The Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 Notebook - A Detailed Assessment

By Aaron Yamasaki Xavier


The MacBook Pro line was introduced in 2006 and there have been many updates since then. If you are a long time user of MacBooks, or are just thinking about buying one, you might find this review interesting as it explains what you can expect from this latest version. A lot of people are always glad to see one of the updates Apple offers quite often for its products. Others have trouble staying current on the most recent version for their computer, including the latest operating system. So let's see if this Apple MacBook is one you should consider.

The Mac OS X Snow Leopard system is considered a very powerful operating system and it is included, along with other software, with the MacBook Pro Notebook. You will find many popular programs included with the Mac operating system, such as iTunes, Time Machine, Photo Booth, and QuickTime. You also have iLife, which helps you organize your music, movies and photos in a convenient and creative way. Do you have a digital camera or a smart phone that you use to take pictures? If so, it is a simple matter to download them into the MacBook and share them with everyone using iPhoto. Do you like to sing and want to record your songs? The program GarageBand will help you do just that. In July 2011, Apple introduced a new OS for the MacBook Notebooks called Lion. Based on the date you buy your computer, this OS might already be installed on your MacBook. If you do happen to buy a system that still has Snow Leopard, you can probably find a free download for Lion. Lion became available in July, 2011.

If you like fast data transfer, especially between accessories connected to your computer and your mainframe, you will definitely like the Thunderbolt technology that is built into the MacBook Pro. Just a few years ago, Intel created Light Peak technology, similar to what is in MacBooks today.

It not only allows you to transfer data much faster than ever before, but you can use it with multiple devices. If you use external devices, you'll definitely appreciate Thunderbolt which is 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and most 2.0 USB connections. The problem with this particular technology is that it is limited to devices that are compatible with Thunderbolt thus limiting consumer usage.

Following Apple's recommendation, you might want to upgrade to the three-year plan to get the most benefit. Although most people are fine using the first support system to help them get going, there is an extended plan which can help you even more.

The Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 Notebook is one of the most advanced notebook computers you can buy. You need to consider what features are most valuable to you as well as the ones that you really need. This computer, the Apple MacBook Pro, is definitely one of a kind and will be a worthwhile purchase if you choose to invest in it.




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