Buy it from one of these stores:
Apple MacBook Pro 2 GHz Core Duo Laptop
Sort by:
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 2 star(s) wait for the next model

, Aug. 30, 2006
Comments:
the difference between computers running windows and computers running the Mac OS is that computers running windows are made by giant evil corporations which do not care if you live or die and the products suck, and Apple is a giant evil corporation whic

QuickTake:

Pros: Operating system is great
Cons: nickeled and dimed - Apple cut corners everywhere
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) YOU CAN GET THIS LAPTOP FREE

, May. 6, 2006
Comments:
YOU CAN GET A FREE LAPTOP FROM THIS WEBSITE ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SIGN UP ON THIS WEBSITE AND COMPLETE AN OFFER. YOU WILL SAVE A LOT OF MONEY THROUGH THIS WEBSITE TRUST ME ITS LEGIT AND IT REALLY WORKS AND THIS WAS ONE OF THE THINGS THAT I GOT FROM THIS

QuickTake:

Pros: YOU CAN GET THIS LAPTOP FREE
Cons: THIS IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO BUY
Has Owned Product: 4 days
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.65 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) Reviews

Comments:

Review Verdict: With a solid array of components, a terrific set of features, and the lightest weight of any laptop its size, Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro is a power user's dream, but it doesn't come cheap.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful, sleek design; big, bright display; dual-core CPU; robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger; illuminated keyboard and scrollable touch pad; DVD burner; built-in Webcam; remote control; can run Windows XP using Apple's free Boot Camp uti
Cons: Lacks media card reader and some other ports; only 90 days of toll-free technical support.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.45 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz): <br>stylish revolution

Comments:

Review Verdict: The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style and a solid set of features and software, but a few transitional performance issues keep it from rivalling the most powerful PC laptops

Read full review at cnet.co.uk

QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful, sleek design; robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger; illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touch pad; multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam and remote control
Cons: Non-native software runs slowly; few firm dates on when the software transition will be complete; subpar battery life; lacks media card reader and some other ports; higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz) Review - Laptops

Comments:
The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.

Read full review at cnet.com.au

QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful, sleek design, Robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger, Illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touch pad, Multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam, and remote control, Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp
Cons: Nonnative software runs slowly on Mac OS, Subpar battery life, Lacks media card reader and some other ports, Higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents, Only 90 days of toll-free technical support
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.65 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo) Review - Laptops

Comments:
With a solid array of components, a terrific set of features, and the lightest weight of any laptop its size, Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro is a power user's dream, but it doesn't come cheap.

Read full review at cnet.com.au

QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful, sleek design, Big, bright display, Dual-core CPU, Robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger, Illuminated keyboard and scrollable touch pad, DVD burner, Built-in Webcam, Remote control, Can run Windows XP using Apple's free Boot Camp uti
Cons: Lacks media card reader and some other ports, Only 90 days of toll-free technical support
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.6 star(s) Apple MacBook (Core Duo T2500 processor 2.0GHz, 512MB, 13.3-inch TFT)

Comments:
With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hit a reasonable price point, and delivered a laptop that makes a great compromise between size and portability.

Read full review at asia.cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Thin and light; robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger; magnetic lid latch and scrollable touch pad; DVD burner; built-in Webcam; remote control; can run Windows XP using Apple's free Boot Camp utility.
Cons: Non-native software runs slowly on Mac OS; lacks media card reader and some other ports; higher-end configurations are much more expensive than similarly configured Windows laptops; only 90 days of toll-free phone support.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.45 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (Core Duo T2500 processor 2.0GHz, 512MB, 15.4-inch TFT)

Comments:
The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software. But a few transitional performance issues keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.

Read full review at asia.cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful, sleek design; robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger; illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touch pad; multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam and remote control.
Cons: Nonnative software runs slowly; few firm dates on when the software transition will be complete; subpar battery life; lacks media card reader and some other ports; higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents; only 90 days o
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.65 star(s) MacBook Pro gets bigger

Comments:
The switching over of Apple's notebook line to Intel's Core Duo platform continues with the latest release of the 17-inch MacBook Pro.

Read full review at asia.cnet.com

zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.45 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (15.4-inch, 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo)

Comments:
Apple's first new laptop since the company switched to Intel processors, the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro features a Centrino Core Duo processor and, in doing so, ushers in a new era of Apple computing. Replacing the 15-inch PowerBook in the company's lineup, th

Read full review at zdnet.com

zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz)

Comments:
The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style but comes with a few transitional performance issues.

Read full review at zdnet.com.au

pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro notebook

Comments:
Is this the new king of notebooks?

Review Verdict: If you've got the cash and are in the market for a top of the range notebook this will do you nicely. It's just a shame it has to be so expensive

Read full review at pocket-lint.co.uk

QuickTake:

Pros: Trackpad, design, performance
Cons: Sockets too close together for USB dongle users, expensive
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

First Take: Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo)

Comments:
With a solid array of components, a terrific set of features, and the lightest weight of any laptop its size, the 17-inch MacBook Pro is a power user's dream; its base price is also much higher than the 17-inch PC competition's.

Read full review at zdnet.com.au

macworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) MacBook Pro/1.83GHZ and 2.0 GHz

QuickTake:

Pros: Classic design; runs Universal applications quickly; bright screen; integrated iSight camera; comes with Front Row application and remote; innovative MagSafe power connector; improved wireless range.
Cons: Non-native apps can run slowly; optical drive inferior to PowerBook G4; no FireWire 800 port; intermittent processor noise on some systems; screen slightly shorter than PowerBook.
macworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) PowerBook's successor combines new technologies with familiar look

Comments:
The 2GHz MacBook Pro is a fitting successor to the PowerBook G4. While its new internal architecture makes it noticeably faster than its predecessor-and blazingly faster in certain high-end tasks-it's still comfortably a Mac laptop.

Review Verdict: It's a potentially obvious point, but important to note: these Intel-based Macs are still Macs through and through. We put a PowerBook G4 into FireWire Target mode and attached it to the MacBook Pro, transferred its files via Apple's built-in Migration As

Read full review at macworld.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Classic design; runs Universal applications quickly; bright screen; integrated iSight camera; comes with Front Row application and remote; innovative MagSafe power connector; improved wireless range.
Cons: Non-native apps can run slowly; optical drive inferior to PowerBook G4; no FireWire 800 port; intermittent processor noise on some systems; screen slightly shorter than PowerBook.
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.45 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo)

Comments:
The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, plus a solid set of features and software. However, a few transitional performance issues keep it from rivalling the most powerful PC notebooks.

Review Verdict: The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, plus a solid set of features and software. However, a few transitional performance issues keep it from rivalling the most powerful PC notebooks...

Read full review at zdnet.co.uk

QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful, sleek design, Robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger, Illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touchpad, Multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam and remote control
Cons: Non-native software runs slowly, Few firm dates on when the software transition will be complete, Mediocre battery life, Lacks media card reader and some other ports, Higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents, Only 90 day
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro (17in., 2.16GHz Core Duo): a first look

Comments:
Apple has added a 17in. version of the MacBook Pro to its lineup, replacing the 17in. PowerBook G4. The second Apple notebook to feature Intel's Core Duo processor, the 17in. MacBook Pro looks very similar to the 15.4in. model, save for a bigger display a

Read full review at zdnet.co.uk

zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro (17in., 2.16GHz Core Duo): photos

Comments:
Apple adds a 17in. version of the MacBook Pro to its lineup. Here's a photo gallery.

Read full review at zdnet.co.uk

digitalartsonline.co.uk Professional Review.

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

Comments:
This model is based on Intel's relatively new Santa Rosa platform. Its Core 2 Duo chip speed has gone up from 2.33GHz to 2.4GHz but the real story is the laptop's underlying infrastructure..

Review Verdict: The 17-inch MacBook Pro is a wonder of engineering; it's marvellously small and light, and innovations such as the magnetic power cable and backlit keyboard are unique - though the lack of a two-button trackpad is still annoying

Read full review at digitalartsonline.co.uk

QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent screen. Powerful. Small & light. Innovative features.
Cons: Single button trackpad.
zdnetasia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.45 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo)

Comments:

Review Verdict: The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, plus a solid set of features and software. However, a few transitional performance issues keep it from rivalling the most powerful PC notebooks.

Read full review at zdnetasia.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful, sleek design robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touchpad multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam and remote control
Cons: Non-native software runs slowly few firm dates on when the software transition will be complete mediocre battery life lacks media card reader and some other ports higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents only 90 days of
Computeract!ve Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: Apple Macbook Pro notebook

Comments:
Apple's Intel's Santa Rosa chipset means great performance as well as design

Review Verdict: Apple has been hyping the iPhone like crazy for the past few months.

Read full review at Computeract!ve

alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Review summary of Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo (2006)

Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 785 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo (2006) from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 126821 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore&trade; 85/100 = Very Good.

Read full review at alaTest.com

pcworld.co.nz Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.8 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch

Comments:
For people who appreciate finer laptop accoutrements such as a backlit keyboard and a slot-fed DVD drive, Apple has crafted another tasty offering in the form of the 17-inch MacBook Pro. Sleek, powerful, and able to run Windows as well as the Mac operatin

Review Verdict: At 3kg and just 26mm thick, the MacBook Pro is the lightest 17-inch notebook available. But it has no memory card slots and only three USB ports, and it comes configured with an ExpressCard/34 slot instead of the more versatile ExpressCard/54 slot. Though

Read full review at pcworld.co.nz

zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

First Take: Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo)

Comments:
With a solid array of components, a terrific set of features, and the lightest weight of any laptop its size, the 17-inch MacBook Pro is a power user's dream; its base price is also much higher than the 17-inch PC competition's.

Read full review at zdnet.com.au

notebookcheck.net Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.45 star(s) Review Apple MacBook Pro 17 inch

Comments:
The 17" desktop replacement of Apple can also be classified as a ...

Review Verdict: Owing to Bootcamp now also the infinite widths of the Windows software are opened for Mac users. However, up to the final version there are still restrictions left

Read full review at notebookcheck.net

QuickTake:

Pros: design, workmanship, low noises, good input devices, optimized for MacOS X
Cons: high temperatures, mediocre Windows suppor (yet), high price
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.45 star(s) Apple MacBook Pro (15.4-inch, 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo) Reviews

Comments:

Review Verdict: The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful, sleek design; robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger; illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touch pad; multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam, and remote control; can run Windows XP via Boot Camp.
Cons: Nonnative software runs slowly on Mac OS; subpar battery life; lacks media card reader and some other ports; higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents; only 90 days of toll-free technical support.
pcmag.com Professional Review.

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

Comments:
The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Penryn) delivers top-notch performance scores and close to 4 hours of battery life.

Read full review at pcmag.com

zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)

Comments:
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.

Read full review at zdnet.com.au

Advertisement

Available at these top stores
Powered by a dual-core Intel engine. Up to four times the speed of the PowerBook G4. Eight times the ... more at Buy.com
This is a replacement battery for Apple MA464LL/A more at WestCoastPower.Net
WestCoastPower.Net

OVERALL RATING

Compare all Stores and Prices
Shipping costs are an estimate of UPS ground, or equivalent U.S. carrier, for ZIP code: