computershopper.com Updated: 2018-01-20 04:34:06
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The MacBook Pro has been a mobile icon for over a decade now. In all that time, it hasn't strayed far from its roots, and that's a good thing. Its rounded all-metal exterior, sleek lines, and the half-eaten fruit on the back of the lid are timeless design...

Super-bright screen, Impeccable build quality, Over 16 hours of battery life as tested, Impressive speakers...

Shallow keyboard feel, Minimalist port selection, Base model has just 128GB of storage...

If you can live without top models' glitzy Touch Bar, you might get Apple's best laptop bargain, though you'll want to invest in a storage upgrade and USB-C adapters...
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consumersearch.com Updated: 2018-01-20 04:34:06
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Expert reviews...

Solid performance and battery life, Premium build quality, High resolution Retina display...

Limited connectivity, Not everyone likes the Touch Bar in the step up versions...

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro hits the sweet spot between performance, portability and price. The mid-2017 update brought faster performance and better battery life than before. The Retina display is as gorgeous as ever, but the laptop's limited connecti...
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The 2017 update of the 13-inch MacBook Pro ($1,299) isn't a groundbreaking refresh, but it does come with two very important new features: a reduced price and new processor options from Intel's latest seventh-generation Core i5 and Core i7 series. The ext...

Excellent battery life, Thin and light, Crisp Retina display, Price drop from last year's model...

Connectivity limited to two USB-C ports, Small 128GB hard drive...

The base model MacBook Pro gets an updated processor and a price drop, making it the best choice for Mac shoppers who want a blend of power and relative affordability...
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Annoying fan. The MacBook Pro 13 without Touch Bar gets the Kaby Lake update as well. Thanks to the lower price, longer battery runtimes, and function keys, the entry-level model could potentially be the better choice for many users. However, you also get...

excellent chassis and build quality, huge trackpad – still best in class, silent without high workloads, very good speakers, very good display with perfect scaling (typical for macOS), very long battery runtime...

connectivity issues with 2.4 GHz WLAN and USB-C devices, high-pitched fan noise under load, only 3 ports, very expensive – especially the upgrades, poor webcam...
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After less than a year on the market, the 13-inch MacBook Pro without the Touch Bar has been upgraded with Intel's Kaby Lake processor —and a lower price. Are the changes (and downgrade, in one notable case) to get the price down enough to get you to buy...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2018-02-01 08:14:39
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The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch base model is the surest bet for getting an Apple computer without breaking the bank. However, should you feel indulgent, you can upgrade bits and pieces of the Pro until you have the best MacBook Pro, the 15-inch model with...
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The laptop world is a-changing. New CPUs and GPUs—yes, mobile discrete GPUs—are creating a new generation of laptops that are thinner, lighter, and faster than ever, even gaming laptops. We have lots of news from CES to share, as well as first looks and t...

The Asus ZenBook Flip might not be quite as elegant and powerful as its primary competition, but it costs a heck of a lot less and can still do the vast majority of the same workloads.Lenovo's IdeaPad Miix 520 is an outstanding Windows tablet in terms of...
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Posted September 11th, 2018 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientistOn the eve of Apple's rollout of the 2018 iPad Pro (3rd Generation), I thought it would be a good time to revisit how the 2017 iPad Pro (2nd Generation) compares to the top 2018 13-inch MacBook...
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The Good Housekeeping Institute evaluated 25 laptops to find the best for everyone from the well-traveled to the high schooler. Laptops were scored based on a number of performance benchmarks, alongside screen and audio quality, general ease of use, and t...
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The latest version of the Touch Bar-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro ($1,799, $1,999 as tested) is virtually unchanged on the outside, but brings Intel's latest processors and a graphics upgrade this time around. If you're OK with a shallow keyboard and USB-C...

Stunning Retina display, Sleek design, Excellent battery life, Above-average graphics performance...

Expensive compared with entry-level, non-Touch Bar model, Very shallow key travel...

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar gets even better with a processor upgrade, vastly improved battery life, and a slight graphics bump. But the entry-level, non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro is a much better value...
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Early update. Apple already updates the MacBook Pro 13 after around 8 months. Modern Kaby Lake processors and faster SSDs are supposed to provide more performance. But did the manufacturer fix some issues of the predecessor...

excellent chassis and build quality, huge trackpad with great precision, quiet and good cooling, high WLAN transfer speeds, very good display with perfect scaling, good speakers, good battery runtimes, steady performance, also on battery, 4x Thunderbolt...

but reduced bandwidth for the ports on the right side, neither USB-A nor HDMI-out, 2.4 GHz WLAN issues with attached USB-C device, poor webcam, very expensive – especially the upgrades...
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