Beautiful, but for newer Macbooks.
351741
This case is really beautiful. Unfortunately, although it states that is should fit the former version of MacBook Pro, it is VERY snug and does not allow for using the beautiful inner pockets. Even with just the laptop and nothing else, it is hard to snap shut. I would recommend only using the Macbook Retina with this case.
4661191
While this DVD will work in a mid-2009 mac, its not a simple screw in process.  The dead drive I took out was securely held in at 3 attachment points.  This drive is slightly different in that it doesn't contain the two attachment points at the front (where the disk is inserted).  I tried swapping the top plates, but even here the screw holes do not match up.  I ended up removing a strip of plastic from the front of it and placing a bit of foam tape to the surface (that faces the bottom cover of the macbook) to hold it in place.  I had recently purchased the macbook and the original owner couldn't remember the password they set 5 years ago.  You can only reset a password in that situation (on Snow Leopard) by booting from a DVD.

Even with this modification, it still receives and ejects disks just fine.  It is clearly meant for macbooks other than mine. The pictures in the ad exactly match the dead one I took out of my macbook pro, but the actual item I received was different and not plug and play.

Important tips:
  Try to avoid disconnecting the camera cable (right beside the SATA plug for the DVD drive), its a real PITA to plug back in.
  It's not really necessary to unplug the battery to swap out the DVD; if you do you will lose a few default settings.
2232652
I bought this for my fiance who likes pretty things. It looks like a chunky Marilyn Monroe bracelet on her MacBook Air. Yes, I did well in her eyes. To me, the USB 2 interface and quality build were impressive. If you have a small screwdriver set, you could even upgrade the internals to a faster interface or larger storage down the road.
2257556
I'm reviewing the 27" version of this monitor, which I use with an 11" Macbook Air using a DVI cable and a DVI to mini display port adapter. I've also tried the monitor with Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 laptops.

I'm guessing Windows people will be thrilled with this monitor.  I'm writing this review for Mac people, specifically Macs with basic stock video cards.

HP includes a CD with software that allows you to control the monitor's settings from your computer, but unfortunately the software only works for Windows, not OS X.  And there's no OS X version you can download from HP's website.  It just doesn't exist.

So, Mac people can use the controls on the monitor to adjust settings, and they're not hard to use at all.  You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, and a few others--pretty standard set of options.

Fonts are slightly fuzzy on this display (and other external displays I've used with my MB Air).  You can try adjusting the monitor's sharpness which can help a little, but fonts are still not as crisp as when you use this display with a Windows 7 or Windows 8 laptop (which I've done).  With Windows, depending on your video card, you have more control over the settings and can fine-tune them for better results.  Not so much on Macbook Air's, unfortunately.

Also, the resolution is low for a 27" display.  Many other reviews say this is no problem.  But for Macs, I think it might be a slight problem if you're very picky about the crispness of text.  I think the 25" size might be better for Mac owners - more pixels per inch.

I do not own a MB Pro.  Maybe things are better with a new MB Pro with upgraded video card.  But if you're a MB Air owner, you might need to lower your expectations slightly to really enjoy this monitor.  (Or, maybe I'm being too picky?)

On the plus side:  As other reviews state, the IPS is really nice - the colors are beautiful, photos and videos look great, the monitor itself looks good, the monitor is super thin, the tilting works great, the stand was super easy to assemble, and the on-screen controls are easy to use and work well.  You probably won't need the manual--just plug in the monitor and turn it on; you can probably figure out the on-screen controls without the manual--I did.  The glossiness of the screen is absolutely no problem for me.  I can see how it might be a problem depending on the lighting in the room you use it in.

Best of all:  the price is fantastic.  I see that the price varies a bit.  I got it for $219, but at the moment I'm writing this review it's gone up to $239.  It would still be a good buy at $250.  I wouldn't pay more than $300, though, especially since budget-priced 27" IPS monitors are becoming more available.
658932
I wish I had checked  the compatibility of my MBP before buying. I would buy the monitor again especially with a newer MacBook Pro. I was a bit disappointed but still think it is a good monitor for the price. The eco-friendly features seem to work quite well.

The color is not exactly the same as a mac monitor but I have a feeling it has to do with my graphics card.
3052919
This is my first Mac in my 15 years of IT life. My requirements were 12" or 13" screen, lightweight, good battery life, and should look beautiful. I am a Software Engineer and do a lot of photography, and sometimes make videos too. So I needed a laptop which has high performance, good battery life, and a beautiful design.

I was considering Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, and new VAIO Z for a month, and decided to get this Macbook Pro 2011. The price on Amazon was pretty good. This Amazon price (discounted & no tax) was actually better than the student price after tax. I decided to get an Macbook Pro with core i7 2.7Ghz since I cannot use nice CPU for Air (it is limited), and I had been using 3 VAIO models (SR, SZ, Z) laptop for last 3 years so wanted to try Mac. I am very pleased with my purchase.

I love the user interface most, the speed, and battery life although it took me little time to get used to my first mac. The new core i7 is really fast, and I upgraded the ram from 4gb to 8gb to use Parallels faster. Backlit keyboard is so beautiful, and multi-touch trackpad is super convenient. Two fingers with all-way scrolls, and three fingers with browsing back and forward.

I would say this Macbook Pro (lighter than 2010 version) is the best laptop for me so far over my former experience with VAIO, HP, Compaq, Acer, Samsung, Netbooks, and etc. Someone complained about heating problems, but I don't feel like that. This amount of heat is much better than HP, Compaq, and better than VAIO.

If you don't need super fast laptop, I recommend you a basic model of Macbook Pro. Your main usage is web surfing and documenting, I recommend you to get a Macbook Air. If you never used Mac, I strongly recommend you to experience it. BTW, when you buy a Mac, get a basic model if it is possible and upgrade it. It will save you a lot of money. I upgraded RAM by myself, and will upgrade HDD to SSD soon. I can't wait to use SATA III SSD on my MBP!
88925
Oi,

Like so many, I wanted to add a screen to my latest MacBookPro.  I reviewed the solutions and settled on this one, expecting that the latest driver version at 10.4, would likely work with 10.5.  In short, the drivers that are shipped do not work with Snow Leopard - so I had to spend a few customer support cycles to get pointed in the right direction.  The thing to search for is less "Kensington Uni.. Multi.. Snow Leopard" but "DisplayLink Mac OS Drivers".

Or you can just follow the link ->  [..]

In any case, it took about a day but I'm up and running this thing is getting the job done.  I'm highly technical and work at a standup desk, so I have a hi-def vertical panel (24" portrait rather than landscape), my old 24" Mac Screen and then of course the laptop itself, all lined up and helping me get the most visual bandwidth I can get.

The USB display link is driving the mac 24" landscape panel I have here, note that the driver functionality allowing the screen to be rotated did not come through the USB - so I settled on less options on the Mac screen - b/c I can't make that thing vertical anyways.  But, it is like the others suggest - I would not want to play games on it - it is choppy and there is clearly some lag as I jump across spaces / desktops.  It doesn't matter though, most of the time I'm just consuming text - so it get's the job done.  It's a great value if that is all you need.  Shame on Apple for even making this something I have to deal with, Cheers to Kensington for making something affordable.
4948911
it simply looks beautiful. I've had mine for almost 2 years and it still looks great. It fits the 13" mac perfectly.
72556
The product was beautiful, but unfortunately I had to return it because my 13" MacBook wouldn't fit inside with the thin hard case I have on it. The material is not very flexible, and so I couldn't get my laptop to fit all the way in, even though the case only adds a few centimeters. Luckily the customer service was wonderful and helped resolve this issue quickly and easily.
3359717
I also own one of the older edition Core 2 Duo Mac Mini's, which I was not terribly impressed with.

Apple has done more to hit the mark this time. The HDMI & Mini Displayport options were better considered than the old DVI port. USB 2.0, Firewire 800. Excellent. I'm putting the built-in Bluetooth to good use with Apple's wireless keyboard and magic mouse.

If you're just checking email and web surfing, you're going to be more than happy with this machine. If you're doing something more intensive (photography being my vice) you'll be happy to find that it is cheap & easy to upgrade the memory on this system to as much as 8GB.

The hard disk on this model is not as slow as what I had on my older Mac Mini. The slow hard disk on the older model was part of the reason I hesitated to purchase this model. No so anymore. It's not going to set any speed records, but this system is VERY usable compared to its predecessors.

The SD card slot on the back seems like an afterthought. I'd rather Apple save some money and not include it in the next generation. It's too hard to get at back there. It's easier for me to just plug in a USB cable and attach it to my camera or to an external reader.

Why did I give it only 4 stars and not 5?
* It's stuck on the old Core 2 Duo platform. Offering the Mac Mini at this price point with a Core i5 processor would be awesome. I would have paid a little more to get an i7 processor.
* Apple's phobia of Blu-Ray Disc support. The built-in superdrive really should have been Blu-Ray.
1754780
I have the new White Unibody MacBook (released after NOV 2009) and it does not fit it. I have to return it. Not Happy. The title of this product needs to be more specific unless I missed something that says that it does not fit the new 13" macbook.

Otherwise if you have the older version it is a very pretty color. The little legs look like they would not last to long.
4310153
The slides themselves are good quality and there's a nice range of diversity in the designs.  HOWEVER, note that this product's installer is not compatible with current versions of Mac OS X.  The installer did not work, requiring me to manually copy and paste the templates and backgrounds into the relevant folders on my Macbook.

The reason the installer didn't work is because it's a PowerPC application, and the current Mac OS X no longer includes Rosetta (the software that enables older PowerPC programs to run on new x86-based systems).

If Rosetta had been dropped in the current "Mountain Lion" version of OS X which was released on 7/25/12 (about two months ago), I would chalk it up to the item page just not having been updated yet.  But Rosetta was dropped in the prior "Lion" version of OS X which was released more than a year ago (7/20/11).  It irritates me that this program's installer has been incompatible with Mac's operating system for more than a year and there's no mention of a potential compatibility issue with newer Macs anywhere on this item's page.

You can still get the slides and backgrounds and themes off the disc by copying and pasting them into the relevant directories manually... and the price is definitely a steal... but for those of you who are not as computer savvy, just be forewarned.  If you bought your Mac (or upgraded the operating system) anytime since July 2011, you can't just pop this disc in your drive and run the automated installer program.
964516
Beautiful color, feels sturdy, and looks great on my Mac
2281600
Good review, bought one based a lot on your thoughtful remarks. Will offer this - if you're using Migration Assistant, don't select the include software option because if Yosemite isn't compatible with any one of your old programs you might encounter a 24 hour stall - and never know what the problem was. So after migrating your data and settings bring your apps over one at a time manually to make sure all is cool and stay under control of the situation. This MPB is the one - as me olde eyes can't appreciate Retina - and this is the last upgradable MBP - battery and RAM not glued in, Firewire, DVD drive - yep. As I came from a 2006 MacBook with a 7,200rpm drive this felt a little less responsive - but as OWC has 480GB flash drive for < 200 bucks I'll be visiting them. One other issue - - Safari stalled unmercifully. The fix was to delete a cache database In Finder, Go to Folder and put in ~/Library/Caches/com.apple. Safari/Cache.db then restart Safari and good to go. So that $2,640 Retina PB on  Store wasn't as useful to me as this one, upgraded, with tax and all for <$1,500. Good luck - and enjoy the very slick new trackpad if your old one was "skiddy."
2915551
The stickers look great, but they don't fit the 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pros, which does not comply to the description "fits all MacBooks".
So in my case, the stickers are useless, as they are slightly too large.
293083
I wish the newer versions of OS X were as rock-solid and stable.  I miss Tiger.  I am now running a new Mac with OS X El Capitan. It almost makes me want to use my fifteen year old Mac instead.
2413946
Fan was for MacBooks from pre-2012 and did not fit in newer retina laptop - not clear in product description