Apple MacBook BLACK – Rare Collector Model - iMac - With replacement box

[ Rare Collector Model ]

Rare 2006 "BLACK" Apple MacBook (A1181) – Intel Core 2 Duo + Brand new rechargeable battery (A1185). A highly collectible black first-generation MacBook, produced in limited numbers (2006–2007) with the iconic light-up Apple logo — a must-have for vintage Mac enthusiasts.

// Collector’s Note
This is a rare BLACK version of the original MacBook line, produced alongside the more common white models. The combination of Intel Core 2 Duo, light-up Apple logo, and black polycarbonate finish makes this a highly desirable collector’s item, especially for Apple enthusiasts and vintage computing collectors.

The black MacBook was never produced in large numbers, and as a result, are extremely rare, particularly with original features like the light-up logo and intact polycarbonate shell. Today, owning one is a chance to secure a true collector’s piece from the dawn of the Intel Mac era.

// Historical Context
This black Apple MacBook is part of the very first generation of MacBooks, marking Apple’s transition from the iBook G4 to Intel-based consumer laptops. Released in 2006 (20 years ago), these laptops combined elegant aluminum and polycarbonate design with Intel’s then-new Core 2 Duo processors, offering a significant performance boost for personal and professional users.

The black MacBook is particularly rare and sought-after, as most MacBooks of this era were "white" polycarbonate. It features the iconic light-up Apple logo, a hallmark of Apple’s design ethos, which became an enduring symbol of the brand’s laptops.

This MacBook represents a pivotal moment in Apple history: the shift to Intel processors, OS X Tiger/Snow Leopard era software, and the emergence of the modern MacBook design language that would influence Apple laptops for years.

>> Up for auction is a rare black Apple MacBook (2006), featuring:

– 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
– 2 GB RAM;
– 250 GB HDD;
– OS X 10.6.8 (Italian operating system);
– QWERTY keyboard layout;
– Light-up Apple logo;
– Included Brand new rechargeable battery (A1185);
– Included 60W MagSafe power adapter (note: part of the cable is slightly discolored; see detailed photos).

// Condition
> Fully functional
> Overall in good vintage condition for a 2006 MacBook (please have realistic expectations! it's not "mint")

– Usage marks are visible — including small scratches, minor spots, and general wear expected for a laptop that is 2 years old;
– The right side of the laptop (when opened) shows some damage; please see detailed photos;
– Photos may appear more favorable than reality — potential buyers should have realistic expectations regarding wear and cosmetic imperfections.

// Why this MacBook is special:
– Marks Apple’s transition to Intel processors in consumer laptops;
– Represents the beginning of the modern MacBook design language;
– Rare black colorway, much less common than the white model;
– Ideal for collectors, display, or nostalgic use.

This black MacBook is one of the rarest MacBook variants from Apple’s early Intel era. Produced only briefly between 2006 and 2007, black MacBooks were much less common than white models, making them highly sought-after by collectors and vintage Mac enthusiasts.

Owning this laptop is a chance to acquire a true collector’s piece, combining Apple’s first Intel architecture, the iconic light-up logo, and a rare black finish — a laptop that stands out in any vintage computing collection.