PC Magazine have never been known as Apple-Fanboi-types.

But the gap in price and features between Apple and Dell has shrunk so close, it’s almost a toss-up for them on which to recommend.

They go with the Dell Inspiron E1505 (Core 2 Duo) … by a slight margin.

Among budget laptops, the Apple MacBook 13-inch White (Core 2 Duo) is one of the best. It’s ideal for novice users, college students, and frequent travelers who are looking for something that’s easy on the wallet and looks absolutely fabulous. With the move to the Intel Core 2 Duos all finished, the Apple laptop line is now complete—and poised to give Windows-based laptops a real big run for their money.

Apple MacBook 13-inch White (Core 2 Duo) review by PC Magazine: Full Review