The high-quality case and price have not changed.Asus 70-OA1G1B1100 AP21-MK90 While the quality of the case serves as an example, the high price to pay for this premium quality should come as no surprise. Among other highlights are the comfortable and conviently backlit keyboard as well as the high-quality screen, which does however reflect bright surroundings and for which the choice does not exist be replaced with a matte screen. Asus AP21-T91

Despite its status as an entry-level laptop, the new MacBook Pro 13 impresses with its performance, coming equipped with a powerful CPU—especially when compared to the Core 2 Duo CPU of the previous generation. Asus AP23-T91

In return, you have to take a hit in the area of 3D graphics, which stems from the switch from the more powerful Nvidia GeForce 320M to the CPU-integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000. Nevertheless, most tasks can be handled just fine, only current games and 3D-intensive programs don't run too well.Asus 15G10N381200

Some crucial differences come to light when running Windows 7 via Bootcamp. More heat is produced (although not to critical levels), the battery life is considerably shorter, the transfer rates of ports are reduced and the various benchmark scores are lower when compared performance in Mac OS X. Keeping that in mind, the MBP 13 is really only good when using its own operating system.Asus 15G10N381200CM-2

On the Edge. The speediest dual-core processor in a compact 13" case with quiet fans? Find out why this might be a problem for Windows (Bootcamp) users but of little significance for Mac OS X users.

The model we review here is the most powerful of the new 13" MacBook Pro laptops of the Early 2011 revision, model number MC724LL/A. Compared to the starter model, the laptop here comes with a faster 2.7 GHz Core i7-2620M dual-core processor and a bigger 500GB hard drive. Asus A34-M90

At an extra 300 Euro, the more powerful model isn't exactly a bargain. Apple can claim that half of the extra cost goes to cover the Intel i7 CPU. The extra cost of the larger hard drive probably only adds up to 5-15 Euro. And the rest? Another Yacht for Steve Jobs?Asus A34-W90 L0690L6

The case of the new MacBook Pro remains unchanged compared to previous generations. Once again, the case appeals with its sturdy build, excellent feel, while remaining very compact and light weight all the same. Despite the design remaining unchanged it still appears fresh and modern. The only persistent criticism from users is about the relatively sharp front edge.Asus NBP12A100

Apple is once again stingy with the ports. A combination microphone/headphones Headset Port which supports optical audio, only two USB 2.0 ports, Thunderbolt / DisplayPort Mini, FireWire 800, Ethernet and MagSafe power connector is all she wrote. Asus A32-W7

The Thunderbolt port is a novelty which might prove very popular in the future. For now though, there are only two professional external hard drives which are compatible with this high-speed port. Thanks to its speedy transfer rates, the ThunderBolt port might find use as a docking station port, which would put to rest many of the sharp criticisms about the MacBook Pro. For now, this is only speculation, however.Asus A33-W7

The positioning of the ports is convenient for right-handed users since all the ports are found on the left side, so there's plenty of space for an external mouse. Users who like to have a mouse on the left side might feel a good deal more constrained here.Asus A32-M9

A small alteration is to be found within the case concerning the wireless internet connection. Asus A32-W7 The Broadcom BCM4331 wifi card now uses 3 antennae, helping it achieve a slightly longer range and slightly higher transfer rates. Additionally, Apple has put in place a dedicated Bluetooth 3.0 chip (most likely the BCM2070 according to iFixit), but Apple is still advertising it only as the 2.1+EDR version. Furthermore, there's also an infrared receiving for use with the AppleRemote (unidirectional).Asus A33-M9

Besides the laptop itself, the variety of accessories remains minimal, including a power supply and cable, a user manual called "Everything Mac", additional instructions called "Everything Else", two software DVDs, stickers and a cleaning cloth. The laptop comes with the Mac OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard operating system pre-installed.Asus A33-W7

Asus 90-NCA1B3000 The MacBook Pro comes with a short 12-month warranty including 90 days of over-the-phone technical support. There's always the option of opting into the extended warranty called Apple Care Protection Plan (ACPP), which extends over-the-phone support to a total of 36 months from the purchase date. With the recommended retail price (RRP) of 249 Euro, Apple Care comes a bit cheaper here than with the 15" and 17" models (349 Euro)—still not exactly a bargain.Asus A41-W3

The input devices remain the same as those of previous MacBook Pros, which are by no means bad. The keyboard consists of 79 normally-sized backlit keys. Among these is the somewhat small "Enter" key. Asus 90-NCB1B3000

In the typical Apple style, the special function keys: Fn, Ctrl and Command are used for keyboard shortcuts, but Windows users might be a bit frustrated about ctrl key not doing "what it's supposed to". Note: most of the keyboard shortcuts using the ctrl key in Windows use the "command" key in Mac OS X but are otherwise the same: "command + P" = print. Asus A41-A3

The keystrokes are soft with an easy-to-feel pressure point and make little noise. The keybed is very sturdy and therefore comfortable for hours of typing. There are no quick access buttons to control the hardware and no Fn key shortcuts to control wifi or bluetooth. On top of that, Windows users might miss keys like "Insert" and "Print Screen". Asus A41-A6

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