Many of the basic specs of the MacBook remained unchanged over the four years it was produced. Plus, it was a Mac, which meant it faced few of the problems that plagued PCs, like crashing or viruses Sure, PC owners had their multi-colored computers in different shapes and sizes, and with lots of buttons and customizable options, but MacBook owners didn't care because their machine was powerful, simple and beautiful.
The standard white body, emblazoned with a glowing Apple logo, was unmistakably familiar, though a few willing to spend an extra $200 sported the even sleeker black-bodied model. With a sleek, elegant design, not overloaded with frills or unnecessary extras, it became the quintessential computer for college freshmen, young professionals and families alike. Perhaps it was the simplicity of the machine that made it so popular.
In a short time, the shiny, white, plastic MacBooks could be seen dotting the tables of cafés all across the world, staking their claim to counter space alongside lattes and gourmet muffins.
It replaced Apple's everyday laptop, the iBook, and the professional model, the PowerBook - two laptops that had been popular, but not nearly as successful as the MacBook went on to be. In the spring of 2006, Apple unveiled the MacBook, a 13-inch (33-centimeter) laptop that would soon become a phenomenon.
