Not earth-shattering by any means, but the anything that makes an ultraportable notebook more portable is welcome in our eyes. The aluminum and glass system has become a smidge lighter as well, down to 3.37 pounds from 3.57 pounds. However, if you actually pull out a set of calipers, you'll see that the 0.71 by 12.35 by 8.62 inch (HWD) system has become thinner by 0.04 inches (vs. On first glance, the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) looks identical to the previous version, the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Retina Display) ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) ($1,999). It's $500 less expensive than last year's model, yet more than earns its title as our latest Editors' Choice for high end ultraportable laptops. If you're okay with switching to or using a Mac, it's one of the better choices in this price range. The MacBook Pro 13-inch ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) is a prime competitor to the high-end ultrabooks that come with Windows 8/8.1 and have higher than 1080p HD resolution screens. The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) uses Intel's Haswell-based Core i5 processor to give power users a system that can last almost 12 hours under continuous use, weighs just over three pounds, and still process graphics and scientific tasks quickly. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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