Difference Between MacBook and MacBook Pro

The market is flooded with myriads of products and all seem to flash their features bright and wide. Smart investment is the one which can give you the most out of the product which you chose and what is the key to a smart investment? Knowing in and out of the product and its specifications. So, here is an article to help you pint point the difference between MacBook and MacBook Pro, so that you may bring home the one that's best suited for your purpose. The comparison begins...

MacBook vs MacBook Pro

Here is a table to help you compare MacBook and MacBook Pro using some of the most basic features of the two machines. Know the features well and reconcile them to your needs.

Difference Between MacBook and MacBook Pro
MacBook	MacBook Pro
Screen Size - Currently available in 13 - inch.	Screen Size - Available in 13 - inch, 15 - inch and 17 - inch
Processor - 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache.	Processor - 2.53GHz or 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache. Also available, 2.8GHz or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache.
Build - Unibody construction (the case is cut from one solid piece of material). Material used is polycarbonate (a strong synthetic thermoplastic resin) material.	Build - Unibody construction. Material used is Aluminum.
Memory - DDR3 SDRAM. Expandable to 4GB.	Memory - Expandable to 4 GB.
Hard Disk - 250GB. Optional 320GB or 500GB 5400-rpm drive	Hard Disk - 250GB, 300GB to 500GB. Optional 320GB or 500GB. 7200-rpm hard drive, or 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
Display & Video Card - 1280 × 800 as display resolution, with a NVidia GeForce 9400M video card	Display & Video Card - maximum display resolution available are 1440 × 900 and 1280 × 800. NVidia GeForce 9400M video card with 9600M GT DirectX 10 graphics card.
Ports - USB 2.0 ports.	Ports - 3 USB 2.0 ports (17'' MacBook Pro). Firewire 800 port.
Input - Full size keyboard and glass multi-touch trackpad.	Input - Illuminated keyboard. Sensor cable with ambient light. This is to adjust the display brightness to match the environment.
Weight - Around 4.7 lbs.	Weight - Maximum of 6.6 lbs
Price - Projected price is $999.	Price - 13'' for $1199 (2.26 GHz Core Duo, 2GB DDR3, 9400 M Graphics, 160 GB Hard Drive) and $1499 (for 2.53 GHz Core Duo, 4 DDR3, 9400 M Graphics, 250 GB Hard Drive. 15'' - $1,699 & $1,999 & $2,299 and 17'' - $2,499

So this was it for basic points towards the difference between MacBook and MacBook Pro. In a nutshell, MacBook can be attributed as a computer for the layman. It is cost-effective and has something to provide for everyone. On the other hand, when it comes down to performance with an impact, MacBook Pro fits the bill. It is an apt choice for high-end multitasking user. If you are looking for most graphics-intensive games and professional applications, high data storage then MacBook Pro is what you may invest in and you will get the most out of it. On the other hand, if you are an average user and can do with average applications, then nothing would be more economical than the MacBook. Whatever you decide to buy, narrow down your requirements and needs and then pay heed to the comparing stats of both the systems from the above description. Hope this helped!