The first MacBook was launched in May 2006 it was designated the MacBook1,1 and had the model number MA254*/A.
May 16, 2006. That's when mac released it's line of Macbooks, including the white Mac.
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With the introduction of the MacBook Air and having the newer MacBook Pros, it was time to retire the original MacBook for sleeker looking and better working computers. The sales for the original MacBook were aslo severely dwindling due to customers purchasing the two laptop models and the iPad.
I'd say either a Macbook original, or a Macbook Air. They are both small, and are the same price of $999. Don't go buying a Macbook Pro, that laptop is expensive and to a 12-year old, it makes no difference between a Macbook Air and Macbook Pro. Both MAcbook Air and original Macbook have high memory for games and school projects, downloads etc. Take note that the Macbook Air has no disc drive. So if he or she is into watching movies or playing CDs, choose the original Macbook. Hope this helps!
iMovie should come with your macbook. If it is not there than you can buy it from the app store.
the original white or black.
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MacBook Pro does not come with eSATA support. If you have MacBook Pro with ExpressCard support, you can get adapter which would allow you to use eSATA. Note: Latest MacBook Pro laptops do not come even with ExpressCard support. Firewire is the fastest available option right now (2010).
most likely all macs come with ichat
It is an option.
The MacBook Air does not have an internal optical drive, but you can buy an external one for $99 at any Best Buy.
The MacBook came out in the year 2006