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Apple MacBook Pro (MD313LL/A, Late 2011) 13.3 in. Notebook

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Product Description
Whether you use a Mac, Windows, or UNIX system, your search for the world's best high-performance thin and light notebook computer is over. The PowerBook G4 easily runs everything from... More
Whether you use a Mac, Windows, or UNIX system, your search for the world's best high-performance thin and light notebook computer is over. The PowerBook G4 easily runs everything from Microsoft Office to Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop. It also connects to just about anything, from wireless networks to digital cameras and the stunning Apple Cinema Display. Truly a study in contrasts, the PowerBook G4 gives you a gorgeous wide screen and up to 5 hours of battery life in an unrivaled 1-inch-thin titanium design that weighs as little as 5.4 pounds.??With a PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine for an extra performance boost - the PowerBook G4 is a truly powerful and portable computer. For superior performance in graphic design work, DVD movie playback, and 3D gaming, the PowerBook G4 features the ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 graphics processor with up to 64MB of DDR SDRAM. Complementing this performance platform is Mac OS X - a super modern operating system that combines the power ... Less
This Apple MacBook Pro MD313LL/A laptop features a 13.3" LED-backlit display and a FaceTime webcam, so you can easily video chat with family and friends. Wireless networking allows... More
This Apple MacBook Pro MD313LL/A laptop features a 13.3" LED-backlit display and a FaceTime webcam, so you can easily video chat with family and friends. Wireless networking allows connection to the Internet without wires. Less
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Key Features   
HDD Size 60 GB 500 GB
Family Line PowerBook G4 MacBook Pro
Processor   PowerPC G4 1 GHz Core i5 2.4 GHz
Operating System   Apple MacOS X Apple MacOS X 10
Installed Memory   512 MB (DDR SDRAM) 4 GB (DDR3 SDRAM)
Display   17 in. TFT Active Matrix 13.3 in. LED
Processor   
Processor Speed 1 GHz 2.4 GHz
Processor Type   PowerPC G4 Core i5
Manufacturer Motorola Intel
Motherboard   
Bus Speed 167 MHz -
Display   
Display Max. Resolution 1440 x 900 1280 x 800
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix LED
Screen Size   17 in. 13.3 in.
Technical Features   
Expandability   1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot 1 x SDXC Card Slot
Expansion Ports   2 x USB 1.1 • 2 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire 400) • VGA out • S-Video out • TV Out (RCA) 2 x USB 2.0 • VGA out • RJ-45 (NIC) • DVI (Digital Video Interface) • 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) • HDMI
Security Features   Kensington Lock Slot -
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Capacity 60 GB 500 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 4,200 RPM 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type IDE Serial ATA
Memory   
RAM Speed 333 MHz 1333 MHz
Installed RAM 512 MB 4 GB
Installed Cache Memory 1024 KB -
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1 GB 8 GB
CD / DVD   
CD / DVD Type   CD-RW/DVD-R DVD±R Dual Layer/DVD±RW/CD-RW
Read Speed 24x (CD) • 6x (DVD) 24x (CD) • 6x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 2x (DVD) • 8x (CD) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R)
ReWrite Speed - 10x (CD-RW)
Video   
External Video Resolution 2048 x 1536 -
Graphic Processor   NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go Intel HD Graphics 3000
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4 -
Installed Video Memory 64 MB 384 MB
Audio   
Audio Input Type Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)
Modem   
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92 -
Modem Type Fax / Modem -
Networking   
Networking Type   Network Adapter Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Battery   
Battery Run Time 4.5 Hours 7 Hours
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Polymer
Dimensions   
Weight 6.84 lb. 4.5 lb.
Depth 10.2 in. 8.94 in.
Height 1.02 in. 0.95 in.
Width 15.44 in. 12.78 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20658850 119015571
Release Date January, 2003 -
UPC 718908429945 -
Exterior Color Silver -
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad Keyboard
Product MPN   
MPN - MD313LLA
 
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Apple MacBook Pro (MD313LL/A, Late 2011) 13.3 in. Notebook
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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 21 user reviews
76% recommend this product
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Amazing desktop replacement

byopenroad Dec 1, 2003
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, stylish and attractive, gorgeous screen, powerful enough to function as a desktop...
Cons Expensive, scratches easily, on the large side for true "laptop" use.
Recommended it? Yes

System Specs

Processor: 1GHZ PowerPC
Ram: 512MB
Display: 17" (1440 x 900)
Hard Drive: 60GB
Optional Drive: CDR/DVDR Superdrive
Network Adapters: 10/100 & Gigabyte Ethernet Ports, Airport Extreme WiFi Wireless Card, Bluetooth Enabled, 56K Internal Modem
USB... Read full review »

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Updated: My 17-inch PowerBook Experience, and Using the 17-inch PowerBook G4 for Video Editing

bydekudekuplex Jul 22, 2003
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros runs MacOS X 10.2 Jaguar, fast, powerful, user-friendly, fun to use, aesthetically gifted
Cons expensive (but worth the price)
Recommended it? Yes

Prior to this, I had written an earlier review that discussed the pros and cons of using the 17-inch PowerBook G4 for video editing (Part II of this one), but in this revised edition, I have added additional material discussing the process leading up to my choosing this PowerBook, in addition to my... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 6 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

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Nice Laptop

bytaylorsreviews Mar 18, 2012
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Light-weight, long lasting battery, fast
Cons Can not use window based programs
Recommended it? Yes

Let me start by saying I am more of a Windows based computer/laptop user. I had the chance to use a MacBook Pro for a few months now, and I must say I love it. This laptop is great, it's super fast, light weight, very mobile, and is a good quality laptop. It has a 2.4GHz processor, and the display... Read full review »

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MacBook

byalexlj2 Apr 11, 2012
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great speed. Great connection. Greet company.
Cons Expensive but worth the money.
Recommended it? Yes

I absolutely love my Mac Book. It has done a very good at connecting to whatever Internet is available. Even if it had two bars of connection the speed is still very fast and reliable. It's connected well with any service I have tried. Also in any place I have tried. The battery life is very... Read full review »

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