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Unibody construction. Giant, multi-touch trackpad. Edge-to-edge glass display. Nvidia graphics. DisplayPort video connection. Meet the new MacBook family of laptops.

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Editors' rating: 4 stars
Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
User rating: 4 stars
$1,148 to $1,198
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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch) Reviewed on 06/10/2009 Updated on 06/22/2009
The bottom line: Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, 4.4 lbs
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Editors' rating: 4 stars
Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
User rating: 4h stars
$2,149 to $2,294
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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB, 15-inch) Reviewed on 06/11/2009 Updated on 06/22/2009
The bottom line: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2800 MHz ( Dual-Core ), 4096 MB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT / GeForce 9400M, 15.0 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, 5.5 lbs
Editors' rating: 4 stars
Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
User rating: 5 stars
$1,625 to $1,698
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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, 15-inch) Reviewed on 06/11/2009 Updated on 06/22/2009
The bottom line: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4096 MB / 8 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, 5.5 lbs
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Editors' rating: 4 stars
Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
User rating: 4 stars
$1,429 to $1,498
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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch) Reviewed on 06/10/2009
The bottom line: Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4096 MB / 8 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, 13 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, 4.4 lbs
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Editors' rating: 4 stars
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
User rating: 3h stars
$954 to $999
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Apple MacBook Fall 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M) Reviewed on 10/22/2009
The bottom line: Apple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2048 MB / 4 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, 4.6 lbs
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Editors' rating: 3h stars
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
User rating: 3 stars
As shown: $2,149

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HP Envy 13 Reviewed on 09/29/2009
The bottom line: HP's upscale Envy 13 looks and feels like an expensive status symbol, with performance and features that impress us--but its high price makes it a tough sell over the similar-looking MacBook Pro. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 3072 MB, 250 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330, 15.4 in TFT, 3.8 lbs
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CARAPACE KEYBOARD COVER FOR MACBOOK PRO & POWERBOOK G4
$273 to $324
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Photo Control BookEndz Docking Station for 17" MacBook Pro - docking station
Specs: Docking station
As shown: $2,799.00 See manufacturer site for availability
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Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz - 17" TFT
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.5, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, 6.6 lbs
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Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.93 GHz - 17" TFT
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.5, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT / GeForce 9400M, 17 in TFT active matrix, 6.6 lbs

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