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Even so, when I upgraded my work machine from a Core2Duo 15-inch MacBook Pro, I moved to the new i7 13-inch MacBook Pro.
With that shift, the 13-inch MacBook Pro’s future has been questioned for some time. This model also includes the new butterfly keyboard, which prevents double-typing and unresponsive keys. The MacBook Air has gone from an over-priced, under-powered notebook to the crown jewel of Apple’s notebook line. Ports include two Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C connections and a 3.5mm headphone jack for the 1.4GHz models and four Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack in the 2.4GHz and faster configurations.
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It also features a 720p FaceTime HD Camera, stereo speakers, three microphones, Bluetooth 5.0, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. The 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with a 227ppi, 2560-by-1600 Retina display which supports the P3 color gamut, as well as Apple's True Tone technology, capable of adjusting color temperature to ambient lighting. Users can also select 512GB and 1TB SSD storage options. The MacBook Pro can be upgraded to boast a 2.8GHz Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a maximum of 2TB of storage.
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It also ships with 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM and at least 128GB of SSD storage, as well as Intel Iris Plus 645 Graphics (Intel Iris Plus 655 Graphics are available in models with at least a 2.4GHz processor). Even with the heat issues, this machine is well worth the money.Hands-on Review | The new MacBook Pro 13-inch models feature quad-core, eighth-generation Intel Core i5 processors with Turbo Boost up to 1.7GHz for the standard configuration. That’s a shame, as it still offers the most power and expandability that can be found in such a small Apple notebook. I really don’t think the 13-inch MacBook Pro has much of a future. While Apple claims up to 7 hours of battery life, I haven’t seen it. (29) 29 product ratings - Apple MacBook Pro A1278 13.3' 2011 Core i5 TurboBoost 3.00 GHz 4GB RAM 500GB HDD. Sadly, the battery life has taken a hit on this model due to the CPU. Running this MacBook Pro in clamshell mode is just about impossible. To help cope with this while at work, I’ve got the notebook up on a stand to help with airflow. While I don’t really care about temperature readouts and fan RPMs as much as some people, I do have to say that under load, this machine is loud and hot.īasically, when under load, the CPU will ramp up and up until it bumps into its thermal limits, meaning the single fan in the MacBook will also ramp up and up.
Is That a Jet, or Are You Running Photoshop Again? It feels like as quick as a MacBook Air, just with lots of ports and a SuperDrive.īut that power comes with a drawback. The short version? This little MacBook Pro is insanely fast. I added 8 GB RAM and my 115 GB OWC SSD post-purchase. This model is the high-end, with the 2.7 GHz Core i7. The battery life on this new machine isn’t nearly as good as my old Core2Duo-powered machine, but I’ll get that to a bit. The parts about the construction, keyboard and trackpad all stand true today.
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I recently purchased and installed the 16GB RAM upgrade for this model from Crucial, BUT I have not noticed much of a difference in performance. A Brief Interpolation About Re-Reviewing a Productīefore continuing this review, go read my article from 2009 first. My sister has an early 2011 model MacBook Pro 13 inch with the 2.3 i5. Even so, when I upgraded my work machine from a Core2Duo 15-inch MacBook Pro, I moved to the new i7 13-inch MacBook Pro.Īs back in 2009, I need a machine at the intersection of power, expandability and portability. The MacBook Air has gone from an over-priced, under-powered notebook to the crown jewel of Apple’s notebook line. Simply put, Apple is shipping the best notebooks they’ve ever built, and you’re not going to find a better machine out there for $1,199. I’m confident in saying this machine smokes them all - and is finally a decent replacement for the 12-inch PowerBook. Over the years, I’ve used a Clamshell iBook G3, a PowerBook ‘Pismo’ G3, a Titanium PowerBook, both a 12- and 15-inch aluminum PowerBook, two pre-unibody MacBook Pros and a black MacBook. Back in 2009, when I was managing an Apple-Authorized Service Provider, I picked up a 13-inch MacBook Pro as a work machine and reviewed it.