Apple MacBook on Finance
Company overview
Apple Inc. (previously known as Apple Computer, Inc.) is a multinational US corporation. Apple design and market a wide range of consumer electronics including computer software and personal computers. Some of the best known Apple inventions are; the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad, the Mac OS X operating system (used as standard on all Apple MacBooks) and the iTunes media browser. Generally speaking, people tend to favour either a MacBook (with OS system) or a laptop with a Windows-based system.
General specifications
If you are looking for a laptop on finance, you may be specifically seeking a MacBook – they work very differently to their Windows-based counterparts. Using the Mac OS X operating system, MacBooks offer a wide range of features, including; multi-speed processors, a track pad, LED lighting, an ultra-lightweight design and a large range of other features. Although MacBooks are often the preferred choice for design professionals (i.e. web/image designers), they are also a very popular choice for everyday home and business computing needs.
Choosing a model/range
Apple offers a range of MacBooks, with varying specifications; from 11 – 17” screen sizes, and from 1.8-2.3GHz processer speeds. Following are descriptions of two of the most popular MacBook models;
- MacBook Pro MC700B/A – The MacBook Pro MC700B/A offers a 13” screen, 2.3Ghz Intel Core i5 processor and integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor. The MacBook Pro makes HD video calls, using FaceTime and decodes efficiently, providing long playback time for DVDs and iTunes films. It also has 4Gb 1333MHz RAM, a 320Gb 5400-rpm hard drive, an LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 8x slot-loading SuperDrive, Intel HD graphics 3000 and a battery life of approx. 7 hours. With these top-notch specifications, the MacBook Pro can easily handle every day computing tasks.
- MacBook Air MC504B/A – The MacBook Air MC504B/A offers a 13.3” LED backlighting widescreen LCD display screen, Intel Core 2 Duo processor SL9400 1.86GHz, 2Gb DDR3 RAM, 256Gb SSD flash storage, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor, AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, Stereo speakers, Glass Multi-Touch trackpad an it has the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard pre-installed. The MacBook Air is proving to be a very popular MacBook for professionals and home users alike – offering a wide range of impressive specifications, features and applications.
Summary
Apple continue to be a leading force in the manufacture of computers and the popularity of the MacBook looks set to continue for many years to come. The question will always be asked; are you a Mac or a Windows user? Perhaps this ultimately comes down to personal preference – many people find MacBooks much easier to use, so will naturally seek them out if they are looking for laptops on finance.
If you decide to get a MacBook on finance, you will have the peace of mind that a large number of accessories are available. From spare memory and back-up drives to external mice, adapters and carry cases, a wide range of Apple accessories can be purchased. However, it is wise to check if any of these accessories will be included as standard in your MacBook purchase.
