connectreviews.com Updated: 2014-05-22 08:56:34
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It is perhaps one of the most popular notebook computers on the market today, with its sleek aluminum unibody enclosure and LED-backlit keyboard. We're talking of course, about the 13" MacBook Pro from Apple, and we're featuring it to kickoff our 2010...
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Note: Part of the following test is based on the 2009 MBP13 Test , as many properties, particularly with respect to the chassis and input devices, have remained unchanged...
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Excellent unibody chassis, Very good input devices, Long battery life, Quiet during normal use with Mac OS X...
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Reflective display, Few options for connectivity, No UMTS, Expensive premium for more powerful version, Utilizes an "older" generation processor...
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The other properties of the 13" unibody notebook remain unchanged from before. The strengths here are clearly the mobility, the excellent chassis, the quiet operation and the well-executed input devices.Disadvantages are few a minimal amount of connectivi...
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I'm convinced that there's no perfect mobile form factor. You can make arguments in favor of and against everything from the smartphone and tablet to 17" desktop replacement notebooks. There's simply a time and a place for everything.Sometimes you don...
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro continues to be portable Mac of choice for most users. You get a decent performance over the MacBook Air while maintaining a good degree of portability and battery life. It doesn't hurt that it's also by far the most affordable in...
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Anand has already given the latest Apple MacBook Pro 13 a comprehensive review, but I wanted to give a different take on it: I wanted to evaluate it as a Windows laptop. Oh yeah. Basically, I wanted to take the vaunted MBP and put it in an apples-to-ap...
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Apple products tend to be tough to give a conclusion on. There's the style factor, the (lack of) value factor, the fanboy factor, the OS X factor (for Macs), etc. Macs are divisive products—the people who use them love them, but for every person that love...
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The latest crop of MacBook Pro laptops from Apple boasts several new features, such as a new generation of Intel processors, improved dual graphics, and increased battery life. Most of the changes, however, are to be found in the 15in and 17in models...
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If you already have the previous 13in MacBook Pro, there’s not a lot of reasons to upgrade unless you simply must have the newest version of everything. The changes to the 13in line-up are mostly about improved graphics and battery life – they aren’t...
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Updated components are all you'll get with the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz) ($1,199 direct), but they can be compelling for many. If you bought the MacBook Pro 13-inch ($1,199 direct, ) last year, it isn't worth the upgrade. But if...
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Better battery life than its predecessors. Speed and memory bumps help performance. Unparalleled multi-touch gestures, Backlit keyboard. Excellent software bundle. Sturdy. Best looking chassis in its class.
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Intel Core 2 Duos are an aging processor technology. Heavy for a 13-inch laptop.
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Though it's only a component bump, the MacBook Pro 13-inch (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz) is still a solid back-to-school, mainstream laptop...
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Apple’s recent MacBook Pro update brought a long awaited processor update and new GPU options, but much of the attention was lavished on the larger models in the company’s professional notebook range. In contrast, the 13-inch MacBook Pro saw a more mod...
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The outside looks the same, but the guts of the 2010 version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro have been revamped. This thin-and-light laptop now features a faster processor and double the graphics performance. Better yet, it lasts nearly 8 hours on a charge...
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Excellent endurance, Stylish, sturdy design, Strong graphics performance, Comprehensive software suite, Large, comfortable touchpad...
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Only two USB ports, Reflective display, A bit pricey...
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An updated processor and graphics chip make this MacBook Pro even more powerful while still delivering all-day battery life.
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The latest crop of MacBook Pro laptops from Apple has several new features, such as a new generation of Intel processors, improved dual graphics, and increased battery life. Most of the changes, however, are relegated to the 15- and 17-inch models. Th...
![Bottom line](/static/images/reviews-bottomline.png)
If you already have the previous 13-inch MacBook Pro, there's not a lot of reason to upgrade unless you simply must have the newest version of everything. The changes to the 13-inch lineup are mostly about improved graphics and battery life, and they...
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The latest crop of MacBook Pro laptops from Apple has several new features, such as a new generation of Intel processors, improved dual graphics, and increased battery life. Most of the changes, however, are relegated to the 15- and 17-inch models. The...
![Bottom line](/static/images/reviews-bottomline.png)
If you already have the previous 13-inch MacBook Pro, there’s not a lot of reason to upgrade unless you simply must have the newest version of everything. The changes to the 13-inch lineup are mostly about improved graphics and battery life, and they...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2014-05-22 08:56:34
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The new models, which feature 13-, 15- and 17-inch screens, sport the same sleek, minimalist design, the same keyboa...
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Phenomenal battery life, Slightly better processor, improved graphics over previous 13-inch model...
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Few new external features, Internal upgrades not as significant as on the 15- and 17-inch models, No Blu-ray drive...
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Apple takes what was already good and makes it even better, with the inclusion of a slightly better processor, improved graphics, and unbeatable battery life...
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about.com Updated: 2014-05-22 08:56:34
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have recently received the updates, Apple has left the MacBook Pro 13 to use the older Core 2 Duo processors and this was a poor move on their part. The Core 2 Duo P8600 may be a fine processor but it falls short of the performance of the newer Core i3350M budget...
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Last week I finally pulled the trigger and picked up a shiny new unibody (spring 2010) at my local Apple Store along with a VGA/mini-displayport adapter to hook up a digital projector, a frequent need. I also ordered a (SSD) and plus a gray . Wri...
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