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Advantages and Disadvantages of Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010 (Review)

Posted on | June 6, 2010 | No Comments

Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010

Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro Spring 2010 keeps the same look and feel, but offers major internal changes, including an optional Intel Core i7 CPU, Intel Core i5 2.53 GHz, Intel Core i5 2400 MHz, making it a very serious portable powerhouse.

Advantages: Adds fast, efficient Intel Core i5, i7 processors, new Nvidia graphics, seamless switching between integrated, discrete GPUs.

Disadvantages: At the top end of the price scale; still no HDMI, Blu-ray, or other high-end options.

Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010 Specs:

  • Built-in Devices

    Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna

  • Width

    14.3 in

  • Depth

    9.8 in

  • Height

    0.9 in

  • Weight

    5.5 lbs

Processor

  • Processor

    Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz, Core i5 2.53 GHz, Intel Core i5 2400 MHz

  • Multi-Core Technology

    Dual-Core

  • 64-bit Computing

    Yes

  • Data Bus Speed

    1066 MHz

Cache Memory

  • Type

    L3 cache

  • Cache size

    4 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size

    4 GB / 8 GB (max)

  • Technology

    DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz

  • Memory specification compliance

    PC3-8500

  • RAM form factor

    SO DIMM 204-pin

  • RAM configuration features

    2 x 2 GB

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature

    50 °F

  • Max Operating Temperature

    95 °F

  • Humidity Range Operating

    0 – 90%

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type

    Serial ATA

  • Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface

    Serial ATA-150

Storage

  • Floppy Drive

    None

  • Hard Drive

    500 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm

  • Storage Removable

    None

  • Hard drive type

    Standard

Optical Storage

  • Type

    DVD±RW (±R DL) – Integrated

  • CD / DVD read speed

    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

  • CD / DVD write speed

    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)

  • CD / DVD rewrite speed

    10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type

    None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type

    Card reader

  • Supported flash memory cards

    SD Memory Card

Display

  • Display Type

    15.0 in TFT active matrix

  • Max Resolution

    1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )

  • Widescreen Display

    Yes

  • Features

    Glossy, LED-backlit

Video

  • Multi-GPU Configuration

    1 single GPU card / integrated GPU

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M / Intel HD Graphics

  • Video Memory

    512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM

Audio

  • Audio output type

    Sound card

  • Audio Input

    Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type

    Integrated

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type

    Trackpad, Backlit keyboard

  • Features

    Multi-touch technology

Telecom

  • Modem

    None

Networking

  • Networking

    Network adapter

  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported

    Yes

  • Data link protocol

    Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

  • Networking standards

    IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free)

    2 ( 0 ) x Memory – SO DIMM 204-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card

  • Interfaces

    1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) – 9 pin FireWire 800, 2 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video – Apple mini-DisplayPort, 1 x Audio – SPDIF input/line-in – Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio – SPDIF output/headphones – Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories

    Cleaning cloth

  • Features

    Aluminum enclosure, Ambient light sensor, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device form factor

    External

  • Voltage Required

    AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology

    Lithium polymer

  • Installed Qty

    1

  • Battery capacity

    77.5 Wh

  • Mfr estimated battery life

    9 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided

    Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

  • Software

    Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Apple iLife, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, Apple XCode Developer Tools

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support

    1 year warranty

  • Service & Support Details

    Limited warranty – 1 year, Technical support – Phone consulting – 90 days

Sustainability

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified

    Yes

  • Greenpeace policy rating (May 2010)

    4.9

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