MacBook price gap shrinks...a little

By Dave Caolo

When the MacBook was first introduced, the difference between a black model and a mid-ranged white one was 20GB of disk space and $200US. Today, you can configure a middle-of-the-road white model to exactly match a top-of-the-line black model, and the difference is $125US.

Last May, we asked the poll question: "Will you buy a black MacBook?" and the results were as follows:

  • 48% of respondents said "I'm tempted"
  • 30% said "No way in heck"
  • 22% just can't wait, declaring, "I simply must have it!"

So, today we're asking again. This time, all things are equal except for the paint: processor, hard drive, RAM. Will you spend the $125US for a black MacBook? Cast your vote in our poll and check back tomorrow for the results.

Would you buy a black MacBook?
Absolutely. It's beautiful.
I'd consider it
I ain't payin' $125 for paint


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