Submitted by: kirkland on Wednesday November 08th, 2006 at 02:55 PM EST

Apple announced today the availability of updated MacBooks that include the newer Intel Core 2 Duo processors with speeds up to 2GHz.

Apple today unveiled its new line of MacBook consumer notebooks that now include Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Just one-inch thin, the new MacBooks are up to 25 percent faster than the previous generation and feature a built-in iSight video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, Apple's MagSafe Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and iLife '06, Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications.

The new MacBooks are available on Apple's online store with an estimated shipping time of 1-3 business days in the following configurations:

* 13.3" White, 1.83GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HD, $1099
* 13.3" White, 2.0GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HD, $1299
* 13.3" Black, 2.0GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HD, $1499

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