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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), ( 2.8 GHz ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 128 GB, Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, 13.3 in, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.96 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 44 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ), ( 3.4 GHz ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 256 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, IPS, 2880 x 1800, None, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 4.46 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the Retina MacBook Pro is easily the most desirable 13-inch Mac laptop to date, the high price and lack of discrete graphics make it a tough call versus either the more powerful 15-inch Retina Pro or the more affordable 13-inch Air. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), ( 3.1 GHz ), 8 GB, 128 GB, Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, 13.3 in, IPS, 2560 x 1600, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 3.57 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), ( 3.1 GHz ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, - Serial ATA-300, Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, 13.3 in, 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ), Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, DVD±RW (±R DL), 4.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The new 11-inch MacBook Air is every bit as fast as the 13-inch Air, despite its smaller size, but you'll give up 2 hours of battery life in the bargain. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), ( 2.6 GHz ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 64 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, TFT active matrix, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Another year of incremental improvements for the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro help it maintain its lead as a useful, powerful, attractive midsize laptop, but the competition is closer than ever to catching up. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ), ( 3.3 GHz ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, - Serial ATA-300, Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, 15.6 in, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL), 512 MB GDDR5 SDRAM, 5.6 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The latest version of the 13-inch MacBook Air vastly outperforms its predecessor, and can finally be called suitable for mainstream use, instead of relegated as a niche product. Read review

Specs: Intel 1.7 GHz, Core i5 ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, / 4 GB (max), 256 GB, Apple Mac OS X Lion, 13.3 in, TFT active matrix, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, None, 384 MB, 2.96 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 84 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's a hefty investment, but the combination of new high-end Intel processor options and AMD graphics makes the 15-inch MacBook Pro an all-around powerhouse, with the new Thunderbolt I/O port as an added bonus. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, AMD Radeon HD 6750M / Intel HD Graphics 3000, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 113 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro keeps the same look and feel, but offers major internal changes, including an optional Intel Core i7 CPU, making it a very serious portable powerhouse. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 500 GB, - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, 15.0 in, TFT active matrix, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M / Intel HD Graphics, DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, L3 cache, 4 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: A MacBook Pro is a significant investment, especially when adding in optional upgrades. Cost aside, there's not a better choice (there are, however, some close ties) for an all-around powerhouse that will work in the home, the office, and in between. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 2.2 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, - Serial ATA-300, Apple Mac OS X Lion, 15.4 in, TFT active matrix, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, AMD Radeon HD 6750M / Intel HD Graphics 3000, 512 MB GDDR5 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: The new entry-level $1,199 13-inch MacBook Pro's significant CPU updates and fantastic battery life are nearly as good as what you get in the more expensive $1,499 version. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 2.3 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ), DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 4.4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 44 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro boasts a redesigned aluminum body that's stunning, thin, and sturdy; a new trackpad with expanded functionality; and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance, but there's now less incentive to spend extra for it because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, 1440 x 900, ( WXGA+ ), DVD±R (+R DL) - Integrated, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT / GeForce 9400M, SDRAM, 512 MB, 2.5 kg, L2 cache, 6 MB, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 44 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite retaining the same price and look as last year's model, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro's significant CPU updates and fantastic battery life make it one of the top laptops we've reviewed, provided you can live with passable integrated graphics. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, 4.4 lbs, L3 cache, 4 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.6 GHz ( 3.6 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 512 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 15.4 in IPS, 2880 x 1800, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 4.5 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.9 GHz ( 3.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB, 256 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 13.3 in IPS, 2560 x 1600, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 3.6 lbs, L3 cache, 4 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.7 GHz ( 3.7 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 16 GB / 16 GB (max), 512 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 15.4 in IPS, 2880 x 1800, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 4.5 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.9 GHz ( 3.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 13.3 in, 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ), Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, DVD±RW (±R DL), 4.5 lbs, L3 cache, 4 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, - Serial ATA-300, Apple Mac OS X Lion, 13.3 in, TFT active matrix, 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ), DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 384 MB, 4.4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 1.8 GHz ( 2.8 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 256 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 13.3 in, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 3 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.6, 17 in TFT active matrix, 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA ), DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, AMD Radeon HD 6750M / Intel HD Graphics 3000, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 6.6 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 2.4 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - 5400 rpm, - Serial ATA-300, Apple Mac OS X Lion, 17 in, TFT active matrix, 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA ), DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, AMD Radeon HD 6770M / Intel HD Graphics 3000, 1 GB, GDDR5 SDRAM, 6.6 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ), ( 3.2 GHz ), 8 GB, 256 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 13.3 in IPS, 2560 x 1600, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 3.6 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.7 GHz ( 3.7 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 16 GB / 16 GB (max), 768 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 15.4 in IPS, 2880 x 1800, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 4.5 lbs, L3 cache, 8 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.6 GHz ( 3.6 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 15.4 in, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL), NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 5.6 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.9 GHz ( 3.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB, 512 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 13.3 in IPS, 2560 x 1600, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 3.6 lbs, L3 cache, 4 MB