We've been waiting so long for Apple's newest MacBook to come out, and now that it's here, we're going to dive right into it and see how good this 13-inch MacBook is.

CNET has provided the first review of the Apple MacBook. We've all been expecting this new product from Apple to Â?marryÂ? the full functions of a PC and the portability of a laptop, and with this version, Apple has finally done it. And we're really happy.

The size and weight of the MacBook are what makes this notebook portable Â? it weighs 5.1 pounds and dimensions are 12.275x9x1 inches. The MacBook is glossy on the outside and matte inside. With these physical attributes alone, this notebook is at par with the Sony VAIO SZ Â? better even.

The MacBook's keyboard is different from the usual Apple keyboards. The keys are more rounded and has a flat top and gives a firmer typing experience. The touch pad is relatively bigger than the 15-inch MacBook Pro's, but it still has the two-finger scrolling functionality that makes it easy to use.

The 13.3-inch display has a 1,280x800 resolution which offers a really bright and clear straight-on view of all your windows, but when viewed from the side, the level of brightness drops. Also, when used outdoors, the MacBook picks up glare from ambient light sources, but when used in a dimly-lit environment, the display is just perfect.

The 13-inch Apple MacBook that is being retailed for $1,299 has a 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor, a 60GB 5,400rpm SATA hard drive and 512MB of RAM. So far, all these features are making us think that this latest MacBook from Apple is worth lining up for.

Click the link for the full CNET review of the Apple MacBook.

Macworld tested the new Intel-based laptops, both the 1.83GHz white and the 2.0GHz black models, set to replace the G4 based Powerbook and the G4 based iBooks. The processor speeds of these new non-pro MacBooks are the same as the first generation of MacBook Pros so they hold up pretty well in processor-heavy tasks and they beat the G4 based laptops except for the Photoshop test.

Note: Because Adobe has yet to release a universal binary for the CS2 suite they were ran through Rosetta.

The results look as good as the new MacBook color, I've always been a fan of black electronics (in fact all I carry is a black cell, a black PSP, and a black iPod) but until Adobe get the universal binary of CS2 out I'm afraid I'll have to stick to my iBook G4. What do you think of the benchmark results? What do you think of the new MacBook Color? We want to hear from you in the comments!

Some Apple users who purchased the MacBook Pro have been experiencing a high-pitched whining noise coming from the right side of the monitor screen or the left-hand side of the keyboard. In fact, the MBP discussion boards at the Apple website indicate that a good number of people have experienced problems with this model, including excessive heat, micro-processor bugs, and an odd clicking noise from the region of the hard drive.

It is worth mentioning, however, that Apple and its service outlets are exceptionally good at taking care of their customers. In fact (last time this writer checked), if anything goes wrong with a newly-purchased Apple within the first year, the company will repair or replace it, free of charge. However, some Apple service centers are better than others.

Andru Edwards over at GearLive found that the people who sold him his MBP (where he reportedly drops $3-10K a year on Apple products) to be singularly unhelpful, declaring that the condition of his defective machine was "within specs."

Apparently not, for the hapless Mr. Edwards had been at E3 only one day to discover that OSX would simply not boot - even from the system disk. To make a long story short, the tech and the store manager at The Grove (a local LA Apple store) promptly diagnosed the problem, which turned out to be a defective hard drive, then sent him out the door with a new machine - despite the fact that he had no sales receipt.

It's nice to know that there are some places in Corporate America that still value people and loyal customers.

A blogger down at HardMac has made some claims that Apple have been underperforming its Intel-based powerhouse in order to lengthen battery life and make it more silent. The infamous X1600 ATI graphics card is at the center of attention, as it seems benchmarking and driver tools showed the speed was limited.

In order to find the speeds and overclocking capabilities, the user installed ATI Tools Beta version 0.25 R14 without changing the drivers supplied by Apple and found the settings were underclocked by a long margin. ATI recommend that the X1600 should run at 475MHz for the GPU and 470MHz for the RAM, however the tools utility showed that the GPU ran at 310MHz and the RAM at 278MHz. It proved that when the settings were adjusted, battery length went down by a mere 30 minutes but also gaming performance was improved by over another 50%. Counter strike was used and frame rate before changes on full settings was 61 fps, however, after carefully overclocking the new frame rate was 91 fps.

"I also did not notice any artifacts, but it took only couple of seconds to turn one the cooling system fan to a rotation speed that I have never experienced before even when performing CPU intensive tests. It is clear that Apple has underclocked the GPU of the MBPro to keep the machine as silent as possible; and also to keep a battery lifespan similar to the PBG4 (eventhough overclocking the GPU only reduced battery lifespan by 30 minutes)."

They and we suggest you don't attempt overclocking because the ATI tools 0.25 isn't stable on Apple drivers, and any problems will be a product of your own actions.

It seems that ExperCom is the place to go if you want to buy a MacBook Pro and run Windows XP on it. Especially if you're the non-techie type, or just plain don't want to fuss with all the Boot Camp process. ExperCom will pre-install Windows XP with Service Pack 2 using Boot Camp depending on the configuration of MacBook Pro that you order from them.

They are sure to point out that they don't support Windows, nor does Apple. There's also a reminder that Boot Camp is still beta software, so it's ultimately at your own risk. A base MacBook Pro with XP installed runs $2029 which is a pretty killer deal, considering it's only $30 more than you'd pay from Apple directly, and Windows XP Pro is like $200 or something like that. Not to mention they're partitioning and installing the Microsoft OS for you too.

This is the first I've seen of this service being offered, but it only seems logical. Especially once 10.5 ships, and Boot Camp [type] functionality is fully supported, and not just a beta situation.

There is currently a lot of speculation going around Mac tech circles at the moment concerning Apple's predicted renaming of the iBook. According to AppleInsider , the iBook will be renamed the MacBook. Apple has trademarked the tradename "MacBook", and Mac geeks expect the re-branding of the iBook to occur when Apple reveal their new Intel Core Duo chipsets at the end of May.

The new MacBook's are expected to have a built in "i-sight" webcam, along with other technologies. Apple are also expected to launch their flagship 17-inch MacBookPro notebook soon. The last few months have been exciting for Apple software, with Windows running on Intel Macs, the new Intel Core Duo processors on the horizon, and now an i-Book redesign, it only seems a matter of time before Microsoft go watching its back more. We'll keep you informed on all the latest Apple developments as they come in.

I don't know what happened to this PowerBook.  I don't think I want to find out.  It definitely looks excruciating.  But regardless of the trauma this Apple notebook has experienced, it apparently still boots, and, "AirPort works..."  Holy.  Crap. 

The most I've dealt with is the power cable being yanked-out of my PowerBook at the wrong angle and bending the edge slightly.  (MagSafe is the best idea ever!)  I think I would probably shed some tears if that were my laptop, bootable or not.  That's bad.

MacBook Pro users are encountering some issues with Apple's new company's new notebook. Of course, with any new thing there are problems and the early users of MacBook Pro are experiencing it. Although Apple has been doing very well lately with its new products with the ongoing popularity and good reviews, the company is having problems with MacBook Pro but they are working to fix those problems.

Some of the issues include:

• AirPort doesn't automatically rejoin a network after returning from sleep mode
• Airport would drop down to 1 block randomly
• At the lowest screen setting, the backlit flickers
• Heat issues, the laptop gets extremely hot

Were you one of those people who felt let down by Apple's lack of expressionism in their products? Did you feel lost without your iPod Video not suiting your older silver iPod Mini? Well since about the year 2000 a company based in Winona, MN called ColorwarePC have decided to take it upon them to push the art of professional and clean customization to the max. Their result? A fine range of products mainly involving Apple, which can be coloured to suit your needs and your preferences.

This comes at a cost; for their most popular products, most likely a 60GB iPod Video, customization costs a further $95. However the line doesn't just end at iPod Video and Nano's, no my friends, you can now get your Intel Laboured iMac's and Mac Mini's changed, as well as your iBook and PowerMac. These services once expanded further, including consoles, but they have since ceased this opportunity.

As a product, I think this is a very unique opportunity in that you can own a piece of modern life, safely in the knowledge that no one around you will be able to dazzle you, but instead you can woo the crowds with a special item. Get this too, the company also color codes all your accessories, now that's just amazing! I'm thinking about one of the iPod Video's, but only as soon as I can foot the bill for shipping to the UK, but still, those in the US can get a much cheaper incentive.

Apple's Powerbook G4 is a step up with crisp, clear displays that expand your view, this laptop is great for multimedia use. With over 1.7 million pixels, this 1680 x 1050 pixel display is much more spacious and brighter than its predecessor. With this much display you can view your applications and multimedia with ease and rivals many desktop models. On the go? Take the PowerBook with you it has an extended battery life of 5.5 hours. It comes packed with SuperDrive DVD burner that includes double layer burning, and clear and noise free sound system and is very lightweight at only 4.6 pounds.

Specifications include:

-1.67 GHZ Processing Speed

-512 MB DDR2 SDRAM

-12.1 inch or 17.1 inch wide screen

-NVidia or ATI Graphics

-up to 120GB Hard Drive

- 8x SuperDrive

-Bluetooth Wireless Technology