It got a faster GPU and bigger battery, but only a mild CPU bump.
#Apple macbook pro mid 2010 ram slot upgrade#
When Apple made its 2010 upgrade public however, the 13-inch model was somewhat neglected. I've praised the 2010 15-inch MacBook Pro as being the one to get thanks to its combination of performance and battery life. And for portability, that choice often leads you to something a bit larger than a netbook for performance, but small enough to comfortably carry around.įor Apple users this portable sweetspot is the 13-inch MacBook Pro.Īpple's 2010 13-inch (left) vs. Unfortunately having a set of notebooks and mobile devices isn't really an option for most. You may use some more often than others but having the entire set helps. You get a desktop-like screen resolution and mainstream desktop performance.
And given how thin the system is, it's also not hard to make an argument for Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro. Other times you need to do actual work but don't need a ton of CPU horsepower that puts you into 13-inch notebook territory.įor even more productive beings there are larger 15 and 16-inch systems. Sometimes you don't need to do a lot but want to be able to couch around and browse the web on a tablet. There's simply a time and a place for everything. You can make arguments in favor of and against everything from the smartphone and tablet to 17" desktop replacement notebooks. I'm convinced that there's no perfect mobile form factor.