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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (mid 2012)
79
Engadget
Score
A good product that falls short of greatness.
79

A good product that falls short of greatness.

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Engadget Review

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro may not be the star of the show now that the Retina model is in on the scene, but it nonetheless offers solid performance and a attractive, sturdy design.

Pros
  • Lovely designComfortable keyboard and trackpadGood day-to-day performance
Cons
  • No discrete graphicsRelatively low-res display
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Scores

Engadget

79
 

User Reviews

90
DaveBinM
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
90
jcrespo1991
I love this laptop to death. Even after having it for months I still find new...read more
90
HtetOoHlaing
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
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80
Average Critic Score

Durability

80
 

Speed and features

75
 

Noise

80
 

Display

80
 

Portability (size / weight)

73
 

Battery life

73
 

Expandability

80
 

Design and form factor

80
 

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How It Stacks Up

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User

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