The Apple MacBook MC516LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop is one of Apple's more popular and lower priced laptops. Of course, none of Apple's products are budget priced but, compared to the MacBook Pro series, this one provides consumers with a more affordable choice. We'll examine the positive and negative points of the MacBook MC516LL/A to help you get an idea if it's a good fit for your needs.

Apple products are well designed and this is a factor people take into consideration - and appreciate - when they look at Apple products. Another important consideration is Apple's state-of-the-art technology. Apple has not overlooked even something as simple as the box your Apple MacBook MC516LL/A will arrive in. You will find your MacBook in Apple's "Certified Frustration-Free Packaging." In other words, it's easy to open and unpack. This may not be a major consideration, but it shows how much thought Apple puts into details that affect how user-friendly and convenient their products are. If they put so much thought into the box your laptop is packaged in, you can well imagine how important they consider the design of the body of the MacBook itself. The unibody construction is very strong. The composition of the material of the body of a laptop is extremely important since it gets hauled around a lot. This MacBook is encased in a slim, strong unibody enclosure made from a strong polycarbonate material. The profile and outward appearance of the MacBook MC516LL/A is very pleasing to the eye, as well as being strong and lightweight.

If you need to attach external devices to your MacBook, this laptop has two USB 2.0 ports so you will always be able to hook up your iPod, iPad, or a digital camera. There are different optional adaptors you can get to go with the Mini DisplayPort, such as the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adaptor. Using this adaptor lets you connect to a standard analog monitor or projector, as well as other peripherals. If you want to connect to a high definition television, you will find an HDMI port on the newer models. If you are looking at an older, used model, or a refurbished one, check to see if it has the HDMI port if this is important to you. Some may not include one. Wired networking is available via the Gigabit Ethernet port. Basically, the Apple MacBook MC516LL/A is a great laptop that will handle just about anything you could want from a laptop.

In this day and age of computer viruses and malware attacks on PCs, it's good to know that any computer that uses the Apple operating system will be less likely to get infected. One of the reasons, obviously, is that less people use Apple computers. As a result, hackers prefer to attack PC users more often.

Users of Apple products have always benefited by Apple's dedication to providing a high degree of security to the users of its products. Some experts believe that as Apple products are getting more popular, this may soon change, and more viruses will be created to target Mac computers. Fortunately, for now, that doesn't seem to be happening and it's still a safer bet to buy an Apple product instead of another brand. In any event, you must always use a reputable anti-virus program and you must use it often - daily is a good idea. A lot of people scan their laptops as soon as they turn them on just to be on the safe side.

In the final analysis, if your laptop needs include a product that is small, lightweight, sturdy, and full of features, the Apple MacBook MC516LL/A may be a wise choice. As we've seen in this review, it has just about every feature you'd want in a laptop, though some users may need to upgrade the amount of RAM for certain applications. High quality and a reasonable price go hand in hand to make the MacBook MC516LL/A a wise choice for those who want high performance, innovative technology, and versatility in a laptop.