Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL-A 13-3-inch Laptop Review
Specifications: The Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop is powered by an Intel 2.26 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB DDR3 RAM upgradeable to a maximum 8GB, a 160 GB hard drive and a 8x slot-loading SuperDrive. Other features are the 13.3-inch LED Display, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics card, back-lit keyboard, MagSafe power adapter, built-in iSight web-cam, microphone, two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and an SD card slot.
Design: The Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop is stunning in design. The MacBook Pro is made from a breakthrough uni-body enclosure manufactured from a single block of aluminum. It measures approximately 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches and weighs 4.5 pounds inclusive of the battery. This 13.3-inch laptop model is thinner and lighter than its predecessors as well as stronger and more durable thanks to its uni-body aluminum enclosure. The new 13-inch, LED back-lit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) is environmental friendly and uses less power, allowing the built-in notebook battery to last for up to 7 hours. The full-size back-lit keyboard allows for typing in the dark and the button-less glass track pad features Apple’s patented Multi-Touch technology for smooth and user-friendly browsing.
Features & Performance: The Intel Core 2 Duo processor (with 3 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which runs the Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop enables applications to run faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce power requirements and thus utilizes battery life very efficiently. The included NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor provides acceptable but unassuming graphics. The 160 GB hard drive is more than enough for regular. The Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which comes pre-installed, works seamlessly with the system’s hardware to provide an enjoyable computing experience.
Overall: Overall the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro is pretty impressive. By seamlessly integrating thoughtful design, and a stable, intuitive operating system, the MacBook Pro is a good choice for those looking for reliable mobile computing, such as students and professionals who demand a lot from their machines.
