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MacBook Pro 2011 Review: Features and Specifications

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MacBook Pro 2011 Review: Features and Specifications – The whole configuration of the MacBook Pro models has been updated by Apple recently. This makes the new MacBook Pro 2011 a new integration of Thunderbolt technology and Sandy Bridge processor and as a result lightening speed transmission is possible. Apple has proved to be an industrial leader again. This MacBook Pro 2011 is available in versions 13, 15 and 17 inches respectively. Apart from the new Sandy Bridge processors, the 15 inch and 17 inch versions are also available with the discreet graphics of AMD Radeon HD 6000. The standard configuration of all latest MBP models takes 4 GB memory.

MacBook Pro 2011 Review: Features and Specifications

Looks of the MacBook Pro 2011

The MacBook Pro 2011 is styled in vogue with its previous generations. It is really difficult to tell a difference between the new and older models. The packing of the gadget is also similar to any other Apple products.

Technical Features of the MacBook Pro 2011

The MBP 2011 is available with 2 disks, one for installing software and the other for system recovery. The later includes Mac OS X10.6.6 and also the Windows version of hardware drivers. This improves the usability for pc users. You can also get videos of how to install the Windows on MBP on the Apple’s official site.

Size

The new MBP comes with the exact same size as the previous ones. Its weight is about 2.5 Kg that is same as carrying two water bottles.

External Interface

Here again there isn’t any significant change to the new model. The same Thunderbolt interface still provides the same transfer protocol to the Display Port and PCI-Express. You can still get 2 high resolution video outputs via one controller and one data line. The infrared interface however has not been abandoned however, it can be used only through its media remote control.

Gadget Cooling Methods

You cannot actually see any cooling holes on MacBook Pro 2011 itself but that doesn’t mean it relies entirely on the passive cooling. You can see the point at which collective and the screen connect. You will find this place get hot when the gadget is working.

Cons of the MacBook Pro 2011

The gadget is still pretty expensive and has only 2 USB ports and there is no Blu-Ray drive.

Summary of the MacBook Pro 2011

Considering the cons, the MacBook Pro 2011 still represents power, portability and excellent battery life we have come to associate with it. The only thing to wait for is the reviews about the Sandy Bridge system.

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The New Mac Mini: Features and Specifications

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The New Mac Mini: Features and Specifications – The new Mac Mini is a jewel in computer engineering, and with a size of just 19.7 inches of width and 3.6 in height, they are superior to any enormous desktop that we place on our desk.

Processor of the New Mac Mini

For this new gadget of the apple company, the department responsible for its construction has integrated the same Intel Core i5 to 2.3GHz or 2.5GHz and Intel Core i7 to 2.7GHz. Perhaps it not a surprise anymore that we see this type of processors, but if we take into account they are integrated into a device so small, we should take them more into consideration.

The New Mac Mini: Features and Specifications

Memory of the New Mac Mini

As for RAM, the base model comes with 2GB of memory, but can be expanded up to 8GB per the consumer taste in all its versions. Among the graphics cards we can choose between Intel HD Graphics or AMD HD Radeon. The simplest version offers a 500GB hard drive at 5,400 rpm, but can be increased to one of 7,200 rpm. You can also select a solid state drive of 256GB.

Price of the New Mac Mini

599 dollars is the price of the basic version (Intel Core i5 2.3GHz, 2GB RAM, 500GB hard drive) and 799 dollars is the cost of the model with a 2.5GHz Intel Core i5, 4GB of RAM and hard drive 500GB. You can also customize a few details and preferences up for a little more money.

Operating System of the New Mac Mini

The new Mac Mini comes with the new operating system OSX Lion integrated.

The New Mac Mini: Features and Specifications

Additional Features of the New Mac Mini

Another feature is the Thunderbolt port with transfer rates of up to 10Gbps. Among its other connections it allows us to connect 6 devices, including 4 USB 2.0.

Without doubt a great achievement by Apple engineers.

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PaintBrush – Free Paint Program For Mac OS X

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All Mac OS X users have a basic text tool, but not a drawing tool. Paintbrush is an application that comes to fill that role, similar to Windows Paint.

Paintbrush is a program that basically works like you used to in MacPaint. It is a simple program that quickly allows you to create drawings with basic, but necessary tools such as brush, eraser, clip, airbrush, and some figures such as zoom, circles and rectangles.

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The program can open and save images in different formats such as BMP, PNG, JPEG, TIFF and GIF. Paintbrush is a free program and allows you to open a lot of pictures of common applications for Macs.

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