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Price range:
$1,129.00 - $1,199.00
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 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
Yes
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. This includes ports that may be on the keyboard dock of detachable laptops.
eSATA port
No
Thunderbolt port Has a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals such as an external hard drive. This includes ports that may be on the keyboard dock of detachable laptops. Thunderbolt is a new high-speed port that can connect to DVI, HDMI and VGA through the use of adapters.
I use this everyday. It is my most used item and I love it. <br />It is FAST, reliable and user friendly. One of my favorite things is the quick sleep. <br />You can close the lid and have the computer shut down and immediately lift the lid and within two seconds everything is exactly as you left it.<br /><br />The touch pad is awesome. Sometimes I forget other computers aren't as tech friendly as mine. Lion was awesome and Mountain Lion sped it up. <br /><br />I don't get why people complain that it's heavy. Is lightweight enough that I carry it everywhere. Although, I do recommend a Spec case. <br />I use Pages constantly and run everything Mac on mine. There came a point in my life where I realized that there wasn't anything I wanted from windows. <br /><br />Never have had a virus. Never had to have a virus protection program. <br />The keyboard is the perfect size and it feels awesome. <br />The speakers aren't that loud, but if used with a headset, they are amazing.<br /><br />Apple gives you updates to software as they happen, so your laptop never gets old. <br />If you get Apple Care, you have use of their help desk and if something goes wrong...very helpful for first time mac users.<br /><br />I ALWAYS recommend buying from Apple.com or from an Apple store. If you buy your apple product from anywhere else and something goes wrong with it, they will not always hold up their end of the warranty.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By Marcus
from New York, NY
5.0
Flexible if you know what to do with it
2/12/2013
Pros
Adequate Storage
Durable Construction
Easy To Use
Fast
Good Battery Life
Powerful
Reliable Performance
Screen Quality
Storage
Cons
Heavy
Best Uses
Business Use
Graphics
Music
Video
Web Browsing
Word Processing
Comment:
Great overall laptop, especially if you know how to enhance it.<br /><br />First, buy AppleCare. You can find it at a discounted price at many retailers instead of the full $249. This extends the warranty to 3 years, which is huge.<br /><br />Second, do not buy extra memory or a hard disk from Apple. Get the base configuration. I was able to add 16GB of RAM for under $100, and a 256GB SSD for less than $200. For another $25 you can buy a DVD bay adapter which lets you mount the old hard drive in place of the DVD (you can put the DVD in an external adapter).
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By Texjanelle
from Round Rock, Texas
(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Mac Book Pro Fail
12/30/2012
Pros
Adequate Storage
Durable Construction
Easy To Use
Cons
Computer Died
Other Issues All My Fault
Poor Battery Life
Replaced The Mother Board
Unreliable Performance
Best Uses
Door Stop
Comment:
It is a lemon that no one can fix and that Apple refuses to either replace or refund.
7 people have reviewed this model.
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