Apple MacBook Pro 17" Intel® Core™2 Duo 43.2 cm (17") WSXGA+ 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 160 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger

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2012-03-17 11:22:01

Average rating:82

Uk has collected 30 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro 17" Intel® Core™2 Duo 43.2 cm (17") WSXGA+ 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 160 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger 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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techradar.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:46

Average rating:80

Apple has its own take on the idea of portable computing and the MacBook Pro (£1799 inc. VAT) has long been a favourite with users due to a combination of portability, an excellent screen and comprehensive software compatibility.The17-inch display is a...

Very stylish, Lightweight and portable, Bright screen, Comfortable to use...
Expensive, Limited feature set...
Apple has its own take on the idea of portable computing and the MacBook Pro (£1799 inc. VAT) has long been a favourite with users due to a combination of portability, an excellent screen and comprehensive software compatibility.The17-inch display is a...

macworld.co.uk

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2012-03-17 11:21:47

Average rating:80

These new MacBook Pro models might be classified as speed bumps, implying that the pro laptops’ new enhancements constitute a minor, albeit noteworthy update. However, the updated models actually represent a fairly significant upgrade – both i...

Better battery life, supports trackpad hand gestures, double the video RAM of previous models on two high-end models...
Apple remote no longer free, trackpad a bit narrow for multi-touch hand gestures.
If you’ve been waiting to buy a new Apple laptop, or hesitating about upgrading, wait no longer. The new MacBook Pros are Apple’s speediest laptops ever. The higher-end models are loaded with both system and video RAM and better L2 cache capac...

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pcworld.co.nz

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2012-03-17 11:21:49

Average rating:0

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 opera...

digitalartsonline.co.uk

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2012-03-17 11:21:49

Average rating:90

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, which gives a surprisingly large performance leap. This is al...

pcadvisor.co.uk

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2012-03-17 11:21:55

Average rating:90

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. See our Laptop Advisor website for expert reviews of today’s best laptops, plus read...

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 A...

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computerarts.co.uk

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2012-03-17 11:21:59

Average rating:100

MacBook Pro 17-inch Apple’s upgraded flagship laptop is a designer’s dream machine The first MacBook Pro was released this time last year, powered by an Intel Core Duo processor with a maximum speed of 2.16GHz. Now, less than 12 months after s...

zdnet.co.uk

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2012-03-17 11:22:00

Average rating:74

Apples Core 2 Duo-based 17in. MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for mobile multimedia users.

Lightweight 17in. notebook, Builtin Webcam and a remote control, Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp, Adds FireWire 800 support...
Lacks a media card reader, Comes with only 90 days of free technical support...
Apples Core 2 Duo-based 17in. MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for mobile multimedia users...

Zdnet.com.au

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2012-03-17 11:22:00

Average rating:0

Apples 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.

alphr.com

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2012-03-17 11:22:00

Average rating:67

Following on from the original MacBook Pro, this new revision is externally unchanged. But Apple has replaced the 2GHz Core Duo with a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo, and installing Windows with the aid of Apples Boot Camp produced a gratifyingly high benchmar...

askmen.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:43

Average rating:90

Back in October 2008, when the MacBook Pro line was revamped, the 17-inch model was curiously missing from the rollout. It took until February 2009 for the 17-inch revamp to ship, but the larger screen version is finally now readily available, with all...

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computerworld.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:47

Average rating:0

Theres something I have to say at the outset of this review: From the time Apple Inc. announced the first 17-in. PowerBook G4 models five years ago, Ive always been a little prejudiced against them. Id never have tried to talk someone out of buying...

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anandtech.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:48

Average rating:0

While 2009 may end up being the first year that we see widespread adoption of SSDs (Solid State Drives) in notebooks, 2008 will go down as the year that it all started happening. My experience with a SSD on the MacBook Air was an overwhelmingly positiv...

In many ways, the SSD option on the MacBook Air is an easier decision to make. In many cases, performance went down but the improvements in battery life and application launch time make the option worth it if youve got the gold to spare. Adding the M...

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trustedreviews.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:49

Average rating:90

Apple has turned around its fortunes in computer sales with its latest line-up of laptops. While its market share in terms of hardware has been tiny in the last two years, this year has seen it grow massively, to the point where almost 20 per cent of all...

In conclusion, the 17in MacBook Pro is really a fantastic machine for creatives and anyone else looking for a high-powered, high-style laptop with a large screen. Sure, it does cost a little more than your average Windows laptop - around £2,100 for this c...

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infoworld.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:49

Average rating:89

The Santa Rosa MacBook Pro surpasses all notebooks in both usability and build quality. The glossy LED screen is a revelation. A dedicated graphics processor ensures that the system is always responsive. The sole blemish, inflexible power management...

jordanitservices.co.uk

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2012-03-17 11:21:52

Average rating:0

Heath McKnight Apple does it again with its MacBook Pro, professional laptop computers, offering ultra-bright LED displays (light emitting diodes), faster processors, a 1920 x 1200 17-inch display option for those working in high definition aspect rati...

maclife.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:52

Average rating:80

All of Apple’s notebooks feature Intel Core 2 Duo processors. It’s not fair, really. Weeks after Apple updated the MacBook and MacBook Pro, the world turned its attention to this little gadget you might have heard of called the iPhone. But w...

Good overall speed.
Shared main/video memory affects performance...
If you were expecting more bang for your buck from the upgrade to the MacBooks and MacBook Pros, you’ll have to wait until Intel ships Penryn, the first 45-nanometer processor, probably near the holiday season or around the beginning of 2008. And, o...

pcworld.com_techhive.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:53

Average rating:81

Apple MacBook Pro Lightweight 17-incher has a beautiful screen and comes loaded with useful software. Its fast, too. Recommend this story? Yes No Please Wait... For people who appreciate finer laptop accoutrements such as a backlit keyboard and a slot...

Thin and light for a big notebook...
Hard drive isnt useraccessible...
Lightweight 17-incher has a beautiful screen and comes loaded with useful software. Its fast, too.

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macnews.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:57

Average rating:95

By Steven J McBride Apple’s new, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 17-inch laptop is a decent improvement over the last iteration, making it difficult to know where to start. But start I must, so pay attention, as there will be a quiz at the end. Sure, 2.2GHz...

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macworld.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:57

Average rating:0

In Brief Complete Summary of Each Product Below 15-inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.2GHz Price as rated: $1,999 Best Current Price: $1949.99 (via ProductFinder) 15-inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.4GHz Price as rated: $2,499 Best Current Price: $2359.99 (v...

Classic design; huge screen, with new ultra-high-resolution option; excellent overall performance; much improved graphics performance; 2GB of RAM, which is expandable to 4GB.
Some software needs tuning for new graphics chip; no PCMCIA slot or eSATA port; large screen inevitably increases size, weight, and price.
If you have a recent MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo, there’s probably no compelling reason to trade up (unless you can’t live without the higher frame rates, the optional extra resolution, or a fourth gigabyte of RAM). But if you’re still...

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arstechnica.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:57

Average rating:80

Since Apple made the great migration to Intel and the x86 architecture, much of the mystery around its product roadmap has disappeared. Unlike Apple, whose obsession with secrecy makes the Illuminati and Trilateral Commission look loose-lipped, Intel...

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Laptopmag.com

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2012-03-17 11:21:59

Average rating:80

You could get a faster Windows rig for the same price, but it wouldnt have the OSX bells and whistles of Apples latest 17-inch notebook.

Elegant design, Relatively thin and light, Excellent bundled software, Good battery life...
Not the fastest performer, No high-def DVD option, Expensive...
The Apple MacBook Pro proves that a desktop replacement notebook doesnt have to be a behemoth. Weighing just 6.8 pounds and measuring about an inch thick, this sleek system delivers a 17-inch widescreen and plenty of extras. The simple brushed-aluminu...

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macworld.com

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2012-03-17 11:22:00

Average rating:80

SummaryPros: Fast performance; classic design; lovely screen; ample RAM and hard drive capacity. Cons: Performance glitch slows some tasks; no internal modem option; no PC Card slot; few cards available for ExpressCard/34 slot; no eSATA port. Price as...

Fast performance; classic design; lovely screen; ample RAM and hard drive capacity.
Performance glitch slows some tasks; no internal modem option; no PC Card slot; few cards available for ExpressCard/34 slot; no eSATA port.
We can think of a few new features we’d like to see in Apple’s flagship laptop—an eSATA port for external drives, for example, and maybe a built-in reader for flash memory cards. Even without those improvements, however, the 17-inc...

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