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zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)
QuickTake:
Pros: New aluminum unibody construction looks good, feels solid, Giant multi-touch touchpad, Attractive edge-to-edge glass on display, New dual-mode graphics provide more power or more battery life
Cons: All-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially, The extra-glossy screen won't appeal to everyone, Switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be, Similar performance to the cheaper 13in. MacBook, Still no media card slot
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.
MacBook Pro 17-inch
Comments:
For all the hoo-hah about Apple's transition to Intel processors, the company's latest Macs have a rather familiar look about them. There's really not much to distinguish an Intel iMac from a G5 iMac or an Intel Mac mini from the old G4 variety. And while
Review Verdict: A processor faster than that available in the 15-inch MacBook Pro would have lifted this giant-screened-but-super-slim laptop to the very top of the Mac pile. As it is, Apple is offering similar performance at the top-end of both laptop sizes - responding
For all the hoo-hah about Apple's transition to Intel processors, the company's latest Macs have a rather familiar look about them. There's really not much to distinguish an Intel iMac from a G5 iMac or an Intel Mac mini from the old G4 variety. And while
Review Verdict: A processor faster than that available in the 15-inch MacBook Pro would have lifted this giant-screened-but-super-slim laptop to the very top of the Mac pile. As it is, Apple is offering similar performance at the top-end of both laptop sizes - responding
QuickTake:
Pros: Super-wide screen ; runs Universal applications quickly ; bright screen ; integrated iSight camera ; comes with Front Row media software and remote control ; FireWire 800 ; actually cheaper than the high-end 15-inch model ; 8x dual-layer DVD-R ;
Cons: Non-native apps can run slowly ;
applesource.com.au Professional Review.
Apple MacBook Pro 2.53GHz
Comments:
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro received a design overhaul and now includes the unibody chassis built from a single piece of aluminium, a multi-touch glass trackpad, a new black screen bezel, and black keys.
Review Verdict: Unlike Centrino 2 and AMD Puma platforms, switching between the integrated and discrete graphics is not automatic and requires the user to log off and log back in. Not very convenient, but hopefully we'll see automatic graphics profile switching in the fu
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro received a design overhaul and now includes the unibody chassis built from a single piece of aluminium, a multi-touch glass trackpad, a new black screen bezel, and black keys.
Review Verdict: Unlike Centrino 2 and AMD Puma platforms, switching between the integrated and discrete graphics is not automatic and requires the user to log off and log back in. Not very convenient, but hopefully we'll see automatic graphics profile switching in the fu
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.
MacBook Pro 17-inch speedtest
Comments:
When Apple updated the MacBook, the upgrade to the 17-inch MacBook Pro was somewhat overlooked. Here we speedtest Apple's high-end laptop.
Review Verdict: The 17-inch may be a high-end model, but its portable size creates limitations that causes it to struggle to keep up with the Mac Pro's 8 processing cores in many professional applications. The Mac Pro finished our Cinema 4D scene render in less than a th
When Apple updated the MacBook, the upgrade to the 17-inch MacBook Pro was somewhat overlooked. Here we speedtest Apple's high-end laptop.
Review Verdict: The 17-inch may be a high-end model, but its portable size creates limitations that causes it to struggle to keep up with the Mac Pro's 8 processing cores in many professional applications. The Mac Pro finished our Cinema 4D scene render in less than a th
QuickTake:
Pros: Speed boost over previous model ;
Cons: Old-style non-Unibody case ; old DDR2 memory format ;
notebookcheck.net Professional Review.
Review Apple MacBook Pro 15" v5 2008 (Unibody, 9600M GT + 9400M)
Comments:
Alu-Block Pro 15". The new Apple MacBook Pro notebooks, the 5th generation, are available and are completely re-engineered. The most important innovations are a newly designed aluminium case made of a single part, two graphics cards, and a crystal touchpa
Review Verdict: Considering this is a small, thin, and powerful notebook, these are rather good values. Unfortunately Apple does not offer a bigger battery
Alu-Block Pro 15". The new Apple MacBook Pro notebooks, the 5th generation, are available and are completely re-engineered. The most important innovations are a newly designed aluminium case made of a single part, two graphics cards, and a crystal touchpa
Review Verdict: Considering this is a small, thin, and powerful notebook, these are rather good values. Unfortunately Apple does not offer a bigger battery
QuickTake:
Pros: Design , Workmanship , Stability , Best touchpad so far , Switchable graphics , Very good emissions with 9400M , Very bright screen , Performance, Design, Workmanship, Stability, Best touchpad so far, Switchable graphics, Very good emissions with 9400M, V
Cons: Reflecting display , In order to switch the graphics it is still necessary to logout. , Key labels fulfil just minimum requirements , Price , Only few interfaces, Reflecting display, In order to switch the graphics it is still necessary to logout., Key la
applesource.com.au Professional Review.
Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)
Comments:
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
Review Verdict: Apple continues to both frustrate and impress with its service and support. MacBooks include a standard one-year parts-and-labour warranty, but only 90 days of toll-free telephone support. This, along with the proprietary nature of Apple's products, makes
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
Review Verdict: Apple continues to both frustrate and impress with its service and support. MacBooks include a standard one-year parts-and-labour warranty, but only 90 days of toll-free telephone support. This, along with the proprietary nature of Apple's products, makes
QuickTake:
Pros: New aluminium unibody construction looks good, feels solid ; Giant multi-touch touchpad ; Attractive edge-to-edge glass on display ; New dual-mode graphics provide more power or more battery life ;
Cons: All-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially ; The extra-glossy screen won't appeal to everyone ; Switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be ; Similar performance to the cheaper 13-inch MacBook ; Still no media card slot ;
hardwarezone.com Professional Review.
Apple MacBook Pro: 17-inches of Pure Lust
Comments:
Apple's MacBook Pro series has always offered faster and more substantial hardware over its non-Pro cousins and so it's with great delight that we got our hands on Apple's latest 17-inch model. Want to know how it holds up? Well dear readers, hit the jump
Review Verdict: Of note is of course the widely talked about non-removable built-in battery, similar to the MacBook Air and totally different from the 15-inch MacBook Pro and the 13-inch MacBook. Apple states that their non-removable battery is custom designed to fit int
Apple's MacBook Pro series has always offered faster and more substantial hardware over its non-Pro cousins and so it's with great delight that we got our hands on Apple's latest 17-inch model. Want to know how it holds up? Well dear readers, hit the jump
Review Verdict: Of note is of course the widely talked about non-removable built-in battery, similar to the MacBook Air and totally different from the 15-inch MacBook Pro and the 13-inch MacBook. Apple states that their non-removable battery is custom designed to fit int
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Apple Macbook Pro 15-inch (Dual Graphics)
Comments:
Rarely does Apple update an entire line of laptops in one fell swoop. While the new aluminum MacBooks didn't come as a surprise, a new MacBook Pro seemed like a long shot. This latest crop of MacBook Pros benefit from a new manufacturing process and host
Review Verdict: The MacBook Pro is a design marvel like no other, but you can find better features elsewhere.
Rarely does Apple update an entire line of laptops in one fell swoop. While the new aluminum MacBooks didn't come as a surprise, a new MacBook Pro seemed like a long shot. This latest crop of MacBook Pros benefit from a new manufacturing process and host
Review Verdict: The MacBook Pro is a design marvel like no other, but you can find better features elsewhere.
QuickTake:
Pros: Now less than one inch thick. Design has no equal. Switchable graphics. Gesture and clickable touchpad. Still the lightest 15-inch laptop. Gorgeous glass screen. Illuminated keyboard. Excellent typing experience ;
Cons: Lacks a built-in media card reader. Features aren't the strongest. Pricey ;
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2008)
Comments:
While the MacBook Pro hasn't grown a metallic shell from its plastic roots like its tiny little brother the MacBook, the grandfather of Apple's signature notebook line hasn't...
While the MacBook Pro hasn't grown a metallic shell from its plastic roots like its tiny little brother the MacBook, the grandfather of Apple's signature notebook line hasn't...
QuickTake:
Pros: Rock-solid aluminum unibody ; excellent display ; large trackpad ; power graphics card ;
Cons: Expensive ; screen glare ; mediocre connectivity ;
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo, 2006)
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analyzed 981 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo, 2006) from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 140319 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 981 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo, 2006) from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 140319 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
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Apple's new 15in. MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13 inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
Review Verdict: Apple continues to both frustrate and impress.
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