR3 Memory
- 160GB hard drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
- Standard keyboard
- Aluminum unibody
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Next, there’s the faster and more expensive 2.4GHz MacBook, with the specs below:

- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 2GB DDR3 Memory
- 250GB hard drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
- Illuminated keyboard
- Aluminum unibody

Both models above are using the ultrathin 1280-by-800-pixel LED-backlit display, and feature a Multi-Touch trackpad. The list of included software also looks very tempting, with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard and iLife ‘09 available in the box.

At last, if you’re into making a purchase, here’s the info you need – these new MacBooks are shipping within 24 hrs, and prices are $1,299, respectively $1,599, with $100 rebate on a printer and Education Discounts available.

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