- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen
- 13.3"
- Core i7 2.8 GHz Dual core
- 4 GB DDR3-1333
- 750 GB HDD
Released October, 2011
Rated 100% by by H.-Austin (Dec, 2011)after looking at reviews and benchmark tests I decided that for my uses, the less expensive model would be perfect and that the incremental added performance of the more expensive model is not worth the additional cost.
Conclusion Check out the Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen
2.8 GHz
Intel Core i7 2600K
Rated 100% by by lch8119 (Dec, 2011)They are easy to use, sleek and lightweight, and have a great hard drive that will last for a very long time.
screen size
13.3"
16.4"
15.6"
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by willsgrill (Mar, 2012)I did not think a 13.3 inch screen would be big enough for me, but after I realized that the multi-touch pad lets you zoom in and out, its the perfect size.
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by S.D.--S.D. (Jan, 2013)I'm used to the screen size now and really am happy that I got this vs anything smaller.
screen resolution
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by AJ (Mar, 2012)It's light, it looks great (and great attention to detail), it's super fast, and I love using Lion.
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by Tamara-ToneyOn a whole, this macbook performs well and I'm very impressed with the attention Apple has paid to every single detail -it shows in the seamless way it works and feel and I'm sure every user will notice it.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 1.8 GHz  | 3 GHz |
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by AUCARK (Apr, 2012)Some of the other benefits are: It has some pretty good specs (2.8 GHz, Core i7, 750gb Hard drive), the track pad is amazing with the swipe gestures, comes with plenty of good software (Photobooth, Garage band, iMovie, iPhoto), and a brilliant screen.
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by my_2_cents (Oct, 2011)Processor - When compared to my 3 week old Early 2011 edition there I barely experience any difference in performance (2.3 GHz v/s 2.4 GHz).
processor
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by John-Williamson (Jan, 2012)The Intel Dual-Core Processor is fast and efficient, and even better than the Pentium Dual-Core 2.20GHz processor on my Windows 7 notebook PC.
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by C0d3r3d (Feb, 2012)The Pros, this thing is blazing fast, intel hit it outta the ball park with the i7 dual core processor.
memory
| 0 GB | 8 GB  | 8 GB |
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by H.-Austin (Dec, 2011)It handles the Microsoft office suite flawlessly, and the added ram allows me to open and view very large pdf files without any lag.
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by John-Williamson (Jan, 2012)The RAM upgrades are quite reasonable, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how well it runs with the standard 4 GB at this point.
Performance Real world tests of Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen
3DMark06 CPU
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by Janice-Edwards (Feb, 2012)The speed of the processor alone is worth the purchase price, my internet speed literally tripled when I first got online with my Mac.
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by Water-Mark (Jan, 2012)The i5 processor is more than adequate for all but the most demanding jobs - my daughter uses this Mac for making videos for high school with acceptable performance.
battery life
7 hour
3 hour
4.5 hour
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by S.-Angland--SA (Jan, 2012)If you're looking for incredibly fast processing speeds, a fantastic battery life, and craftsmanship second to none, they you want this MacBook Pro.
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by TekNull (Apr, 2012)The laptop is rock-solid, great battery life, and includes iLife11 which is nice for.
cinebench r10 32Bit
MacBook Pro 8th Gen by RayI had an ASUS netbook a year ago which gave me about 6-7 hours, but you get a slower processor speed and smaller screen.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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67.97 -
3.8 GHz (Intel Core i7 2600K) -
8 MB (Intel Core i7 2600K) -
2.8 GHz -
18,608 (Intel Core i7 2600K) -
750 GB -
SDXC -
DDR3-1333 -
2,040 g -
24 mm -
6,652.6 (Intel Core i7 2600K)
cons
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13.3" -
1 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v2.0) -
57 MB/s (USB 2.0)
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 372 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Water-Mark (Jan, 2012) Rated 100% by by JR-Bib (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by Peter (Aug, 2012) |
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Screen
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by John-Williamson (Jan, 2012)The 13-inch backlit LCD display is sharp, and has the excellent color resolution and contrast that I need, especially when working with photos.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by R.-Kavuri (Feb, 2012)Due to the screen size and resolution constraints we usually tend to hide this docking bar on the 13" MBP so that we can see the applications in the maximum available screen space.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by FAISAL (Dec, 2011)I can't say enough about the multi-touch gestures.
Type
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by R.-Kavuri (Feb, 2012)You can overcome these problems by connecting the MBP to a HDTV or any monitor and then using a wireless Windows keyboard + mouse but then the whole setup is too much hassle and defeats the purpose of a laptop.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Michael-Hallisey--Ex-Fossor-Sessio-In-AngulusFact of the matter (at least for me) is I find myself using Terminal more in Mac OS X than I ever had to in either Windows or newer versions of Linux.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Skoldamir--skoldamir (Jan, 2012)Before seeing and using the Mac OS, I was happy with Windows 7 on the PC aside from the aforementioned work I had to do to keep it secure.
Operating system
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by DaleBut coming from an avid Windows user and someone a little more technically inclined than the average person, I can honestly say it's a pleasure to use the Mac OS.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Marcus-Cadwell--Captain-Obvious (Feb, 2012)I've been a hardcore windows user all my life and an even harder core android user for 3 years.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Enrique-Astorga (Dec, 2011)Apple makes very good products, so I love this machine, its fast, nice operating system.
Upgrading
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by momof3 (Apr, 2012)I decided to upgrade to the MacBook Pro and I could not be more pleased!! My MacBook Pro is reliable, looks great, and I have owned for almost 2 years and I haven't had any problems!
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Brian (Apr, 2012)My suggestion is to purchase this laptop and upgrade the memory to 16GB yourself.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by K.-Via--Kevin (Nov, 2011)My old 2008 MacBook is on its way out so with the new update it was a perfect time to upgrade.
Harddrive
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by saxman112--Dan (Jul, 2012)In terms of speed, I think SSDs just leapfrog right over traditional hard drives.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by my_2_cents (Oct, 2011)Hard disk - The new editions gives you more hard disk space (500GB instead of 320GB) but time has taught me never to trust an internal hard disk.
Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 13.3", 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Brian (Apr, 2012)Upgrade to SSD is also very simple and you have much more control as to the quality and price you prefer that goes to your laptop.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | SAMSUNG Series 7 Chronos Fast internal storage SAMSUNG Series 7 Chronos vs Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen |
 | 4 | Apple MacBook Air 5th Gen 4-way tie: Fast Bluetooth MacBook Air 5th Gen vs MacBook Pro 8th Gen |
 | 5 | Sony VAIO F Series Biggest screen Sony VAIO F Series vs Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen |
 | 6 | HP Pavilion dv6 2-way tie: Has a Blu-Ray reader HP Pavilion dv6 vs Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen |
 | 8 | Sony VAIO Z Series VPCZ125GX/S 2-way tie: Really fast internal storage Sony VAIO Z Series VPCZ125GX/S vs Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen |
New duel?
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Editions Editions of the Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen
| Price | Edition | Resolution | RAM type | Internal storage | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | | 1280 x 800 | DDR3-1333 | 750 GB | MD314LL/A | | ||||
 | | 1280 x 800 | DDR3-1333 | 500 GB | MD313LL/A | | ||||
 | | 1440 x 900 | DDR3-1333 | 750 GB | MD322LL/A | | ||||
 | | 1440 x 900 | DDR3-1333 | 500 GB | MD318LL/A | | ||||
 | | 1680 x 1050 | DDR3-1066 | 500 GB | MC847LL/A | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1200 | DDR3-1333 | 750 GB | MD311LL/A | | ||||
