Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 320M Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard White

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:86

Uk has collected 74 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 320M Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard White and the average expert rating is 86 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.

Read the full review

zath.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

Or perhaps this article should be titled “Why Apple’s Unibody Macbook Pro’s are the best ever made…and why you might want to wait until you buy!”We first saw Apple’s new ‘Unibody’ line of Macbook’s and Macbook Pro’s in October 2008, and they were subs...

stuff.co.nz

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

iPhone makes inroads into businesses Rugby World Cup may be in 3-D, but not in NZ One in 10 could get 'superfast' broadband Review: Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus The next Google phone: The Devour Amazon, Rupert Murdoch square off in ebook fight Go...

Read the full review

digitalone.com.sg

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

By Jeffrey Tsang, a freelance writerApple MacBook» Price: from $1,588» Available: from authorised Apple resellers and at http://store.apple.com/sgAPPLE has updated its MacBook and it now sports a white polycarbonate unibody with rounded edges for a mor...

computeractive.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

At the end of last year, Apple updated its Macbook range of laptops, giving them a shiny new aluminium design so they looked very similar to the company’s more expensive Macbook Pro models.The new design was attractive but the new models were considera...

A welcome update that improves performance, battery life and value...

webuser.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

Apple instituted a radical redesign to its laptop range last year by bringing out two new MacBook Pros, each cast from a single block of aluminium. The latest overhaul sees a compact 13-inch model promoted to the Pro line-up with a tempting lower price...

Promoting the 13-inch to the MacBook Pro range has resulted in a higher-powered Mac that isn’t going to break the bank. It’s a great-looking product and, while Apple hasn’t made too many changes on last year’s major overhaul, the a...

electricpig.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:100

Weirdly, the 13 inch MacBook Pro marks a step backwards for Apple. It’s been two years since the company offered a professional-grade laptop in anything less than 15 inches. But here it is, a 13 inch MacBook Pro.Not since the 12 inch PowerBook, dis...

Jawflooring looks, tons of power, handy extras and stonking battery life...
Battery is nonremoveable...
If all laptops were like this, we’re pretty sure there’d be peace on earth...

theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:90

Apple has always kept a clear dividing line between consumer products for home and education users, and more expensive professional models offering higher performance and additional features. And, until quite recently, its laptop range had stuck rigidl...

Although the unibody design is sleek and attractive, the original Aluminium MacBook definitely looked over-priced when compared to its white plastic counterpart. Apple has clearly acknowledged that mistake with this update, as the improved performance...

Read the full review

techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:100

What an update! The new features and benefits that were introduced back in January for the top-of-the-range 17-inch model have filtered down throughout the MacBook Pro range (a line-up that also now includes the newly promoted 13-inch unibody MacBook)...

MacBook Pro 15-inch, Excellent screen upgrade, Seven-hour internal battery, Speedy discrete graphics, MacBook Pro 13-inch, FireWire port is back, Excellent screen upgrade, Seven-hour internal battery...
MacBook Pro 15-inch, A little expensive, MacBook Pro 13-inch, No discrete graphics...

pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:90

Apple announced the update to their MacBook line-up in June, and here we have the 13-inch model, which takes on the "Pro" moniker previously applied to its bigger brothers. It is the second iteration of Apples unibody MacBook and brings with it a few...

Improved battery life, SD card slot, excellent display, excellent design and build quality...
USB placement is still too close...
The 13-inch MacBook Pro takes an already excellent machine and moves it a step further alongKey specs3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, Ethernet, FireWire, Li-ion battery, SD, SDHC, USB, Wi-Fi...

Read the full review

trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:90

Last year's arrival of the aluminium 'unibody' MacBooks (see Apple MacBook 13in ) was something of a revelation where laptop design was concerned. No surprises there really, if nothing else Apple is known for its great design. However, as impressive as th...

Read the full review

alphr.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:83

If you dashed to the Apple Store to snatch one of the first unibody MacBooks, chances are you're feeling rather sheepish at the moment. With typical disdain for its adoring, early-adopter fans, Apple has taken its MacBook, added the features that owner...

Beautifully made, fast and with great battery life, this is the best laptop Apple has produced for ages...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

The demise of the 12in PowerBook, following Apples move to Intel processors and the introduction of the MacBook Pro, was much lamented by those Mac users who wanted a professional but compact Mac laptop. This 13in MacBook Pro would seem to be the spir...

Read the full review

gadgetguy.com.au

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

If youve been holding off on upgrading an older Macbook, this is an excellent upgrade choice. If last years slightly underwhelming Unibody models didnt impress you, these will. First time Mac buyers will find a lot of value here too. Despite its "Pr...

Firewire; Backlit keyboard; Excellent battery life...
Glossy screen; Integrated battery...

theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:85

The recent rapid evolution of Apple’s laptop range continues apace this month, with changes to virtually every model. The 15in MacBook Pro – or, to be precise, the 15.4in MacBook Pro – received a major update back in October when Apple introduced its n...

All other features aside, we’re simply pleased to see that Apple’s pricing on the 15in MacBook Pro is a bit more competitive than it was last October. This 2.8GHz model isn’t exactly cheap, of course, but it’s powerful enough to ha...

Read the full review

T3.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

The smallest Macbook. Ever. The users spoke. Apple listened. Back in October 2008, the Cupertino-based computing giant released a 13-inch MacBook featuring its unibody enclosure, carved from a single piece of aluminium for lightness and strength. But...

The FireWire port is back!, Excellent screen upgrade, Seven-hour internal battery, Includes SD card reader, Illuminated keyboard throughout range...
No discrete graphics...
An excellent upgrade to an already-popular machine. Its great to see Apple listening to its user base too...

v3.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

The new 13in MacBook Pro is aimed at people who like the look of Apples other aluminium unibody models, but dont want to lug around a leviathan laptop just to have Mac OS on the move, or pay a premium for the MacBook Air.Externally, the 13in MacBoo...

Robust build; low weight; excellent battery life.
No matte screen option; fixed battery may restrict some people.
The 13in MacBook Pro is a highly capable notebook, but we cant help feeling that something is missing, particularly when the old white MacBook has a very similar specification and a lower price. Onboard 3G would be a good fit for such a compact MacBo...

goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:85

Apples 13in MacBook Pro is the smallest notebook in the companys "Pro" range, but it still packs quite a punch. This laptop is a fantastic compromise between size and power, though its upgrade options could be cheaper. The 13in MacBook Pro can be configured with either a 2.26GHz or 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a choice of either a conventional hard drive (up to 500GB at 5400rpm) or a solid-state drive (128GB or 256GB). Upgrading its RAM is disappointingly expe...

Fantastic build quality and design, extremely long battery life, multi-touch trackpad, beefy processor and RAM options...
RAM upgrades are expensive through Apple, no anti-glare display coating option, battery can’t be removed...
The 13in Apple MacBook has gone Pro, with more memory, beefier processors and an embedded battery that outlasts similar-sized notebooks we’ve tested. We would prefer an option for a more powerful graphics card though...

Read the full review

macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:100

When we last reviewed the aluminium MacBooks, back in October 2008, the differences between what was then the MacBook and MacBook Pro boiled down to features. With the new MacBook Pro lineup, the features on Apples latest 13-inch aluminium laptops hav...

Has FireWire 800 port; improved battery life; high quality display; bootable SD card slot; entry-level price tag.
No matte screen option; no video adapters or Apple Remote included; no CPU or 7,200 rpm upgrade options available...

Read the full review

macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:100

With the new MacBook Pro lineup, the features on Apples latest 13-inch aluminium laptops have been brought up to equal those found on the new 15-inch MacBook Pros. And the unit has been renamed MacBook Pro accordingly. And as well see in our speed te...

Has FireWire 800 port; improved battery life; high quality display; bootable SD card slot; entry-level price tag.
No matte screen option; no video adapters or Apple Remote included; no CPU or 7,200 rpm upgrade options available...

Read the full review

techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:90

When we reviewed the aluminum MacBook back in October 2008, those MacBooks posted performance scores that were very similar to the 15in MacBook Pro that was also released in October 2008. At that time, the differences between the MacBook and MacBook...

With its lower price, the return of FireWire, longer battery life, better looking display and a new built-in SD Card slot that you can boot from, the newest member of the MacBook Pro makes an impressive debut. James Galbraith Lowest online price: £N/...

Read the full review

apcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

Until now, Apples MacBook Pro range has only come in 15 and 17 inch models - meaning if you wanted the convenience of a 13 inch Apple notebook then you had to forgo some of the advanced features of the MacBook Pro and opt for a MacBook. The new 13 inc...

techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

Product Code: MB986B/A The 15in Apple MacBook Pro now comes in three varieties, all of them with 4GB of RAM - which you can double to 8GB for a massive £799 - and hard drives with between 250GB and 500GB of space, or solid-state disk drives of 128GB...

The 15in Apple MacBook Pro seems larger than it is. This is a good thing. Given that the overall design of the MacBook Pro is unchanged, the updates to the model line are evolutionary. Its the price cuts that, for Apple, border on the revolutionary...

Read the full review

Zdnet.com.au

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:86

NB: the 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two configurations:(As per this review) Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M — AU$2399Or the lower speccd, Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M — AU$1899 Radic...

Adds SD card slot and reacquires FireWire, Lower starting price, Same solid unibody construction and giant multitouch trackpad...
Nonremovable battery, No matte screen or discrete graphics options...
Previously known as the MacBook, Apples basic 13-inch aluminium unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.

gadgetshow.channel5.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

The Apple MacBook comes with a 13.3-inch LED backlit widescreen display, measures 325x241x227mm and weighs 2.04kg. It has a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of memory, 250GB hard drive, and an NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor. As well as a...

thestar.com.my

Updated:
2016-11-24 07:49:21

Average rating:0

WHEN Apple announced that the Macbook Pro family would receive a new addition, little did anyone expect that the modest 13in Macbook would take its place alongside Apple’s premium class notebooks. The upgraded 13in Macbook Pro takes on many characte...

Long battery life; backlit keyboard; great at multitasking.
Headphone and microphone ports are combined; glossy screen is too reflective for outdoor use.

tbreak.ae

Updated:
2016-11-24 07:49:21

Average rating:0

Back to My Mac. Thats the name of Apple’s Mobile Me component that allows you to access your Mac remotely. However, I’m using the sentence more or less in its literal form as I switched my notebook back to a Mac after spending six months with the Sony...

onlinenotebook.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

Apple MacBook is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz, a dual core processor, it has data bus speed of 1066 MHz, it has L2 cache of 3 MB. The system has 2 GB DDR3 SD RAM of 1066 MHz, which can be upgrade to 4 GB. For storing data, there is a 250 GB ha...

Attractive looks, LED backlight display, long battery life, multitouch pad is great to work on...
No FireWire and SD card reader. Battery is not user replaceable...
Costing in at $999 we think this Apple MacBook is a great alternative to the expensive MacBook Pros buy it if you can accept the absence of SD card slot and FireWire port...

wired.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

Samsung NC20 Das Keyboard Professional Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Notebook Epson Workforce 610 Printer Lenovo ThinkPad USB Secure Hard Drive Logitech Professional Mouse MX Apple LED Cinema Display Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 ServerThe littlest MacBook P...

Seriously solid unibody design shrunk down to more portable proportions. Dazzling performance for a machine this small (just 4.5 pounds). SD card slot. Love the backlit keys.
Teensy keyboard, puny arrow keys. LCD could be brighter. Nonremovable battery doesn't last "all day" as advertised (reality: not quite four hours with a DVD going).

Osnews.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

Late June 2009 I bought a 13" MacBook Pro (2.26 GHz, 4 GB RAM). I suppose that after just three months, the blinding "first joys" over getting a laptop have worn off. By now, I deem my thoughts about this device to be realistic and of an appropriate le...

about.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

Apples MacBook Pro 13 is essentially the older 13-inch MacBook aluminum MaBook system redesigned with some of the features found in the larger MacBook Pros. This is for the most part a benefit to consumers as the price tag for the entry h...

Stylish and Durable Aluminum Case, Excellent Keyboard and Trackpad, Strong Integrated Graphics...
Glossy Screen Difficult to Use In Certain Lighting Conditions, Smaller Hard Drive and Memory Than Similarly Priced PC, DisplayPort Adapters Not Included...

electronicsme.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:96

A great ultraportable notebook that offers consumers a balance of features, performance, and convenience is the 13.3" Apple MacBook Pro MB991LL/A. This sleek laptop features an aluminum unibody chassis that measures 12.8" x 1" x 8.9" and weighs a comfo...

This ultraportable is a great balance of both features and functionality for a fairly reasonable price (when considering other Macs). The ergonomics generally please the consumer as intended, especially the state-of-the-art trackpad and unibody aluminu...

notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:89

Again at last, after a rebranding to Pro, the little 13" MacBook Pro can bid a Firewire. Furthermore it received a SD cardreader and a significantly better display. A radical price cut completes the designer-notebooks package. You will discover how...

Excellent workmanship, stability and design, Improved display, SD cardreader and Firewire 800, Mostly very quiet...
Heat development, Intensely reflective display, Sharp front edge...
Apple still knows how to impress with the Unibody MacBook. Design, haptic and stability are unsurpassed . The little 13 inch notebook's performance is also excellent for its category. The newly implanted battery runs considerably longer due to 50% more c...

Read the full review

hothardware.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

Synopsis: The 13" Macbook Pro features Apples uni-body enclosure that is carved from a solid block of aluminum for added durability. The machine also features a LED-backlit screen with a higher color gamut than most notebooks, a backlit keyboard, a...

The 13" Macbook Pro features Apples uni-body enclosure that is carved from a solid block of aluminum for added durability. The machine also features a LED-backlit screen with a higher color gamut than most notebooks, a backlit keyboard, and a 7 hour...

Read the full review

jordanitservices.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

John Virata Over the years, Ive had always had access to a Macintosh computer, starting way back with the PowerBook 140, to the dual 450 G4, to a 15-inch MacBook Pro with illuminated keyboard. I used the systems for testing the latest software from Ad...

techworld.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

When we reviewed the aluminum MacBook back in October 2008, those MacBooks posted performance scores that were very similar to the 15in MacBook Pro that was also released in October 2008. At that time, the differences between the MacBook and MacBook P...

With its lower price, the return of FireWire, longer battery life, better looking display and a new built-in SD Card slot that you can boot from, the newest member of the MacBook Pro makes an impressive debut...

Read the full review

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

When Apple released the aluminum unibody MacBook in October 2008, the differences between the MacBook and MacBook Pro laptop lines narrowed to a point where folks began to wonder when Apple would decide to merge the two lines into one. With the introdu...

FireWire 800 port, Bootable SD card slot...
No matte screen option, No video adapters...

Read the full review

geardiary.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

Since Dan posted his thoughts on the new 13” Pro compared to the previous 13” non-Pro, I thought I’d throw together the thoughts I’ve had in my first day of ownership as well. I bought my very first Mac back in 2006 and I have never looked back. It w...

Read the full review

notebookreview.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

The new brings a lot of new features to the table from the previous generation. Users now get a large battery that gives pretty amazing life, a better display, faster processor, FireWire, SD-card slot, and best of all a lower starting price. Getting...

Excellent battery life, Screen has excellent color and contrast, Great build quality, SDcard slot!...
When the system is running hot you can really feel it, Good looks put in front of ergonomics, Poor Windows driver support, Hard drive is limited to SATA150 speeds...
The new has many strengths that make it a good notebook you should consider buying. It gets excellent battery life while running OS X, it can game on integrated graphics, its screen looks excellent, and it has fantastic build quality. With that said its...

Read the full review

Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:80

If you think the latest changes to Apple’s MacBook line aren’t exciting, you’re not paying close enough attention. The 13-inch model is now part of the MacBook Pro line, and, like its larger-screened siblings, now has a more colorful display, and—at l...

Sleek and durable design, Long battery life, Bright, vibrant display, Good graphics performance, Excellent Mac OS X Leopard...
Relatively small hard drive, Reflective display, Only two USB ports...
Unlike its 17-inch sibling, the 13-inch MacBook Pro does not sweep its weight class in every category. There are cheaper notebooks with weaker performance and much longer battery life, for instance, as well as similarly priced systems with slightly bet...

Read the full review

gizmodo.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

You know those Microsoft laptop hunter spots? Apple may already have responded with TV spots of their own, but these MacBook Pros strike back at Microsoft better than any ad can: by doing. Apple did two things simultaneously that are usually contradic...

Read the full review

pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:90

After all the whining, the bickering, and the constant remarks about how Windows-based laptops have this and that and cost so much less, Apple, a company known to make its own rules, is finally letting down its guard. The lovable MacBook Pro 13-inch...

Very good processing parts for an entry-level machine. Unparalleled multi-touch gestures. Best-looking chassis in its class. Sturdy. Return of the FireWire port. Bigger, better battery life than its predecessors. Lower prices. Backlit keyboard. Loaded wit...
Base memory is little low for this day and age.
Bringing in an SD slot and bringing back the FireWire port—while also lowering prices—eliminated Apples weakest links in the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Add bigger, better battery life and youve got yourself a winner...

Read the full review

computershopper.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:90

Apples new entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro ups the battery life, adds a much-requested SD-card slot, and brings back the FireWire port, all at a lower price than its non-Pro MacBook predecessor. At $1,199, the new MacBook Pro is now more co...

Editors Take Apples new 13-inch MacBook Pro offers excellent battery life, an improved screen, and the much-requested SD-card slot, all at a price lower than that of its predecessor. Add your own copy of Windows, and you can swap between it and OS...
No matte screen option; low audio volume when running Windows; missing ExpressCard/34 slot found on earlier MacBook Pros...
Apples new 13-inch MacBook Pro offers excellent battery life, an improved screen, and the much-requested SD-card slot, all at a price lower than that of its predecessor. Add your own copy of Windows, and you can swap between it and OS X, making for a...

techworld.com

Updated:
2014-05-22 08:54:06

Average rating:0

When Apple updated its notebook range late last year, the headline news was a move to a unique aluminium unibody construction. These portables made good use of a chassis milled from solid metal, creating a strong shell around which to construct a dura...

While we have our reservations about the cheapened trackpad and mouse button, the revised Apple MacBook is still a good value laptop with a very impressive balance of capabilities. A new graphics processor raises the game, making the MacBook well-suit...

Read the full review