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Apple MacBook Pro 15.4 in. 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Laptop
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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, 17-inch)

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Review Verdict: Apple's Core 2 Duo 17-inch MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for multimedia users on the go.

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Pros: Lightest 17-inch laptop we've seen; has a built-in Webcam and a remote control; can run Windows XP via Boot Camp; adds FireWire 800 support.
Cons: Lacks media card reader; comes with only 90 days of toll-free technical support.
zdnetasia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (15.4in., 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)

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Review Verdict: If you've been holding off on making the leap to a MacBook because of the lack of Core 2 Duo processors, this new update adds the latest Intel CPUs and provides a great overall computing experience -- albeit at a premium price.

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Pros: Sleek design Illuminated keyboard Built-in Webcam and remote control Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp Adds FireWire 800 support
Cons: Lacks media card reader Only 90 days of toll-free technical support
techradar.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro 17in

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The Macbook is full of features behind a rugged chassis

Review Verdict: The keyboard, flanked by speaker grills, seems to sit oddly balanced against empty space (save the track-pad) below. Ports punctuate either side of the inch-thick chassis, while a slot loading optical drive is positioned on the front right. The MagSafe po

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Pros: Great design, Magsafe power connector, Connectivity, Clear display
Cons: Standard hard drive size could be larger, Expensive
techradar.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch

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The smooth and comfortable keyboard is the best thing about the MacBook Pro

Review Verdict: While our benchmark tests didn't see anything like this, the machine is quick, and runs even the most taxing of applications without any trouble at all. It shouldn't come as a surprise to you to find 2,048MB of DDR2 memory helping things along. If you're

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Pros: Powerful, Five-hour battery, Keyboard, Two-finger touchpad
Cons: Limited graphics
zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, 17-inch)

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The 13.3-inch Apple MacBook and 15.4-inch MacBook Pro, both featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processors, impressed us by mixing Apple's lauded industrial design and user-friendly operating system with the kind of high-end hardware usually seen only on the PC si

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asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro preview

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Decked out in a new look with a dual GPU setup, the latest MacBook Pro takes computing to another level.

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Pros:  New aluminum unibody construction looks good, feels solid; giant trackpad; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display; new dual graphics provide more power or more battery life.
Cons:  All-clicking trackpad 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.
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz) - Laptops

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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.

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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
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro 2.53GHz Preview - Laptops

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apple macbook pro 2.53ghz review: 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.

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cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.1 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4GHz) Review - Laptops

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apple macbook pro (15-inch, 2.4ghz) review: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify

Review Verdict: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Updated CPU and graphics without an updated price, LED-backlit display for better battery life, 802.11n support
Cons: Minimal configuration options, Only 90 days of complimentary technical support, Still no media card reader
pcmag.com Professional Review.

Apple Macbook Pro 15-inch (Dual Graphics)

Comments:
Apple's MacBook Pro is a design marvel, but you can find better features elsewhere for less.

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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.
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