Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.66GHz Laptop

This is a capable computer, but the so-called value addition that makes this model $ 300 more expensive than the regular Macbook Pro 13 is hardly worth it. If you are thinking of buying this version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, you can consider taking a look at the usual Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL / A 13.3-inch laptop.

The only difference between the $ 1499 MBP 13 and $ 1199 MBP 13 is the processor speed and disk space - this MBP 13 has a 2.66 GHz processor and 320 GB hard drive, while the standard MBP 13 has a 2.4 GHz processor and 250 GB hard drive.

So you pay $ 300 more (20% of the cost of $ 1499 MBP 13 or 25% of the cost of the standard $ 1199 MBP 13) and only get 70 GB more hard drive space and a processor speed of 266 MHz (10%). Whether it's worth a $ 300 price difference compared to the standard MPB 13 is questionable.

Everything else is identical in both MPB 13 is - SuperDrive, backlit keyboard, multitouch trackpad, screen (1280 x 800 resolution glossy LED-backlit screen), iSight Camera, NVIDIA GeForce 320 integrated graphics, sound speakers, the amount of RAM (4 GB - good for multitasking), the number of ports (1 FireWire 800 port, two USB 2.0 ports), SD card slot, wireless capabilities (802.11n, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 and Gigabit Ethernet -10/100 / 1000). SAME EVERYTHING.

The bundled software is also the same - OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and iLife 09 suite of tools to create content. A 1-year warranty on parts and 90 days of telephone technical support are also standard on both models

Let us consider a situation where you choose to purchase the standard MBP 13 instead of this model. You will save $ 300.

You can then add it to buying a 500 GB hard drive (about $ 80 on Amazon) and install it yourself. There is a larger hard drive than the one included in this $ 1,499 model. Installation instructions are in the MBP 13 manual and it does not void the warranty. You need a Phillips # 00 screwdriver. Installation videos are also available online.

You also get $ 220 back that (if you choose to) you can buy AppleCare or SquareTrade, and protects your machine for 2 years after the first year limited warranty expires.

If you are interested in spending your money on the best way, you must consider the standard Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL / A 13.3-inch laptop is 99% identical in their hardware and capacity compared to the $ 1499 MBP 13 and is in all respects a much better value for money buy.