Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" 2.3GHz Dual Core Intel i5 4GB / 500GB / Thunderbolt / SuperDrive / Airport Extreme / Bluetooth / Intel HD 3000 384MB CTO
Overall rating 83/100

Of the three new models, it's the MacBook Pro 13in that's sure to elicit most interest from the Apple-curious mainstream. That's partly due to its beautiful design – now with much faster components inside – but it's just as likely to be down to its... More reviews

Verdict

It gets very hot and noisy when pushed hard, but there's little else to criticise on this magnificent piece of hardware

This product is Constructed To Order (CTO) and the product description defines the specification.

The new MacBook Pro for 2011, with huge performance increases in graphics, connectivity and processing power. Once again, everyone’s favourite notebook computer becomes even more powerful and versatile.

New Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors.

The 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro feature the fastest dual-core processors available, which boost performance by up to 50%.

Next-generation NVIDIA graphics.

With faster graphics than ever, MacBook Pro brings high performance to everything from photos and videos to 3D games.

Up to 10 hours of battery life.

The battery in the 13-inch MacBook Pro lasts up to 10 hours (8-9 hours on the 15- and 17-inch models) on a single charge.

Precision aluminium unibody enclosure.

From one solid piece of aluminium comes a MacBook Pro that’s thin, light and durable.

In the box

  • MacBook Pro
  • MagSafe Power Adaptor, AC wall plug and power cord
  • Software DVDs
  • Display polishing cloth
  • Printed and electronic documentation

Included software

Mac OS X Snow Leopard + iLife ’11 - Every Mac comes with the world’s most advanced operating system, as well as iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, and iDVD so you can do more with your photos, movies, and music.

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