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Price range:
$1,099.00 - $1,199.99
Summary:A 13.3-inch laptop tested with Mac OS X Lion, Intel Core i5 2.5GHz processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, and a 500GB hard drive.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch MD101LL/A is a 13.3-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1280 x 800. It has 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. It comes with Mac OS X Lion pre-installed.
The MacBook Pro 13-inch MD101LL/A has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 3 USB ports. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers.
The MacBook Pro 13-inch MD101LL/A measures 12.8 inches wide by 1 inches high by 9 inches deep and it weighs 4.5lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 3 months of tech support.
About This Brand
Apple computers usually cost more than Windows-based systems. Apple computers use Mac OS X as their operating system, which has fewer problems with viruses and other malware. Macs can also run windows. The company primarily offers several consumer lines, the MacBook Pro (laptops), the iMac (all-in-one desktops), the Mac mini (a small, budget desktop). The Mac Pro desktop is its professional line. Apple's telephone tech support is limited to three months, but you can get unlimited free tech support at the Genius Bar in Apple stores.
Features & Specs - Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch MD101LL/A
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
Display size (in.)
13.3
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks.
Processor
Core i5 2.5GHz
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time.
Memory (GB)
4
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive.
Storage (GB)
500
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games.
Video memory (MB)
NA
Blu-ray or DVD Has either a Blu-Ray drive (B), which lets you watch Blu-Ray movies and read/write to CDs and DVDs, or a DVD drive (D), which lets you read/write to CDs and DVDs.
Blu-ray or DVD
D
Wi-Fi type (802.11) The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas.
Wi-Fi type (802.11)
n
WiMAX One of the standards used by cell phone service providers that they call "4G". Based on the IEEE 802.16e wireless standard, mobile WiMAX is a wireless broadband Internet connection like Wi-Fi, with comparable data speeds. But its range is much greater, measured in miles rather than feet, which in theory should provide continuous broadband coverage over greater distances. If supported you usually have to sign up with a service provider and pay an extra fee.
WiMAX
No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.)
Memory-card reader
Yes
Built-in webcam A built-in webcam for videoconferencing.
Built-in webcam
Yes
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive.
eSATA port
No
Thunderbolt port Has a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals such as an external hard drive. Thunderbolt is a new high-speed port that can connect to DVI, HDMI and VGA through the use of adapters.
It is a lemon that no one can fix and that Apple refuses to either replace or refund.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
Abe
from
Chicago
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
reliable and sturdy
12/16/2012
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Use
Fast
Good Battery Life
Reliable Performance
Cons
Heavy
Best Uses
Business Use
Music
Web Browsing
Word Processing
Comment:
This is my second Mac laptop purchase, which I bought primarily for use at work. I have not had any problems with it. The frame is sturdy, having resisted a large reference book dropping on it while closed. The image is high-quality, even without a Retina display. The OS does take some getting used to, but it is easy to accomplish tasks once understood. The Safari default browser work well, and I rarely have a problem with Office. In addition, all the programs particular to my research field that are resource-intensive run well.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
Gorman
from
Idaho, USA
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
PC Rules!
12/11/2012
Pros
Good Battery Life
Cons
Complicated To Use
Best Uses
Not sure
Comment:
It was time to replace my 8 year old laptop and I decided to get a fancy Mac Book Pro. You get what you pay for, right? WRONG! If you like your Windows 7, Vista or even XP, just stick with it. Any of those are way simpler to use than Apple's Mountain Lion operating system. Mac is complicated and frustrating at moments. I watched tutorials and that helped somewhat but not enough. I'm a small business owner and a productivity aspect is very important to me. Windows operating system is a superior product by far. It's actually very obvious. Just look at a market share between the two concepts. I should have known better. I hope you don't make the same mistake...<br />By the way, I've returned it for a refund and I bought a new PC.
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