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Yesterday we got our hands on a 2011 MacBook Air Core i7 with 4G of RAM and a 256G SSD. We ran some preliminary benchmarks and, in the graphs below, compare it to last year's top MacB...
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Klaus Hinum (translated by Daniel Rechitsky), 04/17/2011 The speediest dual-core processor in a compact 13" case with quiet fans? Find out why this might be a problem for Windows (Bootcamp) users but of little significance for Mac OS X users. The mod...
Unchanged Excellent Aluminum Case, Outstanding Keyboard and Touchpad, Good Screen (except for reflections), Quiet Under Light Use...
No Matte Screen Available, CPU Downsampling und Heavy Use (Windows), No CPU Turbo Boost in Windows...
The extra cost for this more powerful version will really only prove worthwhile for very few users who would probably want an SSD in place as the hard drive as well—which, however, provides for a big boost in speed for any user...
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With the early 2011 refresh of the MacBook Pro family, Apple came out with both guns blazing. Not only is the entire lineup now powered by Intel’s second generation Core i5 and i7 mobile processors (commonly known by its codename, Sandy Bridge), but th...
Great overall performance, Decent 3D gaming performance, Amazing battery life, Excellent-quality display, Elegant design, Thunderbolt technology, Sturdy "unibody" design, Multi-touch gesture trackpad, Great Keyboard...
Battery is not removable, 1,280x800 native resolution, Fan Can Get Noisy Under Load, No Thunderbolt peripherals available yet...
All in all, the new MacBook Pro impressed us on many fronts, not just its performance. It's got a great-looking design, has one of the sturdiest chassis we've seen, a fantastic-looking display, and a keyboard and trackpad that are a pleasure to use. We're...
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I admit, the relationship I had with the previous Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz) ($1,199 direct, 4 stars) was a shallow one—it was all about the gorgeous Unibody frame. But its two-year old processor and lack of technological improvement...
Core i5 processor is a long time coming. Gorgeous Unibody enclosure. Thunderbolt is in its early stages, but it looks promising. Webcam now streams in HD and works with Facetime app. Backlit keyboard. Glass Clickpad has no equals.
Pricey. No improvement in graphics performance. Higher screen resolution not available.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Thunderbolt) will continue to be Apple's best selling laptop, thanks to a component overhaul and new technologies like Thunderbolt and FaceTime HD. Buy it now...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
2013-04-15 05:34:20
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro has made substantial performance improvements thanks to the latest Intel Sandy Bridge processors. The 13-inch Pro laptops come in two models, differentiated by their CPU and hard drives, but reviewers say performance is similar...
Latest processor technology, Excellent battery life, Good value...
Intel graphics are a step down from prior models, No Bluray drive, No highresolution display option...
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To sum things up, buying the new MacBook Pro 13 means better CPU performance at the expense of graphics rendering power. The previously built-in Nvidia Geforce 320M was definitely more powerful. How the reduced 3D-rendering performance actually affects ov...
Low System Noise Under Light Use, Unibody Case, Keyboard, Bright, High-Contrast Display, Color Space, Performance, Battery Life Under Light Use...
Few Ports, Few Options, Relatively Heavy, Small Enter Button, Loud Under Heavy Use, CPU Clock Downsampled Under Very Heavy Use, Reflective Screen, Short Warranty...
Some crucial differences come to light when running Windows 7 via Bootcamp. More heat is produced (although not to critical levels), the battery life is considerably shorter, the transfer rates of ports are reduced and the various benchmark scores are low...
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maclife.com Updated:
2013-04-15 05:34:30
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MacBook Pro refreshes aren’t as predictable as the faithful yearly launches of the iOS devices. They tend to come out of nowhere, like a bolt of lightning—and this one brought a surprising bolt of thunder, too. Yes, the MacBook Pro now sports a Thunde...
Speedier processor. Thunderbolt port for a little future proofing. High-def FaceTime camera records 720p video in iMovie. FireWire is still around.
At 1440x900, 13-inch MacBook Air has a higher-resolution display. Built-in battery can’t be removed. No matte display option.
The MacBook Pro is a dream laptop, delivering more power than the Air and more bells and whistles too—the FireWire and Ethernet ports the Air lacks completely, plus that fancier FaceTime camera, and our personal favorite, the backlit keyboard. Thunde...
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about.com Updated:
2013-04-15 05:34:33
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The Bottom LineMar 9 2011 - Apple's MacBook Pro 13 certainly made some major performance changes in their 2011 refresh. With the new Core i5 processor, this is one of the fastest 13-inch laptops available on the market. This combined with Apple's outst...
Stylish And Sturdy Design, Excellent Keyboard, Long Battery Life...
Display Panel Offers Below Average Resolution, Glossy Screen Hard To Use In Certain Light, Thunderbolt Adapters Not Included...
Mar 9 2011 - Apple's MacBook Pro 13 certainly made some major performance changes in their 2011 refresh. With the new Core i5 processor, this is one of the fastest 13-inch laptops available on the market. This combined with Apple's outstanding battery...
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Apple brings Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt technologies to MacBook Pros Courtesy of Apple After Apple released their new line of Macbook Pros on Feb. 24, many users thought Apple would do a basic performance bump of the system's hardware and send it out...
Intel Sandy Bridge processors with HD 3000 graphics, Latest Thunderbolt technology standard on all MacBook Pros, Solid aluminum unibody skeleton...
Solid state drives not included on standard package (128GB SSD can be purchased for additional $250), Only upgradable to 8GB of system memory, No antiglare display option on 13" version (option available on 15" and 17 versions)...
Final thoughts After a little over a week with my new MacBook Pro, I can honestly say that I'm happy to be back on the Apple bandwagon again. My last Macbook I owned was in 2006, and they have made many performance improvements along the way. The ne...
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Apple has two strong 13-inch notebooks to entice shoppers, and one of them just got a lot stronger. While the 13-inch MacBook Air ($1,299) emphasizes portability and instant gratificaiton via Flash memory, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro ($1,199) is all ab...
Superb battery life, Fast overall performance, Sturdy, luxurious design, Excellent keyboard and touchpad, Robust software package...
Less graphics performance than predecessor, Lower resolution than 13-inch MacBook Air, Bottom torward the rear gets very warm...
The most well-rounded 13-inch notebook gets a serious speed boost and lasts even longer on a charge than its predecessor.
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computershopper.com Updated:
2013-04-15 05:34:47
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With Apple having an ever-increasing presence in the the homes of everyday users, the company has recently been making aggressive moves in terms of affordability versus performance in its desktops and laptops. Apple continues that trend w...
Phenomenal battery life, Excellent internal upgrades from previous model, Impressive performance...
No Blu-ray drive, Glossy screen produces glare, Non-user-replaceable battery...
Apple's entry-level MacBook Pro gets beefed-up insides without an increase in price, giving it a huge edge over its thin-and-light competition...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2013-04-15 05:34:50
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Apple has always been unique in the tech world. For one thing, few companies command routine block-busting lines around their retail stores on launch days. As much as their users love Apple, some despise the brand for its mere existence. We tried to ap...
Apple takes meticulous care to ensure a quality experience on their machines...
Even after all these years, some business software is not compatible with OSX.
Whether or not you're a devoted Apple fan, you must respect the pure genius that goes into these machines...
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The new MacBook Pro was simultaneously announced and released yesterday. I got my hands on a the premium retail configuration and wrote up the first part of my MacBook Pro Review over at Notebooks.com. The MacBook Pro is a very nice computer, though far f...
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Apple's revised 13, 15 and 17 inch MacBook Pros deliver Intel's blazing fast new Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 CPUs, new AMD Radeon HD (formerly ATI) dedicated graphics performance on the high end and a new high speed Thunderbolt port, resulting in the fas...
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Apple brings Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt technologies to MacBook ProsCourtesy of AppleAfter Apple released their new line of Macbook Pros on Feb. 24, many users thought Apple would do a basic performance bump of the system's hardware and send it out the doo...
Solid aluminum unibody skeleton...
Solid state drives not included on standard package (128GB SSD can be purchased for additional $250), Only upgradable to 8GB of system memory, No antiglare display option on 13" version (option available on 15" and 17 versions)...
After only a week of use, I am getting more comfortable in the OSX environment and how to perform everyday tasks that I would normally do in Windows 7. Being a PC enthusiast, I have a great appreciation for devices that are simple to use and provide the u...
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examiner.com Updated:
2014-08-06 12:23:30
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That doesn't necessarily mean it is a good option. In fact, the Macbook was once considered a bit of an outcast when compared to the Macbook Pro. Apple has made many improvements to the Macbook to address user concerns and now has given the Macbook the sa...
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