This is a short and simple overview of the
differences between the old Macbooks and the new generation of Unibody
Macbooks. The list is by no means comprehensive but is rather a quick
snapshot of key and noticeable differences.
Unibody Macbook
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Glossy vs Matte Display
The
new Unibody Macbooks use a Glossy Display where as the old used a matte
display. It's been debatable which is better. Glossy Displays are
suppose to help make the colors brighter and more crisp. However, some
people dislike the glare that it gives, most noticeable when the
notebook is outside in the sunlight, and thus prefer matte displays.
LED-Backlit Display vs CCFL Displays
The
unibody macbooks and several of the old Macbook Pros are
LED-backlight. This helps conserve the battery charge and the overall
lifespan of the display.
Aluminum Unibody vs. Polycarbonate Shell
The
unibody Macbooks use a single uniform aluminum enclosure to house the
computer. This provides for a stronger and more consistent structural
integrity for the Macbook. The old macbooks used a white or black
polycarbonate shell, which is composed of several wielded components.
Mini DisplayPort vs Mini-DVI port
If you're
thinking of connecting your unibody Macbook to an external display,
you'll have to probably purchase a mini displayport adapter so that you
can plug in the proper cables from your Macbook to the monitor.
No Firewire
Removed from the Unibody Macbooks is the FireWire 400 port
No Apple Remote vs Apple Remote
The Apple
Remote used to be included in your Macbook purchase. Not anymore with
the Unibody Macbooks. Apple Remotes can be purchased for about $20.
