| Product Information | |
| Geared with Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics processor, the MacBook Pro laptop provides an amazing gaming and viewing experience. The built-in FaceTime HD camera in this Apple 13.3-inch laptop gives sharp and clear video and image during video conferencing. The 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor of this Apple notebook gives capable performance of all your application. The MacBook Pro laptop has a 4GB installed RAM that processes your data quickly and provides efficient computing experience. Store songs, videos, movies images and data files in the massive hard drive storage capacity of 500 GB of this Apple 13.3-inch laptop. The advanced Thunderbolt technology of this Apple notebook allows you to rapidly transfer data from your external files to PC and vice-versa. | |
| Product Identifiers | |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Product Family | MacBook Pro |
| Model ID | MacBookPro8,1 |
| Model Number | A1278 |
| MPN | MC724LL/A |
| EAN | 885909437023 |
| Processor | |
| Processor Type | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Speed | 2.70 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core |
| Motherboard | |
| DMI (Direct Media Interface) | 5 GT/s |
| Display | |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Display Size | 13.3" |
| Display Max. Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Technical Features | |
| Security Features | Kensington Lock Slot |
| Expansion Ports | 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 2 x USB 2.0, DVI (Digital Video Interface), FireWire 800, HDMI, RJ-45 (NIC), VGA out |
| Expandability | 1 x SDXC Card Slot |
| Special Features | Integrated Video Camera, MagSafe Power Adapter Port |
| Hard Drive | |
| Hard Drive Capacity | 500 GB |
| Hard Drive Rotation Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Storage Controller Type | Serial ATA |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 4 GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Max Supported RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Speed | 1333 MHz |
| Installed Cache Memory | 4096 KB |
| CD / DVD | |
| Optical Drive Type | DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW |
| Optical Drive Read Speed | 24x (CD), 6x (DVD+R DL), 6x (DVD-R DL), 8x (DVD), 8x (DVD+R), 8x (DVD-R) |
| Optical Drive Write Speed | 24x (CD), 4x (DVD+R Dual Layer), 4x (DVD-R Dual Layer), 8x (DVD+R), 8x (DVD-R) |
| Optical Drive ReWrite Speed | 10x (CD-RW), 4x (DVD+RW), 4x (DVD-RW) |
| Video | |
| Graphic Processor | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3000, Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Installed Video Memory | 384 MB |
| Audio | |
| Audio Output Type | Headphones, Line Out, Optical Digital, Sound card, Speaker(s) |
| Audio Input Type | Integrated Microphone, Line In (3.5mm), Microphone, Optical Digital In |
| Networking | |
| Networking Type | Bluetooth, Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card, Integrated Wireless LAN, Network Adapter |
| Data Link Protocol | AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Battery | |
| Battery Run Time | Up to 7 Hours |
| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer |
| Dimensions | |
| Depth | 8.94 in. |
| Height | 0.95 in. |
| Width | 12.78 in. |
| Weight | 4.5 lb. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Release Date | February, 2011 |
| Input Method | Keyboard, Remote Control, Trackpad |
| Exterior Color | Aluminum |
Excellent |
CPU updates offer big leaps in performance; phenomenal battery life; excellent ergonomics, keyboard, and large, smooth, multitouch clickpad are still among the best available; 720p HD Webcam.
Graphics performance is slightly worse than last year's 13-inch Pro; 13-inch screen resolution still low compared with the MacBook Air; Thunderbolt port still an unknown until accessories become available; limited upgrade options; expensive; no HDMI or Blu-ray.
Despite retaining the same price and look as last year's model, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro's significant CPU updates and fantastic battery life make it one of the top laptops we've reviewed, provided you can live with passable integrated graphics.