Macbook Pro 13" worth the $1300

The most POWERFUL MacBook 13' to date NEW features NOT available on previous MacBooks

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro received the biggest upgrade of the lot. The advantages are numerous. You get much better CPU performance over the previous generation. In fact, the new 13 can outperform last year's 15 thanks to Sandy Bridge. The new 13 is quite possibly the best balance of portability and performance. It's the single largest upgrade you'll find in the lineup. If you own a previous generation 13-inch MBP, the upgrade is 100% worth it  -AnandTech 

No two ways about this: the new MacBook Pro is the fastest laptop we've ever tested, hands-down.
-ENGADGET

-->Twice as FAST next generation dual core intel processor,
-->FACETIME HD can make 720p HD calls
-->Thunderbolt - 20X faster than with USB 2.0 and up to 12X faster than FireWire 8 - can daisy-chain as many as 6 devices
-->new SDXC card slot up to 64GB

--FEATURES:
Next-generation quad-core and dual-core Intel processors.
2.3GHz Intel Core i5 processor or the fastest dual-core processor available --, performs TWICE as fast as the previous generation.

FACETIME HD & FASTER GRAPHICS!
The integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor. It encodes video quickly, making HD video calls with FaceTime possible. And it decodes efficiently, so you get long playback time for DVDs and iTunes movies.
camera built into the MacBook Pro display is even thinner than the camera inside iPhone 4.

THUNDERBOLT:
20X faster than with USB 2.0 and up to 12X faster than with FireWire 800. more than enough bandwidth to daisy-chain multiple high-speed devices without using a hub or switch. For example, several high-performance external disks, a video capture device, and even a Mini DisplayPort display to a single Thunderbolt chain while maintaining maximum throughput.
Thunderbolt I/O technology provides native support for Mini DisplayPort displays. It also supports DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, and VGA displays through the use of existing adapters. So you can connect your Apple LED Cinema Display or other existing display, along with multiple high-speed devices, all from a single port
http://www.apple.com/thunderbolt/

NEW SD CARD(SDXC)
new SDXC card slot on the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro models supports up to 64GB cards and makes it a snap to transfer all those photos to and from your MacBook Pro, so you can edit and share them on the spot.

more details on the features here:
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/features.html

***I was told this review was used for a Macbook pro on sale on Craigslist for $1000...  $1200 + tax http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/clt/2400583024.html

MORE INFO:



http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/04/macbook-pro-review-early-2011/
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4205/the-macbook-pro-review-13-and-15-inch-2011-brings-sandy-bridge

13 inch Macbook pro at 1099

http://www.abt.com/product/37871/Apple-MB466LLA.html?utm_source=scfroogle&utm_medium=sc&utm_campaign=froogle

For those of you in the market for a new Macbook Pro, that seems to be a good deal. As always we recommend you do your own due diligence after you decide which Macbook your buying.

Flash Back, 2006 Macbook Pro introduction(Video) by Steve Jobs

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www.cnet.com/apple-iphone.html
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13 inch vs 15 inch MacBook Pro

I guess 13 may turn out to be the unlucky number when picking between the 13 or 15 in Macbook Pro... though the author adds 13 is fine as is because the cost in getting a fully vamped 15" may not be worth it.

The option of faster graphics circuitry The 15 inch can be ordered with a combo of the embedded NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and the discrete NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, whereas the 13 inch is available with the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M only. Apple Aperture becomes more sprightly with a faster graphics card, and when comparing how responsive the program is when layering RAW adjustments such as Highlights & Shadows on a Nikon D3 photo that has also been corrected to straighten a horizon, the GeForce 9600M GT definitely makes Aperture feel snappy and responsive. But, the GeForce 9400M is no slouch in this department; Aperture's interface does drag slightly by comparison, but the difference is less pronounced than we were expecting.

In addition, the GeForce 9400M can play Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1080p video full screen on an external 1920 x 1200 pixel monitor, without stuttering or hesitation. This camera's unedited video tends to cause lesser video cards to collapse during playback, but is no problem for the MacBook Pro 13 inch.

Without question, the GeForce 9600M GT is the more powerful graphics option, but the GeForce 9400M is none to shabby and seems more than adequate for various photo and video tasks.



The option of a faster processor The 15 inch can be ordered with up to a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, whereas the 13 inch tops out at 2.53GHz.



The option of a faster hard drive Only the 15 inch can be ordered from Apple with a 7200rpm drive, the 13 inch is restricted to 5400rpm ones (plus SSDs).

Click here to see the indepth look at the Macbook Pro and it's Screen Quality by by Rob Galbraith

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more info on macs:
www.apple.com/macbookpro/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro
www.engadget.com/
www.bizrate.com/laptop-computers/macbook-pro/

13-inch Macbook Pro get's more praise

Computer World's Ken Mingis praises the new MacBook Pro... if your in the market for purchasing a new laptop it's worth the read. Definitely a buyers market now, especially with Google entering the Netbook Market...

• "Wider gamut" means more life-like colors and deeper color saturation. As an example, I took a picture this spring of a purplish-blue iris that, on the just-discontinued MacBook, looked very good. But on the new MacBook Pro, the same picture is stunning. - Mingis

• "the smaller Pro models not only get processor speed bumps, they also get a major improvement in battery life, an SD card slot, a FireWire 800 port, a better LED screen and, debuting in the entry-level version, Apple's highly regarded backlit keyboard. (As someone who used the 2.0GHz MacBook -- the one without the lighted keyboard -- for a couple of months, I can attest to the usefulness of the backlighting, especially with the black keys.)" Mingis

also see Macbook White vs Macbook Pro

more info on macs:
www.apple.com/macbookpro/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro
www.engadget.com/
www.bizrate.com/laptop-computers/macbook-pro/

Do not Try this at home Macbook Pro Unibody Tear down

Have you ever wondered what was inside that UniBody? Every had the guts or dared to ripped it open? Fortunately you don't have to.

The good folks at http://www.ifixit.com/ have torn down the Macbook Pro 15'. See this link... http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/First-Look/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Unibody/590/1

more on Macbook's:
www.apple.com/macbookpro/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro
www.engadget.com/
www.bizrate.com/laptop-computers/macbook-pro/

White Macbook vs Macbook Pro(Aluminum unibody)

A grade faster processor, a slice thinner, a hair split .5 pounds lighter, by far stronger aluminum vs polycarbonate the 13" Macbook Pro looks to be a clear winner and big step from the 13" Macbook White.

Previously a review between the Macbook White vs Macbook Pro/Aluminum(all pro's r now aluminum) choosing the best of was a very close call. And the difference was at least $300 that was hard to justify the upgrade.

Now the 13" Macbook Pro has all of the following below that the Macbook white doesn't. And only a $200 difference that's seems to be well worth the upgrade.

• Multi-Touch Track Pad
• Illuminated Keyboard
• Firewire 800 vs Mac White firewire 400
• SD Card Slot
• Longer Battery life by 2 hours
• DDR3 SDRAM
• LED Backlit Screen
• and of course the aluminum unibody

If your in the market for a new Macbook, the 13" Macbook Pro seems like a obvious choice. If you already have a Intel Core 2 duo above 2GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Macbook, its better to wait til prices fall. Probably around fourth quarter next year or when they drop Snow Leopard. Your missing but not missing that much.

I bolding predict that they'll remove Macbook White or over haul it and drop the 13" Macbook Pro to $999.

more info on macs:
www.apple.com/macbookpro/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro
www.engadget.com/
www.bizrate.com/laptop-computers/macbook-pro/

One Stop Macbook Pro reviews/Guide

To make it easier for all of you thinking of buying a new Macbook Pro, I've put all the main key points followed by links to highly regarded reviews in one place below so that you can make the best decision.

Before getting reading the reviews the best way to know what your getting into if your new to the Macbooks is the common, major fixes accross the all Pro models

• Battery Life(impressive 7 Hours) Built-in 73-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• illuminated keyboard w/ ambient light sensor
• Multi-Touch trackpad two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
• LED- backlight glossy widescreen
• Precision aluminum unibody
• SD Card Slot

17-inch MacBook Pro

Reviewed by: Jonathan Rougeot
Review Date: June 2009

http://computershopper.com/laptops/reviews/apple-macbook-pro-17-inch

15-inch Macbook Pro

by Jeffrey L. Wilson

on June 12, 2009

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-15-inch-2009.aspx

13-inch Macbook Pro

by James Galbraith

http://www.macworld.com/article/141213/2009/06/13inch_macbookpro.html?

13-inch MacBook Pro

Cisco Cheng

06.10.09

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2348489,00.asp

Bottom line:

Bringing in an SD slot and bringing back the FireWire port—while also lowering prices—eliminated Apple's weakest links in the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Add bigger, better battery life

Unparalleled multi-touch gestures. Best-looking chassis in its class. Sturdy. Return of the FireWire port. Bigger, better battery life than its predecessor's. Lower prices. Backlit keyboard. Loaded with green cred. Now with an SD slot.

What are your thoughts? What would you end up buying?

to purchase visit http://store.apple.com

more on Macbook Pro:
www.apple.com/macbookpro/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro
www.engadget.com/
www.bizrate.com/laptop-computers/macbook-pro/