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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch unibody reviews

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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch notebook review

http://pocket-lint.com/favicon.ico from Pocket-Lint - Jul 07, 2009

Overall, Apple are continuing a great trend with their MacBook Pro line. The quality of build is excellent, little details like the external battery LEDs and the pulsing sleep indicator bring a touch of class. Sure, you pay more for a Mac than you would for the same hardware in a PC, but you get a lot for it and we think it is worth every penny.

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Apple MacBook Pro 13in - 2009 Edition (MB990B/A) Review - Laptop Reviews - TrustedReviews

from TrustedReviews - Jul 06, 2009

Last year's arrival of the aluminium 'unibody' MacBooks was something of a revelation where laptop design was concerned. No surprises there really, if nothing else Apple is known for its great design. However, as impressive as the new MacBooks were, there were one or two niggling issues that prevented the full TrustedReviews stamp of approval: a Recommended Award. Now that Apple has refreshed its line-up, it's time to see if any of the changes warrant an upgrade in status.

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro Review

from NotebookReview - Jun 16, 2009

The new 13” MacBook Pro has many strengths making it a good notebook you should consider buying. It gets excellent battery life running OS X, it can game on integrated graphics, its screen looks excellent, and it has fantastic build quality. With that said its all-aluminum design causes heat to be quickly transmitting into your skin acting as a huge heatsink, and sharp edges of the palmrest can be painful to lean your wrists across. Overall if you can get past some of its design quirks it is a great notebook with a feature set that is hard to beat.

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MacBook Pro (mid 2009) in-depth impressions

http://www.engadget.com/media/favicon.ico from Engadget - Jun 18, 2009

That said, it's not like you have any other choices if you want a Mac laptop, and we very much doubt you'll be unhappy with any of the new MacBook Pros unless you're one of the few people dependent on ExpressCard accessories or you have a clinical aversion to external battery packs. They remain attractive, well-constructed, and high-performing, and hey -- FireWire's back.

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Gizmodo - MacBook Pro 2009 Review - Macbook pro review

http://gizmodo.com/favicon.ico from Gizmodo - Jun 11, 2009

Apple did two things simultaneously that are usually contradictory; they lowered the price of their entire MacBook Pro line while at the same time bumping up the specs. The 15-inch version now starts at $1699 and caps out at $2299, down from $1999 and $2499. What's even nicer is that the 13-inch MacBook—which previously didn't have a Firewire slot or a "nicer" screen—got absorbed into the MacBook Pro family and is now virtually indistinguishable from the rest of the Pro line.

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Rating:10.010.0

Excellent Laptop. Don't let the screen size deter you.

delmauriow
By delmauriow - 3 weeks ago
Plenty of power, beautiful screen, and a great overall experience. [Read more]

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Rating:10.010.0

A Great Choice for a Student

bnet504
By bnet504 - 3 weeks ago
The 13" MacBook Pro is the perfect combination of portability and everyday usability. [Read more]

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Rating:9.99.9

Solid investment

jgzee
By jgzee - 1 month ago
I would purchase another, or multiple simply because of the experience. [Read more]

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Rating:10.010.0

Best Purchase I Ever Made!

ksutton
By ksutton - 1 month ago
For work or play, the Macbook Pro makes for a Great Buy! Brilliant screen, backlit keyboard, excellent battery life, Mac OSX, processing and graphics power of a decent desktop. Created another Mac convert -- and I'm not looking back! [Read more]

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Rating:9.59.5

Love this notebook!

paxtonch
By paxtonch - 6 months ago
I've had mine for almost a year and it goes everywhere with me. It's so portable, I love the keyboard (except for caps lock), the screen is fantastic, the graphics and speed are great. [Read more]

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Rating:10.010.0

Review: From Macbook Air to Macbook Pro

winstonplatt
By winstonplatt - 7 months ago
The new 13 inch Macbook Pro has stolen some of the Air's market, but the MBA is still a great option for those who want portability more than functionality or bang for their buck. [Read more]

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Rating:9.79.7

Awesome Machine

pcdoc
By pcdoc - 7 months ago
As a new Mac user, I am impressed with this piece of hardware. It has great specs, speed, display, rock-solid construction. If you're worried about spending the money to buy a Mac, don't - it's worth it! And this is a great machine to get [Read more]

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Rating:9.09.0

What do you need it for?

kangalex
By kangalex - 8 months ago
This isnt a cheap laptop, and even if you're willing to throw down the dough, know what it's good for, and if you really need something likes this... [Read more]

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Rating:9.39.3

Amazing, this is what the 13" Unibody Macbook should have been

ThatGdgtGuy
By ThatGdgtGuy - 8 months ago
The 13" Macbook Pro is a nice leap in terms of features over the 13" unibody Macbook which it replaces. Improved screen, FW 800, SD card slot, long lasting battery, and a backlit keyboard on the base model are all welcomed improvements that make [Read more]

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Rating:9.29.2

Best Laptop I've Ever Owned!

natebird
By natebird - 8 months ago
The new 13" Macbook Pro is the best laptop I've ever had. The bright LED display, 7 hour battery, excellent Mac OS X software, and the new PRO features make this laptop a must buy – hands down! [Read more]

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Rating:9.59.5

Wonderful laptop and desktop replacement

lawrencelinn
By lawrencelinn - 8 months ago
Very happy with it. Easily expanded to 4GB and added 1.5TB USB hard drive for time machine backups. [Read more]

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Rating:9.59.5

great laptop at a good price

rgersmrk
By rgersmrk - 8 months ago
Best 13" laptop for the money hands down. [Read more]

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Rating:10.010.0

Awesome computer

brettinman
By brettinman - 8 months ago
Great value for the money, especially when you consider build quality and support. [Read more]

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Rating:9.09.0

First foray into OSX.....very impressive.

bluzuner
By bluzuner - 8 months ago
First Mac here.....build quality is WAY beyond anything else in the market. [Read more]

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Rating:8.58.5

Best 13-Inch Notebook On The Market

agl
By agl - 8 months ago
The new MacBook Pro 13" is absolutely beautiful and feels solid as a rock. On the other hand, it's missing features most budget-friendly Acer laptops contain. Oh Apple... [Read more]

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Rating:9.89.8

Amazing laptop.. The best i ever owned

imthiaz
By imthiaz - 8 months ago
This laptop made a long time pc user convert to mac. WORTH BUY!! [Read more]

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