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| Brand new apple laptop in box 640gb |
| Transaction: | Sell | | Price: | AED 300 | | Date: | Aug 17, 2010 |
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Cons: Still uses a Core 2 Duo processor; no new ports added; expensive compared with Core i3 laptops.
Bottom Line: The new 13-inch MacBook Pro uses a faster version of last year's processor, but a graphics chip upgrade and better battery life give it more value for the same price.
The 2009 version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro was one of our favorite laptops, providing a great combination of design, performance, and battery life in a thin chassis. We tended to like it even more than the 15-inch model, since it managed to be smaller and still high powered, provided you could live without boosted dedicated graphics.
We were excited about the 2010 MacBook Pro updates in part because we were hoping that Intel's new processors would find their way into this smallest of all MacBook Pros to make a killer laptop. Unfortunately, though the 15- and 17-inch 2010 MacBook Pros received upgraded Core i5 and i7 CPUs, the 2010 13-incher still has a Core 2 Duo processor that has been bumped to a slightly faster version.
However, there are other modest, but notable, improvements in the 2010 version: for instance, the previous MacBook Pro's integrated Nvidia 9400M graphics have been updated to Nvidia's new GeForce 320M processor. Still not gaming-enthusiast level, the graphics
Best Mac Laptop
By Bestcovery.com Expert - May 11, 2010 - Editorial review - Bestcovery
The 13.3" MacBook Pro (MC374LL/A) is the best Mac notebook overall because it offers what most Mac users are looking for -- plenty of power, a sleek, lightweight design, and a compelling software package at a reasonable price. The latest version offers much improved specs over last year's model, packing a |
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