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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (mid 2012)
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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.
Sarah SilbertJuly 30, 2012
Pros
- Lovely designComfortable keyboard and trackpadGood day-to-day performance
Cons
- No discrete graphicsRelatively low-res display
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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (mid 2012)
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- 80AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE4 ReviewsEngadget80MacBook Pro review (13-inch, mid-2012)Equipped with a new Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000, this year's MacBook Pro is a capable machine. Is it the highest-performing system out there? Nah -- and without discrete graphics or an SSD, that's hardly a surprise.PC Mag80Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012)The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012) gives us the familiar MacBook design with speedier performance and new faster USB 3.0 connections.CNET80Apple MacBook Pro review (13-inch, Summer 2012)While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a well-built laptop, it's fallen behind the MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro in design, lacks higher-end upgrades, and feels too expensive compared with the competition.TechRadar80Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch reviewThe mid-2012 MacBook Pro is a formidable machine. Like the 15-inch models, the refresh sees it take a significant - if unremarkable - step forwards.
- 87AVERAGE USER SCORE27 ReviewsEngadget Reader70August 27, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Bought this for school a couple years ago since it was mandatory for the course. It is an overall good laptop, but is extremely expensive for its very lacklustre video card and display. However, it is powerful (equipped with a 256 GB SSD), fast, and can run most software and video games that I threw at it (such as Adobe Flash, Photoshop, and World of Warcraft with medium settings). I would recommend this product at time of purchase 2 years ago (mid 2013), though I would not recommend it now. If you are looking for a solid computer running MacOS, go with their newer versions with updated video cards & displays.Specs:2.9 GHz Intel Core i78 GB 1600 MHz RAMIntel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB500 GB HDD + 256 GB SSDEngadget Reader80April 18, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100February 20, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 1, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100November 28, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 28, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 25, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 9, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70August 8, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 14, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 13, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!First of all, I love the design of the ports. All ports are perfectly place and provide required features.The Charging indicator and the apple charging pin is excellent. The indicator in the Charge pin helps to view the charging status. Another notable feature in the system is that, we can see the battery cahrge without even need to ON the laptop. Its an excellent feature.The Speakers are excellent. But needs more Sound. It does not have an physical Speaker. But the sound comes from the keyboard itself provides an enough sound.The DVD Drive is best I have ever used. It writes Dual Layer DVD at an excellent speed.The Multi gesture Trackpad helps to do the work at an excellent speed.The backlit light in the keyboard is an brilliant idea. As we can control the brightness of the back lit light, it helps to increase the battery.The Charging time in the Laptop is excellent. The laptop Charges in 2 hrs.Engadget Reader80April 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90April 10, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100April 1, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 12, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The greatest laptop for that price. MacOS is fast and comfortable, you don't need antivirus at all. And couse it's based on linux it's great for web development. But for the best user experience you should buy SSD and more RAM (My model MD101 with 4 gb ram). Design is very good and simple.Engadget Reader100March 3, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 2, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 14, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is my first Apple computer. I am a huge fan of Apple and own many of there products so I decided to make the switch, and it was a great choice!Engadget Reader80January 19, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100December 30, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!the best thing to spend your money on.Engadget Reader80October 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 5, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is my second MBP 13". I had an 2010 model before. The computer is exactly the same but is much faster.Engadget Reader90October 4, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 29, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I love this laptop to death. Even after having it for months I still find new things from day to day that I love about it. I spent about $1,500 on it, RAM upgrades, AppleCare and all, and it was the best money I've ever spent. Great laptop, I seriously recommend it.David90June 26, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
Key Specs
TYPE
Midsize
SCREEN SIZE
13.322
SCREEN RESOLUTION
1280 x 800
BUNDLED OS
Mac OS
CPU FAMILY
Core i5
PROCESSOR SPEED
2.519
SYSTEM RAM
41
POINTING DEVICE
Trackpad
VIDEO OUTPUTS
DisplayPort
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 720
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