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...

Excellent unibody chassis, Very good input devices, Long battery life, Quiet during normal use with Mac OS X...

Reflective display, Few options for connectivity, No UMTS, Expensive premium for more powerful version, Utilizes an "older" generation processor...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Intel Core 2 Duos are an aging processor technology. Heavy for a 13-inch laptop.

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...

Excellent endurance, Stylish, sturdy design, Strong graphics performance, Comprehensive software suite, Large, comfortable touchpad...

Only two USB ports, Reflective display, A bit pricey...

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...

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...

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...

Phenomenal battery life, Slightly better processor, improved graphics over previous 13-inch model...

Few new external features, Internal upgrades not as significant as on the 15- and 17-inch models, No Blu-ray drive...

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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