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astark85
Baltimore, MD

Small but powerful

5 star rating

Every day computer user, waiting for version2.0, somewhat tech savvy
Pros

    Good battery life, Bluetooth, Draft-N Wi-Fi, Beautiful and functional aluminum case, Backlit keyboard, iSight webcam, magnetic power connector

Cons
    Internal battery, No mic input, Hard to upgrade hardware, No Blu-ray option, Only 2 USB ports, Slot loading drive may scratch disks

SEP
4
2009

The MacBook Pro 13" is a great computer. It is not the lightest, but it is a fairly light computer, right weight for any kind of user. It does however stand up to MacBook Pro standards, which means it lacks almost nothing. It has the usual Apple features, integrated iSight webcam and microphone, great speakers, backlit keyboard, Bluetooth, Draft-N Wi-Fi, firewire and usb ports, and the magnetic power connector. As far as design goes, it is supperb, the all-alluminum case means no visible vents whatsoever since heat is dissipated throughout the whole case. It is still hotter on the underside however as usual in laptops. The other great design point is it's magnetic connector, which means if someone trips over the power cord, it will disconnect very easily, and your computer will not go flying. The touch pad offers multi-finger support, which helps if you use gestures, but most people will not be taking full advantage of this and will think of it as a regular trackpad. The processor speed and other tech specs are up to standards, and can be customized if ordered from the online store. On the downside, there is no blu-ray option whatsoever, and there is no microphone input, so you'll have to buy an external sound card if you need this.



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