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| Product | Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD)  | Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6488 | Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, Summer 2012) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display | Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2012) |
| Price | MSRP: $1,999.00 | $699.99 | $1,099.00 to $1,293.00 | $2,070.00 to $2,199.99 | $1,099.95 to $1,869.96 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | February 26, 2008 | Info unavailable | June 11, 2012 | June 11, 2012 | June 11, 2012 |
| Bottom line | A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the
MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad. | Considering the total package of features and price, the Acer Aspire M5 feels like a safe bet if you want an all-encompassing
Windows 8 laptop with touch that won't cost a fortune. | While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a well-built laptop, it's fallen behind the
MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro in design, lacks higher-end upgrades, and feels too expensive compared with the competition. | The newly redesigned MacBook Pro with Retina Display combines an amazing screen with just enough of the
MacBook Air design to feel like a new animal, and to take its place as the best of the current MacBook breed. | This year's
MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be. |
| Product Description | MacBook Pro 2008 Apple MacBook Pro - 15.4 in - Core 2 Duo - Apple MacOS X 10.5 - 2 GB RAM - 200 GB HDD | Acer Aspire - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 500 GB | Apple MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (13 in, Summer 2012) - 13.3 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD | Apple MacBook Pro MacBook Pro with Retina Display - 15.6 in - 3rd Gen Core i7 - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB - Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion SSD | Apple MacBook Air MacBook Air (13 in, Summer 2012) - 13.3 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion - 4 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | Info unavailable | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| System Type | Notebook | Info unavailable | Notebook | Notebook | Notebook |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 14.1 in x 9.6 in x 1 in | 13.39 in x 9.65 in x 0.81 in | 12.78 in x 8.94 in x 0.95 in | 14.1 in x 9.7 in x 0.7 in | 12.8 in x 8.94 in x 0.68 in |
| Operating System | Apple MacOS X 10.5 | Microsoft Windows 8 | Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion | Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion | Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs | 4.63 lbs | 4.5 lbs | 4.46 lbs | 2.96 lbs |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 3 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 2.3 GHz ( 3.3 GHz ) / 6 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.8 GHz ( 2.8 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache |
| Memory | 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM | 6 GB | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM | 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM |
| Storage | 200 GB HDD / 5400 rpm | 500 GB | 500 GB / 5400 rpm HDD | 256 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Display | 15.4 in LED backlight 1440 x 900 / WXGA+ | 14 in | 13.3 in LED backlight 1280 x 800 / WXGA | 15.6 in LED backlight 2880 x 1800 | 13.3 in LED backlight 1440 x 900 / WXGA+ |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM | Info unavailable | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M - 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Networking | 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | Info unavailable | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11n None Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11n None Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Battery | up to 5 hour(s) | Info unavailable | up to 7 hour(s) | up to 7 hour(s) | up to 7 hour(s) |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $1,999.00 See manufacturer website for availability. | Prices from 2 stores |
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