Product Reviews :: Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL A 13.3-Inch Laptop

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Introducing the newest 13-inch MacBook Pro. The state-of-the-art dual-core Intel i5 processor delivers approximately 2x faster performance (in the previous generation of MacBook Pro). New Thunderbolt technology lets you connect high-performance peripherals and high-resolution displays to your single port, and transfer files at lightning speeds. And with the brand new built-in FaceTime HD camera, you can create astonishingly crisp HD video calls.

Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Pro

The 13.3-inch unibody MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt technology (see larger image).

With the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, you'll be able to achieve bi-directional channels with transfer speeds to peripherals like external hard drives and servers as much as an amazing 10 Gbps--while also connecting to a DisplayPort-compatible high-resolution display.

As with previous models, the MacBook Pro comes with a precision unibody enclosure built from a single block of aluminum, setting up a thin and light-weight mobile computing workhorse (less than 1 inch thin and simply 4.5 pounds) that's also highly durable. And it features a 13.3-inch, LED-backlit glass display as well as a glass trackpad it doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) which includes Apple's Multi-Touch technology. You'll also get as much as 7 hours of life of the battery while on a tight schedule.

This version in the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro (model MC700LL/A) includes a 2.3 GHz Core i5 "Sandy Bridge" dual-core processor, 320 GB harddrive, and 4 GB of installed RAM. Other features include integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics, ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity, an SDXC card slot, two USB 2.0 ports, plus a FireWire 800 port (see full specifications below). It also comes with the Mac OS X Snow Leopard os as well because the iLife software suite, such as the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.

Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Pro

FaceTime HD camera constructed into the bezel for crisp, widescreen video chats (see larger image).

Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Pro

The backlit keyboard--great for typing in low-light settings (see larger image).
Key Features
Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology

Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. Built into the MacBook Pro, the Thunderbolt port enables you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals in addition to existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. You'll have the ability to move data as much as 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and most 12 times faster compared to FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain multiple high-speed devices without resorting to a hub.

And because Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, you'll be able to connect to your high-resolution display through the same port. Any Mini DisplayPort display plugs strait into the Thunderbolt port, and you may also connect displays designed to use DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, or VGA connections with an existing adapter. You'll also manage to include your display in a daisy-chained list of peripherals.
Next-Generation Dual-Core Intel Processor

This MacBook Pro is powered by the second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor (dubbed "Sandy Bridge"), which gives breakthrough digital media management, articles, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the most recent Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload.

Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks simultaneously, delivering the performance you will need for smart multitasking. And you'll like a rich group of new features to get a stunning and seamless visual experience with no additional hardware. The "Sandy Bridge" Core i5 processor also provides faster access to the installed RAM, with the integrated memory controller to connect fast 1333 MHz memory straight to the processor.

With new microarchitecture, the graphics processor resides on the same chip because the central processor and it has direct usage of the 3 MB of shared L3 cache--helping your applications run at peak performance. And an integrated video encoder enables HD video calls with FaceTime, while a powerful decoder offers you long life of the battery when you're watching DVDs or iTunes movies.
Buttonless Multi-Touch Trackpad

With no button on the glass trackpad, there's more room to monitor and click--left, right, center, and everywhere involving. Without a separate button, the trackpad gives MT your hands plenty of room to move about the large, silky glass surface. It also incorporates Multi-Touch gestures--including swipe, pinch, rotate, and four-finger swipe. And it also now supports inertial scrolling, an intuitive method to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy documents and long sites.

Feature of Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

Key Specifications

13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass (1280 x 800-pixel resolution).
2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor ("Sandy Bridge") with 3 MB shared L3 cache for excellent multitasking.
Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.
320 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive (5400 RPM)
4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports as much as 8 GB)
8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD?R DL/DVD?RW/CD-RW)
Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting
Wi-Fi wireless networking (according to 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) to get in touch with peripherals for example keyboards, mice and cell phones
Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
SDXC card slot
Thunderbolt port with native Mini DisplayPort output plus support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control with support for inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Full-size backlit keyboard
Stereo speakers with subwoofers
Dimensions: 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Up to 7 hours of life of the battery
Meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold