Featuring a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of
aluminum, the MacBook Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor
as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating
with the body's design. The MacBook Pro also includes a new 13-inch,
LED-backlit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) as well as a glass
trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) that
features Apple's Multi-Touch technology.
The 13-inch unibody MacBook Pro. |
This 13-inch MacBook Pro (model MB991LL/A) also now includes Apple's
innovative built-in notebook battery for up to 7 hours of wireless
productivity on a single charge without adding thickness, weight or
cost. Using Adaptive Charging and advanced chemistry first introduced
with the 17-inch MacBook Pro the built-in battery delivers up to 1000
recharges before it reaches 80 percent of its original capacity--nearly
three times the lifespan of conventional batteries.
Under the
hood, the MacBook Pro is powered by a powerful 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
processor (with 3 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which runs
applications faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce
power requirements and save on battery life. And video is powered by the
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an
outstanding everyday graphics experience with up to a 5x performance
boost.
Other hardware features include a 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB
of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 8 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive
(for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet
for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate),
FireWire 800 port, Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA
connections), and a Secure Digital card slot for easy access to digital
photos and audio stored on SD and MMC memory cards.
It comes
pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an
operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and
it also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including
iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.
The Unibody MacBook Pro Design
Traditionally notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the MacBook
Pro all of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody
enclosure. Every MacBook Pro starts its life as a single block of
aluminum, which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design.
Another pass and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated
keyboard emerges. When you pick up a new MacBook Pro, you immediately
notice the entire enclosure is thinner and lighter. And it feels strong
and durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or
backpack.
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Off-the-shelf
lithium-ion cells come in fixed, cylindrical shapes. The 13-inch
MacBook Pro is powered by custom-made, ultrathin lithium-polymer
batteries. |
The
standard aluminum electro-static trackpad has been replaced with a new
glass Multi-Touch trackpad, which provides 40 percent more tracking area
than before. Use two fingers to scroll up and down a page. Pinch to
zoom in and out. Rotate an image with your fingertips. Swipe with three
fingers to flip through your photo libraries. Swipe with four fingers to
show your desktop, view all open windows, or switch applications. The
entire trackpad surface is also a button, allowing you to both track and
click virtually anywhere on the trackpad. And you can easily enable
multiple virtual buttons in software, such as right-clicking.
The
keyboard has also been improved, with the rigid aluminum keyboard
webbing cut precisely to hold the keys, which are curved to perfectly
fit fingers. And it's illuminated, so when you're in low-light settings,
such as airplanes or conference rooms, you can always see what you're
typing.
The 13-inch display is made of edge-to-edge,
uninterrupted glass for a smooth, seamless surface and features LED
backlighting for brilliant instant-on performance that uses up to 30
percent less energy than its predecessor. The ultra-thin displays
provide crisp images and vivid colors which are ideal for viewing photos
and movies
Long-Lasting Battery
The 13-inch
MacBook Pro now includes a newly engineered lithium-polymer battery
that that lasts up to 7 hours on a single charge thanks to advanced
chemistry, intelligent monitoring of the system and battery, and
Adaptive Charging technology. The battery is built right into the
computer, eliminating the space-consuming mechanisms and housings that
standard removable batteries require. This non-removable battery also
provides a longer battery lifespan of up to 1000 recharges--meaning
fewer depleted batteries and less waste, which is better for the
environment.
Giving it a lifespan of up to 1000 recharges
required breakthroughs in battery technology. Apple electro-chemists
developed advanced chemistry that maintains the battery's charging
capabilities longer than ever. And while most notebooks wear down their
batteries by charging them at a constant rate, the 13-inch MacBook Pro
takes a different approach. Using an Apple-developed technology called
Adaptive Charging, a microchip on the battery constantly communicates
with the computer to determine the optimal way to charge its cells,
adjusting the current up and down depending on a variety of conditions.
Combined, these advancements offer a dramatic improvement in battery
lifespan: more than three times the lifespan of typical notebook
batteries--up to five years.
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity,
and amazing battery life with the 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor,
which has a super-fast 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an large 3 MB
L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a
larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB
carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will
deliver better overall performance.)
The hafnium-infused
circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in
transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from
the wall outlet. With 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can
be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing
performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently.
And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the
entire amount if the other happens to be idle.
Video Processing & Output The MacBook Pro delivers both powerful graphics performance and long
battery life via the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor,
which provides an outstanding everyday graphics experience with up to a
5x performance boost. Power your way through the latest 3D
games--including Call of Duty and Quake--and enjoy improved graphics
performance with iWork '09, iLife '09, and everything you do in Mac OS
X. The power-saving NVIDIA integrated graphics processor also keeps you
up and running throughout the day, with up to 7 hours of battery life.
The
MacBook Pro includes a next generation Mini DisplayPort, which delivers
a pure digital signal that can drive up to a 30-inch widescreen
display. The Mini DisplayPort is ultra-compact at just 10 percent the
size of a full DVI connector, and is compatible with Apple's 24-inch
Cinema Display. Adapters are also available for using VGA, DVI/HDMI and
Dual-Link DVI displays
Hard Drive and Memory
The 250 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace
with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to USB 2.0. The 4 GB of
PC3-8500 DDR3 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) has an industry-leading 1066
MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 8 GB.
Wireless Connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the
performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also
backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to
communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works
seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in
Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone,
synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You
can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as
well as quickly share files with a colleague.
Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the glass display is an iSight camera, which enables
easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of
yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application,
video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so
initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold
audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio
compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally.
For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight
camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your
GarageBand-recorded podcast.
Other Features
- Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), one FireWire 800 (up to 800 Mbps), SD card slot
- Mini DisplayPort compatible with DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI connectors (all optional)
- Dual
display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native
resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an
external display, both at millions of colors
- 8x slot-loading
SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x DVD±R; 4x DVD±R DL
(double layer); 4x DVD±RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
- Built-in
full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12
function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)
- Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in speakers
- Combined optical digital output/headphone out with selectable analog audio line in (minijack)
- Kensington lock slot
- Measures 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 4.5 pounds (including battery)
Condition: Re-newed
Warranty : 90 days
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