Apple MacBook Pro 13" core 2 duo

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Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core 2 Duo

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The Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core 2 Duo has proved to be a very popular laptop model with consumers, and is an excellent choice for those looking for a great balance between performance and mobility. It also comes as no surprise that the laptops in this updated range retain the brand's stylish design, with an even thinner aluminium chassis.

At 2.04kg, the Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core 2 Duo ultra-mobile model is light enough to be carried round at home, to the office or the coffee shop. The portability of the laptop is not its only good points however as the battery life is yet another thing to shout about. With the boosted integrated Li-Po battery, it can keep going for up to 10 hours - which is useful when you are on the move and don't have access to any power sources.

The duo processor is an upgrade on the previous version and the graphics chip has also been improved upon. You will notice this version is slightly faster and it does make a difference when running multiple programs simultaneously.

The company has also taken notice when it comes to pricing and it certainly gives you even more in terms of value for your money. It may be small, being the baby in this range, but the laptop most definitely packs a punch - and you will certainly be impressed by its improvements and added features.

Features/Characteristics:

When it comes to the technical specifications and features of the Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core 2 Duo, the laptop is undoubtedly a serious competitor to all other portable computers in the same class. And the high spec hardware is all contained within a stunningly streamlined solid aluminium design. The ultra-thin appearance can be deceiving, as this laptop is incredibly durable.

The 2.4GHz processor is fast enough for most users, and the 4GB of RAM will ensure there are no memory issues with the MacBook Pro 13" Core 2 Duo. The 250GB of storage allows you to keep all your music, videos and photos in the same place.

The Lithium-Polymer battery is primed to give you as much as 10 hours of power, so you can have peace of mind it will have plenty of life in it when you're on the go. As for ports, there are two USB 2.0 ports (allowing up to 480 Mbps), a FireWire 800 (up to 800 Mbps) and an SD card slot.

These Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core 2 Duo laptops have an 8x slot-loading SuperDrive installed with full read and write capabilities for your DVDs and CDs.

The keyboard is easy to type on and the keys are responsive. The multi-touch track-pad makes navigation straightforward and is comfortable to use, especially with the button included within the pad. Everything is seamlessly integrated so you will find it easy to carry out all kinds of commands and access your programs at the touch of a button.

The picture is sharp from the integrated glass 13.3 inch widescreen display and so you will see all that is going on better than ever. The NVIDIA graphics chip provides colours which are richer in depth and the details are much finer at a 1280x800 resolution, so this is great when watching movies or playing games. And don't forget the sound, which blasts out of the stereo speakers with subwoofer.

Other features of the Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core 2 Duo include a built-in iSight camera, which is perfect for video calls when you're on the move, an Ethernet connection and AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi, for wireless Internet when you really need it, plus Bluetooth to link your peripherals to the computer.

With regards to the software included, you will have all you need to get started. The applications which make up iLife' 09 are designed for the digital age, so you can access and share your photos with iPhoto, keep your music collection neat and organised with iTunes and make your own films with iMovie. You also get IDVD, iWeb and GarageBand contained within the suite. These programs have been designed so web sharing is easy and quick.

Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core 2 Duo laptops are installed with Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard as the operating system of choice. This incorporates such things as Time Machine, to automatically back up the files you have stored on the computer, Front Row, the media centre that enables you to access your photos and videos with ease, as well as many other interesting features that will come in handy as you get to know your new Laptop.