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The editors liked
Classic design
Huge screen
With new ultra-high-resolution option
Excellent overall performance
Much improved graphics performance
2GB of RAM
Which is expandable to 4GB.
Great overall speed. Improved Rosetta performance. Gloriously big screen. Viable desktop replacement.
Elegant design
Relatively thin and light
Excellent bundled software
Good battery life
Good overall speed.
Thinnest and Lightest 17inch Notebook
Ability to Run Mac OS X and Windows
MagSafe Power Adapter Prevents Cord Tripping Damage
Lightest 17-inch laptop weve seen
Has a built-in Webcam and a remote control
Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp
Adds FireWire 800 support.
Fast performance
Lovely screen
Ample RAM and hard drive capacity.
Thin and light for a big notebook
The editors didn't like
Some software needs tuning for new graphics chip
No PCMCIA slot or eSATA port
Large screen inevitably increases size
Weight
And price.
Can be an unwieldy portable. 3GB RAM limit.
Not the fastest performer
No high-def DVD option
Expensive
Shared main/video memory affects performance..
Display Not LED Backlit Like 15inch Version
Lacks media card reader
Comes with only 90 days of toll-free technical support.
Abstract: Back in October 2008, when the MacBook Pro line was revamped, the 17-inch model was curiously missing from the rollout. It took until February 2009 for the 17-inch revamp to ship, but the larger screen version is finally now readily available, with all...
Thinnest and Lightest 17inch Notebook, Ability to Run Mac OS X and Windows, MagSafe Power Adapter Prevents Cord Tripping Damage
Expensive, Display Not LED Backlit Like 15inch Version
The Apple MacBook Pro have two very strong things going for it. First, it is the smallest and lightest 17-inch notebook available on the market making it great for people who want a large screen but not have the bulk associated with a desktop replaceme...
Abstract: Theres something I have to say at the outset of this review: From the time Apple Inc. announced the first 17-in. PowerBook G4 models five years ago, Ive always been a little prejudiced against them. Id never have tried to talk someone out of buying ...
In many ways, the SSD option on the MacBook Air is an easier decision to make. In many cases, performance went down but the improvements in battery life and application launch time make the option worth it if youve got the gold to spare. Adding the M...
In conclusion, the 17in MacBook Pro is really a fantastic machine for creatives and anyone else looking for a high-powered, high-style laptop with a large screen. Sure, it does cost a little more than your average Windows laptop - around £2,100 for this c...
Abstract: The Santa Rosa MacBook Pro surpasses all notebooks in both usability and build quality. The glossy LED screen is a revelation. A dedicated graphics processor ensures that the system is always responsive. The sole blemish, inflexible power management, ...
Abstract: Heath McKnight Apple does it again with its MacBook Pro, professional laptop computers, offering ultra-bright LED displays (light emitting diodes), faster processors, a 1920 x 1200 17-inch display option for those working in high definition aspect rati...
If you were expecting more bang for your buck from the upgrade to the MacBooks and MacBook Pros, you’ll have to wait until Intel ships Penryn, the first 45-nanometer processor, probably near the holiday season or around the beginning of 2008. And, o...
Classic design; huge screen, with new ultra-high-resolution option; excellent overall performance; much improved graphics performance; 2GB of RAM, which is expandable to 4GB.
Some software needs tuning for new graphics chip; no PCMCIA slot or eSATA port; large screen inevitably increases size, weight, and price.
If you have a recent MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo, there’s probably no compelling reason to trade up (unless you can’t live without the higher frame rates, the optional extra resolution, or a fourth gigabyte of RAM). But if you’re still ...
