Testseek.co.uk have collected 81 expert reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 inch - Early 2011 MC700 / MC724 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 inch - Early 2011 MC700 / MC724.
March 2011
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The editors liked
Great design
Lovely trackpad
Bright screen
Fast Core i5 and Core i7 processors
Stunning display
Good battery life
Incredible CPU power
Stunning display quality
Superb construction and design
Thunderbolt port
Core i5 and i7 CPUs
Without significantly increasing the price
Thunderbolt port will show its value over time.
Good quality panel
Strong CPU performance
Nice finish
Good audio
8h battery life
Improved processing speed
Increased battery life
Notable speed bump
Thunderbolt port offers faster storage
Big performance improvement
Phenomenal battery life
Keyboard and large
Smooth
Multitouch clickpad are still among the best available
720p HD webcam
The editors didn't like
Overpriced
Underpowered
No Bluray
No USB 3.0 port
No dedicated graphics card
Very expensive
No Blu-ray
No option for high-res screen
Pretty expensive
Still a little weak graphically
A Blu-ray drive would've been appreciated
But it's never going to happen on a Mac
Expensive
Glossy panel
Noisy fan when you push the processor
Very limited gaming capacity
Slower graphics performance compared to previous model
Battery not user serviceable
No Thunderbolt drives available yet
13inch not much faster
Graphics performance is slightly worse than last year's 13in. MacBook Pro
13in. screen resolution is still low compared with the MacBook Air
Thunderbolt port still an unknown until accessories become available
The new Macbook Pro's are a fantastic addition to Apple's Mac lineup. The whole package (the Macbook, OS X Lion and iLife 11) are well worth the £999 price tag.This particular Macbook is replacing my 24″ iMac and a nearly new Windows 7 Netbook. I honestly...
A new processor and Thunderbolt connectivity brings the MacBook Air bang up to date; now that performance is in line with the rest of the industry, there’s no question that it is ultimate ultra-portable. ...
Other than a relatively small hard drive, it’s difficult to find fault with the entry-level Apple MacBook Pro 13in – a powerful, versatile and well-constructed laptop for work and play. One standout feature for all Macs is that you can now turn them in...
The MacBook Pro 13in (Early 2011) is very much a swings-and-roundabouts revision to the smallest of Apple’s metal-bodied notebook line. Overall performance is higher – by exactly 15% in our WorldBench 6 test – but graphics performance and battery life...
Good quality panel, Strong CPU performance, Nice finish, Good audio, 8h battery life
Glossy panel, Noisy fan when you push the processor, Very limited gaming capacity
A high-performance processor, irreproachable finish, excellent battery life, good audio, that's what you're getting with this MacBook Pro. The only area where it really suffers is in gaming....
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Published: 2011-03-16, Author: David , review by: channelpro.co.uk
Abstract: It gets very hot and noisy when pushed hard, but there’s little else to criticise on this magnificent piece of hardware Of the three new models, it’s the MacBook Pro 13in that’s sure to elicit most interest from the Apple-curious mainstream. That’s par...
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Published: 2011-03-10, Author: David , review by: alphr.com
It gets very hot and noisy when pushed hard, but there's little else to criticise on this magnificent piece of hardware...
Abstract: The 13in Apple MacBook Pro doesn't include all the specialist hardware and support services an enterprise might want, but it's still one of the best laptops we've seen thanks to its fast performance, long battery life, comfortable keyboard, bright disp...
