Processor & Chipset
Processor Intel 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
3MB shared L2 cache
Processor Technology Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
Bus Speed 800MHz
Cache 4MB L2
Memory
Standard Memory 1GB
Maximum Memory 4GB
Memory Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Memory Standard DDR2-667/PC2-5300
Memory Slots 200-pin SoDIMM (2 Total/0 Free)
Storage
Hard Drive 120GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm
Optical Drive 24 x Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Display & Graphics
Display Screen 13.3″ Widescreen Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD
Graphics Controller Intel GMA X3100 144MB DDR2 SDRAM Shared with min memory
Display Resolution 1280 x 800 (Internal) / 1920 x 1200 (External)
Colour Support 16.7 Million Colours 24-bit
Network & Communication
Network 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab Integrated
Apple AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11n Integrated
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0 Integrated
Input Devices
Keyboard Full-size
Pointing Device Solid State Track Pad
Interfaces/Ports
Ports 1 x IEEE 1394a – FireWire
2 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 – USB
1 x mini-DVI
1 x Mini-phone S/PDIF/Headphone
1 x Mini-phone S/PDIF/Audio In
1 x DC Power Input
1 x RJ-45 Network
Software
Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Software Included Spaces
Time Machine
Quick Look
Spotlight
Dashboard
Mail
iChat AV
Safari
Address Book
QuickTime
iCal
DVD Player
Photo Booth
Front Row
Xcode Developer Tools
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive
iWork 08 (30-day trial)
iLife 08:
iTunes
iPhoto
iMovie HD
iDVD
iWeb
GarageBand
Battery Information
Batteries 1 x Lithium Polymer (Li-Polymer) 55 Wh Standard Battery
Battery Life 6 Hours maximum
Power Description
Input Voltage 110V AC
220V AC
Physical Characteristics
Colour Black
Dimensions 2.75cm Height x 32.5cm Width x 22.7cm Depth
Miscellaneous
Package Contents MacBook
Display cleaning cloth
60W MagSafe Power Adaptor, AC wall plug and power cord
Lithium-polymer battery
Install/restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation
Additional Information Built-in Devices:
iSight Camera
Omnidirectional Microphone
Security Features Kensington cable lock slot
Warranty
Standard Warranty 1 Year
not really.. gfx card *****.. although min. req is 128mb.
everything else is ok though..
Short answer: no.
Long answer: absolutely not.
First of all, it’s a mac. macs are not made for gaming. they are made for, uh, nothing. You cannot install games onto mac os.
Graphics card sucks, processor is underpowered, hdd is slow.
That pc is ok but not the greatest, but you will have to upgrade your video card and install more memory.
it should do fine with gaming….might want to upgrade your graphics card will run alot better
I guess. Most Laptops are good for gaming, just needs a good video card and it runs smooth on the internet. You should be set.
I have a Windows XP computer that has little memory and a sucky Graphics card. But I have found out this cool site where you can play NES, Colecovision, and Atari games for free at download. It doesn’t take up any large amount of memory, and you should try it at ConsoleClassix.com
NO,
unless by gaming you mean 2D games, very very simple 3D games or 2~3 year old 3D games. It will NOT run any new 3D first person shooters or simulation type games.
Intel GMA X3100 is the WORST card you can buy these days in a Core 2 Duo based notebook. For games the MOST IMPORTANT thing is the graphics card. CPU, RAM or another component can’t make up for a crappy graphics card like the GMA 3100.
Also noticed that its a MAC, this is the absolute worst combo you can pick for games (MAC with a X3100).
p.s : YOU CANNOT UPGRADE THE GRAPHICS CARD !! Just to clarify some misleading recommendations given above by *Atlanta* and *Dee*
For Vista, get at least 2 GB RAM / 256MB Video RAM and make sure it’s certified. If you can afford, get 3GB RAM / 384MB VRAM …then Vista should rock your socks. If you learn how to use it, Vista features and technology blows XP away…when it works fast.
You want it to last so get 64-bit Vista Home Premium or Ultimate. It’s mega-fast with 64-bit apps as well as lets you upgrade > 4GB TOTAL RAM (system RAM + graphics card + other devices). 64-bit is more secure from viruses. 64-bit also requires “MS approved” (a.k.a. digitally signed) drivers so this “might” help with hardware compatibility, etc. This is MS’s way of trying to get everyone to “move on” if they are able to.
But if you have old programs, they might not work (esp. with 64-bit version). Google “Vista compatibility list”. Knowing a bit about computers helps getting the old problematic ones to work (Internet has a lot of solutions that smart people share).
Ultimate is the best but if you don’t think you need anything that fancy, Home Premium is good too. Get a good video card if you want Aero graphics (at least 256MB 128-bit in the newer cards)… better if you can afford. Vista technology distributes more graphics processing to the video card and relieves the CPU for other things. Therefore, a good video card will make Vista work better.
Vista uses extra RAM to store commonly used files in a new activity known as “disk caching” (SuperFetch). The computer uses artificial intelligence to determine which files will be used most and copies it to RAM (where it is much faster than accessing your hard disk). This includes components of the programs you use on a regular basis. When you need more RAM for programs you launch, etc. the computer purges the “least likely used” files from RAM to make room for the new program. That’s why if you look at the performance monitor, Vista always has near zero “free” RAM. So in theory, the more RAM (for disk cache) you have, the faster your computer will operate. This can also be augmented (to a lesser effect) with a flash drive/card with a technology called ReadyBoost. Just stick it in and select “Speed up my system” and leave it there. Google “AnandTech ReadyBoost Performance” for basic test examples.
High RAM will be especially helpful for those people who like to leave all their windows open and use Vista’s “S3 sleep mode” (2 watts) so they can resume where they left off almost immediately after they turn their computers on.
Vista Home Premium and Ultimate has Windows Media Center, where with a TV card/USB adapter (if not integrated) of the type that fits your TV/Cable, acts similar to TiVo. You can play your videos, schedule recordings, etc. You can get a wireless keyboard / mouse or gyro-mouse and it will be sort of like remote control. If you do this, get a big Hard Disk.
MS Office productivity software works best on Windows. The Mac version is really nerfed and doesn’t have new features like Office Ribbon interface, Mini Toolbars, and Live Preview, among a large list. There are also less individual titles in the Mac version.
Vista supports touch-screens and voice recognition if you’re into note-taking and dictation. A good program to use with this is OneNote, which is included in some Office editions.
Deals of America and Tech Bargains catch good deals on HP and Dell’s and sometimes you can get like $500 off! XPBargains has deals and coupons on Tablet PC’s!
Unless you are an artist, most Universities (and programs) as well as the rest of the world use Windows. WinMacs are popular but for the price, Macs don’t run Windows as well as other brands, but sometimes it doesn’t really matter that much to most users. In addition some just want it for fashion and like them to match their iPods.
Here are some statistics to put it into perspective.
Note that these “internet traffic statistics” actually miss a lot of Windows PC usage because many are used for work and do not surf the internet much (if at all). Thus the Windows PC’s out there may be even MORE than the representation on the charts!
Macs are durable because many have an accelerometer in there that can “increase the chance” of saving your hard drive when you drop it. Like those used in airbags. The power cord is also magnetically attached so it reduces the chance that you yank it off the table.
OSXMacs can exclusively install Final Cut Pro (which is good for media work). Adobe Creative Suite is also good and available for Windows but works better on OSX. The Windows version actually looks like an OSX port. Though the nextgen CS4 64-bit will only be available for Windows. Macs will only get CS4 32-bit.
Hence, many OSX users are artists historically. Emotion workers are generally not as good with computers as logic workers so OSX is good for them. Because OSX is less complicated and harder to mess up, a lot of computer newbies also use Macs and that’s why you see a lot of “Get a Mac! They are so awesome!” without any technical explanation to back up that opinion. 
Mac Pros:
OSX stability
OSX is easy to use
Dual-bootable to Windows
More durable than many brands
Trendy
Mac Cons:
Not as much peripheral support
Not as much software support
Windows doesn’t run as well
Expensive
Minority
Windows PC Pros:
More customizable
More choices
More styles
Cheap hardware
Vista has best gaming capability (Direct3D 10)
Windows PC Cons:
Less stable (unless you are an IT pro)
Many are relatively not as fashionable
Not as user-friendly
Some extra features in Windows requires advanced knowledge to use
The extra features require better hardware despite your use of them or not
Details of features can be found here:
Some brand statistics: In terms of recent sales, the top 3 manufacturers are HP, Dell, and Acer (Gateway). Apple is #4 in USA.
Pretty good deal on a powerful laptop: $900 – Gateway M-6851, Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz), 15.4″ Wide XGA, 4GB Memory DDR2 667, 250GB HDD, Dual layer DVD Burner (5xDVD-RAM compatible!), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 (512MB 128-bit GDDR3 Dedicated Video Memory)
Pretty good deals on mid to powerful Tablet PC’s: $700 – Gateway C-141X / $1100 – Gateway C142XL
That laptop is horrible for gaming.
You need a 7200 rpm hard drive and a real video card, not what ever the heck that graphics thing is.