Finally after a long wait, which was also a good thing as the MacBook Pro line got a total refresh that is truly significant than the last one. New processor, new graphics card, bigger RAM and storage, the new technology for 10GB transfer called Thunderbolt. Plus some Facetime  HD which records in 720p HD.
I got my MBP last Saturday at Power Mac Center at Trinoma. I actually tried preordering it on a local reseller here in Pampanga particularly Switch in Marquee Mall since last week of Feb, but everytime I make a followup their staff seems clueless and gives excuses that it maybe 2 to 3 months before it arrives etc. So decided to search for contacts numbers for Power Mac Center and when it was available we hurriedly made a short trip to Manila.
I got myself 13 inch as I feel this is more portable and lightweight, I had a chance to use the 15 inch(2008) Â edition and it was pretty lumpy.
Here are the specs of my 13inch MBP.
13-inch Configurations
| 2.3GHz MacBook Pro (MC700LL/A) |
2.7GHz MacBook Pro (MC724LL/A) |
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|---|---|---|
| Enclosure | Precision aluminum unibody | |
| Processor | 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 | 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 |
| L3 cache | 3MB shared | 4MB shared |
| Memory | 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB | |
| Hard drive6 | 320GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm | 500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm |
| Slot-loading optical drive | 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5 | |
| Video | FaceTime HD camera; Thunderbolt port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately) | |
| Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280-by-800 resolution | |
| Expansion | One Thunderbolt port (up to 10Â Gbps), one FireWire 800 port (up to 800Â Mbps), two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480Â Mbps), SDXC card slot | |
| Audio | Stereo speakers with subwoofer, omnidirectional microphone, combined headphone/line in (supports digital output) | |
| Networking | 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet | |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)2; Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology | |
| Hardware accessories | 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord | |
| Limited warranty and service |
Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase theAppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775. | |
| Apple and the global environment |
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and processes. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products. | |
| Recycling | Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac. | |
And took some unboxing photos:
Total Verdict: It was worth the wait,  still expensive as it gets for a laptop  but personally for quality, slick design, all aluminum case  form  and now with the extra juice bump from core duo to core i5 plus the other goodies it’s totally worth every penny. With just having it for a few days, I can say that it is superfast.