9.0
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Detailed review
I was lucky enough to receive one of these as a replacement for my old 2008 MBP that I wasn't having the best luck with. I've had nothing but good luck with this machine and it weighs in more on the good then on the bad.

The Good: Lightweight aluminum, Quiet, Fantastic organized backlit keyboard, Mini Display Port, Best-in-class backlit LED matte screen, Above average battery life(6+ hours), The glass trackpad will make others feel like molasses, 3 USB ports + Firewire 800, Loud and clear speakers.

The Bad: Hot (Especially in Windows), GPU should have been higher class, Very sharp edges, Non-removable battery.

The Ugly: Price. Not many people have over 2000+ USD to spend on a notebook.

All in all it's the Bentley of notebooks with performance that sets a new standard for portable computing and looks that will make people stop and stare.