Apple MacBook Pro Intel® Core™2 Duo 39.1 cm (15.4") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:47

Average rating:82

Uk has collected 90 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro Intel® Core™2 Duo 39.1 cm (15.4") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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ukgamer.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:22

Average rating:80

The latest notebook creation from Cupertino seems to focus more as an exercise in engineering than exhibiting Apples mobile performance prowess.Its been a big 2008 for Apple. The iPhone 3G was their breakthrough product and is well on its way to repl...

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digitalversus.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:23

Average rating:100

When we first got our hands on the MacBook Pro back in October, we brought you some of the details straight away, but now its time for the full test.HandlingWe can start this test on the outside of the MacBook Pro without spending too much time on how...

Stylish, Very large touch pad, 9600M GT touch pad, Express Card port, Loudspeaker...
Very glossy screen, Mini DisplayPort is only video output, Only 2 USB ports, No numeric keypad, Only a modest speed improvement on the 13 white MacBook...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:11:23

Average rating:60

Aluminium fail. A gorgeous Mac, but expensive and flawed, and a bit of a let-down for Windows users. After inhabiting the same skin for several years, the 15 inch MacBook Pro has been revitalised with the same unibody construction and minimalist aest...

trustedreviews.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:23

Average rating:70

Apple's new Unibody, aluminium manufacturing process was extremely welcome on the 13.3in line of MacBooks, but this October's product range refresh was of far less significance to the MacBook Pro line-up. Those 15.4in and 17in had already had an aluminium...

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itpro.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:11:26

Average rating:67

Apples given its Macbook Pro a thorough makeover but, for all its charm, its still overpriced...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:11:26

Average rating:80

Apples MacBook Pro laptops have retained essentially the same form factor since before the Intel processor transition, using the aluminium PowerBook G4 as a template. Now five years on, Apple has updated the line with a wholly new approach to laptop...

The biggest disappointment with Apples new MacBook Pro remains the withdrawal of the non-reflective matt screen option on the notebook’s display. And for anyone familiar with recent pre-Unibody models of Apple’s MacBook Pro, there is no apprec...

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webuser.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:11:30

Average rating:92

For a long time, Apple Macs were considered the preserve of designers and Mac-fanatics, ignored by the mainstream. But Apple has been slowly chipping away at the home market... more...

This is the most significant upgrade to the MacBook line-up in nearly three years and it is likely Apple will win over even more fans. Both the MacBook and the Pro are stylish but also offer serious computing power to go with the looks. With each new A...

macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:11:31

Average rating:80

Upon the first look at the new MacBook Pro 2.4GHz, you could be forgiven for thinking little has changed. It still shares the same size and aluminium colour of its predecessor, but thats where all similarities end. Both inside and out, the new MacBook...

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; powerful graphics processor...
No choice of matte screen; 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. Min specs: Height 2.41cm, width 36.4cm, depth 24.9cm; 15.4in LED-back...

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macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:11:31

Average rating:80

The MacBook Pro 2.53GHz shares an identical design to the 2.4GHz model, and – as with that laptop – you could be forgiven for thinking little has changed from the old MacBook Pro. Youd be wrong though, this is a radically new laptop. The new MacBook P...

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; powerful graphics processor...
No choice of matte screen; 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. Min specs: Height 2.41cm, width 36.4cm, depth 24.9cm; weight 2.49kg...

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theregister.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:11:35

Average rating:85

The aluminium chassis has been slightly modified – curved edges similar to those of the MacBook Air make it marginally slimmer and give it a less rectangular look. The displays new glass covering runs across the full width and height of the lid, so t...

The new MacBook Pro may not fly off the shelves in the same numbers as the new MacBook – or tempt many PC ‘switchers’ into the Mac fold – its twin graphics processors, larger screen and Firewire should be enough to ensure that exis...

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T3.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:35

Average rating:80

More powerful than ever, but should Apple have gone smaller? Just in the same way celebrity deaths always seem to come in threes, its much the same with Apple notebooks. You wait around for ages only for them all to arrive at once. Earlier in the wee...

Innovative touchpad, Design, Quality build...
No HDMI, Gets very hot in operation...
Unquestionably gorgeous and, with all the options, the Pro is a damn quick piece of kit. It excels in both looks and performance...

zdnet.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:11:35

Average rating:80

Apples 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, theres now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro becau...

New aluminum unibody construction looks good, feels solid, Giant multitouch touchpad, Attractive edgetoedge glass on display, New dualmode graphics provide more power or more battery life...
Allclicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially, The extraglossy screen wont appeal to everyone, Switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be, Similar performance to the cheaper 13in. MacBook, Still no media card slot...
Apples 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, theres now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro becau...

techradar.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:38

Average rating:90

Sure, the MacBook looks great, and the fact that theres no longer such an obvious style divide between it and the more powerful MacBook Pro models is big news, but for our money the new unibody case of the MacBook Pro marks a bigger shift between the...

Dual graphics cards, Not much more than the MacBook, Much more modern case, Superb screen...
Clunky graphics card switch process, No Blu-ray...

pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:41

Average rating:90

In the past, when it comes to updating, the MacBook Pro range its had tweaks here and there but never such a radical overhaul. The new model gets a new design, new features and new functionality.Let’s start with the design. Aping parts of the MacBook Air...

Trackpad, design, performance...
Sockets too close together for USB dongle users, expensive...
If youve got the cash and are in the market for a top of the range notebook this will do you nicely. Its just a shame it has to be so expensive...

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alphr.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:45

Average rating:67

Apple's recent launch of its new range of MacBooks wrongfooted fans and journalists alike. Rumours abounded of what the mysterious Apple 'Brick' could be but, against all the expectations of a new, ground-breaking product, it turned out to be simply a...

Apple's given its Macbook Pro a thorough makeover but, for all its charm, it's still overpriced...

gadgetguy.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-06 10:03:02

Average rating:80

Theres little doubt that the 15-inch MacBook Pro is a great little machine. It has gorgeous looks, brilliant performance and benefits from cutting edge technology and manufacturing processes. Also, many will prefer Apples Leopard operating system to...

New case design adds beauty and extra rigidity; Quick performer, bright LED backlit display; Greener than ever...
Pricey; May need a VGA/DVI to Mini DisplayPort adaptor for connecting to external displays...

pcauthority.com.au

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2011-11-06 10:03:02

Average rating:67

Apple’s recent launch of its new range of MacBooks wrongfooted fans and journalists alike. We wondered what the Apple ‘Brick’ could be but, instead of a ground-breaking product, it turned out to be simply a new manufacturing process. Just like the icon...

smh.com.au

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2011-11-06 10:03:05

Average rating:70

The new MacBook Pro 15-inch laptop. Apple notebooks have undergone a slow visual evolution ever since the svelte and sexy titanium-clad PowerBook G4 was released in 2001. The exterior was tweaked with each successive model (including a switch to a...

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Zdnet.com.au

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2011-11-06 10:03:05

Average rating:0

Apples new 15in. MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, theres now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13 inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul. With the new 13in. MacBook looking and feeling more like the more e...

goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-06 10:03:06

Average rating:80

Boasting what Apple describes as a “precision aluminium unibody enclosure”, the latest MacBook Pro is crafted from a single block of aluminium. Apple’s beast also has an ultra-thin 15in display, dual NVIDIA graphics cards and a glass multi-touch track pad...

Design, aluminium enclosure, backlit keyboard, dual graphics setup, glass trackpad with multi-touch, green/energy efficient...
Touchpad has spots with poor response, poor viewing angles, glossy display can be distracting, hard drive only 5400rpm, graphics switch requires log-out...
Apple’s greenest notebook ever is also one of its best. The MacBook Pro is overpriced, but you certainly get a powerful and exquisitely designed machine for your hard-earned cash. It’s not perfect, but using it is a largely positive experience...

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stuff.tv

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2014-03-20 03:28:17

Average rating:80

The MacBook Pro has long been the best friend of digital doodlers and video editors, but its new ‘unibody’ facelift is its first major upgrade since it replaced the PowerBook almost three years ago. Since we’ve already professed our lov...

Battery saving low-power mode. Beautiful design...
No real performance increase on last gen. Expensive...
A real looker and great performer, but doesn’t offer enough to justify the price hike over the regular MacBook...

v3.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:20

Average rating:80

Apples laptops come in two ranges: there are three basic Macbook models, from the cheaper white plastic model costing £719 to the gleaming new aluminium model priced at £1,125.All three of those computers have the same 13in screen, so if you want a la...

Stylish and streamlined design; twin graphics processors; very good bundled software...
Expensive for a 15in laptop...
A bit expensive but the twin graphics processors make this laptop powerful enough to replace an existing desktop computer Good points Stylish and streamlined design; twin graphics processors; very good bundled software Bad points Expensive for a 15in...

electronicsme.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:21

Average rating:76

If you are in the market for a new laptop, and have grown tired of the sea of Windows machines that all look the same, then you may want to check out the Apple MacBook Pro MB471LL/A. This powerful notebook offers users the performance and ease of use t...

In conclusion, the MacBook Pro MB471LL/A provides the quality performance that you would expect from Apple. With great performance and the ability to modify your graphics performance based on your needs, the MacBook Pro MB471LL/A is a sturdy machine th...

tech2.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:21

Average rating:80

Finally, Apple has given the MacBook Pro a much-needed overhaul. Till now, the MacBook Pro has had relatively new Intel-based guts in the same ageing PowerBook enclosure. This is the first all-new shellin a long time.Design-wise, the new MacBook Pro ta...

Hybrid graphics, Superb construction...
Spotty Windows performance, Gets quite hot.
Our test unit came with a 2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU (Apple doesn’t believe in Intel’s model numbers, but it’s a 45nm part), 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320 GB hard drive, and an 8x DVD-RW drive. The MacBook Pro’s USP is its hybrid graphics...

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barefeats.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:22

Average rating:0

One of the requests we get from readers is to compare the fastest MacBook Pro with the fastest Mac Pro with the fastest iMac. This request usually comes from professional users of Apple Pro Apps or Adobe Studio Apps. So here goes...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:23

Average rating:68

At first glance, it appears nearly identical to its predecessor, but its not. Inside and out, the new 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops--with speeds of 2.4 GHz and 2.53 GHz--have been remodeled, redesigned, and reengineered. (Note: On December 10, Apple rel...

Fingerfriendly keyboard, Great unibody (MacBook Airlike) design...
Disappointing battery life...

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layersmagazine.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:24

Average rating:0

This review was written for Scott’s blog, There are things I absolutely love about my new 15″ Apple MacBook Pro but at least 40 to 50 times a day, I want to have a friend fling it high into the air so I can use it for skeet shooting practice. No...

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infoworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:26

Average rating:91

What this economy needs is a mainstream commercial notebook that can last five years, and the unibody MacBook Pro is it. Apples new flagship notebook is drop- and crush-resistant, user-expandable, user-serviceable, and power efficient, with switchable l...

barefeats.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:26

Average rating:0

WHERE TO BUY A MACBOOK or MACBOOK PROWhen you purchase Apple USA products, please CLICK THIS LINK or any APPLE BANNERS at the top of our pages. Its a great way to support Bare Feats. since we earn a commission on each click-through that results in a s...

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notebookreview.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:27

Average rating:0

Apples metallic professional-grade notebooks, beginning with the PowerBook G4 and later the MacBook Pro, have become somewhat iconic over the years given their fairly consistent design aesthetic.

Elegant, sturdy, environmentally sound design, Compact size and weight, More user accessible components, Very capable gaming performance...
Expensive, Lower specced than cheaper models from Dell, Sager, Lenovo, Skimpy on accessories, Few ports, No matte screen option...
The new MacBook Pro is unquestionably Apples most revolutionary notebook to date, the build quality is simply unmatched, while its size and weight to performance ratio is excellent; allowing you to multi-task and game comfortably (just dont expect de...

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techworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:28

Average rating:0

Apple's MacBook Pro laptops have retained essentially the same form factor since before the Intel processor transition, using the aluminium PowerBook G4 as a template. Now five years on, Apple has updated the line with a wholly new approach to laptop...

The biggest disappointment with Apple's new MacBook Pro remains the withdrawal of the non-reflective matt screen option on the notebook’s display. And for anyone familiar with recent pre-Unibody models of Apple’s MacBook Pro, there is no appreciable p...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:29

Average rating:90

To summarize the new MacBook Pro is a brilliantly designed Premium notebook with excellent workmanship, which is to our opinion worth the high price. As in former models the ratio of performance and weight is excellent. Furthermore, Apple could also ke...

Design, Workmanship, Stability, Best touchpad so far, Switchable graphics, Very good emission with 9400M, Very bright display, Performance...
Reflecting display, User needs to log out in order to switch graphics, Sparse labelling of the keyboard, Price, Few interfaces, Bad battery life under Vista, Bad touchpad driver for Vista...
To summarize the new MacBook Pro is a brilliantly designed Premium notebook with excellent workmanship , which is to our opinion worth the high price . As in former models the ratio of performance and weight is excellent. Furthermore, Apple could also ke...

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computershopper.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:30

Average rating:85

It has been several years since Apple completely updated the look of the MacBook Pro. When the PowerBook G4 switched from the titanium casing to an aluminum one, Apple retained the exact design it used when it switched over to Intel proc...

Very good performance, including quick startup, shutdown; sleek design; solid construction; dual graphics solution; hard drive, memory easier to replace; bright LED display...
No non-glossy-screen option; limited data ports; no accessories beyond power cord, adapter; bottom can get quite hot; no Mini DisplayPort adapters to connect to VGA- or DVI-based monitors...

appletell.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:32

Average rating:0

Apple’s newest offering for the MacBook Pro is quite the portable powerhouse. And in true Apple style, no compromises are made. The machine screams. Yes, complex graphics weep at the very sight of the Nvidia 9600M GT. And to top it off, the machine i...

barefeats.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:32

Average rating:0

WHERE TO BUY A MACBOOK or MACBOOK PROWhen you purchase Apple USA products, please CLICK THIS LINK or any APPLE BANNERS at the top of our pages. Its a great way to support Bare Feats. since we earn a commission on each click-through that results in a s...

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Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:33

Average rating:80

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 grown a year older without an update, either. The Pro pi...

Rock-solid aluminum unibody, Class-leading display, Large multi-touch trackpad, Powerful discrete graphics card...
Expensive, Screen glare, Mediocre connectivity, *...
The new MacBook Pro’s discrete Nvidia graphics and LED-backlit display make a practical usability addition to the MacBook Pro, but the unibody frame and buttonless multi-touch pad can mostly be called frivolous revisions – albeit pretty o...

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tuaw.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:34

Average rating:0

As many TUAW readers know, I was dealt a bad hand with the last generation MacBook Pros, so I met the new MBPs with open arms. My first impression of the new machines: the new MacBook Pros are absolutely amazing, but not all of the changes are good (we...

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electronista.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:34

Average rating:80

The MacBook Pro has always been the bigger, faster, more advanced (and more expensive) version of the MacBook. While most people will likely find the $1,299 MacBook suitable for everyday work, some people might need or prefer the pricier MacBook Pro...

notebookclass speakers.
No FireWire 400.

appleinsider.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:35

Average rating:80

Apples newly redesigned 15\" MacBook Pro improves upon the graphics, RAM, and CPU performance of the previous generation while adopting the strong lines and unibody construction of the MacBook Air, the keyboard of the 2006 consumer MacBook, the envir...

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macworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:35

Average rating:80

by Jackie Dove, Macworld.com At casual glance it appears nearly identical to its predecessor, but it’s not. 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 com...

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.
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.
If you’re thinking about buying a new pro-level laptop, the new MacBook Pros 2.4 and 2.53GHz present more challenges and ambiguities than in the past. The MacBook Pro’s new design and its features definitely come out on the plus side of the le...

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anandtech.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:36

Average rating:0

Several years ago I was privy to a conversation that didnt make much sense to me. The topic was whether or not PCs could be sold like cars, by model year instead of focusing on specs. The holy grail of PC sales has always been distilling the myriad of...

In terms of aesthetics and build quality, the new MacBook and MacBook Pro are absolutely excellent. When Apple introduced the iPhone I called it a phone that looked like it was made in 2007, and the same is true about the new notebooks. Apple walks a...

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Laptopmag.com

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2011-07-30 06:11:36

Average rating:80

Apple’s 15-inch powerhouse returns with a sleek new design and dual graphics cards.

Sleek, durable design, Innovative, buttonless multi-touch trackpad, Powerful discrete graphics, Brilliant, edge-to-edge LED-backlit display, Strong overall performance...
Discrete 9600M graphics not that much faster than 9400M, Switching graphics requires logging out, Only two USB ports, No Blu-ray or mobile broadband option, Still no memory card reader...
The last time we reviewed Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro we gave it an Editors’ Choice and named it one of our favorite notebooks of 2007, but we pooh-poohed its stale look. A year later, Apple has reinvented the Pro (along with the MacBook), del...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:37

Average rating:90

To summarize the new MacBook Pro is a brilliantly designed Premium notebook with excellent workmanship, which is to our opinion worth the high price. As in former models the ratio of performance and weight is excellent. Furthermore, Apple could also ke...

Design, Workmanship, Stability, Best touchpad so far, Switchable graphics, Very good emissions with 9400M, Very bright screen, Performance...
Reflecting display, In order to switch the graphics it is still necessary to logout, Key labels fulfil just minimum requirements, Price, Only few interfaces...
Many thanks to the company McShark Multimedia AG (especially to the store in Linz), who kindly allowed us to test the new MacBook Pro model in detail. As all other Apple notebooks also the MacBook Pro is available in each store of McShark...

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arstechnica.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:38

Average rating:0

The 2008 MacBook Pro is a solid update to the already-solid line. The changes modernize Apples pro notebooks to be more in line with the features already offered by some of Apples other notebooks, while also giving it a power boost and an internal ma...

Extremely solid construction, Multitouch trackpad, Improved graphics performance, Can switch GPUs to save power, A little thinner than previous MacBook Pro, New headphone port has integrated microphone capabilities...
A little heavier than previous MacBook Pro, Less battery life overall, Some find the glossy screen too repugnant, No button on trackpad is a little off-putting...
The 2008 MacBook Pro is a solid update to the already-solid line. The changes modernize Apples pro notebooks to be more in line with the features already offered by some of Apples other notebooks, while also giving it a power boost and an internal ma...

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arstechnica.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:38

Average rating:0

And boy, are there a lot of changes. A single unibody enclosure. An expanded, button-free trackpad. Multiple GPU units. Oh my! In this two-part review, well take a look at the new MacBook Pro in usage scenarios that range from professional to casual t...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:39

Average rating:90

As Apple’s flagship laptop, the MacBook Pro arguably has an easier time than the MacBook. With a reputation of superlative performance and style, the Pro is targeted at an audience who, to stereotype a little, has higher priorities than budget than tho...

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wired.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:40

Average rating:90

Mac haters, get ready to seethe. The MacBook Pro 15-inch isnt just the best Mac around, its 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 bat...

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.
Just two USB ports and none of the fancy stuff like HDMI, eSATA, Bluray drive or even a lousy SD slot. Expensive. RAM Size: 4 GB Clock Rate: 2.53 GHz Hard Drive Size: 320 GB...

stuff.tv

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:41

Average rating:80

The MacBook Pro has long been the best friend of digital doodlers and video editors, but its new ‘unibody’ facelift is its first major upgrade since it replaced the PowerBook almost three years ago. Since we’ve already professed our lov...

Battery saving low-power mode. Beautiful design...
No real performance increase on last gen. Expensive...
A real looker and great performer, but doesn’t offer enough to justify the price hike over the regular MacBook...

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about.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:42

Average rating:80

The new 15-inch MacBook Pro offers superb graphics performance for its price level. By utilizing two NVIDIA graphics chips the MacBook Pro is able to use the single GeForce 9400M for routine graphics, such as working with office documents, browsing the...

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GeForce 9600M GT, Glass multitouch trackpad, 15inch LED backlit widescreen display, Unibody case, Mini DisplayPort...
Adapters for Mini DisplayPort sold separately, Memory expansion limited to 4 GB, Glossy display only...

pcmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:43

Average rating:80

Rarely does Apple update an entire line of laptops in one fell swoop. While the new aluminum MacBooks didnt 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...

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.
Lacks a built-in media card reader. Features arent the strongest. Pricey.
The MacBook Pro is a design marvel like no other, but you can find better features elsewhere...

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maximumpc.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:45

Average rating:90

We’re always a little taken aback when we see Apple’s MacBook Pro in the hands of PC power users. For example, we’ve seen PC game developers typing on MBPs a...

Powerful GPU and CPU; backlit keyboard; sleek and thin.
Screen doesn't angle far enough; no slot for cellular modem; hard to open up.

pcmech.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:46

Average rating:0

I bought my MacBook Pro over a month ago now. I have been meaning to do a quick review of the unit here on PCMech. Well, finally, I’ll scratch that small to-do off my list. Two words: LOVE IT.But, you want a little more detail, perhaps. Fine, I’ll pro...

paulstamatiou.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:47

Average rating:0

I’ve been using the new MacBook Pro as my primary computer for the last two weeks now. Equipped with an already outdated Intel X25-M SSD (SanDisk is working on something “100 times” faster) I put in myself, this is easily the best computer I have owned...

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