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[[File:MacBook white.png|250px|thumb|right|The original white Macbook by Apple ]]

[[File:MacBook white.png|250px|thumb|right|The original white Macbook by Apple ]]

A '''MacBook''' is a type of [[laptop computer]] made by [[Apple Inc.]] It runs [[macOS]] and comes with a built in [[webcam]] and [[microphone]] and a power adapter that is attached by [[magnet]]s or USB-C. MacBooks are currently available housed in Silver, Space Gray, Gold and Rose Gold aluminium.

The '''MacBook''' is a type of [[laptop computer]] made by [[Apple Inc.]] It runs [[macOS]] and comes with a built in [[webcam]] and [[microphone]] and a power adapter that is attached by [[magnet]]s or USB-C. The very last (and now discontinued) MacBooks were last available housed in Silver, Space Gray, Gold and Rose Gold aluminium.

Many [[college]] students purchase MacBooks to help with their studies and to stay connected with their family and friends.   

Many [[college]] students purchase MacBooks to help with their studies and to stay connected with their family and friends.   

== History ==

== History ==

[[File:Unibody Macbook.JPG|250px|thumb|right|The aluminum unibody MacBook]]

[[File:Unibody Macbook.JPG|250px|thumb|right|The aluminum unibody MacBook]]

The Macbook was introduced by Apple in May 2006. It replaced the [[iBook]] and 12 inch [[PowerBook]] series of notebooks because [[Apple Intel transition|Apple was switching]] all of their [[CPU]]s to [[Intel]] from [[Power PC]]'s.

The MacBook was introduced by Apple in May 2006. It replaced the [[iBook]] and 12 inch [[PowerBook]] series of notebooks because Apple was switching all of their [[CPU]]s to [[Intel]] from Power PC's.

 

Apple [[upgrade]]s, or makes the MacBook better, about every six months to two years. This makes them faster and more reliable.

In October 2008, Apple decided to make a MacBook housed in [[aluminum]]. It was pretty much the same as the one housed in [[plastic]] except that it was a little better and that it was housed in [[metal]]. In June 2009, during [[WWDC]] (Apple's big yearly gathering), this laptop was renamed the [[MacBook Pro|MacBook Pro 13 inch]].

In October 2008, Apple decided to make a MacBook housed in [[aluminum]]. It was pretty much the same as the one housed in [[plastic]] except that it was a little better and that it was housed in [[metal]]. In June 2009, during [[WWDC]] (Apple's big yearly gathering), this laptop was renamed the [[MacBook Pro|MacBook Pro 13 inch]].

[[File:MacBook with Retina Display (4).jpg|thumb|The {{Convert|12|in|cm|adj=on}} MacBook in gold]]

[[File:MacBook with Retina Display (4).jpg|thumb|The {{Convert|12|in|cm|adj=on}} MacBook in gold]]

In 2011, Apple stopped the production of MacBooks. However, in 2015 Apple released 12-inch MacBook, with a smaller {{Convert|12|in|cm}} Retina display.

In 2015 Apple released 12-inch MacBook, with a smaller {{Convert|12|in|cm}} Retina display. After all of this, Apple subsequently stopped MacBook sales and production on June 30, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-06-01|title=Apple Says Original 12-Inch MacBook Will Be Obsolete at End of June|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2023/06/01/12-inch-macbook-obsolete-soon/|access-date=2024-06-03|website=MacRumors|language=en}}</ref>

== MacBook Media ==

== MacBook Media ==

File:MacBook-Pro-13inch.jpg|A [[MacBook Pro (Apple silicon)#13-inch with Touch Bar, (2020–present)|13-inch MacBook Pro]] in packaging

File:MacBook-Pro-13inch.jpg|A [[MacBook Pro (Apple silicon)#13-inch with Touch Bar, (2020–present)|13-inch MacBook Pro]] in packaging

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== Other websites ==

== Other websites ==

*[https://www.apple.com/macbook MacBook website]

*[https://www.apple.com/macbook MacBook website]

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[[Category:MacBook]]

[[Category:MacBook]]