13-inch MacBook Pro Reviewed: Strong Graphics, All-day Endurance. Suhweet.

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When Apple first released the specs for its new line of MacBook Pros, we were a little concerned that it opted for an older Core 2 Duo processor and only discrete graphics in the 13-inch MBP, when the 15- and 17-inch versions had the new Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and automatic graphics-switching technology. Well, our worries have been allayed. Yes, when put head to head with a Core i3, the MBP's performance is a bit lower, but combined with an energy-sipping Nvidia GeForce 320M GPU, this thin and light has all the power you need, plus nearly 8 hours of runtime. Yes, $1,199 is a bit steep when the average notebook goes for around $600 to $700, but it's worth it.

Check out our full review of the 13-inch MacBook Pro for benchmark tests plus comparisons between it and the Asus U30Jc-1A (which has Nvidia's Optimus auto graphics-switching technology), and the Alienware M11x. Oh, and additional pics, too.

Michael A. Prospero
Laptop Reviews Editor

Michael was the Reviews Editor at Laptop Mag. During his tenure at Laptop Mag, Michael reviewed some of the best laptops at the time, including notebooks from brands like Acer, Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and Asus. He wrote in-depth, hands-on guides about laptops that defined the world of tech, but he also stepped outside of the laptop world to talk about phones and wearables. He is now the U.S. Editor-in-Chief at our sister site Tom's Guide, where he oversees all evergreen content and the Homes, Smart Home, and Fitness/Wearables categories for the site..