Missing Expresscard slot MB Pro 13''

The "Pro" of the MB stands for "professional".
Not wanting a 17" MBP for it's ugly big, on my 13" I'm missing the expresscard slot for connecting an UA audio interface. Instead the MBP has a SD card slot which I don't need.
You can find and buy a SD Card reader everywhere and connect it to any computer, but you won't find an USB or firewire adapter for special devices like the UA interface.
Doesn't appear professional to me. Very smart!!! Congrats!

Apple did away with the Express Card slot on the 15" MBP when it refreshed the model in June 2009. When the 13" MBP was introduced, for the first time, it came with an SD card slot. Only the 17" units have the Express Card port.
I'm inclined to agree with eww here. If you knew the 13" MBP didn't have the necessary peripheral ports, why buy it? If you wanted it anyway, then why complain when it didn't meet your news?
If you're looking to relay feedback to Apple, this isn't the place. This is - http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html

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