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Apple 2.26GHz 13in MacBook Pro review

Verdict:

An excellent ultra-portable laptop that's let down only by its small hard disk and non-replaceable battery.

Review Date: 7 Aug 2009

Price when reviewed: £899

Supplier: http://www.apple.com/uk/thestore

Reviewed By: Alan Lu & Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code MB990*/A
Review Date 7 Aug 2009
Rating **** stars out of 5
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P7550
Processor clock speed 2.26GHz
Memory 2.00GB
Memory slots 2
Memory slots free 0
Maximum memory 8GB
Size 22x327x230mm
Weight 2.0kg
Sound Realtek High Definition Audio
Pointing device touchpad
Power consumption standby 0W
Power consumption idle 13W
Power consumption active 42W

Display

Viewable size 13.3 in
Native resolution 1,280x800
Graphics Processor Nvidia GeForce 9400M
Graphics/video ports Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Memory 256MB

Storage

Total storage capacity 160GB
Optical drive model HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N
Optical drive type DVD+/-RW +/-DL

Ports and Expansion

USB ports 2
Total Firewire ports 1
Bluetooth yes
Wired network ports 1x 10/100/1000
Wireless networking support 802.11a/n
PC Card slots none
Modem No
Supported memory cards SDHC, MMC
Other ports combined optical digital output/headphone out with selectable analogue audio line in

Miscellaneous

Carrying case No
Operating system MacOS X 10.5
Operating system restore option restore disc
Software included Apple iLife 09
Optional extras mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter £20, mini DisplayPort to Dual Link DVI adapter £68, mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter £20, airline power adapter £28, Apple Remote £15, three year extended warranty £195

Buying Information

Warranty one year customer carry-in or collect and return
Price £899
Details www.apple.com/uk
Supplier http://www.apple.com/uk/thestore
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