If you're going to spend $1,200-plus on a laptop, you may as well spring for some desktop speakers too. And while we appreciate that the speakers pump out sufficiently loud audio, songs have a thin, somewhat tinny quality to them. That said, we wouldn't mind a higher resolution - after all, the 13-inch Samsung Series 9 boasts a stellar 1,600 x 900 panel, and ASUS' Zenbook Prime lineup includes systems with up to full 1080p resolutions. The 1,280 x 800 panel delivers crisp images with accurate colors, and viewing angles are wide enough to comfortably watch movies from off-center. Similarly, the display and sound don't pack any surprises. Typing on the chiclet-style keys is a pleasure, and the glass trackpad is smooth and responsive. Still, it's worth reiterating that these are two of the strongest weapons in Apple's hardware arsenal. We won't spend too much time rehahsing the MacBook Pro's keyboard and touchpad, as they haven't changed since we last took a peek. While the Retina Pro and the latest MacBook Airs sport new MagSafe 2 connectors, the 13-inch Pro (along with its 15-inch sibling) still has the last-gen version. Most of those connections, including Gigabit Ethernet, Thunderbolt and the SDXC card slot, are crammed on the left edge of the machine, with the slot-loading optical drive occupying the right side. The latest system ships with two USB 3.0 sockets (up from USB 2.0), but otherwise you're looking at a very familiar selection of ports. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
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