Apple Macbook Pro

First, divide the two segments Apple notebook: Macbook and Macbook Pro. Macbook "plain" is the designation for the 13.3-inch notebook, while the Macbook Pro for 15 and 17-inch notebook of his. But the latest generation Macbook, 13.3-inch version was the title of Pro. Why? Looks like Apple feels its 13.3-inch notebook has the capability and facilities like the Pro. And having the opportunity to test, we agree on that.

Comes with an aluminum unibody design, new Macbook is actually have the same way as the previous generation. However some detail to give a very significant difference. The first is the screen is so bright and brilliant. Frankly, we never see the screen color depth, which could give this Macbook. Apple itself claims that the display color gamut can deliver 60% more than previous versions, which explains why this notebook screens look so stunning.

This notebook weighs 2kg facilities has also improved thanks to the presence of FireWire and Micro-SD slot that you do not encounter in the previous generation Macbook. The presence of FireWire allows you to capture video from camcorders, while the Micro-SD slot to transfer files from the camera makes it easy. Actually a little strange also praised the existence of a Micro-SD because this facility is actually a standard fittings of the present notebook. Yet somehow, Apple has been reluctant to install a memory card slot in their notebooks. In the presence of Micro-SD slot, at least be evidence that Apple heard the complaints of users. Unfortunately, Apple is still using a mini-Display Port for video-out, so you have to buy another dongle if you want to connect your notebook to a projector.

But of all, the most significant improvement is the battery. On this notebook, Apple uses lithium-polymer battery types that have the flexibility to shape than regular lithium-ion batteries. In addition, Apple also eliminates the removal of the battery system is eating place. Wasted space is then used to increase the capacity of lithium-polymer battery. As a result of this notebook battery could not be removed, but has a capacity of up to 5800 mAh. No wonder Apple's bold promises durability up to 8 hours on a single refill.

Two of the New

There are two new facilities at the Apple Macbook Pro, namely FireWire and Micro-SD slot. But the video-out is still a mini-DVI so you need a special dongle when trying to connect to the internet.

To test this, we were installing Windows 7 into this notebook. Through standardized testing, we get a record time of 2 hours 43 minutes when playing HD video on an ongoing basis. The times are fairly good when compared to the 13-inch notebook class, even when compared to Intel's CULV-based notebook. In the unofficial testing using the operating system Mac OS X (Snow Leopard), note the time could even touch the figure of 5 hours.

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As with most Apple notebook, the Macbook Pro is priced higher, at U.S. $ 1299. But the price was very appropriate. Great screen quality, good performance and long battery life is the main charm of this notebook. Plus the design is fantastic, is not wrong if it bears the title of Pro notebook. 

Test Results

The use of high-speed hardware to make the Macbook Pro has a special performance. Moreover, this notebook uses nVidia GeForce 9400M graphics chip makes the graphics capability is quite good. Remarkably, all that does not make the battery resistance in the doldrums, as evidenced by its ability to survive almost 3 hours.