Macbook Pro, The Best Option

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MacBook Pro, the Best Option By Adam Wilson

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One student's argument why you should spend the money to get a Macbook Pro. He has a great future as a marketing rep for Apple!

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MacBook Pro, the Best Option

MacBook Pro, the Best OptionBy Adam WilsonBy Adam Wilson

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I BelieveI Believe

• I believe that the MacBook Pro is the best available laptop that a person can purchase. I believe that if everyone tries the MacBook Pro they will also realize the capabilities of the machine.

• I believe that the MacBook Pro is the best available laptop that a person can purchase. I believe that if everyone tries the MacBook Pro they will also realize the capabilities of the machine.

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What is it?What is it?

• The Macbook Pro is the most sophisticated laptop that apple makes

• Equipped with the latest technology it is one of the most powerful stock laptops that a customer can buy

• The Macbook Pro is the most sophisticated laptop that apple makes

• Equipped with the latest technology it is one of the most powerful stock laptops that a customer can buy

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&mco=MTE3MDA&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro

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ChoicesChoices

• The MacBook Pro has 3 available versions– 15 inch $1,999.00– 15 inch $2,499.00– 17 inch $2,799.00

• The MacBook Pro has 3 available versions– 15 inch $1,999.00– 15 inch $2,499.00– 17 inch $2,799.00

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SpecsSpecs

• Each computer comes with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo– Optional 2.5 GHz processor

• 2 GB of Memory• A 200 GB Hard Drive

– Optional 250 GB Hard Drive• An 8x Double Layer Superdrive• And a NVIDIA GeForse 8600M GT Graphics card

• Each computer comes with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo– Optional 2.5 GHz processor

• 2 GB of Memory• A 200 GB Hard Drive

– Optional 250 GB Hard Drive• An 8x Double Layer Superdrive• And a NVIDIA GeForse 8600M GT Graphics card

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ConvenienceConvenience

• The MacBook Pro is only 5.4 pounds and an inch thick so it is easy to travel with.

• It has a lithium polymer battery that lasts for 5 hours

• Sleek DesignHeight: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm) Width: 14.1 inches (35.7 cm) Depth: 9.6 inches (24.3 cm) Weight:5.4 pounds (2.45 kg)

• The MacBook Pro is only 5.4 pounds and an inch thick so it is easy to travel with.

• It has a lithium polymer battery that lasts for 5 hours

• Sleek DesignHeight: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm) Width: 14.1 inches (35.7 cm) Depth: 9.6 inches (24.3 cm) Weight:5.4 pounds (2.45 kg)

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&mco=MTE3MDA&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro

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The Little ThingsThe Little Things

• The multi-touch trackpad• The backlit keyboard• The magnetic power cord• The option for glossy display• Built in camera• Advanced sound

• The multi-touch trackpad• The backlit keyboard• The magnetic power cord• The option for glossy display• Built in camera• Advanced sound

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WirelessWireless

• Time Capsule• Wireless Printing• Back to My Mac• Wireless Entertainment Center• iChat with you family

• Time Capsule• Wireless Printing• Back to My Mac• Wireless Entertainment Center• iChat with you family

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&mco=MTE3MDA&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro

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ApplicationsApplications

• Time Machine*• iChat*• Boot Camp*• iPhoto*• Photo Booth*• iCal*• QuickTime

• Time Machine*• iChat*• Boot Camp*• iPhoto*• Photo Booth*• iCal*• QuickTime

• Safari• Dashboard*• DVD Player• iTunes• iMovie*• GarageBand• iWeb*

• Safari• Dashboard*• DVD Player• iTunes• iMovie*• GarageBand• iWeb*

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Who Should Buy This?Who Should Buy This?

• Anyone one who is a fulltime student and is serious about their work

• Any business man who needs a laptop that will work hard

• Any college bound student• Anyone who wants to be able to do their work at a high level, and then be able to have fun on the computer

• Anyone one who is a fulltime student and is serious about their work

• Any business man who needs a laptop that will work hard

• Any college bound student• Anyone who wants to be able to do their work at a high level, and then be able to have fun on the computer

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The Con’sThe Con’s

• It gets a little hot• The multi-touch pad is a little small for a bigger person’s hands

• The single click button• Expensive• Little bit on the heavier side• Only 3 USB plug ins

• It gets a little hot• The multi-touch pad is a little small for a bigger person’s hands

• The single click button• Expensive• Little bit on the heavier side• Only 3 USB plug ins

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&mco=MTE3MDA&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro

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