Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 notebook Review, Specs and Price

Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 notebook computer joins the Sandy Bridge bandwagon as each of its designs include Intel second generation Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The actual Intel Core i5 2620M is actually the new engine under the hood of the 13-inch MacBook Pro. But, the larger models, at 15″ and 17″, now run on quad-core processors, which can power even the most demanding video and graphics editing software easily. 4 GB continues to be the starting memory, however 12 more GBs can be added. If you are into gaming or other graphic intense applications, the AMD Radeon HD 6490M can fully suit your needs. Serious gamers may opt to use a customised configuration which includes the Radeon HD 6750M. With the Intel HD Graphics 3000 your computers battery will continue to provide extended life between charges. The newest MacBook Pros virtually scream in just about every speed test. [readthereviewfirst.com]


Price Range: $2,025.45 - $2,399.00

Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 notebook Specifications :

Processor
Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz
Multi-Core Technology
Quad-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Integrated memory controller, Hyper-Threading Technology

Cache Memory

Type
L3 cache
Installed Size
6 MB

RAM

Installed Size
4 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
Form Factor
SO DIMM 204-pin
Configuration Features
2 x 2 GB

Built-in Devices
Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
Width
14.3 in
Depth
9.8 in
Height
0.9 in
Weight
5.5 lbs
Localization
English
Notebook type
Mid-size laptops (5-7 lbs.)

Processor

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-300

Storage

Hard Drive
750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

Type
DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated
Read Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
Rewrite Speed
10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

Card Reader

Card reader type
Card reader
Supported flash memory cards
SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SD Memory Card

Display

Display Type
15.4 in TFT active matrix
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Max Resolution
1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Features
Glossy

Video

Multi-GPU Configuration
1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor / Vendor
AMD Radeon HD 6750M / Intel HD Graphics 3000
Video Memory
1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM

Audio

Audio Output
Sound card
Audio Input
Microphone

Notebook Camera

Camera Type
Integrated
Capture Resolutions
1280 x 720

Input Device(s)

Input device type
Backlit keyboard, Trackpad
Keyboard localization and layout
English
Features
Multi-touch touchpad

Telecom

Modem
None

Networking

Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slot(s)
2 (total) / 0 (free) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
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 Thunderbolt - 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
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Aluminum enclosure

Power

Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery

Technology
Lithium polymer
Installed Qty
1
Capacity
85 Wh
Run Time (Up To)
7 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

OS Provided
Apple MacOS X 10.6
Software
Apple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Drivers & Utilities, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple DVD Player, Apple iLife, Apple Time Machine, Apple Quick Look, Apple Spaces, Photo Booth, Front Row, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iChat

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days

Asus K53E-B1 Laptop Review, Specs and Price

The brown mocha frame seems very ordinary from a slight distance, but you can't fully appreciate the design until you put your hands on it. The plastic feels like synthetic leather, while the interior of the laptop is covered in aluminum—a nice play on two of the most commonly used materials in laptop designs. Though the design isn't the caliber of the aluminum-covered Apple 15-inch (Thunderbolt) and Dell XPS 15 (Sandy Bridge) ($1,785 direct, 4 stars), the K53E-B1 is a better looking laptop than the Samsung RF510-S01US ($750 street, 3.5 stars) and Dell Inspiron 15R-1847MRB ($730 list, 3.5 stars). At 5.8 pounds, it's only a few ounces heavier than the Apple 15-inch (5.5 lbs).


General

Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna,
Stereo speakers
Width 14.9 in
Depth 10 in
Height 1.4 in
Weight 5.7 lbs
Color Dark brown
Notebook type Mid-size laptops (5-7 lbs.) ,
Budget

Processor

Processor 2nd Gen Core i5,
Intel i5-2410M / 2.3 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Type Mobile Intel HM65 Express

RAM

Installed Size 6 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin

Storage Controller

Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

Storage

Hard Drive 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

Type DVD�RW / DVD-RAM

Card Reader

Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card,
Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick,
MultiMediaCard

Display

Display Type 15.6 in TFT active matrix
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Zero Bright Dot

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

Audio

Audio Output Sound card
Features Altec Lansing speakers
Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

Camera Type Integrated
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

Input device type Keyboard,
Touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad,
Palm Proof Technology

Networking

Networking Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slot(s) 2 Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
Interfaces 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45,
1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A

Miscellaneous

Features Dust resistant,
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately),
ASUS IceCool design,
System password,
Hard drive password,
ASUS Power4Gear

Power

Power Device External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Provided 65 Watt
Output Voltage 19 V
Output Current 4.74 A

Battery

Technology 6-cell
Installed Qty 1
Capacity 5200 mAh

Operating System / Software

OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support 2 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years,
Accidental damage coverage - 1 year

Price Range : $ 742.99