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White & Black MacBook Q&A - Revised June 5, 2009
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What removable storage is available for the MacBook?
No internal removable storage can be added, but all MacBook models shipped with a drive capable of writing CDs, single layer DVDs, or dual layer DVDs, so for most users, alternatives probably are unnecessary.
However, you also can attach an external USB 2.0 or FireWire-based removable storage drive to the "White and Black" MacBook models such as a hard drive or a magnetic disk drive if needed.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the MacBook models? Which can read and write dual-layer DVDs?
What ports are provided by the MacBook?
For complete ports information, please refer to the EveryMac.com ports pages for the MacBook model of interest complete with corresponding icons for each port.
What printers and scanners are compatible with the MacBook?
Apple released a list of printers that have drivers pre-installed with MacOS X 10.4 "Tiger" for Intel. This includes a large number of printers from Apple, Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Lexmark, Xerox and other companies.
In the list of printers that are compatible with Intel-based Macs like the MacBook, Apple mentions to "always check your printer manufacturer's website" for the latest drivers.
Apple also states that:
Bundled printer drivers and PPDs [PostScript Printer Descriptions] may not offer every feature of a printer, such as built-in faxing, scanning, or an optional sheet feeder. If your printer has a feature that is not available, contact the printer manufacturer for more information regarding the use of that feature. For example, the [Apple] LaserWriter 16/600 PS Fax driver allows many printing features, but not the built-in fax feature.
It is important to note the above, as some printers that work with MacOS X 10.4 "Tiger" for Intel on the MacBook may not offer complete functionality.
Before purchasing a printer for your MacBook, or upgrading from an older system with an older printer, you will want to verify complete compatibility from the manufacturer.
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