Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" Intel® Core™2 Duo 39.1 cm (15.4") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Brand : Apple
Product family : MacBook Pro
Product name : MacBook Pro 15.4"
Product code : CTO-MB986D/A-04
Category : Laptops
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Long product name Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" Intel® Core™2 Duo 39.1 cm (15.4") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard :
MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 3.06Mhz, 15.4", 1440 x 900 pixel, 4GB RAM, 500 GB SATA, DVDRW, Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard
Short summary description Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" Intel® Core™2 Duo 39.1 cm (15.4") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard :
Apple MacBook Pro 15.4", Intel® Core™2 Duo, 3.06 GHz, 39.1 cm (15.4"), 1440 x 900 pixels, 4 GB, 500 GB
Long summary description Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" Intel® Core™2 Duo 39.1 cm (15.4") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard :
Apple MacBook Pro 15.4". Processor family: Intel® Core™2 Duo, Processor frequency: 3.06 GHz. Display diagonal: 39.1 cm (15.4"), Display resolution: 1440 x 900 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 500 GB, Optical drive type: DVD-RW. Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT. Operating system installed: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Weight: 2.49 kg

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Updated:
2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:84

Uk has collected 37 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" 39.1 cm (15.4") Intel® Core™2 Duo 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and the average expert rating is 84 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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techadvisor.co.uk

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:80

Product Code: MB986LL/A Apples revised unibody MacBook Pro 15in (Mid 2009) is also the fastest weve ever tested. For this mid-2009 update of its laptop range, Apple has kept the unique unibody construction introduced last October, and bumped up pr...

It’s not the cheapest 15in laptop currently available, but the new Apple MacBook Pro is arguably the best that money can buy today. Only the poor screen quality really lets down an otherwise near-perfect machine. If you can overlook this, then the t...

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techradar.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:100

What an update! The new features and benefits that were introduced back in January for the top-of-the-range 17-inch model have filtered down throughout the MacBook Pro range (a line-up that also now includes the newly promoted 13-inch unibody MacBook)...

MacBook Pro 15-inch, Excellent screen upgrade, Seven-hour internal battery, Speedy discrete graphics, MacBook Pro 13-inch, FireWire port is back, Excellent screen upgrade, Seven-hour internal battery...
MacBook Pro 15-inch, A little expensive, MacBook Pro 13-inch, No discrete graphics...

macworld.co.uk

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:80

The 15in MacBook Pro has historically been the most popular model in Apple’s pro laptop line-up. It’s certainly easier to tote around than its more powerful 17in big brother, though its feature-to-price ratio compared favourably. Now, with a 13in MacBo...

Bootable SD card slot, improved battery life, higher quality display, entry-level price tag.
No ExpressCard slot, integrated graphics processor has slower performance, no matte screen option, no video adaptors or Apple Remote included.

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stuff.tv

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:80

In Apple’s 2008 laptop updates – when everything went all aluminium unibody – there was one model that didnt quite match up to the other citrus stars of Cupertino. Most were real returns to form: the 17in Pro was the mobile design studio with the big...

Better screen. Incredible battery life. Fast CPU...
Still pricey. You have to log off to change performance settings...
Unless you really need the extra power for gaming go for the good-value base spec, which offers Apple style at a reasonable price...

goodgearguide.com.au

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:100

Apple's latest 15in MacBook Pro notebook doesn’t offer anything radically new, but minor internal component upgrades, an SD card slot and the unibody aluminium enclosure introduced in late 2008 ensure it remains an excellent notebook.The latest MacBook...

Superbly crafted design, aluminium unibody enclosure, backlit keyboard, dual graphics setup, large trackpad, SD card slot, better battery life than previous models...
Touchpad has areas with poor response, display viewing angles could be improved, glossy display can be distracting, 5400rpm hard drive, graphics switch requires log-out, no ExpressCard slot, only two USB ports...
Apple’s latest MacBook Pro slightly improves internal components and now comes with an SD card, at the expense of an ExpressCard slot. The superb aluminium design remains the same and performance is pretty impressive on the whole...

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Zdnet.com.au

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:82

NB: the 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in three configurations:Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M+ 512MB 9600M GT — AU$3699Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M+ 256MB 9600M GT — AU$3199 Core 2 Duo 2.53...

Price cut from previous version, New SD card slot, Keeps the same solid unibody construction and oversize trackpad...
Loses the ExpressCard slot, Switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be...
Apples 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.

expertreviews.co.uk

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:80

The 2.8GHz MacBook Pro sits at the top of Apples new range of 15in Pro laptops. The only MacBook Pro above it in the line-up is the 2.8GHz 17in model, which is almost identically specified, save for the larger screen and an ExpressCard slot...

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computeractive.co.uk

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:80

Apple's 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...

infoworld.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:70

It's amazing what you can get for $1,500 these days, or even less than $1,000. These laptops are built for comfort, both at work and play, with fast CPUs and graphics processors, good battery life, and enough room to type comfortably and watch a video without...

Great multi-touch mouse, Solid build quality...
Dim screen, Overly-glossy keyboard is uncomfortable...

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notebookreview.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:0

Apple updated its line of Macbooks and Macbook Pros on the 8th of June 2009 with faster processors, SD card slots, increased battery life, and improved displays. This review looks at the standard top end 15-inch Macbook Pro purchased in the United Kin...

Excellent rigid seamless aluminium chassis, Light and easy to carry for a laptop of its size, Automatically adjusting backlight illuminated keyboard, Gorgeous LEDbacklit display with 60% greater colour gamut, Incredible battery life, 22% improved performa...
Only two USB ports, No ExpressCard slot, Requires adaptors in order to connect to external displays, SD Card slot only supports full size SD cards, High price/performance ratio according to Xbench, Nonuserremovable battery, Dodgy and limited trackpad driv...
So, should you get a standard top end 2.8GHz 15” Macbook Pro? The short answer would be yes. However, at £1,699/$2,299, it is no doubt the least favourite when it comes to value for money in the entire Macbook range, disregarding the values fro...

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notebookcheck.net

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:88

Thats how Apple has named its strongest version of the 15" MacBook Pro with a 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo and a 512 MB GeForce 9600M GT. The refresh of midyear 2009 has brought a new display with an extendable color space, a SD cardreader and an integrated...

Excellent workmanship, stability and design, Improved display, Usually very quiet, Switchable graphic (in Mac OS), Very light and slim (for 15" notebooks)...
Heat development, Intensely reflective display, Sharp front edge...
Apple still knows how to impress with the Unibody MacBook. Design, haptic and stability are unsurpassed . The performance is also excellent for a 2.5 kg notebook, but the 9600 M GT isn't quite state-of-the-art anymore. The improved display pleased with a...

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techworld.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:0

Apple's revised unibody MacBook Pro 15in (Mid 2009) is also the fastest we've ever tested.For this mid-2009 update of its laptop range, Apple has kept the unique unibody construction introduced last October, and bumped up processor speeds. But additio...

It’s not the cheapest 15in laptop currently available, but the new Apple MacBook Pro is arguably the best that money can buy today. Only the poor screen quality really lets down an otherwise near-perfect machine. If you can overlook this, then the tho...

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infoworld.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:92

Bottom LineThe new 15-inch MacBook Pro is faster, runs longer on a charge, doubles the memory capacity, and adds an SD card slot. It also has a gorgeous wide-gamut display and a lower price. In short, the quintessential commercial notebook is now even...

The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is faster, runs longer on a charge, doubles the memory capacity, and adds an SD card slot. It also has a gorgeous wide-gamut display and a lower price. In short, the quintessential commercial notebook is now even better.

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:0

From the outside, the latest 15-inch MacBook Pro closely resembles its predecessor. It sports the same solid aluminum unibody enclosure with the indented thumb scoop for opening the lid, the same huge touchpad, and the same stiff button that makes tapp...

Good battery and performance, Bootable SD card slot...
No ExpressCard slot, Nonremovable battery...

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techworld.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:0

The 15in Apple MacBook Pro now comes in three varieties, all of them with 4GB of RAM - which you can double to 8GB for a massive £799 - and hard drives with between 250GB and 500GB of space, or solid-state disk drives of 128GB or 256GB.For £208 more...

The 15in Apple MacBook Pro seems larger than it is. This is a good thing. Given that the overall design of the MacBook Pro is unchanged, the updates to the model line are evolutionary. It's the price cuts that, for Apple, border on the revolutionary...

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Laptopmag.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:80

This past fall, when the 15-inch Macbook underwent its stunning unibody redesign that added an edge-to-edge LED-backlit display, a multitouch-enabled touchpad, and dual graphics cards, we heaped plenty of praise upon it; but lamented its lack of a mem...

Long battery life, Sleek, durable design, Buttonless multitouch trackpad, Brilliant, edge-to-edge LED-backlit display, SD Card reader...
Only two USB ports, Switching graphics requires logging out...
Priced at $1,999, the 15-inch MacBook Pro offers plenty of processing power and graphics muscle, as well as lengthy battery life, which makes it an outstanding system for heavy-duty content creation in the office or on the go. In future, we’d like t...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-22 08:53:23

Average rating:80

For Apple, integrating nonremovable batteries across an entire product line was a daring move and inevitable after the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody)—the companys biggest laptop—received one. So its no surprise that owners of the new Apple Ma...

Lower starting price. Superior design engineering. Bigger battery and over 5 hours of battery life on tests. Earns our GreenTech Approved seal. Illuminated keyboard. Versatile touchpad.
Deep-sixes the ExpressCard slot. Base configuration uses integrated graphics only.
The MacBook Pro 15-inch (SD Slot) shows improved battery life over the previous version, while lowering its base price to $1,699. Though thats enticing enough for newcomers, some current MacBook Pro owners might not be ready to give up the ExpressCard...

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