13-inch MacBook Pro/2.53GHz

In overhauling its laptop lineup in June 2009, Apple created a pair of 13-inch MacBook Pro models that not only sport the unibody enclosure introduced the previous fall but also adapt the 17-inch MacBook Pro's lithium-polymer battery. A FireWire port also returns. This model features twice the RAM and more storage than its 13-inch counterpart.

Reviewed Full Review

With its lower price, the return of FireWire, longer battery life, better looking display and a new built-in SD Card slot that you can boot from, the newest member of the MacBook Pro makes an impressive debut.

Pros: Has FireWire 800 port; improved battery life; high quality display; bootable SD card slot.

Cons: No matte screen option; no video adapters or Apple Remote included; no CPU or 7,200 rpm upgrade options available.

Basics

Reviewed Price: $1,499

Processor: 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Information about this system on Apple's website

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Lab Tests

Speedmark 5 Score239
Cinema 4D XL XL 10.50:50
iMovie HD60:46
iTunes 7.70:58
Photoshop CS30:53
Compressor1:52
Quake 439.3fps
Tested ConfigurationMac OS X 10.5.7 with 4GB of RAM

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