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Expert Reviews (154)
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It's just o.k.
By 00011000 (pcmag.com) Read the full review
I bought a Mac Pro 13.3 (I'm pretty sure this one didn't have a dedicated graghics card, I beleive it had Intel HD 3000 only [Canadian model]).The quality, the track pad, the light up key board, nothing comes close and an absolute "must have". The...
Dec, 2011
2011-12-18
Great laptop for college student
By logans92 (cnet.com) Read the full review
Good performance, good graphics, backlit keyboard helps when writing last minute essays at night while the roommate is sleeping, sleek design, lightweight, perfect size for bringing class to class
Seems to overheat a lot (might be due to my excessive usage, but hearing the fan going at high speed is annoying), battery life is not the best--usually have to charge at least 2x a day (again, most likely due to the amount that I use it)
May, 2011
2011-05-26
Fantastic laptop. Well built, slick, powerful.
By VReggie (cnet.com) Read the full review
This is what other manufacturers aim for when building laptops. The MacBook (like any Apple product) is more expensive than most competitive machines, but it's worth it in build-quality alone. Very well engineered, and very stable.
The Late 2008 model I have was the very first aluminum bodied MacBook but it's still a brilliant machine despite the recent revisions released
Tough to find any fault with it. Hard drives seem to fail a lot in these machines (not mine, but at least 40% of my clients have experienced a failed HD)
Jan, 2011
2011-01-19
Videos
14:25
Apple MacBook Pro 17 Launch @ MacWorld 2009
Jan, 2009
10:01
YouTube - Review: Apple MacBook Pro 13" (mid 2009)
this is my 1 month review and take of the Apple Macbook Pro mid 2009 model. specs: 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GB DDR3 RAM 160 GB HDD NVIDIA ...
05:05
YouTube - NEW Apple MacBook Pro Review 2009
NEW! 2009 13.3 inch Macbook Pro Review. Hope You guys like it. This is the $1199 model, which im planning to upgrade next year. Im going to ...
Manufacturer's Description
You've seen improvements in notebook performance before - but never on this scale. The Intel Core Duo powering MacBook Pro is actually two processors built into a single chip. This, combined with myriad other engineering leaps, boosts performance up to four times higher than the PowerBook G4. With this awesome power, it's a breeze to render complex 3D models, enjoy smooth playback of HD video, or host a four-way video conference. Intel Core Duo is the first chip built using Intel's...
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Review summary for the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2863 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the performance and value for money. Some have doubts about the connectivity.
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
May, 2012
2012-05-15
Review Apple MacBook Pro 13 Mid 2009 2.53 GHz
By Klaus Hinum (notebookcheck.net)
MacBook 13 + Pro. Again at last, after a rebranding to Pro, the l ...
Excellent workmanship, stability and design ; Improved display ; SD cardreader and Firewire 800 ; Mostly very quiet
Heat development ; Intensely reflective display ; Sharp front edge
The low system noise and from our point of view that there still isn't a comparable Windows notebook to be found..
Aug, 2009
2009-08-09
Partner Source
Review MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Non-Glare
By J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)
Topless. Apple hasn't necessarily changed their new models to a g ...
Due to a faulty fan in our first test sample with a reflective display, which attracted attention particularly under load with a loud noise, we retested the system noise on our test sample
May, 2009
2009-05-21
No rating
Partner Source
Review Apple MacBook Pro 17" Notebook (Aluminium Unibody, 17", 9600M GT, T9550)
By Klaus Hinum (notebookcheck.net)
Big, light, and beautiful Whilst a little late, Apple has finally ...
Workmanship ; Design ; Glass Trackpad ; Good keyboard (for Mac Os X) ; Light (for 17")
Hot under heavy loads ; Display is very reflective ; Few connections ; Poor Windows drivers
As the surface temperatures became critical in some areas after long periods of full load, we also considered the temperatures on the inside of the notebook (according to sensors on the inside). After 8 hours of full load (Furmark + Prime95) at 23?C...
C, on the right 29.8? C which remains slightly cooler than body temperature). The panel above the keyboard and the under site became dangerously hot. Therefore, using the notebook to its limits is only recommendable when used in the same position as a...
Apr, 2009
2009-04-19
Partner Source
Apple MacBook Air (11.6-inch) Review
By J.R. Nelson (NotebookReview.com)
The manufacturer's suggested retail price of our review unit is $999; a fully-specced 11.6-inch MacBook Air will cost $1,399
Small, sleek and light ; Can run games in a pinch ; Best-in-class trackpad ; Full-sized keyboard
No Ethernet networking ; No USB 3.0, no SD card slot ; No backlit keyboard
Still, Apple did well what Apple usually does well: they made a gorgeous computer. In today's increasingly cloud-centric world, that might just be enough
Oct, 2010
2010-10-26
Apple MacBook Air (11.6-inch) First Look Review
By J.R. Nelson (NotebookReview.com)
This week Apple finally updated the seemingly forgotten MacBook Air line with new graphics, new looks and an entirely new model. The smallest Apple laptop ever, the new Air promises to pack notebook performance into a netbook form factor. Read on for...
Is that enough to let it succeed? Stay tuned for our full review and find out
Oct, 2010
2010-10-24
No rating
Apple's 13-Inch Pro Now Every Bit as Impressive as...
By Christopher Null (wired.com)
Apple's 13-Inch MacBook Pro may be the smallest of the bunch, but that only makes its sturdy construction and dazzling performance that much more impressive.
Seriously solid unibody design shrunk downto more portable proportions. Dazzling performance for a machinethis small (just 4.5 pounds). SD card slot. Love the backlitkeys
Teensy keyboard, puny arrow keys.LCD could be brighter. Nonremovable battery doesn't last “all day”as advertised (reality: not quite four hours with a DVD going)
Nov, 2009
2009-11-09
Apple MacBook/2.26GHz
By Jonathan Seff (pcworld.com)
Unibody design makes a lighter, more comfortable MacBook ; Impressive battery life ; Glass Multi-touch trackpad ; Support for up to 8GB of 1066MHz RAM ; Performs as well or better than 2.26GHz 13-inch MacBook Pro
No IR port ; No video adapters included ; No SD card slot ; No FireWire port
Oct, 2009
2009-10-28
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch
By Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)
Award: Editor's Choice!
Bringing in an SD slot and bringing back the FireWire port while also lowering prices eliminated Apple's weakest links in the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Add bigger, better battery life and you've got yourself a winner.
Very good processing parts for an entry-level machine. Unparalleled multi-touch gestures. Best-looking chassis in its class. Sturdy. Return of the FireWire port. Bigger, better battery life than its predecessor's. Lower prices. Backlit keyboard. Loaded...
Base memory is little low for this day and age
Jun, 2009
2009-06-10
Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch)
By Dana Wollman (laptopmag.com)
Award: Editor's Choice!
Apple's latest thin-and-light notebook features strong graphics performance, a stunning display, and more than 6 hours of battery life.
Unlike its 17-inch sibling, the 13-inch MacBook Pro does not sweep its weight class in every category. There are cheaper notebooks with weaker performance and much longer battery life, for instance, as well as similarly priced systems with slightly...
Nevertheless, the $1,199 MacBook Pro offers the best combination of performance, endurance, and smart software.
Jun, 2009
2009-06-11
MacBook Pros (13-inch and 15-inch, Mid 2009) Review
By Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)
We're over the surprise of seeing new MacBook Pro models arrive at Apple's WWDC keynote, and on paper the new 13- and 15-inch notebooks certainly tick most of
Jun, 2009
2009-06-26
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 376 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to May, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 85 out of 100.
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Great laptop for college student
Good performance, good graphics, backlit keyboard helps when writing last minute essays at night while the roommate is sleeping, sleek design, lightwe
Fantastic laptop. Well built, slick, powerful.
This is what other manufacturers aim for when building laptops. The MacBook (like any Apple product) is more expensive than most competitive machines,
Great Laptop!
This computer has been a great performer and has allowed me to seamlessly run 5-10 programs simultaneously without too much drag. I just purchased the
Got it in date when Snow Leopard came out
I love my macbook pro up to date, I'm still using using this and is the best pc replacement I can have. Slim, Fast, Portable, and easy memory and hdd
alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from pcmag.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2009 to Dec, 2011. The average user rating from pcmag.com is 85 out of 100.
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It's just o.k.
I bought a Mac Pro 13.3 (I'm pretty sure this one didn't have a dedicated graghics card, I beleive it had Intel HD 3000 only [Canadian model]).The qua
excellent laptop
I have had my MacBookPro 13 for 8 months now. I take it everywhere. It is all I need to run my business from. My only criticism is with the screen. I
mackbook pro 13" vs 3935
What you get with mackbook pro is: display port, firewire and more battery (in case you stay with mac os ) and virtulization-enabled cpuwhat you loose
Appler MacBook Pro 13 inch
I converted from Apple to the PC world with the Power Book fiasco. I've finally come back and have to say that overall I'm pleased. I think the new Ma
alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from pcworld.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from pcworld.com is 93 out of 100.
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Apple MacBook Pro Notebook
High quality product with high quality finish. Would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a solid laptop and who is sick of cheap plastic lapto
Apple MacBook Pro Notebook
I bought this little mac book 2 yrs. ago easy operating system and I have not installed any anti virus, it doesn't seem to need it ( that alone is a h
Apple MacBook Pro Notebook
Powerful unit, can be made more powerful, for day to day, or more complicated stuff.iPhoto has been greatly improved. Easy to group, manipulate, edit,
alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from jr.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2009 to Feb, 2011. The average user rating from jr.com is 97 out of 100.
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Light enough to carry all day
Gift to granddaughter starting College. Nice and light so she has no problem carrying all day, little worries about spam, Tech Support easily accessib
Love the product [...]
Ease of transition from PC was much smoother than expected! Amazing graphics","Comfortable Keyboard","Fast","Lightweight","Long Battery Life","Powerf
The best product for the price...
To make it fully compatible with non-mac hardware/devices and software, I have installed on it Microsoft Windows 7 which runs very fast...The best thi
Amazing machine!
I'm not very knowledgeable about computers, but after using the Macbook I have no desire to go back to a pc. This computer has everything you need and
alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2011 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from newegg.com is 52 out of 100.
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Pristine..Fast..Beautiful
I've wanted a MacBook Pro forever and just never could afford it, so finally I had the money and bought it and am very glad I did, it works perfectly
Apple MacBook Pro MD318LL/A MacBook Intel Core i7 2.20GHz 15.4" Wide XGA+ 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 500GB HDD 5400rpm DVD+R/RW AMD Radeon HD 6750M / Intel
buy one before they are gone this thing is awsome.great gift for someone learning many new features.I love michele thank you nothing so far Apple car
Haft scratched
None This machine came with wrong OS (10.5) when advertises OS (10.6). Also it has a lot of scratches on the bottom plate, plus the screen had a huge
Recertified: Apple MacBook Pro MC118LL/A-R Notebook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4" Wide XGA+ 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 250GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA Ge
It would have been nice if Newegg would have offered upgrade options like Ram and Hdds for combos with the Macbook UPDATE to my last REVIEW: Works gr
alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from pcconnectionexpress.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2009 to Aug, 2011. The average user rating from pcconnectionexpress.com is 98 out of 100.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13/2.3GHz Core i5/4GB/320GB/Intel HD Graphics 3000
Fast service, great deals, amazing product. Very pleased. size & weight, bright screen, battery life, Memory, value for money, easy to use, Fast/High
Apple MacBook Pro 13/2.3GHz Core i5/4GB/320GB/Intel HD Graphics 3000
macs continue to be the best. this review is too long size & weight, bright screen, battery life, Memory, easy to use, Fast/High Speed
Apple MacBook Pro 13/2.3GHz Core i5/4GB/320GB/Intel HD Graphics 3000
Macs are so easy to use; it can be so personalized and will work for whatever you need it to. size & weight, bright screen, Memory, easy to use, Fast
Apple MacBook Pro 13/2.3GHz Core i5/4GB/320GB/Intel HD Graphics 3000
Purchased for my daughter - she didn't want an Air, and this looked like a better value than a MacBook. It was very easy to set up and transfer accoun
alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from vanns.com. The average user rating from vanns.com is 97 out of 100.
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MacBook Pro Review-Vann's-Helena, MT
We purchased a MacBook Pro laptop computer, Time Capsule, Snow Leopard and a Magic Mouse from Vanns in Helena. While were thrilled with the equipment
Apple Laptops MB990LLA MACBOOK PRO
Great product. Purchased to replace an old MacBook. Very satisfied with the purchase.
Computing Masterpiece
Believe me, if you have the cash and you want your computer to become more akin to another part of yourself than something you just do work at this is
Quality - It's In There!
What can I say? You buy a Mac, your problems are over...no viruses, no breaking...Vanns helped with my order and delivered before promised.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1231 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Mar, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 90 out of 100.
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Excellent
Apple continues to impress me now with their MacBook Pro. I'm a die hard Windows user, but I decided months ago to continue migrating to Apple. I star
One you go Mac, you never go back....
Great product, not sure how I lived with Windows....by far Mac is IT !
MacBrook Pro
I absolutely love my MacBook Pro. I've been using a PC for years but am so glad to be going back to a Mac.
Mac air
Great computer. Fast ship. A+++, great price... This is my first Mac and I love it. Thought it would be a difficult change but it is such a easy compu
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from abt.com. This user review was collected in 2011-03-03, with a rating of 100 out of 100.
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Great Product for travel
This is a fantastic product Quiet, Comfortable Keyboard, Fast, Quality Display, Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Powerful
alaTest has collected and analyzed 195 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) from ciao.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Jun, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.com is 92 out of 100.
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knowing your Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz - 17" TFT
Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz - 17" TFT with spesification : sophisticated and offer the power of technology none
Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz - 15.4" TFT
Notebook - Display Size: 13.3 in - CPU: Core 2 Duo - Processor Speed: 1.8 GHz - HD: 64 GB - RAM:2 GB Everithing Nothing
Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz - 17" TFT review
This configuration of the Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 is a 6.6-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks o
Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz - 15.4" TFT review
The MacBook Pro was introduced earlier this year with Intel's Core Duo processor, and now Apple's high-end laptop gets a boost to Intel's latest-and-g
Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009)
Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009): product specifications
Brand
Apple (See all Apple Laptops)
Audio Input
Type
Microphone
Audio Output
Type
Sound card
Battery
Run Time (Up To)
5.75hour(s)/5hour(s)/7hour(s)/8hour(s)
Technology
Lithium polymer
Cache Memory
Installed Size
3MB/4MB/6MB
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
10.4in/10.5in/8.9in/9.1in/9.8in
Height
0.9in/1.1in/1in
Weight
4.4lbs/4.6lbs/5.5lbs/6.6lbs/6.8lbs
Width
12.8in/13in/14.3in/15.4in/15.5in
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
13.3in/15.4in/17in
Diagonal Size (metric)
33.8cm/39.1cm/43.2cm
Max Resolution
1280 x 800/1440 x 900/1680 x 1050/1920 x 1200
Technology
TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display
YesEnvironmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified
YesEPA Energy Star Compliant
YesEPEAT Compliant
YesEPEAT Level
EPEAT Gold
Header
Compatibility
Mac
Localization
Spanish
Manufacturer
Apple
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Apple MacBook/Apple MacBook Pro
Input Device
Type
Backlit keyboard/Backlit keyboard / Trackpad/Trackpad / Keyboard
Mainboard
Data Bus Speed
1066MHz/800MHz
Miscellaneous
Color
White
Modem
Type
NoneNetworking
Data Link Protocol
Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Bluetooth 2.1 EDR / IEEE 802.11n/Bluetooth 2.1 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11n / Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Type
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
YesWireless Protocol
802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.0 EDR/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.1 EDR/802.11 a/b/g/n / Bluetooth 2.1 EDR/Bluetooth 2.1 EDR / 802.11 a/b/g/n
Notebook Camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Notebook Camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Optical Storage
Read Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed
10x (CD) / 4x (DVD/16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Type
DVD
Write Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD
OS Provided
Type
Apple MacOS X 10.5/Apple MacOS X 10.5 / Apple MacOS X 10.6/Apple MacOS X 10.6
Processor
64-bit Computing
YesClock Speed
2.26GHz/2.4GHz/2.53GHz/2.66GHz/2.8GHz
Manufacturer
Intel
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
Type
Core 2 Duo/Core i5
RAM
Installed Size
2GB/4GB
Max Supported Size
4GB/8GB
Technology
DDR2 SDRAM/DDR3 SDRAM
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty
Storage Controller
Type
Serial ATA
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
NoneStorage Hard Drive
Type
Portable
Storage Removable
Type
NoneSystem
Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity
160GB/250GB/320GB/500GB
Notebook Type
Notebook
Video Memory
Installed Size
256MB/512MB
Video Output
Graphics Processor / Vendor
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT/NVIDIA GeForce 9400M/NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT / GeForce 9400M/NVIDIA GeForce GT 320M/NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M / Intel HD Graphics
Manufacturer's Description
You've seen improvements in notebook performance before - but never on this scale. The Intel Core Duo powering MacBook Pro is actually two processors built into a single chip. This, combined with myriad other engineering leaps, boosts performance up to four times higher than the PowerBook G4. With this awesome power, it's a breeze to render complex 3D models, enjoy smooth playback of HD video, or host a four-way video conference. Intel Core Duo is the first chip built using Intel's groundbreaking 65-nanometer process - resulting in transistors so small, you could fit a hundred inside a single human cell. With smaller distances for electrons to travel, and two processors designed to share resources and conserve power, Intel Core Duo achieves higher levels of performance as it uses fewer watts. Which is what makes it possible to design a super-powerful MacBook Pro that's only one inch thin. When Mac technology makes something easy, it's hardly news. So here's more non-news for MacBook Pro owners: software just works. If you see the Universal logo on a new application, that means it will run on Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers. For most existing applications, you simply do what you've always done: double-click them. Thanks to the Rosetta technology in Mac OS X, they look and feel just like they did before.
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