One is a FireWire 800 port, which enables you to back up to an external drive at blazing speeds (using Time Machine) the other is an SD Card slot, a long overdue feature for those who want to transfer photos cable-free from a digital camera. Like last fall's MacBook Pro, this 13-inch MacBook Pro's port selection remains modest, but includes two welcome improvements. While we would have preferred more bass, audio fidelity is certainly better than on most notebooks this thin. The guitar riffs in "Dead Leaves and The Dirty Ground" were strong and powerful. The MacBook Pro's stereo speakers were more than loud enough when we played The White Stripes over Pandora. We wish that Apple offered an antiglare display as it does on the 17-inch MacBook Pro.
Unfortunately, when we watched an episode of 30 Rock at full screen through Hulu, the glossy finish limited our viewing angles from the sides, as well as from the front with the lid dipped forward. Colors looked vibrant, and blacks appeared as rich shadows. The 13.3-inch (1280 x 800) LED-backlit display is plenty bright. A new feature keeps scrolling pages for a bit even after you've completed the finger swipe this makes it easier to move though large documents. When we used two fingers to zoom in and out of pages in Safari 4, the on-screen response was very quick and smooth.
By pushing four fingers toward the top of the touchpad, we were able to fling windows up toward the top of the screen, exposing a clean desktop. The friction is slight, and we were able to effortlessly press down on the button without thinking about the fact that there's no dedicated touch button (nevermind two).Īlso, multitouch gestures work smoothly. The touchpad remains one giant button that doubles as the touchpad and the mouse button, and is the best in the business. It's also backlit with an ambient light sensor, which comes in handy for low-light environments. While the keyboard on, say, the 17-inch MacBook Pro might be too large (and too recessed) for some hands, the 13-inch version's keyboard is comfortably placed. Apple Card is issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch.As always, the keyboard on the 13-inch MacBook Pro has a soft finish, and makes little sound when you type.Available for qualifying applicants in the United States.
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The Apple TV app movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom.
Testing conducted by Apple in September 2021 using preproduction 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1 Pro, 8-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.The Apple TV app movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom.
Testing conducted by Apple in October 2020 using preproduction 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.1TB = 1 trillion bytes actual formatted capacity less.More details are available from Apple’s trade‑in partner for trade-in and recycling of eligible devices. Apple or its trade‑in partners reserve the right to refuse or limit quantity of any trade-in transaction for any reason. Some stores may have additional requirements. Offer may not be available in all stores, and may vary between in-store and online trade-in. In-store trade-in requires presentation of a valid photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Sales tax may be assessed on full value of a new device purchase. Actual value awarded is based on receipt of a qualifying device matching the description provided when estimate was made. Trade-in value may be applied toward qualifying new device purchase, or added to an Apple Gift Card. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an Apple Gift Card. * Trade-in values will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your eligible trade-in device.