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Reviewed on 31st August 2010:
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I've had this laptop about a month and I have to say that there is nothing about it that doesn't impress me. As many feel, I basically wonder why I waited so long to make the switch. The learning curve was virtually painless. Couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. |
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mac>pc |
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Reviewed on 29th August 2010:
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I had a dell inspiron (windows xp) for the last four years or so. I had used the family pc before that. My laptop was good at first. After about a year though it got a virus which caused me to lose everything and then have to start the computer from scratch. This happened two more times within the next two years. It was completely annoying. The computer itself was bulky and would get really hot. I had to replace the battery a few times and the actual computer rarely lasted for more than an hour without being plugged into the wall. I had had enough so when considering a laptop for college I looked up macbooks. I went to the apple store learned a bit about it and decided to buy the 13inch macbook pro. I cold not be more happy. The computer is small and light. The design is sleek and the computer doesn't get really hot. I like how the applications are set up because it feels less cluttered. Also, they're easy to use and if I don't understand how to use something apple has plenty of tools to help me understand. I can charge the computer and then it will last for two days without me needing to charge it again. What's even better is that the battery isn't being used if you are not using the computer. The computer runs beautifully and overall I am really happy with the purchase. I am definitely never going back to a pc! |
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My First Mac Ever!! Love It!!! |
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Reviewed on 28th August 2010:
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I've been a PC guy forever but I needed to buy a Mac specifically for college and boy am I impressed!! I will remain a PC person because I love building computers from scratch and use them for gaming, web browsing and for other light programs but for my college required programs such as Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Illustrator CS5, Etc. I will NOT use anything else but a Mac! I just runs everything alot smoother. |
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APPLE ROCKS BUT UPS MADE IT ROTTEN!!!! |
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Reviewed on 28th August 2010:
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I received a call on 8/27 at 806 am that I was to stay home and wait till 7 pm for my new Macbook to be delivered....at 645 pm the Amazon order screen read that it was NOT coming as UPS screwed up and sent it to Ontario at 454 PM today instead of arriving at the Palm Springs facility. I am now expected (in this economy) to stay home ANOTHER entire day to be able to sign for my beloved Macbook Pro this Monday. The UPS $35 an hour teamsters have now cost me $500 to stay home and have to reschedule two days business! THANK YOU UPS for taking nearly HALF the cost of my computer for YOUR screw up. Not to mention the countless items I have had to return to Amazon because UPS breaks them!!! UPS is NOT cost effective to anyone. Amazon was kind enough to give me a small token of sorrow a $10 gift card. My advice ~ see if you can get it shipped another way so you are not one of the UNLUCKY ones unlike a few here with NO issue on delivery. Can you tell I am a little PEEVED about this!
In regards to the MacBook Pro ~ You will NEVER want another computer again (this is my second)! They are the cream of the crop for a reason ~ they WORK! |
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Apple Macbook does it again! |
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Reviewed on 27th August 2010:
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I have the previous model of the Macbook Pro 13" model and I wish I would have waited four months to get this upgraded model. Nonetheless the MBP is a great product.
Although it is one of the lower end models of the MBP family, it is really powerful. I was really impressed when I was able to manage software such as Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and/or After Effects well. I've had the laptop for eight months and I do not notice a decline in quality in the product.
I take my laptop everywhere with me. Sometimes I feel that I should treat it better, but the laptop itself is really sturdy. Although the price of the MBP is high compared to other laptops in the market, I feel that spending the extra cash is well worth it. Apple has great customer service, I have friends that have had their old Macbooks for years, and Snow Leopard and all its components, i.e. iLife, are great in compare to Win7.
The MBP is an investment. I believe in quality over quantity and this product represents that.
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simply wow |
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Reviewed on 24th August 2010:
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everything u would hope from Apple... Simplicity ....perfection..elegance... quiet pleased with the buy...a good bet if you are looking for a powerful laptop for home/work |
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I Always Thought The Mac-Heads Were Exagerating...I Was Wrong |
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Reviewed on 22nd August 2010:
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I've been a very active PC/Laptop user from the days of DOS and have never owned an Apple machine. About four months ago my company gave me a 13" MacBookPro to replace a one year old Dell Latitude.
I always thought the Mac fanatics were just that, fanatics that oversold the merits of the Apple units and I'm here to say how wrong I was. It only took a single day of multitasking, using Office Word, Excel, surfing on Firefox while ripping CD's into iTunes - all unplugged and I suddenly realized that I'd been working for over 5 hours without having to plug in to recharge. That in itself is amazing.
The housing is a durable and touch single piece of aluminum and it's so thn and light and this is important - it runs so cool that you can actually just sit it on your lap and work for long periods without ay discomfort.
The keyboard is another stellar piece of design. My sons always said their Macs had superior keyboards but until I used this one for an extended period of time I didn't believe them - I do now. The one major difference in the keyboard design is that most other laptops have a large single pad underneath the keys you see and so the key itself is depressing into a large single piece. The Mac has individual pads under each key. Why does that make a difference? I can't explain the technical reasons but I can attest to the fact that it makes the keyboard extremely responsive, quite and comfortable.
Additionally, the back-lighting of the keyboard makes working in low light a breeze.
But the touch pad is one of the biggest pluses IMHO. Trust me - if you use one of these for about three to four days and then use a Windows based unit, you'll find yourself trying to maneuver the screen using gestures that do nothing. N=By that I mean the fact that on the Mac you can scroll pages with inertia using a two finger swipe is amazing. It's one of those things - like a Springsteen concert - that has to be seen in person to truly see the advantages of this.
Once you've used that feature, you'll find it nearly impossible to go back to the standard, grab the little scroll arrow with the cursor and advance method. The inertia feature is almost like flipping the pages of a book - like you want to skim quickly and the Mac senses how much force you've slid those two fingers and factors that into how far the page scrolls.
Additionally, if you use three fingers and slide them left, you perform the same function as hitting the back page arrow. If you place two fingers on the pad and simply spread them - the screen zooms - do the opposite and it shrinks. And you can program the four corners of the screen to whatever display option you desire.
For instance, if I move my cursor to the lower right corner, all currently open windows are displayed so you can effortlessly switch between them or if you move the cursor to the bottom left, the desktop is displayed.
The bottom line is that this laptop is by far the most elegantly designed, flawlessly manufactured and reliable machine I've ever used.
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Watch Out - no "headset" port |
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Reviewed on 20th August 2010:
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Just bought this as my first mac ever. Should have been more careful. One of my heaviest uses is internet audio - in terms of VOIP apps (like Skype, Yahoo Messenger), internet radio, and podcasting. I figured, what better multimedia pc than the vaunted Mac? When i went to plug in my headset, i got a nasty surprise (one i should have looked for before hitting the Purchase Now key). There is only one port for headphone or microphone. You can set it in preferences to be either in or out, but how do you use a headset that has both?
So I went to the Apple Store and chatted with a nice person who told me they had no accessory to solve my problem. She referred me to the Apple Tech support line. Very nice lady there said "I dunno" and referred me to Google. So I went there and found that you can make your own!! Great. If you're into DIY:
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I am not that good with a soldering gun.
So I will have to buy something like the splitter mentioned here:[...]
And hope it works. Will let you know in a week or so. If someone has a better idea, please send me a note. |
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Battle of the 13' |
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Reviewed on 18th August 2010:
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Since your looking at this, can I assume that you have already decided that greater portability is more important to you then performance? Good so I don't have to get into that, so lets start by comparing the different 13" Macs available.
Lets start by comparing it to its slightly better equipped sibling, the other 13" option. Packing a better CPU and added hard drive space are the only thing that separates the two models. Now does the 2.66GHZ and 70GB justify the $300 price increase. A 500GB laptop hard drive can be purchased for around $60 Seagate Momentus 5400 500GB 5400RPM SATA 3Gb/s 8MB Cache 2.5 Inch Internal NB Hard Drive ST9500325AS-Bare Drive (that hard drive has been reported to outperform similar size 7200RPM models). An extra 266MHZ for $300....no thanks.
Now its albino step brother, the MacBook. Lacking 2GB of RAM, Firewire port and SD card slot. Dressed in a polycarbonate unibody opposed to aluminum, the MacBook is ever so slightly bigger. Weighing in at 0.2LBS more and 0.13" thicker then the Pro but weighing $200 less on the wallet, the MacBook is a contender. Now considering the extra 2GB for the MacBook can be added by apple for around $100 at time of purchase and the 4GB can also be bought for $200 after purchasing (cheaper alternatives do exist but those are the apple recommended RAM). I personally think the added RAM, ports, and aluminum case are a great package deal at $200.
Last of the 13" is its anorexic cousin, the MacBook Air. Now the Pro is not MacBook Air light (1.5 pounds difference) or thin (0.19" thicker), but its still not heavy enough to be even a slight burden when lugging it around. Factor in the significant performance you gain (1.86GHZ vs 2.4GHZ, 2GB more ram, 130GB more space and better video card) along with the $350 less then the air the pro is easily the winner. Not to mention the 5 hour increase in battery life and DVD drive. Do keep in mind that the Air is due for an upgrade soon.
I'm not going to talk about how it runs because after all it is a Mac. Saying that its runs fast goes without saying. My biggest concern for laptops has always been heat. Heat and electronics get along like Apple and Adobe...not good and with reports that bigger I-7 models can get hot enough to boil water, the 13" runs surprisingly and refreshingly cool. Even comparing it to my 3 year old 15" MacBook Pro their is a massive difference in temperature. I can leave it on my lap or bed and I can not believe that its not hot. The Battery is also amazing, its seems to last forever. This is a great example of what a laptop should be. |
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Excellent Computer! |
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Reviewed on 17th August 2010:
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I have been a PC user all my life. I have owned Dell laptops since I was in high school. However, I always seemed to have a virus on my computer...even after spending the money on antivirus software. After dealing with this headache several times, I decided that I would be better off with a MacBook. I was skeptical about switching, mainly because I am not familiar with Macintosh. I received my new MacBook and it is GREAT!! I played around on it for a couple of hours and it is pretty easy to use. [...] provides tutorials for people who have never used Macintosh, and this definitely helped. This computer is sleek and lightweight, it runs fast, and I did not have any trouble transferring my music, pictures, and documents over from my PC. It was a great decision to switch from PC to Mac...I know I am going to enjoy this computer. Also, I am so glad I decided to make my purchase from Amazon instead of [...] The price was more reasonable after shipping and tax. Thanks!!! |
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Costly, but sweeeeeet! |
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Reviewed on 17th August 2010:
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I know I'm not going to convert any hardcore PC guys (I'm one of them, actually) but this thing runs FAST, has great graphics, runs Microsoft apps (with add on software) has a Loooong battery life (ten hours) and is very lightweight. If only it cost, say $800.000 or so, instead of DOUBLE what a PC laptop would, I think most laptops would be Macs.. This was a graduation gift for my daughter, but when this Gateway Laptop of mine dies, I'm seriously thinking about going Mac myself. Imagine: no lockups, no viruses. ahhhhh... |
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Love it! |
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Reviewed on 14th August 2010:
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This notebook rocks .... I love the way Apple OS works - So much easier than my previous Windows Machines, which were good, but when you use a MacBookPro you know what quality is ....
From everything to the keyboard to the screen to the OS .... And the included software is easy to learn and use ... Unlike with every Windows machine I got a lot of useless software and malware and who knows what .....
Gotta say I don't miss all the "security updates" either .... Life with a Mac is much easier and a whole lot more productive ..... |
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No need for words, it's perfect. |
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Reviewed on 14th August 2010:
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Again, no need to describe what a cool thing this is.
I just wanted to comment on the service.
I bought it from Amazon directly, no other reseller. They bring it to me within 2 days for free, although estimated 5-8.
Laptop is cheeper here from the Apple's online store!
Bay it and enjoy MAC! |
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Fast Portable MBP |
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Reviewed on 11th August 2010:
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Purchased this a week ago for my wife and the 15.4 inch for myself. It's fast, cool running and very portable. She needed a laptop to take back and forth to school that's easy to use, fast and won't be outdated in six months. Would recommend to anyone needing a fast, portable laptop that just works. |
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Impressed. |
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Reviewed on 9th August 2010:
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Being a Windows user for 15 years, I was a little hesitant about buying a MacBook Pro. The sleek and professional design finally won me over and I purchased one this week. I do not regret my decision one bit. The commands were easy to figure out, although it takes a bit getting used to. I bought the 13 inch for a small, light-weight laptop for carrying to college classes but it has easily turned into my favorite. To my delight, I can even play World of Warcraft and it runs even better on my new Mac than it ever did on my old laptop. I am pleasantly pleased with my purchase and recommend everyone buy one! |
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It'll put a genuine SMILE on your Face! |
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Reviewed on 8th August 2010:
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A list of the things that Apple has done to reward MacBook Pro customers:
1. Visually crisp and brilliant screen.
2. A clever large touchpad that negates the need for an external mouse. Gestures actually work.
3. Solidly built frame that wont flex and still only 5.6lbs
4. Backlit keyboard that is activated only in low light conditions.
5. Longest Battery life of a performance laptop.
6. Ingenious magnetic power cable attachment with a mini LED that notifies you when charging is complete.
7. Firewire 800 9-pin
8. Windows running via BootCamp is smooth and fast and all my peripherals work.
I'm thoroughly pleased with my Mac. Yes it costs about $300-400 more than a comparably equipped WinPC, but you've got both environments in a well engineered system. You won't regret it... treat yourself! Get a MacBook Pro!
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Excellent! |
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Reviewed on 6th August 2010:
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Excellent notebook! Simple, easy to use, not so heavy. Long battery life. I recommend it, but there is a learning period for windows users. |
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Great Laptop, but you pay a premium for Apple |
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Reviewed on 6th August 2010:
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I bought the previous version of this Macbook Pro released June 8th on June 13th and have had more than a year of experience with my Macbook Pro as a student. I have also been working as an IT technician. The only difference between this revision and the previous Macbook Pro I have is the .16Ghz difference in processor speed, 90GB in hard drive space, ~2 hours in battery life, a somewhat improved graphics card, and 2GB of RAM (cost me $50 to upgrade, compared to Apple's proposed $100).
POSITIVES:
1. Aluminum body makes the Macbook feel good to the touch and makes it very durable. I only have one scratch on it and that happened in the first month I got it. Other than that one small scratch, there are no scratches and I never bothered with a Macbook cover or anything.
2. Snow Leopard is a very nice operating system. Was a Windows XP user before, but it was a very easy transition.
3. The trackpad is probably one of the best designed and most responsive on a notebook. (I work IT, so I've worked on Dells, Lenovos, Sonys, etc.) I hate the two finger tap to double-click, so I made clicking the bottom-right right click. Still, the trackpad does not compare to having to a actual mouse.
4. Boot Camp Assistant allows you to partition your hard drive, so that you can have Windows AND Snow Leopard on your computer. I had Windows XP, but upgraded Boot Camp to Windows 7 Professional. When you install your Windows partition, make sure you use the drivers from your Snow Leopard disc and download the Boot Camp drivers from the Apple site.
5. The ability to schedule an appointment at the Apple Store for the Genius Bar makes customer support probably a good thing for problems. My friend had his hard drive die on him and got a replacement hard drive the next day since he was still in warranty. Even if you are out of warranty, you can still go, but expect to pay for replacement parts. If it's the hard drive that died, just buy it yourself since they rip you off.
6. Apple brags about how Macs doesn't have viruses. It's true, for now anyways. Macs still has vulnerabilities though if you're not careful. As Mac gains more market share, expect more viruses in the wild.
7. The AC adapter is well designed as you can add an extension cable if you need it. However, expect it to get hot.
8. Battery life is great on the Macbook Pro. It can last me all day if I run it on battery. I've only charged it ~95 times (according to Coconut Battery) as I run it on AC power often and battery life is 95%.
NEGATIVES:
1. The price is probably the worst part of getting a Macbook. For the prices you pay for each Macbook Pro model, you can get a computer with MUCH higher spec parts. An Intel Core 2 Duo just doesn't compare to the i3/i5/i7 quad core line of mobile processors. The i5s and the i7s that comes with only the higher end Macbook Pros aren't even actual quad cores as they virtualize cores. Also, the integrated graphics card doesn't just not compare to most discrete graphics cards that come with laptops at this price. For the $1100 I was gonna use to buy this year's Macbook revision, I decided to build my own computer. It has an i7 930 quad core processor overclocked to 3.61GHz, an ATI HD5770 graphics card, 640GB hard drive space, and 6 GB of ram.
2. Heat can also be a problem. The top left of the keyboard area (CPU area) gets quite hot (~150 Fahrenheit, ~65 Celcius) with just one Youtube video running in Firefox. I've seen it go up to 180 Fahrenheit (~82 Celcius) when running many applications. When Boot Camp, the Macbook Pro gets quite hot since it doesn't control the fans as well. I've found spraying compressed air into the fan when you take off the bottom lid to clean dust really helps.
3. Compared to Windows, the Mac doesn't have games. Even if they do, they mainly are ports from Windows and do not run as well. Game developers usually don't bother developing for both Mac and Windows at the same time. Starcraft 2, which was developed for both Windows and Mac at the same time, runs much better on the Windows Boot Camp partition than the Mac side. I can only run the Mac at 1280x800 on the lowest possible settings on the Mac side while I can run the Mac at 1280x800 on Medium settings using Windows 7.
4. If you plan to do powerpoint presentations from your Macbook, you'll need a mini-Displayport to VGA or DVI cable from Apple. This retails for $29.
5. The speakers aren't great, but what do you expect if it's under the keyboard?
6. The fastest way to transfer files from an external hard drive is through the Firewire 800 port. Firewire 800 does just not compare to eSata, which most modern computers support and whose speeds make Firewire look sad. The only reason Firewire is included on the Mac is because Firewire was developed by Apple and they get money from it. |
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I love my 13 inch macbook pro!!!!! |
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Reviewed on 6th August 2010:
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I've been a pc user for more than 15 years! All i have to say is once you go Mac you can never go Back. This computer is assume with a great battery life, it's easy to learn and it's fast. Go get your Macbook today. |
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I love my NEW MACBOOK PRO |
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Reviewed on 3rd August 2010:
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for the price being 60$ less is really awesome
i am very pleased with my purchase
the only thing that bother me was paying for 2day shipping and it came 4 days later
other than i recommend this computer
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Amazing |
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Reviewed on 31st July 2010:
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i bought this computer with so much expectations and its came out better than expected... I use to be a pro windows users so its was little hard for me to get into snow leopard but its so friendly that you just need a week o a couple for adaptation.. i highly recommend this product, its price is totally worth.. Im using parallels to run windows and works perfectly..
The only thing that may be a cons is that you are going to need more money to accessorize coz after you have it you'r going to want all the gigs!! |
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Fast Order |
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Reviewed on 31st July 2010:
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Mac Powerbooks are great but I did not mean to order this item using the new Amazon App for iPad. A word of warning using this App to order items from Amazon. I accidentally hit the "one click buy" button on the iPad and could not cancel the item. When I called the next morning to cancel the order over the phone the item had already been shipped and could not cancel the order! My credit card had been charged and the only way to get my money back was to refuse shipment when the package arrived. My credit card was finally credited $1200 dollars eight days later.
Needless to say I have the deleted the Amazon App from my iPad! |
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4.5 Stars |
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Reviewed on 31st July 2010:
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After being a PC owner since Windows 3.1, I finally made the switch over to Macs. I've always been hesitant because of the high price tag associated with Apple products, and the learning curve involved with switching, but other than LASIK, this is the best money I've ever spent.
Pros:
*The machine and software work together flawlessly. If you press the power button, the computer is on and ready to go. Theres no 1-3 minute wait time while the machine powers on and loads the operating system like on PCs.
*The display is brilliant! I've never seen a better picture on a computer.
*Durability - The unibody MBPs are made out of a solid piece of aluminum, making them extremely sturdy. Most other laptops feel cheap and plastic-y, but not these.
*Comes loaded with great software, such as iLife, which includes handy little programs like iCal, iTunes, iPhoto, a great address book, etc. Also the mail system, and iChat are great. Anyone studying abroad or military members stationed overseas will love keeping in-touch with family members using iChat and the built-in webcam (iSight).
*Has a Firewire 800 port, for quickly transferring files to another device or backing them up to external hard drive.
*Advertised 10 hour battery life, but if you're constantly using it's more like 7-8 hours, which is still way better than 95% of laptops out there.
Cons:
*Only comes with 2 USB ports (although you can easily add a USB hub for cheap).
*The 'super drive' is nice, but for $1200, Blu-Ray should be standard.
*No HDMI port, which again, for this price is pretty ridiculous.
*Still uses the Core 2 duo processor, instead of the i3, i5, i7.
*Specs should be higher for a laptop this price.
*Can't purchase a separate battery.
*Takes a bit for first time Mac users to get used to.
Bottom line, the pro's far out weigh the con's. This is the best laptop I've ever used, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I paired the laptop with the Airport Extreme Base Station and a Comcast router, and the result is a lightening fast connection. The price for Apple products are steep, but they reserve that right because they put out superior products. If you're on the fence, go ahead and make the purchase. Try it out for 30 days and if you absolutely hate it, then take it back, but I think you'll love your new MBP. If you want a great book to help you get accustomed to your new Mac, I highly suggest "Switching to the Mac", from the Missing Manual series. I've been convinced, and am now a Mac user for life! |
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Great machine |
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Reviewed on 29th July 2010:
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All I have to say is wow, what a machine. I use this thing every day and loving every minute of it. This is my first Mac and like they say I will never go back. It just works. I was torn between the 13 and 15 inch models and ended up deciding on the 13 inch due to its portability. I run a small online business and take my computer everywhere I go. It is so thin and light that I sometimes forget I have it with me. The screen size is great. I have all the real estate I need with my 13" MBP. The one thing that I am most impressed on is Mac Mail. I know, of all things that came with my laptop, I single out Mac Mail! The e-mail system works great and I have experienced no hang ups whatsoever. If receiving e-mails is an important part of your daily life then give Mac Mail a try! It wont dissappoint. Anyway, getting back to the MBP, yeah it is truly awesome. A little getting used to at first, but once you have the basics down, the rest is a breeze. Thanks. |
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Aple |
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Reviewed on 27th July 2010:
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I'm new to Apple. My first impression is that it's fast and easy to use. Once I learn the Apple procedures I think it will be great. Using skype, the picture is the best I've seen, more so than on PCs. The bottom gets a little hot after a while. I don't think there is a fan like on other laptops. |
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Another Apple Winner |
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Reviewed on 23rd July 2010:
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It's an Apple with Amazon pricing and service. The 13" MacBook Pro is a definite winner! |
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Peace of mind, but at a price and not quite a Windows substitute? |
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Reviewed on 22nd July 2010:
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I purchased this and an Asus 13.3 inch u30jc at the same time. The Asus was $879. I did keep the Apple and return the Asus as the Asus screen had a lot of glare for my tastes; occasionally videos looked too dark to enjoy on the Asus. They are similar machines except that the Asus includes Optimus with 512mg of video memory and a discrete video card. It also has an i3-350 vs. the Apple's 2.4 core duo. The Apple is better built.
The good: The Apple is well built and has an excellent screen for a laptop. Good battery life. The genius bar is two miles away and bulletin boards with many Mac users are only a few clicks away. Snow Leopard is relatively easy to learn and one has excellent customer service for 90 days.
The problems: some software is not written for Mac or has a subpar version for Mac. Think of games or playing chess online.
Worse, the 2.4 core duo does not belong on a $1,199 machine. Many $899 machines now have i5s this summer. (Apple can't put a i5 on its low end pro model or even an i3 as it would then butt heads with the $1,799 15 inch macbookpro.) These same machines also typically offer 500gig hard drives that run at 7,200. Some have discrete graphics. (Few have battery life to compare with that of this machine, but the aforementioned Asus u30jc with an i3 does.) Customer service is good but only 90 days unless one springs for Apple Care, making the price even more unreasonable.
I could deal with a premium price if the machine had a 3.06 core duo or a low level i3. And a discrete graphics card with, say, 512mg of VRAM.
Soon, someone is going to come up with a machine that has the build quality of the macbookpro and superb customer service. The machine will then be over-priced and somewhat obsolete by all measures.
Excellent machine but Apple need not be so greedy.
BMW's are overpriced. My 335i, which I lease, is not worth the price even though I used to track them. It does, however, have 300hp. The Apple is more akin to a 4 cylinder Accord. Well built and popular, but only reasonably powered.
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Missing a few features, but still the best laptop on the market. |
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Reviewed on 21st July 2010:
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Before this, I had the previous model of the white plastic Macbooks. I loved that computer, but the plastic was starting to show signs of wear after only a year and a half of use, so it was time to upgrade to an aluminum unibody MBP. I love this computer. OSX is such an easy to use operating system. I actually found when I switched from Windows to OSX, some tasks I would try to make harder than they were simply because I was used to Windows. When you hear people say that once they made the switch, they'd never go back, believe them.
But, of course there are some gripes, although few. My biggest complaint is two fold: no hdmi ports, no BluRay support. Those two are really killers. Don't get me wrong, it's easy enough to get the necessary cables to hook the computer up to your HDTV, but it would be much easier with an HDMI. It really seems silly that a laptop this nice and this powerful doesn't have HD capabilities. BUT, I'm sure that those two things are PROBABLY coming in the next refresh, which will mean I'll likely have to upgrade again in a year or so, but I can deal with that. My only other gripe is with the display. The glass display is much more vibrant and lively than the old LCD's, but here is a significant amount of glare on the screen. Forget about using it in the sun at all.
Lastly, a couple of tips. The "10 hour battery life" is a lie. No way does this thing get ten hours. BUT, if you turn off the backlit keyboard and turn the screen brightness down to 50%, you can easily get 5-7 hours of operation. I think for most folks that will get the job done. Also, learn to love the trackpad. I think that's the thing I like the most about the computer. The trackpad is HUGE, and the multitouch capabilities are so awesome, I don't even use my portable USB mouse anymore. To me, the trackpad is much better than any mouse I've ever used. |
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My first macbook |
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Reviewed on 20th July 2010:
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I am a heavy user of windows computers both at home and at work. I got tired of the constant issues with these machines and/or software issues so I finally splurged and went for a mac. So far, it is everything it is supposed to be. I am still in the learning curve to switch to mac, but it is a great machine. You definately get what you pay for!Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop |
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MacBook Pro 13.3" |
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Reviewed on 20th July 2010:
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I was able to find the best price on the latest MacBook Pro 13.3 through Amazon that included free shipping and no taxes. Shipping was via UPS and arrived timely an in new condition. The product itself is amazing. This is my first Apple computer (converting from a PC) and so far, the transition has been a very pleasant one. There is a noticeable difference with the operating system software that will take about one week to get used to but not at all challenging. I purchased MS Office for Mac which makes using the usual MS products (Word, XL, ppt, etc) simple. Those programs have most of the MS features, however, the locations of the icons are a little different. The best features of this laptop is that it is incredibly fast! I flip open the lid and I am on the internet in <10 seconds every time. It does not get bogged down with antivirus programs, spamware, etc. The case, monitor and keyboard is of high quality. I recommend this laptop as a first choice. The 13.3" is just the right size for personal use and very easy to travel or roam around the house with. |
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Genius Bar Only Reason For Buying Mac Over Other Computers |
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Reviewed on 18th July 2010:
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Genius Bars fix computer problems fast. No packing and shipping. No wear and tear on the mind worrying about what to do or how to fix. Just drop the kids off at the Genius Bar with their broken computers and let them explain what's wrong. Walk away and go shopping. Check back in an hour and it is either fixed or parts have been ordered. If it is a software problem, it may mean waiting almost 2 hours while everything is being re-loaded and tested out. Worth it though, for it is the reason you bought a Mac: peace of mind that the computer can be fixed wherever there is a Genius Bar, even if you're vacationing on the beach at Waikiki or living it up at The Big Apple. Yeah! I'm not enticed into buying the latest I7 quad core Windows Professional Blu-Ray PC laptop for the same price because the level of service is subpar. There is no substitute for the Genius Bar. Another added bonus for keeping kids in line is to threaten to take away their Macs and give them PCs instead: like who's going to fix when broke? Please no hassles. |
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Will never buy another PC again |
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Reviewed on 17th July 2010:
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I have owned and used several PCs (both desktop and laptop) over the years. For my personal computers, I always went with Dell. After a horrible customer service experience with them after my last purchase about a year ago (too lengthy to get into here), I vowed I would never buy another Dell again. So, I thought, why not bite the bullet and try a Mac? It was the smartest move I ever made.
For years I shied away from a Mac because I have so much Windows software that I did not think it would run. I didn't realize until recently that a Mac can run Windows software (more on that later). Overall, the price difference was well worth it, but I guess your purchase ultimately depends on what your computer needs are. Here is a brief synopsis of the pros:
1) Design. It's ultra-portable, very light weight, has a beautiful look and feel, screen and keyboard are amazing. Whenever I have to "transfer" to my work laptop (a PC), I feel like I'm going from a new Mercedes to a 1976 Chevy Nova.
2) Ease of actual use. Let's face it, most of us our computer illiterate. A Mac is very easy to set up, and get running. The software included is called ILife and it allows you the ability to do many of the "basic" things you would want when you buy a computer (e-mail, store and sort photos, run I tunes, surf the web). The learning curve, I think, is very minimal. It's a bit different doing some of the basic things that you're so used to when you've used a PC every day for umpteen years, but you get the hang of it after a while. The Apple web site has tons of very user friendly video tutorials that will guide you through all of the basic functions and programs.
3) Teacher/Student Discount (if you buy from Apple). Although this doesn't apply to everyone, make sure that you inquire about this if it pertains to you. You may not even have to be a teacher, but only work at an educational institution. A lot of companies give discounts to their employees with several retailers as perks, so it's worth doing your homework. Since my wife is a teacher, we received a $100 discount of the retail price of the computer as well as a free printer and a free 8 gb Ipod Touch. (to be technical, they weren't free, but they give you a rebate for the entire price. They even did the paperwork for me in the store before we left)
4) Customer Service. Now, to be honest, I didn't buy the "Apple Care" extended warranty, but I know several people that have, and they swear buy it. Again, when things go wrong with your computer, it's incredibly frustrating to find someone to diagnose and fix it.
5) Boot up and Shut down time. I never realized how much I would enjoy this function. It takes the computer about 30 seconds to power on, and about 10 seconds to shut down. Some PCs that I've owned (after more and more software is installed) take about 15 minutes to completely start up and be ready to go.
6) It will run Windows. There are several ways to do this. You can buy additional software so that you can run Windows and Leopard (the Mac OS) at the same time. Because of the minimal boot up and shut down time, however, I decided it would be no problem to just reboot and use Windows separately when needed. For this, you don't need to purchase additional software to achieve. A Mac comes with a utility called "Boot Camp" that allows you to partition a portion of your hard drive (you pick the size) and it will install Widows and allow you to run all your Windows software on that portion of your hard drive. You will need to buy a retail copy of Windows (that's another $200), but I think it's well worth it. To be honest, setting this up was a bit of a timely pain with a lot of minor issues, but the Apple site, again, has plenty of tutorials and support sites to walk you through the process.
The main reason I decided to go with Windows was that I have a lot of old software (mainly a lot of games) that I wanted to use. I'm also a big user of MS Office. Now, to be fair, Apple sells a version of MS Office that is compatible with Mac, but I've heard too many negative things about it. Through my company, I was able to get a retail version of Office 2010 for free, basically, so I chose to go this route.
This leads me to my minor gripes about the machine:
1) It does not come with a pre installed office program. They sell a piece of software called "IWork" that functions as a basic word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation application. It only costs $40-$50 when you buy it with a new Mac. I decided to buy it, and now I regret it. IWork will do the basic things that MS Office does (and it is supposedly compatible with your MS Office documents) which is probably good for most people. If you use MS Office for anything slightly advanced, such as macros or pivot tables, you can forget it - IWork is worthless at that point.
2) The only other gripe I have is the "trackpad" that is on the machine. This, in many ways is superior to using a mouse, but I still haven't gotten used to it. I miss my old point and click button. Any program where you have to "click and drag" becomes a bit of an adventure.
Kudos to Apple. Give them a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised, and as long as you can afford the extra $, you'll find it's well worth your investment.
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Apple knows how to do it |
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Reviewed on 14th July 2010:
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Absolutely love the Macbook Pro 13 ... perfect size ... nice and lightweight ... wonderful screen ... use it wirelessly with the Time Capsule ... takes a bit to get used to the differences between a Windows PC and a MAC but not labor intensive at all ... have used Dell and HP laptops previously but they do not hold a candle to the Macbook Pro ... yes at first glance it seems expensive, but when you sit down and look at everything that comes with the MAC versus a Windows PC and what it would cost to add these features to the Windows PC the spread becomes smaller ... reliability is FANTASTIC ... it has not rebooted itself or "blue screened" itself even once ... what a joy to work on a laptop that is reliable!! Looks fantastic and everyone is always remarking how great it looks ... if I take 2 minutes and give them a brief demo of the MAC their jaw drops. Do not think that I will ever go back to a Windows PC again ... once you have a MAC you don't want to go back!! Saved a few dollars ... plus no sales tax buying through Amazon. Great work sessions provided for free by Apple, plus the techs at Apple are always great to talk with. Also, if you are converting from a Windows PC to a MAC I would recommend the book "Switching to the MAC", it is very helpful. |
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It is worth all the hype that is ----- |
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Reviewed on 14th July 2010:
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Macbook pro is elegant and fun to work with.... I am not missing my vista or xp for the stuff i want to do.... Why on earth they kept Mac a secret for so long from so many people..... |
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2010 13inch Macbook Pro |
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Reviewed on 10th July 2010:
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Apple has the best machines ever in computing. This has been my first apple, and it has been greater than any pc desktop and laptop I have ever owned before. Not to mention the beautiful MAC OS X. I have used several operating systems many from Microsoft, several Linux distributions and Solaris. MAC OS X has been the best experience I have had so far. In addition if you are used to the UNIX terminal, it's the same in MAC OS X. MAC OS X is so much nicer, easier to configure than any other, GUI is very friendly and accessible far more than Windows. This machine is the cheapest 2010 Macbook Pro, yet it is packed with power that I will never use even though I am a hardcore power user. The machine is so fast and the software is very responsive and quick.
I find that older PC laptops from 2004 and under are still living to date. More modern machines from 2006 and up are dying within 6 months to a year or they become faulty within the same time. Machines especially that came with Windows Vista had this characteristic. You would have to buy a machine almost every year to year and a half.
I recommend Apple. I have known people who have had a MAC for years. No issues, doesn't become slow, fast and powerful, friendly and they just work. Apple's worldwide support and apple care coverage is also a winner. Buy your machine and if it goes bad, anywhere in the world you are, and there is an Apple store and you are under warranty, you can get it fixed, no questions asked.
MAC OS X itself comes with powerful software already installed. IPhoto, Garage Band, IMOVIE, ITUNES you can do so much with. It syncs my windows mobile phone better than windows 7 did!! Syncing my contacts and all in my address book. People who worry about their windows software not working, Parallels desktop Virtual Machine is available, Virtual Box whichever, you can run your windows software in there or install windows on your MAC legally by bootcamp assistant which MAC OS X provides for you free and installed already. By the way most windows software, there is a high possibility there exists a MAC version so don't worry.
You may find apple a bit expensive but it's worth it for the product you get, the software, the power in the machine and the international support. Not to mention you don't need to buy a computer ever again once you by an apple. You will be running through PC laptops at least 3 in 6 years.
I get 5-8 hours of battery from my MAC depending on what I am doing. IT charges from empty to full in 45 mins.
I think I have said enough, get an Apple and enjoy MAC OS X. |
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They went for battery life and got it |
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Reviewed on 2nd July 2010:
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I have always been impressed with the battery life of Apple notebooks (and all of their portables). From the first iBooks I get about 5 hours under normal use and 2 hours under heavy use (full out CPU plus spinning optical drive). That blows away the PC competition where I'm lucky to get 2 hours under the best of conditions. As I use my laptop on train commutes and flights this battery time is important to me.
Since 2003 they have delivered on their near 6 hour promise as I usually get around 5. That's well adequate for a train commute (unless you are really unlucky) or a flight across the US. But now with this enhancement, dropping the CPU to 2.4 GHz and improving the battery I couldn't resist trying the latest model with the 10 hour claim. And Apple did it. When I untether I get about a 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 hour life with normal use or 3-4 hours under heavy use. That's outstanding. I can use my Pro for about as long as an iPad.
Another thing that impresses me about the latest Pro 13 inch models is they dissipate heat well. They do get hot, being smallish laptops, but feel less hot than my polycarb 13. I am guessing that is because the aluminum unibody conducts heat better than plastic. I find the polycarb actually uncomfortable after a few minutes (and buffer the heat with a pillow) but can use the Pro on my lap for hours.
The computer is a joy to use. It continues to have all the plusses of OS X and Apple's fine aesthetics. As the product has been reviewed so well for all around use I just wanted to give it 5 stars for my positive experience of no complaints. I use these laptops for my livelihood and they are running for ten to sixteen hours every day with no glitches. Plus Apple's agenda to give an outstanding battery life to the latest generation is a total success in my opinion. |
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Amazing computer |
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Reviewed on 30th June 2010:
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This is my second Mac and I no longer plan to have any other PC. It works greatly for all my personal and professional tasks. |
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Mac Book Pro |
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Reviewed on 28th June 2010:
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So far it is heads and shoulders over my former laptop. Not a computer expert and I like its ease of use. |
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excellent |
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Reviewed on 26th June 2010:
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excellent product... came just in the time specified and well packaged, no troubles at all.. |
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Haute Couture of computing! |
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Reviewed on 25th June 2010:
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Loyal & devoted PC user for over 20 yrs. says: Try it out!!!
Looks: (Mac & Windows respectively) Versace vs. JC Penny, Speed: Ferrari vs. Chevy, Battery Life: Solar/Hybrid vs. Energizer Bunny, Ease of Use: adaptable, but it takes some knowledge & skills on both systems, Price: Expensive vs. affordable. OS reviews: No comments on that! Software/shareware: most of them free and safe vs. third party programs, no guarantees there! Screen: IMax vs. projector. Accessories: very expensive (Apple Brand) vs. whoever can make those for Win. Maintenance, & I-net Virus Protection: Basically, there's nothing you may need - Mac defends itself automatically, and yet, you could buy some apps for clearing, upgrading, etc., vs. Norton or McAfee (up to $70+ for a year subscription)! It doesn't mean, that you're fully protected.
I still love PC, I always will and nothing can change that. But Mac's definitely worth trying!!! |
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Switching from a Windows laptop, the MacBook Pro makes life considerably easier! |
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Reviewed on 23rd June 2010:
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I am primarily a Windows user, and spend most of my time on work-related tasks: design, document editing and Windows software-developement. Therefore I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing a MacBook Pro - as a replacement to my aging Toshiba Satellite laptop. Much to my delight, I found that Apple is confident enough to let you install Windows on your Macintosh in three easy steps, to either dual-boot to Windows or run Windows applications inn the Mac environment using a third-party application like PARALLELS DT-5.0 FOR MAC. This made it easy for me to switch to a MacBook Pro, and boy I did not know what I was missing all these years! The MacBook Pro is perhaps the most intelligently designed laptop ever built, with you, the user in mind.
The build quality, with the aluminium unibody construction, is superb. The LED backlit screen is a pleasure to look at. The keyboard layout is perhaps the best I've encountered on a laptop. The 4GB of memory on this MacBook Pro is more than adequate and it boots in 15 seconds, allowing me to begin work immediately. The multi-touch touchpad is awesome. Gone are bloatware applications that used to hog my Windows computer's CPU. Also gone are the complicated rituals I used to go through in order to configure my Windows laptop's settings. Sound quality is near audiophile quality when using an external speaker setup and video performance is smooth as silk. Skype calls are extremely clear. Battery life is easily six to seven hours when browsing or word processing. In my opinion Microsoft applications for Macintosh, like MS Office Mac 2008, are more intuitive to use than the comparable Windows version, i.e., MS Office 2007.
The other great thing about the MacBook Pro is that it works great as a desktop when you connect it to an external monitor, keyboard and mouse. I am using mine with an Acer B243HLbmdrz Black 24" 5ms Widescreen 1920x1080 LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/ Built-in Speakers, Apple Aluminum Wired Keyboard MB110LL/A and Logitech Corded Mouse (M500).
Geeks (especially Linux geeks) will love the fact that OS/X is actually a flavor of Unix. (Simply run the Terminal application, located under Applications->Utilities and see for yourself). I am an Ubuntu Linux user and find that the user interface on OS/X is way easier to use. Geeks will also love the fact that the hardware and operating system is fully 64bit compliant. This allows for memory expansion beyond the 3.2GB limitation that was on 32bit systems. This puppy lets you upgrade to 8GB of RAM and the hardware fully supports a 64bit Windows 7 installation.
Overall, I find that the MacBook Pro is a big time saver. The MacBook Pro is pretty much tweaked for performance out of the box, and everything seems to run 30% to 50% faster and intuitive so that you can focus your mind on work rather than on figuring out how to set up things. Once I got the hang of things, I am able to get much more done with little or no wasted time.To me this seems to be the single most important advantage of the MacBook Pro's over comparable Windows laptops. |
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Nice Laptop |
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Reviewed on 23rd June 2010:
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I have only had it for 3 weeks and I love it already! Talk about performance and ease of use. My lovely mac starts up in less than 20 secs and awakes from sleep in ONE SECOND! Also, if any one has any concern about switching over to Mac, it's a no brainer. The control is very intuitive and you just need to look up short cuts online (if you're a keyboard person like me) and spend a day or two getting used to and you'll be set! The trackpad is also nice and convenient - Some down sides are MS Office and Windows Media Player. I use WMP to play overseas radio and have downloaded adobe and Flip4Mac and what not and it's still trivial that I might get it work for 5 min then it'd stop. It has never been a problem on a PC. I'm not complaining about this against Mac but would appreciate an easier solution. I can't rate MS Office yet because I'm using my work laptop to do most of those work but have heard that PowerPoint doesn't work in a Mac as well in as in a PC. I've been using Windows for more than 8 years and actually have been itching the buy a mac over the last few years but haven't got around to. I came very close to buying the last apple model, the more expensive one with larger HD and quicker memory. So glad I didn't since this version's base model fits every of my need already and saved me several hundered dollars!
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Simple... as adverticed |
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Reviewed on 23rd June 2010:
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There are no more words, exactly as they adverticed it. This is an awesome computer. |
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Awesome computer |
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Reviewed on 18th June 2010:
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This is my first mac. Switching from windows it takes abit getting use to though but you'll get the hang of it. Macbook pro is really snappy and darn fast when executing programs. The shut down time its like super fast less than 5 seconds and i updated the software that came with it so thats amazing. The only thing i have to deal with is my external drive ,which is formatted in NTFS it can only read from it so i'll have to go back to FAT32 or use the mac filing system. The mutitouch track pad is really accurate and Expose(the fancy interface thingy) is much more productive than that Aero crap which i've never used to date . i tell you, apple is getting my money from now on. So every thing works great but its just a week since i've got it so am still pretty thrilled. So its a good product so go buy it. oh and the LED screen is easy on the eyes so thats a good thing. bye |
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Excellent integration of Hardware and software |
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Reviewed on 17th June 2010:
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Before starting the review I would like to say that, I have been using Mac machines from early 2006 and totally love interface MAC OSX.
The advantage the folks at Apple had was that they create the Hardware MAC machines and the OS MAC OS X. This enables them to create a ALMOST perfect harmony between a Hardware and software.
This is the first thing that a Microsoft OS user will never experience. Small things like separate volume levels for headphones and speakers are unforeseen in Windows OS. However small these details be they contribute to a exhilarating and breathtaking the experience becomes.
So if still people say why pay such a huge sum for a laptop when you can get cheaper ones with better config. I ask them how efficient the features work when they come together as a machine.
List of user friendly features Mac has and all others should learn is:
1) Illuminated keyboard: Helps me when i want the room to be dark for ideas to flow in (I am a poet!!).
2) separate volume levels for speaker and headphone: Really helps if I am in a public place (like a coffee shop) and listening to my favorite music and just plug the headphone out to leave. Rest of the folks dont end up cursing me as my speaker level is set to zero.
3) The user interafce of the whole suite of application that come along. ILife. It has never been easier to organize and browse through the pics.
I have a list of cons as well. But I would leave the joy of finding those to testers. I am sure folks at apple are working hard on fixes with each update. |
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perfect laptop, everything i want in a compact size |
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Reviewed on 17th June 2010:
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I had initially purchased one of these a month ago for my cousin and she has loved it. I ended up needing a laptop for myself for a summer job assignment. I initially wanted a MacBook Air but the 2GB RAM and measly 5 hour battery life turned me off. I think the Air is still at least two iterations away from being something i'd consider.
I then looked at the 15" and nearly purchased one before I decided to go back to my dorm and sleep on it. Fortunately, my roommate had a 15" MBP and let me try to fit it in my computer bag as well as walking it around. One, the 15" didn't fit in my bag lengthwise and two, it was simply too heavy. Since I'd be walking a lot with my MBP each day, I wanted something as light as possible. Then, I came back to this 13" model and bought it for 1099 and couldn't be happier. The $600 I saved can go towards buying the 24" LED Cinema Display, which can satisfy my big screen needs, yet still retaining the portability I need.
I also briefly considered the MacBook at 949 but figured for the $150 difference, I'd get twice as much RAM, firewire 800 (of which I do have a HDD with FW and USB, so essentially giving me an extra usb port to work with), aluminum unibody, 2 fewer ounces, backlit keyboard, sd card reader, and getting a "classier" computer, it was a no brainer to go with the 13" MBP. |
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One of my best decisions this year |
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Reviewed on 16th June 2010:
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Aside from the ingenious design of the track pad that allows the users to have more freedom and flexibility to navigate, macbook pro13 is extremely portable and reliable. I have been an avid PC user. I own 4 laptops and 2 of them are still PC. However, I am glad that I have bought a mac. The apps such as FInal Cut, iLife, and iWork seem to run very smoothly on this macbook. The LED screen is fantastic. It produces brilliant and rich images. iChat video capability is probably way better than any other video chatting capabilities that my PCs can deliver. With all the upgrades that Apple has done with their macbooks, I think I finally feel that it's worth the spending to buy my first mac.
My only complain is that it's still a lot more expensive than PC laptops with similar specs. The accessories are not cheap either. Some games are still more compatible to PC than to a mac.
Other than that, the track pad capability to do two-finger tapping (same as right click on a PC) has helped me a lot in transitioning from PC to mac. In fact, now it's harder for me to use a PC without the two-finger scrolling, three-finger and four-finger navigations macbooks provide. |
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So far so good ! |
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Reviewed on 11th June 2010:
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I have owned my Macbook Pro for about three weeks now. I previously owned and still have a regular macbook with the 13.3 inch screen. I really liked that computer over a PC with windows OS. This macbook pro is a much better model than the regular macbook. It is faster and Apple has really made good improvements on it's OS in the past few years.
I will say though that it is not as fast as I expected it to be. I would suggest that before you buy one get the fastest processor you can. I did that will my old macbook and it served me well.
The thing I like about Apple computers in general is the fact that in almost five years of use I have not had one crash and lose all of it's data. When I used a PC with windows that happened every 6 months even when I went to a new PC. |
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No Finer Laptop on the Market! |
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Reviewed on 10th June 2010:
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I sold a MacBook Pro 15" about 6 months ago as I wanted to downsize to something smaller and lighter. I liked Windows 7 and decided to save some money and try out a laptop other than a Mac for once. I am pretty picky and after a ton of research, decided on a Sony Vaio Y Series. Nice looking, great keyboard, light, but terrible display. I returned it and tried an Acer Timeline 13 incher. Nice looking, nice display, glossy/springy keyboard (yuk). Returned it as well. Picked up a 13" MacBook Pro at my Mom's house and used it for a while and fell back in love. I realized for a couple hundred more dollars, I get a laptop that is BY FAR the best engineered machine out there with the best fit and finish. It is night and day using a MacBook Pro vs the plasticky laptops that exist on Windows side.
This baby is SOLID, snappy, and has a beautiful screen and a great keyboard. All the websites rank this as the top laptop out there, and for good reason. The only downside is that the stock 250GB drive was a bit small for my needs. I wanted to create a triple boot system with Mac OSX, Ubuntu Linux and Windows 7. So I replaced it with a Hitachi 500GB 7200rpm drive I purchased from Amazon at the same time. Installation was easy, and the drive is silent and FAST! This little MacBook Pro is one sexy, snappy machine! I highly recommend, because you really do get what you pay for! |
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Mac Attack |
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Reviewed on 10th June 2010:
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This is my first Mac so I was hesitant and curious to see if I could still get the productivity out of a different operating system with different software. Not only is this a great product but in every possible way superior to every PC computer or laptop out there. Let's start with the basics: HD is 250gb which I would love more but is still plenty of room for all of my Music and Movies being a media buff. The Ram amazing at 4gb and the Processor is a duo core 2.4 ghz meaning you can run anything and multiples very very fast. I have run every program on my computer simultaneously with no slow down!
But where Mac really shines to me is the design of the laptop and the ease of use of its operating system. MacbookPro is made of solid aluminum. It feels like it could stop bullets or get run over by a semi and still work. It is light and portable and the screen while smaller than the 15.5 I was used to was plenty big for me at 13". This mac is also skinny, a slot loading CD drive makes it the thinnest laptop you'll see besides the Macbook Air, and the screen is easy to pull open without your laptop flopping everywhere like my former HP did before it burst into flames...
Now to the operating system: Mac OSX has so many features most of the time I don't know I can even do the stuff that it makes possible. So many tasks that you would have to find 3rd party software for in Windows are built into and easy to use in the Mac OS. I have a dual display with a secondary monitor and Mac OS lets you change both the background of each separately from each other, as well as determine which will be the "main" monitor, as well as determine the positioning etc of each with ease. Win 7 while very good, does not even come close to this functionality. How do I know? I have win 7 on my mac! Bootcamp comes with Mac OS and helps you to easily load any version of windows on a separate partition on your HD. Bootcamp is amazing! It allows you to use the superior performance of your mac's processor and speed with an operating system that most of your software is already made fore.
Some other incredible things about the Mac OS: CD Burning is built in, ISO burns etc are very fast and very easy to do. Diagnostics are a cinch even for people that don't know much about computers. Formatting, which is also called "erase" in Mac OS is simple and allows you to change the file system of local HD as well as easy disc backup with Time Machine, or creating an image of your entire hard drive in two steps, very helpful if you want to restore without loading all of your data all over again.
Finally there is the tracpad...probably the best invention on the Mac. It allows you to go forward and back with three fingers, click with two for a "right" click, and swipe with four to view all of your programs or clear your desktop. Finally, the entire tracpad is one big click mouse, so you just push in your finger wherever to click. The tracpad is also twice or three times the size of normal tracpads on PC lappys.
All in all Mac is everything you've heard and more. It is a computer for those who think things should be simple and innovative. The only thing I would add to this machine is a blu ray player...
So if you are sick of repairing your HP or Dell, or whatever other brand of PC you have, stop the pain, and buy yourself a Macbook Pro, you will never regret it, I didn't! |
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Macbook Pro |
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Reviewed on 9th June 2010:
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My first Macbook after a many years of Windows. I'm amazed how easy everything seemed to be. Moving documents, connecting printers, sharing files, connecting to email servers. After the tyranny of Windows it's quite a revelation! Installed Parallels Desktop and windows 7 without problems to run a couple of apps I need for work. Glad I made the switch! |
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Finest writer's instrument ever invented. |
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Reviewed on 9th June 2010:
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I bought my MBP, got it home...and it worked immediately. My only regret is almost three decades of self-imposed suffering using various Microsquish products, from 3.2 through XP...no more unasked-for surprises, worthless 'try-me' money-hook software, memorizing 800-phone numbers to Renton or Bangladesh for help, no endless fights with 'improvements'. The 13" Pro is extremely portable, much more capable than any netbook, and Apple has somehow managed to cram ease of use, rapidity, and functionality into the sensuous uni-body. Yup, I love it. It is the finest writer's instrument I have ever touched. If I could afford it, I'd get another one and hide it away in case the world ends. Or use it for a pillow... Get one: you'll not regret it. Life is too short for MS-masochism. |
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Good third party replacement |
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Reviewed on 5th June 2010:
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This is a pretty good battery replacement if your looking to replace your old mac battery. Its a little cheaper then the Apple brand battery and its just as good on battery life. |
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Reviewed on 29th May 2010:
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I know there are a lot of complaints on here about this but I haven't had one of them. The shipping was fast and reasonable. The replacement battery is very good so far. It's like almost identical to the original with the exception of a darker silver color than the rest of the body but it's on the bottom, who cares? It's 1/3 the price of a Apple bat. Fit is pretty good, sticks out just a hair. It's not enough to really notice but if you run your finger over it towards the rear, you can feel it but it's hard to detect visually. I charged it last night and this morning I let it run on battery and I was getting a little over 2 hours. That's about the same I got with the original battery, maybe a little less. On that two hours of charge time, I was working on normal type stuff - checking email, web surfing, checking and changing settings (just upgraded to Snow Leopard). I haven't tried watching a movie on battery yet.
I took a chance on this one and so far, so good. |
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First time Mac owner |
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Reviewed on 15th May 2010:
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I just wanted to start out by saying this is my first written review, but I feel that I have to comment on what a great machine this Macbook Pro is. As my title says this is the first Mac I have ever owned. I have used PCs my entire life and I can't believe how much better a Mac is. My last laptop I had was an HP and when I first used this new Macbook I couldn't believe what a difference there was just from doing the simplest of tasks. I can't believe how fast this Macbook starts up and shuts down. My HP laptop would take forever to start up and shut down which got pretty annoying at times. Even trying to do simple tasks the HP laptop would constantly freeze or lock up quite often.
Another really annoying thing with my HP laptop was that it would always heat up pretty bad where my palm would rest below the keyboard after using it for a little while. I would then have to put it to sleep and wait for the laptop to cool down before using it again. I haven't had any heat issues with the Macbook and it's so nice not having to put it to sleep and wait for it to cool down. I've had this Macbook for about 2 weeks now and have had zero problems with it. I can't believe how smoothly it runs and how fast it is at doing everything. Since I have always used Windows switching from that interface to the Mac interface has been very different for me. However I'm getting the hang of it now and it's amazing how simple everything on the Mac interface is to use.
I also wanted to comment on just what a great looking machine it is. I love the aluminum finish to it and I would definitely recommend paying a little more for the Macbook Pro over the white Macbook. The aluminum finish alone is worth the extra money. I also wanted to throw in for those who might be interested in doing a little gaming on the Macbook that it runs games pretty well. I recently downloaded the Starcraft II beta and I was able to run the game very good on medium settings without any slowdown. Overall I would highly recommend this Macbook Pro to anyone interested in getting a new Macbook or switching from a PC to Mac for the first time as I have. Now that I know how great Macs are I will never buy another PC again. |
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First Mac, but won't slam Windows |
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Reviewed on 15th May 2010:
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I usually only feel inclined to write something when really motivated to (either good or bad). But, I am going to be objective with this review because I definitely am not in the Mac "Cult" as I always called it before I bought one.
First - the feel, aesthetics and look on this machine is what first catches your eyes. It is clearly well built, feels sturdy and akin to the one reviewer comparing it to a German car...It's just got that feeling of being well put together.
There are some things that take some getting used to as compared to a PC. The keyboard short cuts are a little strange, the only thing I can imagine is that this is to avoid accidental key commands??? Getting around the operating system is different but becoming a bit more natural now after 2 weeks. The machine does boot up pretty quickly and I haven't had any problems with the programs as of yet. Though, I haven't really started adding to the machine (in transition). The machine does what it should (and, as it should given the price tag).
I was concerned about repurchasing software that I have had on Windows, but the boot camp utility is terrific. It easily allows for the partition and running of another Windows OS (I am using Windows 7 professional). I have installed my software on to that, to avoid rebuying the expensive stuff. It was a breeze and Apple's guide is simple to do that, anyone could do it!
The specifications are rather good and solid. More than enough for the average computer user. I've got Adobe programs which run fine! Though I don't know the video editing/gaming - but imagine it'll be good too.
The battery is unbelievable. You can probably get the 9-10 the advertise in a low power, low application running state, but even when you are on it, the thing lasts! You get spoiled really easily.
Everything so far has led me to believe that this will last and be consistent through my use of the machine.
To the people who loathe windows now, there is some things that come with the territory of buying big manufactured PCs (Apple isn't huge in terms of the amount of people who own them)...slower speeds with use is common - you have to take care of certain things. Windows 7 is a lot better than Vista. But I suppose that's another review...
Anyways... I would suggest this to anyone curious of making the jump that truly use computers often. If you're a casual user who just goes on the book or space, email and word processing - save your money! But if you are looking to run heavy applications or have a solid machine and can poney up the money, I would say go for it. I'm hoping that all the positive, almost obsessive support for a Mac is warranted and that in the future, I won't have questioned the purchase (as I said, its my first Mac) ! |
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Its like driving a German Car |
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Reviewed on 14th May 2010:
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That's the best way to describe how it feels to use this laptop. Everything about this little computer feels so solid and well built. This is my first Apple computer. I've always used PC's for everything. I originally bought an Asus UL series but was unimpressed by its build quality and the trackpad was horrible. Now that I have some money to afford nice things I don't mind paying for them so I decided to check this out at an Apple store and was blown away. The trackpad really won me over. What I was really looking for in a laptop was a pleasant internet surfing/email/Hulu user experience while on the couch or away from home. Did not want to carry a mouse around. The hand gestures are simply incredible and work so well (although the 3 finger swipe tends to be a little flakey, sometimes I have to do it more than once for it to work). The OS is a pleasure to use. Yes I'm still tinkering with it but its so much fun and refreshing trying something new. I was just so bored of Windows and after using the macbook for a few days I try to avoid my PC desktop whenever possible..lol Anyway for anyone who wants a high end portable computer and appreciates well built, quality items do not pass this up. You will not find another laptop out there that comes close to the user experience this thing provides. Very well done Apple! |
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Blows my Windows laptop away |
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Reviewed on 13th May 2010:
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I'm generally only moved to write reviews when a product is either terrible or wonderful, and this is no exception. The new Macbook Pro 13" is one beautiful piece of machinery, and just what I needed after years of struggling with a Dell laptop. I'm a freelance writer with tough deadlines and have lost many a draft and even finished articles due to random shutdowns, freeze-ups, data loss and other problems with the PC. I've only had my new Macbook for a few days, but it has already blown my old computer out of the water.
That's not to say that my experience with this Macbook will always be problem-free, but it operates so smoothly and intuitively that I'm already saving lots of time that was previously spent twiddling my thumbs while the clunky, slow PC tried to perform the simplest of tasks. The transition from PC to Macbook has been extremely smooth - it only took me a day of tinkering to get the hang of it - everything just *makes sense*.
My only gripe is the extreme reflectivity of the glass screen (ordering from Amazon, I didn't even realize a non-reflective screen was an option). But that's really no biggie considering the abundance of pros. |
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Finally, a battery back in my life |
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Reviewed on 11th May 2010:
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I was really happy to find a battery for such a good price. Not only was I pleased with the pricing, but ecstatic with how quickly it arrived! |
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I love Macbook Pro 13" |
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Reviewed on 9th May 2010:
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I had a very difficult time deciding between 13" Duo vs. 15" i5. I went with this because I thought it's good enough for normal use. I don't open 100 applications at once - maybe 4-6 at-most. Macbook is fast, easy, and joy to use. I also have a Lenovo Windows 7, but don't use it much anymore. |
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I'm in love with my first mac! |
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Reviewed on 6th May 2010:
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I've been using Windows for more than 15 years and actually have been itching the buy a mac over the last few years but haven't got around to. I came very close to buying the last model, the $1,499 one with larger HD and faster memory. So glad I didn't since this version's base model fits every of my need already and saved me $300!
Back to the machine, I have only had it for a week and I'm in love already! Talk about performance and ease of use. My lovely mac starts up in less than 20 secs and awakes from sleep in ONE SECOND! Also, if any one has any concern about switching over to Mac, it's a no brainer. The control is very intuitive (and pretty :) and you just need to look up short cuts online (if you're a keyboard person like me) and spend a day or two getting used to and you'll be set! The trackpad is also VERY convenient - I still feel like I'm doing some magic with the four finger swipe :)
Some down sides are MS Office and Windows Media Player. I use WMP to play overseas radio and have downloaded Quicktime and Flip4Mac and what not and it's still trivial that I might get it work for 5 min then it'd stop. It has never been a problem on a PC. I'm not complaining about this against Mac but would appreciate an easier solution. I can't rate MS Office yet because I'm using my work laptop to do most of those work but have heard that PowerPoint doesn't work in a Mac as well in as in a PC.
One thing on delivery. I ordered my Mac on 4/14, a day after it became available on Amazon, went through the "ships in 2-4 weeks" phase to "preparing shipment" within a few days. And then on the day of delivery on 4/21, my tracking status on UPS says "shipment is damaged and will not be delivered". It already made all the way through to Washington, DC facility! I was very disappointed and called Amazon, they immediately placed a replacement order for me, upgraded to one-day shipping but by then it was back-ordered again on Amazon with the typical "ships in 2-5 weeks". I had to wait anyways because I needed to use my gift cards, and it finally arrived on 4/29! So for those who had blamed Amazon for not stocking up or for its slow delivery, 1) it's not really their fault, and 2) your story wasn't the worst! |
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Same as last year's model with some nice tweaks. |
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Reviewed on 5th May 2010:
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Mine showed up booting in verbose mode, so minus one star for the out-of-box experience that probably would have frightened anyone who didn't know how to turn it off.
Other than that, it's essentially the same as the 2009 model with some extra stuff that isn't advertised:
1. The MagSafe power coupling is completely redesigned so that the cable points toward the back of the machine rather than off to the side. This will doubtlessly prevent many strain relief detachments from happening, resulting in far fewer trips to the Apple Store for warranty replacements.
2. The displays are pretty well calibrated right out of the box. The stock profiles are far too blue and contrasty for serious pre-press work, but they're really not bad, and that's the first time I've ever said that about any laptop from any manufacturer in my life. Actual calibration was also much easier with these newer models, and I'm seeing much less banding in my images overall.
And then there's all the published stuff like the extra RAM and hard drive space which you can read about anywhere. VMWare goes a whole lot quicker with all the extra room.
I'm not seeing much in the way of increased battery life so far. It's still really good, but "10 hours" is quite a stretch. 6-7 hours is more realistic, and that's what I got with the old one, too. |
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Nice upgrade from the Windows experience |
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Reviewed on 4th May 2010:
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After replacing many failed parts in my $2,500 Thinkpad T61 machine, I decided to try out a Mac for my notebook computing needs. As a former Windows user and P/C tech, I am very impressed! Everything about the machine is phenomenal, with the exception of the Seagate Momentus hard disk which I will be replacing (they are known for their reliability issues. This thing boots up in about 10 seconds, runs fast and cool (fan usually stays off), no bloatware installed like most Windows laptops and just feels like a solid piece of equipment.
Well done Apple! |
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A Mac, a PC, a work of art. |
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Reviewed on 4th May 2010:
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Why drop a grand and then some on a 13-inch notebook computer when you can have one for a nickel or less? You get what you pay for. Add in everything you really, really want and you're within a few bucks of the price of this MacBook Pro.
Now consider the not so obvious, like the ability to run Windows at native speed thanks to Boot Camp or as a virtual PC within Mac OS X with free software like VirtualBox or commercial products like Parallels and VMWare. The same machine that lets you and the family surf the web in maximum safety thanks to Mac OS X can be the same one that hooks up to the office over VPN with Windows, and neither interferes with the other.
Gigabytes of commentary have been written about the engineering of this latest edition, particularly using a faster Intel Core 2 Duo chip instead of the new Core i3 or i5, but the performance says it best. Programs like NoLimits Roller Coaster Simulation run with a smoothness and fluidity that nearly mimics a real-life video shot from the front seat. The Mac build of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) screams through complex special effects filters like a banshee. Bing Maps powered by Microsoft Silverlight caused the fan on my previous MacBook to whine like an Airbus A340 taxiing. The MacBook Pro handles it without breaking a sweat. Remember, if you've been watching prime-time TV and recent movies, you're seeing some special effects created with this very same technology. Now it's yours as well.
The backlit keyboard has a satisfying feel that'll have touch typists up to speed in no time. Apple uses the nearly extinct inlaid injection method to produce the keys. The markings are molded all the way through, not silkscreened or stuck on like decals. They will never, ever rub off. You haven't seen keys made this way since the glory days of IBM and Olivetti typewriters.
Although I still use a Logitech Marble Mouse trackball (now relabeled as the Trackman Marble), the big trackpad is the best I've come across (compared to my company-issued Lenovo T400).
And, of course, there's that aluminum case and Museum of Modern Art-worthy design. It's a touch of style that makes work and play more enjoyable. |
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good as a paperweigth |
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Reviewed on 25th April 2010:
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The battery will hold charge for about 15 minutes. Less then my 5 year old battery I wanted to replace with it.
"Support" is non-existent. Waste of money. |
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Battery appears to have killed my PowerBook. |
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Reviewed on 8th April 2010:
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I'm an experienced Mac user, this is my 5th MacBook, and I'm a computer geek for a living, but this is a first. My old battery was nearly gone, but I seldom use this MacBook off power, so didn't want to spring for a new Apple battery. I've bought several 3rd party MacBook batteries before, most were at least acceptable.
I flipped my Mac, put in the new battery, the Mac still told me the battery was missing. Odd, but maybe a shutdown/restart will do. Shut the Mac down, try to restart. Nothing. LED lights up, disk spins, but screen doesn't come on, and the machine doesn't boot (I can't see it on my network).
Remove the new battery, put in the old battery, nope. The MacBook won't boot. Reset the SMC, still nothing. Disk is spinning, but the machine won't boot. Now, this could just be a wild coincidence, that my 4 year old MacBook, which has given me no problems, suddenly had an issue simultaneously with inserting a new battery, but that seems a bit far-fetched.
Dropping the Mac off for service now, since I was unable to get it to boot. Looks like I'll be buying a Apple replacement as part of my service visit. So, this battery really ended up not being a bargain for me, I'm certainly not going to try putting it in my Mac again, after I get it back from service. |
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Completely Satisfied |
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Reviewed on 22nd March 2010:
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I always regarded myself as a PC person, never giving serious consideration to purchasing a Mac because I thought the computers were not as powerful and because I thought they lacked the software I normally used on a PC. Boy, was I wrong!
I purchased the MacBook Pro 13.3" because I needed it to develop iPhone applications and it has exceeded my expectations in all areas: ease of use, speed, battery life, and screen clarity (photos on the screen look absolutely amazing!). As with other Apple products, like the iPhone or iPod touch, it is well-built and beautifully designed. All the software I use on a PC is now available on Macs and I have yet to experience any bugs or crashes; everything just works.
Sure, Macs are definitely more expensive than your average, comparable PC, but for such a good product, I don't mind paying a little more. |
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Didn't work out |
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Reviewed on 20th March 2010:
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The battery didn't charge to 100% or discharge to 0%.
They refunded without question. |
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A great laptop |
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Reviewed on 17th March 2010:
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I have been a PC user since I started to get into technology 18 years ago. I never laid an eye on a Mac products until last year. I have to admit that ever since the new iMac and Macbook Pro came out, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I had 2 Dell laptops, a 14" and a 12", which lasted me about 6 years total before and they were fine. I never had a recent to purchase another laptop until last Black Friday sale from Amazon which turned out to be a great deal. I pulled the trigger on this and I haven't had a regret since. The design and the OS is easy to use. The keyboard lit is a great feature at night time. The screen on this is SUPERB and it sure beat most of the PC laptops out there. The clarity is unbelievable. I purchased an additional 2GB or RAm to max it out and upgraded to a 320GB 7200 RPM myself. Both installation were easy and fast. Instructions were available in the manual and on apple's website. If you're still debating on getting this laptop, DON'T, JUST DO IT. I assure you won't regret having this laptops compare to any other PC one out there. Sure there are many that are cheaper and have more features but the quality of this is excellent and it's thin and did I mention GORGEOUS looking. |
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LOVE my Macbook! |
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Reviewed on 14th March 2010:
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My macbook is one of the best purchases I have ever made! I was transferring files between my old Sony laptop and the new macbook pro and looking at the two side by side. The difference is incredible! I totally regret not making the switch from Windows to Mac earlier! My Sony took about 5-8 min to start up, my Macbook Pro 2 sec (with sleep mode) about 10 sec with the computer totally shut down. The only thing is, the battery is not exactly what Apple advertised (7 hrs). I get about 5 hrs max and around 3 hrs if I am watching movies and/or video. |
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Really, really underwhelmed |
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Reviewed on 9th March 2010:
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I bought a MacBook Pro directly from the Apple store. At first I was impressed by the speed, mostly booting up and shutting down, considering I was used to a PC with Windows Vista. Over time, things started locking up just like on a PC. 7 months old and the battery is about to die. A friend of mine has a $2600 MacBook Pro that already needed the DVD drive replaced. I sold this thing and got a $300 PC laptop that runs just as well and just as quickly with Windows 7. Lesson learned: sometimes, more expensive is not better. |
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I wouldn't choose anything else |
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Reviewed on 8th March 2010:
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This is my 3rd Mac laptop. Every one I've been able to use for many years with daily long term use. I read all the negative reviews and found most of them to be totally unfair as it seems like the buyers simply didn't pay attention to what they were buying, made assumptions, then complained it didn't live up to their expectations. It's ok not to think highly of them, but don't blame them because you didn't look closer at what you purchased. I'm not sure I'd rely strictly on the Amazon description and would look at them on [...] as well just so you know what it is before you buy, but it was definitely cheaper to buy here.
These are very sturdy laptops, look sleek and travel well. I love the backlit keys as I like to use it a lot late at night without the lights on. The aluminum unibody frame is is very chic. and it's a bit smaller in depth than the previous models. The new trackpad is excellent and built in function key features are fantastic. I wouldn't buy anything else. |
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THE PRICE LOOKS LIKE A BIG SAVE- AN EXPERIENCED APPLE COMPUTER BATTERY BUYER SAYS IT DOESNT FUNCTION (NOT WORTH THE SAVE IN $$) |
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Reviewed on 8th March 2010:
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This product was completely not worth the savings of 50 dollars compared to other batteries simply because it does not work!!! There are many flaws to the design of this product including:
1) It constantly shuts off the computer
2) It barely fits into the original apple computer battery slot
Don't be an impulsive idiot like I was and buy this product |
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Great lower cost option over the Apple brand. |
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Reviewed on 20th February 2010:
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Apple's battery is overpriced. This battery works great and is a terrific replacement, especially at half the price. It fits the battery slot just fine and keeps a full charge that lasts as long as the original. My wife thinks it is better, but I think she got use to limping along with the bad cell. We are very happy and would recommend this battery over a new Apple brand. |
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We thought we were getting a deal... |
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Reviewed on 19th February 2010:
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...I read the reviews of this product and was slightly concerned, but decided to go ahead and make the purchase. If there were an option for zero stars, I would choose that. I purchased the battery for my husband. It arrived partially charged (which is normally a good thing). My husband let it run down and attempted to give it a full charge and went through all the typical setup procedures to reset his charging system, but it didn't do a bit of good. The battery was also slightly warped. Needless to say, said product is currently on its way back to the seller and we are expecting a full refund. I do not recommend this particular battery. If you have a Mac, spend the full amount and buy directly from Apple. Giving 4 stars for Customer Service for shipping promptly and making the assumption that they will process our refund in a timely manner. |
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Works well as an inexpensive replacement. No complaints. |
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Reviewed on 11th February 2010:
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Original battery died, this one served as its replacement and works well. It is far cheaper than an apple replacement battery. Charge holds well. |
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A great laptop and a bridge between the Windows/Mac worlds |
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Usually runs Windows as well as a pc. Great hardware. Will... |
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Has the glitches of a Windows laptop plus some of its own.... |
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Reviewed By t_o_n_y on 23rd May 2008:
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*** October 2009 Update ***If you are looking to make the transition from Windows to Mac or simply want a top of the line notebook,... |
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AWESOME! |
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functions well! |
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weak case! |
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Reviewed By rshepard95 on 15th May 2008:
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this is awesome but the screen is too big! I have had my mac book pro 17†for about a year and a half- it is my second mac, the... |
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AWESOME! |
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functions well! |
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weak case! |
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Reviewed By rshepard95 on 15th May 2008:
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I have had my mac book pro 17” for about a year and a half- it is my second mac, the first was a PowerBook G4. The only two complaints... |
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The last laptop you'll ever need (for 3 or 4 years anyway) |
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Beautiful, fast, Windows and OS X on the same system, OS X... |
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Gets very hot running XP, expensive |
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Reviewed By never_again989 on 26th March 2008:
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After 5 months, I feel more satisfied with this computer than any other system I've owned. As a write this, Apple has just upgraded... |
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Unlike other brands, a Mac Book pro lasts for long time |
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My 2008 MacBook Pro caused no problems at all. |
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A bit heavy, gets too warm as previously mentioned, you... |
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Reviewed By binali on 4th February 2008:
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I'd like to publish a review on my 2003 Mac Book pro because strangely, after 5 years it is working just fine. One would not expect a... |
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Cross over from Windows to Mac will be a LOT smoother with a MacBook Pro |
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Larger Screen, Stylish Design, Easy Transition from Windows... |
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Price |
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Reviewed By mainemomof2 on 10th January 2008:
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If you are scared of the transition from Windows to Mac - don't be. If you are thinking of buying a Mac - buy one. You'll love it. I... |
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the commercials don't lie: Macs are winners! |
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sleek, slim design; speedy processing, biggest BANG for the... |
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the mouse does not have two buttons, which makes using the... |
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Reviewed By iwu_girl77 on 3rd January 2008:
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I am relatively new to the world of Macs, and generally not the most tech-saavy woman, but it didn't take me long at all to transition... |
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Macbook is the one book you need when your having more than one (OS) |
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Run windows better. Run Macs better than old macs, Run Unix... |
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Apache PHP MySQL config weird. Sometimes needs to recharge... |
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Reviewed By mrpimms on 15th December 2007:
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I'm not a mac fanatic, I have more PCs than macs, but I love this laptop. It is like having 3 laptops in one. Model Name: MacBook Pro... |
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Apple Macbook Pro-like driving the best sports car on the block! |
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everything |
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nothing |
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Reviewed By artsy43 on 9th December 2007:
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Never been happier...with a computer, that is. I waited and waited to make the final decision to cross over...and SO glad I did. I... |
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Yup Its a MacBook |
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Awesome computer looks great, great performance, big screen... |
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Costs a fortune, gets a quite warm after running for a few... |
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Reviewed By rahevxela on 3rd December 2007:
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great platform for running programs that are art oreinted We all face the dilemma in todays day in age of getting a computer. Maybe you... |
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Livin' Large: Life with a SWEET 17" Mac laptop |
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* Powerful performance |
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* Pricey but worth it! |
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Reviewed By smiles33 on 30th November 2007:
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You get what you pay for with this MacBook Pro: top-of-the-line capabilities, fantastic performance, large screen, and lightweight for... |
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