Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Laptop
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Best notebook computer ever!

, Feb. 14, 2009
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The new Mac notebook is a great computer both for work and for home use. System is stable, does not crash, very fast. Computer is light, large new trackpad is a great enhancement from prior model, new lighted keyboard is excellent. This is my second Mac ...

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Pros: Excellent machine, runs flawlessly, lightweight, love new mouse and lighted keyboard
Cons: None
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Love it.

, Feb. 16, 2008
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I have used Macs for years. At times I have been forced into the Windows world, but always came back to <br>Mac. I am the lone Apple in a Windows environment and work seamlessly. At times when some of my <br>colleagues have problems with old files, I

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Pros: Fast, easy to use (it's a Mac), powerful.
Cons: The aluminum case is not as sturdy as the polycarbonate ones
Has Owned Product: 8 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Best computer, laptop or desktop, I've ever owned.

, Dec. 29, 2007
Comments:
With a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4 GB Ram, I'm not hurting for speed. This 17" MacBook Pro does everything I demand of it (and I demand a LOT!), and then some. As a graphic designer and web developer, I put this computer through the ringer,

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Pros: Large beautiful screen, fast processor, durable, features +
Cons: Pricey, but overall worth it.
Has Owned Product: 1 year
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro

Comments:
The 15.4in MacBook Pro is a similar size to the PowerBook G4 it replaces &acirc;&euro;" and looks just as slim and sexy next to most Window-based laptops, with which it now shares its processor.

Review Verdict: The MacBook Pro is a good system that'll satisfy most users. But those who don't need a large screen or strong gameplay will find the standard MacBook offers pretty much identical speed for a fraction of the cost.

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pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro Intel Santa Rosa laptop

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Apple products have frequently been about the looks, and in the case of the new MacBook Pro, the beauty comes mainly from the glossy 1,920x1,200 pixel 17in screen.

Review Verdict: But that's ignoring the point of the Apple MacBook Pro, the best laptop we think Apple has ever made. Usually, when reviewing a product, we come across a design flaw or issue that gives us pause. Not so this time. That doesn't mean that this Apple MacBook

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pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo notebook PCs

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Review Verdict: With more cache and system memory as well as a larger hard drive, the &pound;699 MacBook is noticeably snappier than its predecessor, and not significantly slower than its higher-priced siblings. Still, if you can afford an additional &pound;130, our reco...

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arstechnica.com Professional Review.

MacBook Pro

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Apple's portables have been stuck in a system bandwidth mire for years with the G4. Now the MacBook Pro is here. Was the wait worth it? Ars reviews Apple's latest laptop.

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electronista.com Professional Review.

MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008)

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The MacBook Pro has always been the bigger, faster, more advanced (and more expensive) version of the MacBook. While most people will ...

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asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

MacBook 2008 (midrange) preview

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It's the cheapest Apple machine based on the new unibody chassis design, but does the midrange model offer better value than the high-end version?

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letsgodigital.org Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro

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Apple unveiled the new 17-inch MacBook Pro featuring a durable and beautiful precision aluminum unibody enclosure, and a revolutionary new built-in battery that delivers up to eight hours of use and up to 1,000 recharges for more than three times the life

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pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo notebook PCs

Comments:
The &pound;360 inc VAT Sony DCR-HC96 MiniDV Handycam, Sony's high-end MiniDV camcorder, offers step-up features such as a higher-capacity battery, a charging dock and the ability to capture higher-resolution video than can other HC series models.

Review Verdict: With more cache and system memory as well as a larger hard drive, the &pound;699 MacBook is noticeably snappier than its predecessor, and not significantly slower than its higher-priced siblings. Still, if you can afford an additional &pound;130, our reco...

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asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Apple MacBook 2008 review

Comments:
With a new aluminum body and jaw-dropping integrated graphics, the latest MacBook scores in looks as well as performance.

Review Verdict: &nbsp;Apple's redesigned 13-inch MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15-inch Pro line. With its new aluminum body, new trackpad, and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream laptop buyers than was the...

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Pros: &nbsp;New aluminum construction looks good, feels solid; giant touchpad; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display; improved integrated graphics; backlit keyboard on some models; thinner than previous version.
Cons: &nbsp;Still no ExpressCard or SD card slot; loses FireWire port; all-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially; S$2,088 now gets you a slower CPU than it did before; no matte screen option.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz)

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Apple's redesigned 13in. MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15in. Pro line. With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the plastic

Review Verdict: With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, the new MacBook is an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the plastic model it replaces.

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Pros: New aluminium construction looks good, feels solid, Giant touchpad, Attractive edge-to-edge glass on display, Improved integrated graphics, Backlit keyboard on some models, Thinner than previous version
Cons: Still no ExpressCard or SD-card slot, Loses FireWire port, All-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially, Entry-level model now has a slower CPU than before, No matte-screen option
vnunet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: Apple MacBook Pro

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The high-end portable Mac gets a major update, but is it suitable as a PC replacement for business users?

Review Verdict: You're paying a fairly hefty premium for the MacBook Pro, but it's typically well designed and houses some powerful components. However, the glossy screen will put off many corporate users, as will the lack of an integrated DVI output.

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cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.35 star(s) Apple MacBook 2.4GHz Review - Laptops

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apple macbook 2.4ghz review: The 2008 Apple MacBook is a perfect amalgam of design and usability, and is able to beat many Windows PCs at their own game.

Review Verdict: The 2008 Apple MacBook is a perfect amalgam of design and usability, and is able to beat many Windows PCs at their own game.

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Pros: Stunning design, Well built, LED backlighting as standard, Excellent performance and battery life
Cons: Need to pay extra for VGA or DVI adapters, No FireWire, Trackpad is unreliable under Windows
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) MacBook Pro Review

Comments:
Apple's new MacBook Pro range is slightly faster than before; but due to its new graphic chipset the laptop provides a considerable improvement in speed. Discover what we think of Apple professional laptop.

Review Verdict: If you have a recent MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo, there&#65533;&euro;&trade;s no compelling reason to trade up (unless you can&#65533;&euro;&trade;t live without the higher frame rates, the optional extra resolution, or a fourth GB of RAM). But if you&#65533;&...

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Pros: Light, slim, stylish; built-in wireless and Bluetooth; fast Core 2 Duo processor, new NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics card, choice of glossy or matte screen
Cons: Still no replacement for smaller 12-inch model, 17-inch model is weighty
zdnetasia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro

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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

Review Verdict: Apple's new 15in. MacBook Pro has a redesigned aluminium body, a new touchpad with expanded functionality and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance. However, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because i

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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
applesource.com.au Professional Review.

Apple MacBook 2.4GHz

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The 2008 Apple MacBook is a perfect amalgam of design and usability, and is able to beat many Windows PCs at their own game.

Review Verdict: Being an Apple product there is an inherent expectation - based on our previous MacBook reviews, of course - that we will give this one an Editor's Choice, but despite our initial resistance we'll admit it - this product is very good indeed.

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Pros: Stunning design, Well built, LED backlighting as standard, Excellent performance and battery life
Cons: Need to pay extra for VGA or DVI adapters, No FireWire, Trackpad is unreliable under Windows
Computeract!ve Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: Apple Macbook 2.4GHz notebook computer

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The new Macbook combines style with substance

Review Verdict: For many people the plastic &#65533;719 model will be a better bet, but this is still a classy, if flawed, alternative to a powerful Windows notebook

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Pros: Classy design Great touchpad Simple software
Cons: Very limited ports Slightly expensive Shallow keyboard
maximumpc.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro

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We?&euro;&trade;re always a little taken aback when we see Apple?&euro;&trade;s MacBook Pro in the hands of PC power users. For example, we?&euro;&trade;ve seen PC game developers typing on MBPs at industry events. And at trade shows, it isn?&euro;&trade;...

Review Verdict: The MBP&#65533;&euro;&trade;s CPU is also top-notch: Intel&#65533;&euro;&trade;s 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo T9300 chip. This 45nm-based Penryn CPU is just a step away from Intel&#65533;&euro;&trade;s fastest mobile CPU, the 2.6GHz C2D. A 250GB SATA drive, slot-fed...

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Pros: Powerful GPU and CPU; backlit keyboard; sleek and thin.
Cons: Screen doesn't angle far enough; no slot for cellular modem; hard to open up.
notebookcheck.net Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.35 star(s) Review Lenovo Thinkpad T61 14,1'' SXGA+

Comments:
Solid Office Notebook. The ThinkPad T61 is a notebook which shoul ...

Review Verdict: Overall, the ThinkPad T61 is a scalable business solution, which comprehensive security features. Costing 2000,- EUR it's not really a bargain. However, it's really user-friendly and reliable

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Pros: User-friendliness , Data security , Moderate weight , Accessories, and service , Solid case , Quiet , Low temperature emissions , Track point , Matte display, User-friendliness, Data security, Moderate weight, Accessories, and service, Solid case, Quiet,
Cons: Available Interfaces , No recovery media , No DVI-/ HDMI port , Moderate brightness of the screen , Low contrast, Available Interfaces, No recovery media, No DVI-/ HDMI port, Moderate brightness of the screen, Low contrast
notebookcheck.net Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Review Apple MacBook Pro 15'' Notebook (Santa Rosa)

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Design meets Performance. One is already nearly used to the first ...

Review Verdict: It's a miracle, how Apple could put this first-class equipment into such a slim case and also keep the noise emissions low at the same time. You can only call it: Art - The art to design top-class and sophisticated mobile notebooks

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Pros: High quality materials and nice look, Excellent workmanship, Optically impressing keyboard lightening, MagSafe - magnetic power connector, Bright, matt display, fit for outdoor usage, Light sensor for display and keyboard lightening, Excellent performance
Cons: Limited opening angles of the display, Only 2 USB ports, modem and docking port are missing, Partly the aluminum case gets clearly warmer
macworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.4GHz and 2.53GHz

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Inside and out, the new MacBook Pro 15-inch models-with speeds of 2.4GHz and 2.53GHz-have been remodeled, redesigned, and reengineered for a completely new laptop experience.

Review Verdict: The new MacBook Pro is slimmer than its predecessor

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Pros: Thin, rounded design; easier to service and upgrade; ecologically conscious; gorgeous, bright, glossy screen; retains FireWire port; large trackpad with numerous multi-touch gesture choices; great new keyboard.
Cons: No choice of screen finishes; trackpad button can be hard to press; disappointing battery life compared to the last model; some multi-touch gestures more difficult to maneuver than others.
whatlaptop.co.uk Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch) Review

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The news is finally out, and Apple has launched a range of new aluminium laptops under its consumer MacBook and professional MacBook Pro brands. Following a meeting this afternoon at the Apple office in London, we've got our hands on the 15-inch MacBook P

Review Verdict: The rumours of the new design featuring a body cut from a single piece of aluminium are true, and the new metal casing adds a great deal of style to both ranges. It also makes the laptop far more recyclable, as does the glass screen, and Apple looks to ha

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pcworld.co.nz Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.85 star(s) MacBook Pro 15-inch

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Laptop computer With its all-silver finish and embossed logo on the lid, the MacBook Pro maintains the Apple laptop lineage, despite the Intel heart that beats within. Externally it looks like an evolution rather than a radical redesign and, once again, t

Review Verdict: It wouldn't be an Apple if there weren't some cool hardware innovations and there are two worth noting. First and most obvious, despite its tiny size, is the iSight video camera built into the top of the screen surround - use it to videoconference with iC

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

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Review Verdict: Apple's redesigned 13-inch MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15-inch Pro line. With its new aluminum body, new trackpad, and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream laptop buyers than was the plast

Read full review at cnet.com

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Pros: New aluminum construction looks good, feels solid; giant touch pad; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display; improved integrated graphics; backlit keyboard on some models; thinner than previous version.
Cons: Still no ExpressCard or SD-card slot; loses FireWire port; all-clicking touch pad is a bit awkward, at least initially; $1,299 now gets you a slower CPU than it did before; no matte-screen option.
cnet.com Professional Review.

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M) review

Comments:
Apple's MacBook ditches its plastic shell and Intel chipset for a solid aluminum chassis with an Nvidia chipset, and serves up a multitouch glass trackpad, LED-backlit display, and mini DisplayPort.

Read full review at cnet.com

zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro

Comments:
Apple's new 15in. MacBook Pro has a redesigned aluminium body, a new touchpad with expanded functionality and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance. However, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because i

Read full review at zdnet.co.uk

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
wired.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch

Comments:
Mac haters, get ready to seethe. The MacBook Pro 15-inch isn't just the best Mac around, it's one hell of a PC. Even when running a non-native OS (Windows, that is), this Mac makes a mockery of its competitors in gaming tests and laps its rivals in batter

Read full review at wired.com

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Pros: Astounding gaming performance - even trumped a $4,800 Alienware machine. Unrivaled battery life of three hours of DVD playback at max screen brightness. Performs just as well in the form of a Windows PC as it does as a Mac.
Cons: Just two USB ports and none of the fancy stuff like HDMI, eSATA, Blu-ray drive or even a lousy SD slot. Expensive.
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) MacBook Pro 2.8GHz review

Comments:
Macworld has ordered the very fastest MacBook on the market and put it through its paces. Discover what we think of Apple's MacBook Pro 2.8GHz with 4GB or DDR3 RAM and a 320GB 7200rpm hard drive. Envious? You will be...

Review Verdict: While the MacBook Pro 2.8Ghz is undoubtedly a luxury purchase, the breathtaking speed it provided makes it a compelling purchase. While we would advise a certain amount of caution over buying this system, rather than a regular MacBook Pro 2.53GHz machine;

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QuickTake:

Pros: Extremely fast performance, robust unibody casing
Cons: Is an expensive purchase
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