Apple MacBook Pro Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Silver

Apple MacBook Pro Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Silver

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Long product name Apple MacBook Pro Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Silver :
13.3" IPS, 2560x1600, Intel Core i5 2.7GHz, 128GB flash, 8GB LPDDR3, Intel Iris Graphics 6100, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, 720p FaceTime HD, OS X Yosemite
Short summary description Apple MacBook Pro Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Silver :
Apple MacBook Pro , Intel® Core™ i5, 2.7 GHz, 33.8 cm (13.3"), 2560 x 1600 pixels, 8 GB, 128 GB
Long summary description Apple MacBook Pro Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Silver :
Apple MacBook Pro . Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor frequency: 2.7 GHz. Display diagonal: 33.8 cm (13.3"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: LPDDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 128 GB, Storage media: Flash. On-board graphics card model: Intel® Iris™ Graphics 6100. Operating system installed: Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Product colour: Silver. Weight: 1.58 kg

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Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:88

Uk has collected 128 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") Intel® Core™ i5 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Silver and the average expert rating is 88 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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alphr.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:80

From low-cost Chromebooks to high-end hybrids, and the explosion of diverse, different-shaped Windows devices, there's a dizzying amount of choice out there for anyone looking to replace their laptop with something new. Fear not, though. We've reviewed th...

pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:100

The new 13in MacBook Pro looks identical to last year's model, down to the last millimetre. But looks can be deceiving: this updated laptop quietly debuts Apple's brand-new Force Touch trackpad. It's a simple idea. Press gently and the pad responds wit...

Light, powerful, and with excellent battery life...

thunderbaylive.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:0

Lisa Gade compares the 15″ Retina MacBook Pro (2015) and the 13″ Retina MacBook Pro (2015) laptops. Check out our video review of the 15″ Retina MacBook Pro (2015)...

macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:80

When Apple makes MacBooks, it tends to do so in threes. This provides a choice of products pre-configured with better specification as price increases. In marketing terms these may be described as ‘good', ‘better' and ‘best'. You could also view them as e...

Even better storage performance in '256GB' flash drive model...
Costs £200 more to gain the improved write speed and 129GB more storage space...
In last year's line-up, moving from entry to middle models of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display meant gaining more memory and more storage. With this year's range, it will cost you £200 just to add another ‘128 GB' (actually a change from 121 GB...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:100

What is the 13-inch MacBook Pro (2015)? The 13-inch MacBook Pro was already a very good laptop. Everyone agreed on that. The 2015 version, which adds the innovative Force Touch trackpad, better battery life and the latest Intel processors, is even better...

Great design and build quality, New Force Touch trackpad is brilliant, Very good all-round performance, Only 200g heavier than MacBook Air, Excellent battery life, Sharp and colourful retina screen...
Not much...

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brisbanetimes.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:0

The new MacBook is available online at the Apple store starting at $1799. Photo: APTo make the MacBook as thin as it is — 13.1 millimetres at the thickest point — Apple had to redesign the keyboard. Traditional keys need to be tall to properly strike the...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:100

Existing MacBook owners might initially hate Force Touch for its lack of physical movement. While it may feel like you're physically depressing the touchpad, you're actually getting some clever haptic feedback from magnets placed underneath, with the pad...

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display isn't a major leap forward in technology, but it didn't need to be. A better processor, battery life, faster storage and a Force Touch touchpad make it a worthwhile upgrade for those using almost any non-Retina...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

The New MacBook has grabbed most of the headlines in recent weeks, but Apple has refreshed some of its MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs too — except for one.While the 15-inch MacBook Pro is waiting for Intel's newest Core i7 processors, the 13-inch Retina Ma...

Retina Display, Faster processor, Superb battery life...
Force Touch underdeveloped, Unchanged design, Base storage feels small...
The 2014 13-inch MacBook Pro was arguably Apple's best laptop, and the 2015 model is better still. If your next MacBook needs to be reliable, powerful and practical, the newest MacBook Pro is the only way to go...

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

The New MacBook has grabbed most of the headlines in recent weeks, but Apple has refreshed some of its MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs too — except for one.While the 15-inch MacBook Pro is waiting for Intel's newest Core i7 processors, the 13-inch Retina...

Retina Display, Faster processor, Superb battery life...
Force Touch underdeveloped, Unchanged design, Base storage feels small...
The 2014 13-inch MacBook Pro was arguably Apple's best laptop, and the 2015 model is better still. If your next MacBook needs to be reliable, powerful and practical, the newest MacBook Pro is the only way to go...

digitalversus.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:100

The MacBook Pro still has its all-aluminium chassis, which has remained on-trend through its years of service. It's still one of the best on the market. The super-smooth aluminium surface doesn't show fingerprints and the backlit logo on the lid still add...

Build quality, Good keyboard, Great touchpad, Highcontrast display, Accurate colour fidelity, Highperformance processor and SSD, Battery life, Headphone lineout sound quality...
Weak gaming graphics, No Ethernet port, SSD and memory soldered on...
The MacBook Pro 13.3" is still an appealing product and performed excellently in our tests. The changes made to the 2015 model aren’t monumental, but they do make the device even more of a pleasure to use. If you’re looking for a top notebook (and if you...

stuff.tv

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:100

Want a laptop that has everything? You don't need to look much further than the MacBook Pro 13. This is the most advanced of all of Apple's laptops.Think the 12-inch MacBook looks better? Next to the MacBook Pro it comes across like a glorified (but sleek...

Great screen, Portable, Versatile in power and connections, Fancy new trackpad...
Still not the first choice for gaming...
Macbook Pro 13in (2015) Apple hasn't changed too many parts of the MacBook Pro for 2015. There's a new trackpad and the latest generation of Intel CPUs, which deliver better stamina as well as a chunk more power. Owners of recent models needn't offload t...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:100

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro has been updated with new processor chips which improve performance and drastically improve battery life and a Force Touch haptic trackpad. In our new 13-inch MacBook Pro review we outline all the new features, design changes a...

Quicker processors, Fantastic battery life, Cool new Force Touch trackpad, Good array of ports...
Lack of physical design changes...
It's not as glamorous as the super-slim new 12-inch MacBook, yet we're pleased by the quiet but significant updates in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro. The new Broadwell chips and updated integrated graphics should lead to improved real-world performance and...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:80

The super-slim revamp of Apple's aging MacBook laptop may have grabbed all the headlines recently, but this latest update of the MacBook Pro may well have more appeal for business users. Last year's price cut hasn't been repeated, so the entry-level 13in...

Outstanding battery life, highquality Retina display, attractive, lightweight design...
Very limited upgradeability, no performance improvement over Haswell models...
Its performance won't break any records, but the improved battery life provided by Intel's new Broadwell processor is genuinely impressive...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

The 2015 update to Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro includes the latest Force Touch trackpad, new Intel Broadwell processors, faster storage, and the promise of an even better battery life. While the MacBook Pro range is available in a 15-inch variant, the up...

Force Touch trackpad, improved performance and battery life, Retina display looks great...
Fairly heavy (compared to the Air), no discrete graphics, no exterior design change...
We've been bigger fans of the MacBook Air than the MacBook Pro in recent years, opting for lightness over the chunkier powerhouse, but that's changing with the release of the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro. The gap between the two is now more defined, m...

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theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:0

The caveat here is that it's only the 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro that gets the next-gen makeover. The 15-inch model has been overlooked for the time being, so if you want to get all touchy-feely with the new trackpad then this 13-inch model – and...

The MacBook Pro is meant to be Apple's most powerful laptop for professional users, so the fact that the new Broadwell processor only just matches the performance of its Haswell predecessors is disappointing. The improved battery life is always welcome, o...

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gadgetguy.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

Now that Intel's latest generation of processors is out and has been for a few months, Apple is ready with an update , refreshing its line of computers to take the new chips, as well as a dash of something else. Could this be your next computer purchase?A...

More of the same excellent Apple design; Built very well; Still a fantastic screen; Spec'd very well, even though it lacks a discrete graphics chip; Superb battery life; One of the better keyboards you'll use; Force trackpad is an interesting inclusion th...
Trackpad can take some getting used to; Trackpad might pick up on wrist movement and there's no way to control it;...
Beyond the teething process that is the new trackpad, the Apple MacBook Pro is practically perfect, arriving with the ports you need and performance you demand, as well as a weight and battery life that makes it very, very tempting for many.We find it par...

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Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

The new MacBook stole the show at Apple's Spring Forward event, arguably beating out even the Watch for oohs and aahs among the company's fans. The Macbook Pro 13 with Retina is a more tangible, understandable product, for one thing, with positive and con...

Robust connectivity, Force Touch feels great, Top-notch display, Long battery life, Quicker than competitors...
A bit heavy by modern standards, Retina resolution no longer class-leading, Runs hot under load...
The refreshed MacBook Pro 13 with Retina is in many ways the same system we saw in 2012. It looks the same, weighs (almost) the same, and has the same display. Yet it feels different. Back in 2012, the Pro 13 was one of the most portable systems around...

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reviewed.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:97

At Apple's latest event, all the buzz was about the Apple Watch and the brand new 12–inch MacBook. While these events are focused on the latest and greatest from Cupertino, Apple also likes to roll out small updates to its existing gadgets, too.That was t...

You can't go wrong if you're ready to take a bite into Apple, but it's pretty expensive. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is Apple's answer for users who are looking for a little more power and functionality but don't want to forfeit the advantages of a laptop...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2016-02-17 11:49:29

Average rating:80

UPDATE 3: Going on four years since the 13-inch MacBook Pro got a comprehensive facelift, this Mac still packs a punch and the addition of a Force Touch Trackpad makes it even more desirable. Whether we see another major revamp, only time will tell. UPDA...

Outstanding battery life, highquality Retina display, attractive, lightweight design...
Very limited upgradeability, no performance improvement over Haswell models...
Its performance won't break any records, but the improved battery life provided by Intel's new Broadwell processor is genuinely impressive...

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T3.com

Updated:
2016-10-31 03:08:55

Average rating:100

Update: We're expecting new MacBook Pros any time now .When Apple first launched the first MacBook Pro with Retina display it was clearly Apple at its best, taking something that the public imagined to be impossible and then making it not only possible, b...

Retina display, Doyble RAM, Processor speed bump...
Not huge update, Battery life, MacBook Air instead...
The Pro's performance is still excellent in this respect, anyway. If you have specific needs that prioritise lightness and battery life, you might consider the 13-inch MacBook Air, but for the majority of users, this entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro wi...

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goodhousekeeping.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-31 03:08:55

Average rating:84

The Apple Macbook Pro with Retina Display has a 13.3in screen, uses OS X Yosemite, and features an Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz processor with a 256GB solid state disc. It has a high resolution screen on a high specification laptop...

Apple style with power, Light for its power, Great screen, Excellent backlit keyboard, Apple OS X environment simple compared with Windows, Unique 'magsafe' power adaptor that pops out safely if cable is snagged...
Touchpad is very poor when using as 'click' buttons - feels rubbery and you have to press a long way, No touchscreen, For real power applications, you need the top end 15in version, No CD drive...
The Apple Macbook Pro with Retina Display is Apple's top end laptop (from £999 to £1,999). Buy if you want Apple sophistication with great graphics and power. Don't buy if you want a touchscreen...

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stuff.tv/my/

Updated:
2016-11-20 02:52:07

Average rating:100

Want a laptop that has everything? You don't need to look much further than the MacBook Pro 13. This is the most advanced of all of Apple's laptops.Think the 12-inch MacBook looks better? Next to the MacBook Pro it comes across like a glorified (but sleek...

Great screen, Portable, Versatile in power and connections, Fancy new trackpad...
Still not the first choice for gaming...
Apple hasn't changed too many parts of the MacBook Pro for 2015. There's a new trackpad and the latest generation of Intel CPUs, which deliver better stamina as well as a chunk more power. Owners of recent models needn't offload their MacBook Pros just ye...

Read the full review

au.pcmag.com

Updated:
2018-04-26 17:19:11

Average rating:80

This year's Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, Retina Display ($1,299 as tested) looks the same as the previous model. But inside is neat update, with a fifth-generation (Broadwell) Intel Core i5 processor and the new Force Touch trackpad, which adds more functio...

More than 11 hours of battery life in our tests, Brilliant Retina display with higher-than-1080p resolution, Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, HDMI port, Comes with iLife and iWork software suites...
Only upgradable at time of order, Base Flash Storage capacity is just 128GB, Glossy screen, Ethernet requires adapter, Force Touch trackpad takes a little getting used to, and is of limited use right now...
Although the fifth-generation Intel Core i5 processor and Force Touch trackpad are minor updates, this year's 13-inch Retina Apple MacBook Pro is still an easy top pick for high-end ultraportables...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2018-08-09 21:08:46

Average rating:80

Welcome to our MacBook Pro 2016 review. If you'd like to read about last year's models, read our 15in MacBook Pro (2.5GHz, 2015) review, 15in MacBook Pro (2.2GHz, 2015) review and 13in MacBook Pro (2.7GHz, 2015) review. Apple's new MacBook Pro is here...

We're rather in love with the new MacBook Pro, but as with many love affairs there are irritations.The trackpad is huge and wonderful to use; but it's so big that the keyboard has been pushed up to make room, as well as flattened down to make the laptop s...

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techworld.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:0

When Apple makes MacBooks, it tends to do so in threes. This provides a choice of products pre-configured with better specification as price increases. In marketing terms these may be described as ‘good' ‘better' and ‘best'. You could also view them as e...

In last year's line-up, moving from entry to middle models of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display meant gaining more memory and more storage. With this year's range, it will cost you £200 just to add another ‘128 GB' (actually a change from 121 GB...

Read the full review

maclife.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

Apple has received a lot of criticism over the years for describing its products as “magical,” or some variant of it, and it probably is fair to say that we should be impressed by very smart technological advances for what they are — ingenious constructio...

Force Touch trackpad is magic. Improved performance and battery life.
Lowend 128GB version doesn't offer much storage. What Force clicks do isn't always clear...

macworld.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

From the outside, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display looks like the MacBook Pro we've come to know from the recent past. The major changes to the laptop are only apparent once you start using the machine: increased speed, and a new Force Trac...

I've always been a fan of the MacBook Pro with Retina display. Though my personal preference is for the 15-inch model, the 13-inch modeled I tested are attractive laptops in their own right. If you're have a older non-Retina Mac laptop, it's a good time...

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theverge.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

Force Touch, Chapter 1Apple is rolling out a major new hardware feature this year with the introduction of what it calls Force Touch. It is a catch-all term for a combination of pressure sensitivity and haptic feedback that you will find built into the Ap...

The best trackpad gets better, Retina display is never anything short of sublime, Unmatched combination of battery life, performance, and build quality...
The thinner MacBook Air does most things just as well, Force Touch applications are still in their infancy, USB-C port would have been a nice addition...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...

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arstechnica.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:0

The 2015 MacBook Air is a bit out-of-step with the times , but the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro doesn't have that problem yet. Its design is just a couple of years old, and it still makes a strong case for itself next to the MacBook Air and the MacBook Air-...

Good CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage specs for this price, size, and weight. Few PC OEMs use the faster 28W Broadwell-U chips, and so far few have opted to use 1866MHz DDR3 RAM, Excellent display with good pixel density, color, contrast, brightness, and viewin...
Good battery life for light workloads, but it drops off quickly under load, Heavier than many 13-inch notebooks...
Enlarge / The 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro.Andrew CunninghamFurther Reading13-inch Broadwell MacBook showdown: Should you go Pro or get an Air?The 13-inch MacBook Pro works best if you think of it as the fastest Ultrabook you can buy rather than a desktop r...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:89

May the Force be with you. An innovative new Force Touch trackpad is probably the most interesting new feature of the early 2015 MacBook Pro Retina 13 – otherwise, there are more evolutionary than revolutionary changes. Even though the overall package is...

Great unibody chassis, Innovative trackpad, Extremely fast WLAN-connectivity, Excellent IPS display, High application performance, Long battery runtimes...
High starting price and expensive upgrades, Short warranty period, Can hardly be maintained, Glossy screen surface...
Till SchönbornChassis94 / 98 → 96%Keyboard92%Pointing Device99%Connectivity67 / 80 → 84%Weight68 / 78 → 77%Battery91%Display90%Games Performance57 / 68 → 84%Application Performance83 / 87 → 95%Temperature86 / 91 → 95%Noise89%Audio82 / 91 → 90%Camera63 / 8...

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macnn.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

Although the new darling of the Apple MacBook line up is the all-new MacBook, Apple has given its popular 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display a solid refresh. While the stunning new MacBook caters to a select audience of users who value portability ab...

Force Touch trackpad is a revelation, Outstanding design, build and finish, Strong performance and connectivity...
New MacBook hints at more changes to come...
The new 13-inch MacBook Pro is a more exciting proposition than it might otherwise have been, thanks to the inclusion of the new Force Touch trackpad. Apple has made it clear that the all-new MacBook is the design direction that all future MacBooks will f...

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computerworld.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:0

The last time I reviewed the 13-in. MacBook Pro, I was quickly won over by its size, portability and performance. The solid build of the aluminum chassis wrapped around the high-resolution Retina display, in concert with great performance and battery life...

Great performance and battery life, excellent integration within Apple ecosystem, Force Touch trackpad...
Not as fast as other (quadcore) MacBook Pros, memory cannot be upgraded after purchase...
The 13-in. MacBook Pro is not the lightest on the market -- however, for road warriors, students and anyone who wants a great size/performance notebook, this one is tough to beat. When you factor in its full complement of ports, unmatched build quality, s...

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engadget.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:89

Nope, it's not the new MacBook. That review will need to wait until next month. What we have here is the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. For all intents and purposes, it's the same one we last tested in late 2013, except for one important thing:...

Gorgeous screen, Long battery life, Good graphics, even faster SSD speeds, Comfortable keyboard...
New trackpad takes getting used to; Force Touch gestures aren't that useful, Discrete graphics still not an option on the 13-inch Pro, The machine isn't any thinner or lighter than it was a year and a half ago...
The refreshed Retina display MacBook Pro brings faster performance and longer battery life, along with the same stunning screen and comfortable keyboard. This time around, though, Apple also traded in its already-best-in-class trackpad for a new, pressur...

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tuaw.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:0

Nope, it's not the new MacBook . That review will need to wait until next month. What we have here is the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. For all intents and purposes, it's the same one we last tested in late 2013 , except for one important thing...

Gorgeous screen, Long battery life, Good graphics, even faster SSD speeds, Comfortable keyboard...
New trackpad takes getting used to; Force Touch gestures aren't that useful, Discrete graphics still not an option on the 13inch Pro, The machine isn't any thinner or lighter than it was a year and a half ago...
The refreshed Retina display MacBook Pro brings faster performance and longer battery life, along with the same stunning screen and comfortable keyboard. This time around, though, Apple also traded in its already-best-in-class trackpad for a new, press...

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appleinsider.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

While we love Apple's new Force Touch trackpad, you still need to buy an entire computer to get one. For the moment, that means picking up the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro, a tradeoff that's certainly worth it —unless you need maximum power or extreme porta...

Isaac Asimov would be proud of the Force Touch trackpad, Great battery lifetoperformance ratio, The most portable "professional" notebook available...
No discrete GPU option, The display bezel is still enormous, Still gets a little hot in your lap...
Everything we've ever liked about the Retina MacBook Pro line holds true in the latest 13-inch model. The keyboard is still excellent, OS X is still a fantastic operating system, and while it's not the smallest 13-inch notebook around, it's definitely th...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:80

This year's Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, Retina Display ($1,299 as tested) looks the same as the previous model. But inside is neat update, with a fifth-generation (Broadwell) Intel Core i5 processor and the new Force Touch trackpad, which adds more functio...

More than 11 hours of battery life in our tests. Brilliant Retina display with higher-than-1080p resolution. Two Thunderbolt 2 ports. HDMI port. Comes with iLife and iWork software suites.
Only upgradable at time of order. Base Flash Storage capacity is just 128GB. Glossy screen. Ethernet requires adapter. Force Touch trackpad takes a little getting used to, and is of limited use right now...
Although the fifth-generation Intel Core i5 processor and Force Touch trackpad are minor updates, this year's 13-inch Retina Apple MacBook Pro is still an easy top pick for high-end ultraportables...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

The outside remains the same, but inside, the 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display feels like it's a league ahead of last year's model. Not only does the new MacBook perform better and last longer on a charge, but it also has an innovative touchpad that l...

Bright display, Fast hard drive speed, Innovative Force Touch trackpad, Very long battery life...
Not as thin and light as competition, SD Card sticks out...
Blazing speed, an innovative new touchpad and super-long battery life put the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro in a class of its own...

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mobiletechreview.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:28:31

Average rating:90

Mac laptops are the Energizer bunnies of the laptop world that serve to make Windows PC designers bang their heads as they try to match Apple's runtimes. Granted, Apple eschews touch screens, and those do use more power, so Apple has an advantage here. Th...

Faster CPU and graphics than the Ultrabook competition, same lovely Retina display, excellent Force Touch trackpad...
If you want a touch screen, you won't find it in Mac land...
It's easy to call many of Apple's products overpriced, and justify the added cost with build quality, excellent tech support and the cost of admission to OS X Yosemite. In the case of the 13" MacBook Pro with Retina display, you're actually getting a good...

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computershopper.com

Updated:
2015-12-10 11:16:58

Average rating:80

Fast forward to late 2015, a span approaching forever in computer years. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display seen here has been refreshed with a fifth-generation "Broadwell" Intel CPU and faster PCI Express flash storage. It's a trifle lighter (3...

Immaculate build quality, First-class keyboard and IPS display, Sensational battery life...
Windows rivals now offer lighter weight, higher resolution...
The competition is formidable, but Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina Display remains one of your best 13.3-inch laptop options. Read More…...

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