2010 Back to School Guide: 13″ MacBook Pro

It is perhaps one of the most popular notebook computers on the market today, with its sleek aluminum unibody enclosure and LED-backlit keyboard. We’re talking of course, about the 13″ MacBook Pro from Apple, and we’re featuring it to kickoff our 2010 Back to School Guide.

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Lucky for you, a free 8GB iPod touch is part of the deal Apple is running until September 7th, so make your choice wisely over the next few weeks as we feature the tech essentials and more in our guide. The 13″ MacBook Pro features a fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of memory, a 250GB or 320GB hard drive and up to 10 hours of battery life. One benefit of getting a Mac for school is the added security and peace of mind that it will give you. No need to worry about viruses and spyware, at least for the time being. And if you’re worried about not being able to run a Windows-only program, Macs can run Windows too, with tools such as Parallels Desktop, VMWare Fusion, and Apple’s own Boot Camp.

We’re just scratching the surface here talking about the benefits of buying a Mac for the upcoming school year, Apple has a whole page on their website.

Looking for a cheaper Mac notebook? The 13″ MacBook (sans Pro) is just as good of a performer, if you’re willing to sacrifice that gorgeous aluminum enclosure. You’ll save $150 in the process.