pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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The allure of the MacBook Pro is simple. With power enough to please performance die-hards, and the poise to please fashionistas, Apple's flagship laptop was always destined to impress. But, with previous models still chugging along on Core 2 processor...
Apple finally upgrades to Core i7, but the design isn’t perfect and Windows users will find battery life short...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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The screen As usual with its MacBook Pro, Apple has gone for a good quality panel, in spite of the glossy coating which is of course subject to reflections. To improve legibility you have the choice of increasing brightness to 342 cd/m², and taking th...
Pluses, High level performance, Record battery life for such a high performance 15inch model, Good quality screen, Nice finish, design and comfort of use, Quiet and compact...
Minuses, Shiny panel too reflective, Lacks connectivity...
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Apple’s new 15in MacBook Pro line-up may look identical to its predecessor (the mid-2009 models that brought the fixed battery and SD card slot to the line), but under the hood, changes to both the CPU and GPU combine to make an impressive leap in perf...
Improved graphics performance; seamless switching between graphics chips; significant performance boost; longer battery life; ability to output audio using MiniDisplay Port; new inertial scrolling...
No standard res anti-glare screen option; no video adaptors or Apple Remote included; no ExpressCard slot...
The new 15in MacBook Pros leave little to complain about, offering better application performance, better battery life and very similar pricing. The extra £170 for the new low-end system seems like good value when you consider the addition of discrete gra...
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Apple’s new 15in MacBook Pro line-up may look identical to its predecessor (the mid-2009 models that brought the fixed battery and SD card slot to the line), but under the hood, changes to both the CPU and GPU combine to make an impressive leap in perf...
Improved graphics performance; seamless switching between graphics chips; significant performance boost; longer battery life; ability to output audio using MiniDisplay Port; new inertial scrolling...
No standard res anti-glare screen option; no video adaptors or Apple Remote included; no ExpressCard slot...
The new 15in MacBook Pros leave little to complain about, offering better application performance, better battery life and very similar pricing. The extra £170 for the new low-end system seems like good value when you consider the addition of discrete gra...
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Apple’s new 15in MacBook Pro line-up may look identical to its predecessor (the mid-2009 models that brought the fixed battery and SD card slot to the line), but under the hood, changes to both the CPU and GPU combine to make an impressive leap in perf...
Dual graphics subsystem; improved graphics performance; seamless switching between graphics chips; significant performance boost; longer battery life; ability to output audio using MiniDisplay Port; new inertial scrolling...
No standard res anti-glare screen option; no video adaptors or Apple Remote included; no ExpressCard slot...
The new 15in MacBook Pros leave little to complain about, offering better application performance, better battery life and very similar pricing. The extra £170 for the new low-end system seems like good value when you consider the addition of discrete gra...
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webuser.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple is more famous for its iPhone and iPad at the moment, but that's not stopping it from producing new computers. Sporting a 15in screen, this laptop sits in the middle of a newly released range of MacBook Pros, with 13in screens below it and 17in s...
The MacBook Pro is a pleasure to use, there’s no denying that. However, it’s very expensive and, while everything about the machine screams quality, it’s a hefty chunk to disappear from your bank account. But if you decide to throw caution to the wind...
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Remember the Apple PowerBooks? They were pants. Of course, I didn't know this at the time. It's only now, having had the chance to play with Apple's latest MacBook Pro, that I realise that everything that came before it was so dreadfully ordinary. Appl...
Despite everything I just wrote about connectivity, the fact is that new MacBook Pro 15in is a gorgeous notebook to use. You can show me better benchmark results, without doubt, but in the real world this machine boots up quickly, runs smoothly, resp...
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techradar.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple's entire MacBook Pro range was updated in April 2010, with the 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros moving to Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The 15-inch MacBook Pro range gets three new models, featuring 2.4 and 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 chips, an...
Powerful new CPU architecture, Improved discrete GPU, Turbo Boost & Hyper Threading...
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Product Code: MC373B/A Intel Core i7 processor, meet the Apple MacBook Pro: what happens when the world's fastest mobile processor meets the world's best designed notebook computer Apple was a little late in slipping Intel's new mobile processors in...
Not only is the MacBook Pro 15in the best constructed notebook computer you can find, it’s now also one of the very fastest. In fact, it’s the most powerful laptop we’ve ever tested. There are alternatives with more powerful graphics systems, but none...
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It's been almost 12 months since Apple updated its premium MacBook Pro range. There have been no changes to the design of the 15in MacBook Pro — it's what under the hood that's special. Apple's latest MacBook range boasts Intel's new Core i5 and Core i7 processors...
Excellent aluminium unibody design, great build quality, Core i7 processor option, increased performance and battery life over previous models, excellent keyboard, large trackpad...
Trackpad has areas with poor response, glossy display, 5400rpm hard drive, restricted graphics card switching, USB ports poorly positioned, can become uncomfortably hot on occasion...
The design remains the same, but Apple's latest MacBook Pro has received a welcomed upgrade under the hood. The glossy display, slow hard drive and poorly positioned USB ports remain issues, but better performance and battery life than previous models mak...
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itpro.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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This Core i7-powered MacBook is a sound investment if you can stretch to £1,799 and genuinely need the extra performance. Even so, give the Core i5 versions due consideration as they’re good enough for a lot of office work and you can spend the differe...
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electricpig.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple’s MacBook Pro has been left without Intel’s latest Core processors while PC rivals streak ahead, but by updating its all-aluminium notebooks Apple has slipped inside a few new features alongside the new silicon. This isn’t just a speed-bumped...
Beefed up chips give a real performance boost, especially for games...
Unreliable graphics switching, awkward new power connector...
By far the best laptop money can buy, but not without its annoying quirks...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple finally upgrades to Core i7, but the design isn't perfect and Windows users will find battery life short. The allure of the MacBook Pro is simple. With power enough to please performance die-hards, and the poise to please fashionistas, Apple's fl...
Familiarity breeds contempt, as the saying goes, and Apple's latest proves a perfect illustration. From afar it's the usual lovely thing, with power and aluminium-framed panache in equal measures.But the specification is stingy, the keyboard mediocre...
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We've all become familiar with Apple's update cycle, so for many, the latest batch of MacBook Pros is no surprise. We'd been predicting the Core i update with switchable graphics for some time by simple recognition of it being an exciting move in the...
Design, power, build quality, seamless graphics switching...
Graphics switching could do with some refinement, still no sign of HDMI or Blu-ray...
The new MacBook Pro brings with it the power and the performance for those who need to be able to work on the move. The graphics switching update is welcomed, but looks to need a little more refinement and we'd have liked to see more native control opt...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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This longevity is partly down to some clever graphics-switching tech: if you’re performing normal laptoppy tasks, the MacBook Pro uses its bog-standard Intel HD graphics processor on the main chip. Do something that requires heavy graphics lifting an...
Great looks. Super-slick in use. Amazing battery life...
Pricey, especially if you spec it up. No Blu-ray drive. Awkward USB connections...
The lack of Blu-ray aside, this is a truly great media laptop with an amazing battery life...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple's latest range of laptops is dominated by the Macbook Pro.Although the older, plastic-bodied Macbook and lightweight Macbook Air are still available, the Pro is now available in three distinct models, from the relatively cheap to the extremely po...
Lots of power; high-resolution display; beautifully solid body; good value...
Dubious UK keyboard layout; anti-glare display costs extra...
If you're looking for a powerful but portable Mac, this is the one to buy Good points Lots of power; high-resolution display; beautifully solid body; good value Bad points Dubious UK keyboard layout; anti-glare display costs extra...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple's latest range of laptops is dominated by the Macbook Pro.Although the older, plastic-bodied Macbook and lightweight Macbook Air are still available, the Pro is now available in three distinct models, from the relatively cheap to the extremely po...
Lots of power; highresolution display; beautifully solid body; good value...
Dubious UK keyboard layout; antiglare display costs extra...
If you're looking for a powerful but portable Mac, this is the one to buy...
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whatlaptop.techradar.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple’s MacBook Pro range has long impressed us with its stunning design and usability, providing arguably the most stylish laptops you can buy. It has now been upgraded with Intel’s cutting-edge Core i7 technology and marks one of the best Apple lapt...
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With all the talk of the and the , it's easy to forget about Apple's MacBook Pro range. It's understandable really as the range hasn't seen a cosmetic update since the aluminium unibody chassis was introduced, but that hasn't stopped Apple...
Measuring the performance of Apple systems is always complicated by the narrower point of reference we have; unlike Windows systems, we only get to test MacBooks once or twice a year. We run a couple of tests to measure system performance, one using the p...
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alphr.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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The allure of the MacBook Pro is simple. With power enough to please performance die-hards, and the poise to please fashionistas, Apple's flagship laptop was always destined to impress. But, with previous models still chugging along on Core 2 processor...
Apple finally upgrades to Core i7, but the design isn't perfect and Windows users will find battery life short...
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It took Apple Inc. all of 10 days to remind the tech world -- still in the thrall of the iPad launch on April 3 -- that it hasn't taken its eye off the laptop business. While new iPad owners were wondering whether the Apple tablet would sound the death...
Core i5 Improved graphics performance; Seamless switching between graphics chips; Significant performance increase; Longer battery life; Ability to output audio using MiniDisplay Port connection; New inertial scrolling Core i7 Improved graphics performance; Seamless switching between graphics chips; Significant performance increase; Longer battery life; Ability to output audio using MiniDisplay...
Core i5 No standard resolution/anti-glare screen option; No video adapters or Apple Remote included No ExpressCard slot Core i7 No standard resolution/anti-glare screen option; No video adapters or Apple Remote included; No ExpressCard slot...
The new 15-inch MacBook Pros leave little to complain about, offering better application performance, better battery life and very similar pricing. The extra $100 for the new low-end system seems like an especially good bargain when you consider the addit...
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T3.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro is the ideal notebook for Mac users who need a good balance of portability and power. The mid-2010 update brings us three new models, offering 2.4GHz and 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 processors as well as the high-end 2.66GHz Co...
Automatic graphics switching, Fast new processors, Excellent battery life, Lovely aluminium unibody build...
It's very expensive...
Innovative new technologies make this new release a very significant upgrade for the MacBook Pro range.
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:05
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After slipping the usual January refresh, we wondered when Apple's new MacBooks would be upon us. Finally the refresh has come about, with Core i5 and i7 gracing the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros, while the 13-inch Pro stays with Core 2 Duo. This i...
While the battery switching mechanism needs refining, the MacBook Pro is still the excellent machine it always was, now with more power and a few more features to boot. Highly recommended.
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zdnet.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:05
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Updates to Apple's MacBook line of notebooks are always closely watched, and they generally fall into two categories: there are major evolutions, such as the switch to aluminium unibody construction in 2008, and then there are minor spec upgrades — typ...
Fast, efficient Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, New Nvidia graphics, Seamless switching between integrated and discrete GPUs...
At the top end of the price scale, Still no HDMI, Bluray or other highend options...
Apple's 15in. MacBook Pro keeps the same look and feel, but offers major internal changes, including an optional Intel Core i7 CPU, making it a very serious portable powerhouse.…...
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Let's get this out of the way first thing: Apple's new MacBook Pro line of laptops, unveiled late last month and almost lost in the din of publicity around the iPad 2 launch, do not -- repeat, do not -- use flawed Sandy Bridge processors. If you follow...
The latest generation of MacBook Pro laptops represents a solid advance to a line-up that has proved to be popular among Mac buyers -- and with good reason. They're well-designed, solid, reliable, feature-rich and offer a measure of cutting-edge techn...
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As fate would have it, an Intel chipset glitch delayed shipments of almost every laptop manufacturer, save one. Apple, which has typically been last in transitioning to new technology, is now among the first to launch laptops with Sandy Bridge (known o...
Quad-core Core i7 processor is a first. AMD Radeon HD 6750M is a powerful GPU and works with Apple's Automatic Graphics Switching technology. Gorgeous unibody enclosure. Thunderbolt is in its early stages, but it looks promising. Webcam now streams in HD and works with Facetime app. Backlit keyboard. Multiple screen options. Glass Clickpad has no equals.
Pricey. Lack of Thunderbolt devices to take advantage of the new interface.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) is the fastest, most technologically advanced laptop to grace our Labs benches. Buy it now...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:03
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Apple MacBook Pro MC371LL/A, which is the most affordable 15-inch MacBook Pro with a new 2010 Intel processor solution. Although this notebook is not without its faults, it is a refreshing next-generation version of one of the most popular laptop serie...
Overall, the Apple MacBook Pro (MC371LL/A) is a great 15-inch notebook that combines the power of an Intel Core i5 with the functionality of a Mac OS. If you feel like you need even more power and capacity, then consider stepping up to the Core i7 mode...
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photographybay.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:03
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Apple’s latest batch of 15″ and 17″ MacBook Pros step up from the Core 2 Duo processors in favor of Intel’s Core i5 and i7 processors. The new 15″ MacBook Pro is currently the only model available with an Intel Core i7 processor – and it is wicked fas...
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gcn.com
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This laptop would do especially well when being used away from a power source for extended periods of time. It’s combination of an easy-to-use interface, a powerful processor, great battery life and nice ergonomics earn it a Reviwer’s Choice designation for this review.
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With the latest iteration of its 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro laptops, Apple finally jumped onto the Intel Core i3 and Core i5 bandwagon—bringing its flagship line of laptops up to the same performance level as the Windows-based competition (the 13-...
Great overall performance, Excellent battery life, Elegant design, Sturdy "unibody" design, Multi-touch gesture trackpad, Great Keyboard, Robust iLife apps included...
Expensive, Battery is not removable, Glossy screen susceptible to reflections, Must purchase adapter cable for VGA, DVI, or HDMI out...
That excellent battery life also has a trade-off, however, and that comes in the form of a battery that is not removable. For most users this probably won't be an issue; but for those who spend more time on the road than at a desk, this issue could prove...
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The newest MacBook Pros stand up for themselves, as eWEEK Labs found when it spent some time with Apple's newest notebooks. The 15-inch and 17-inch models, which offer a choice between Intel's Core i5 and i7 processors and automatic switching of graphi...
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If you've followed our Mac coverage over the past year you know I've been telling everyone to wait until Apple brought Arrandale into its MacBook Pro lineup. The time has finally come and this week Apple updated its entire MacBook Pro lineup.While the...
Last year's unibody MacBook Pro update didn't do much for performance, but it did wonders for battery life. The huge increase in battery capacity meant Apple's entire pro line of notebooks could be used on cross-country flights or even during a long day o...
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Apple’s new 15in MacBook Pro line-up may look identical to its predecessor (the mid-2009 models that brought the fixed battery and SD card slot to the line), but under the hood, changes to both the CPU and GPU combine to make an impressive leap in per...
The new 15in MacBook Pros leave little to complain about, offering better application performance, better battery life and very similar pricing. The extra £170 for the new low-end system seems like good value when you consider the addition of discrete...
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Every year, almost like clockwork, some things for Apple happen. A new iPhone is announced (or leaked really early by accident), a new iPod is released, and usually, some changes to its iMac and MacBook Pro line-up occur. In 2008, we saw the introducti...
Extremely long battery life, Good performance...
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Apple recently updated it’s range of MacBook Pro’s, as well as the base model MacBook. The 15 inch and 17 inch MacBook Pro’s had the most significant upgrades to Intel’s new Core i5 and i7 Processors.In this MacBook review we will be looking at the 15...
The new 15 inch MacBook Pro that we tested is a significant improvement over the 2009 model, the new Intel Core i5 and i7 processor are a serious upgrade to the previous processors, add that to the new improved graphics and increased battery life and t...
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laptopz.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple updated the Apple MacBook Pro products line in April this year. Core i7 Apple Macbook Pro appearance is the same as before but has been updated in the specification. Core i7 Apple Macbook Pro uses the Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeFroce GT 330M...
Core i7 Apple Macbook Pro enhance the performance and power, running more smoothly. In the similar size products, there are Full HD screen features or Blu-Ray Drive as options (such as Sony VAIO F116, Sony VAIO EB17). I think Core i7 Apple Macbook Pr...
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Apple was a little late in slipping Intel's new mobile processors into its notebook line. The first Intel Core i7 for mobile use appeared late last year, but only now do we see one offered in a MacBook Pro, the Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) 2...
Not only is the MacBook Pro 15in the best constructed notebook computer you can find, it’s now also one of the very fastest. In fact, it’s the most powerful laptop we’ve ever tested. There are alternatives with more powerful graphics systems, but none...
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Apple's new MacBook Pro notebooks aren't really different in looks compared to say, the first Unibody version, but it's their internals that warrant mention. We'll be covering the upgrades in a separate review later, but for now we're actually taking a...
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maclife.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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The best Mac laptop yet for gaming--and working Arriving just in time for Steam’s debut on the Mac, the Core i5 MacBook Pro is the best gaming laptop Apple’s ever built. And thanks to the new processor’s Hyper-Threading technology and Turbo Boost speed...
Amazing battery life. Automatic graphics switching for best performance. Mini DisplayPort provides digital video and audio output. Option for higher-resolution glossy or antiglare screen.
Only two USB ports.
With the power of the Core i5 and the style of a MacBook Pro, this machine is a sleek aluminum hunk of evidence why Apple owns the high-end notebook market.15-inch 2.4GHz Core i5 MacBook Pro...
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onlinenotebook.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:04
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Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010 is powered by Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz dual core processor, with data bus speed of 1066 MHz. It has 4 MB L3 cache. The included memory is 4 GB DDR3 SD RAM of 1066 MHz and is upgradeable to 8 GB. For storing data, there is a...
New fast Core i5 and i7 processors, better Nvidia graphics, seamless switching between discrete and integrated graphic cards...
Costly, no HDMI, Bluray or 3G...
This is a fast workhorse with the new Core i7 processor. Get it if you can afford the price tag...
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After a long wait, the updated MacBook Pro models have finally arrived. We put the most powerful model with its glossy 1440 x 900 screen to the test, and ask whether it is truly worth the high price.After a long delay (rumoured to be caused by availabi...
Perfect workmanship, Excellent robustness and overall feel, Glass touchpad with intertial scrolling (in Mac OS X), Timeless design, Light for its class...
High price tag, Limited range of ports, Only a one year warranty, Sealed-in battery...
Case temperature is always a hotly disputed topic with MacBooks. Possibly it is because of our review model from Apple, but our tests did not show any worrying temperature increases. Only when running Mac OS X and with heavy use did the underside of the l...
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While new iPad owners were wondering whether the Apple tablet would sound the death knell for laptops (and netbooks), Apple was putting the finishing touches on the next generation of its professional laptop line. On April 13, Apple delivered the good...
The new 15-inch MacBook Pros leave little to complain about, offering better application performance, better battery life and very similar pricing. The extra $100 for the new low-end system seems like an especially good bargain when you consider the a...
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It took Apple Inc. all of 10 days to remind the tech world -- still in the thrall of the iPad launch on April 3 -- that it hasn't taken its eye off the laptop business. While new iPad owners were wondering whether the Apple tablet would sound the death...
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Apple has recently upgraded its Macbook Pro line of laptops. Among the most noticeable improvements, there's the Intel Core i5/Core i7 Processor (CPU), the discreet Nvidia GT 330M graphics processor (GPU) and an even longer battery life (increased by...
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It’s taken Apple nine long months to update their MacBook Pro range, and most people would agree that the Intel Core i5 and Core i7 refresh has arrived not a moment too soon. Intel’s latest processors bring with them a new, intelligent graphics system...
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While the MacBook Pro is just another Intel-based computer with standard internals, slightly inflated price tags, and a familiar (if legendary) design sense, Apple having the absolute corner on the market for building machines that legitimately run OS X c...
Fastest Mac laptops yetUnique on-the-fly graphics switchingInertial scrolling...
Gets too hotBattery life is slightly shorterExpensive...
Basically, it's exactly what it says on the tin: a faster MacBook Pro. In fact, the biggest news here might be how little Apple is changing, or maybe the fact that the base model 15-incher is now $1,799 (instead of $1,699) due to the loss of an integrated...
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Nearly a year has passed since Apple released its updated 15-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a unibody aluminum construction, SD Card slot, and a longer-lasting lithium ion battery. Now, the Cupertino-based company has incorporated a few important upgrades...
Excellent battery life, Strong Core i7 performance, Automatic switchable graphics, Comfortable backlit keyboard, Great touchpad with inertial scrolling...
Runs warm, Limited ports, Pricey...
The latest version of Apple’s 15-inch dream machine delivers Core i7 power and automatic switchable graphics while lasting nearly 8 hours on a charge.
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For those Mac fans who have been waiting for the updated MacBook Pro line, the wait is over. Given that the company just launched what probably is the hottest product of the year in the iPad, followed by a slew of compelling iPhone OS updates a coup...
Superior design engineering. Seamless switching graphics technology. Fast Core i5 processor. Bigger battery. Illuminated keyboard. New motion scrolling multitouch gesture. Versatile touchpad. Higher resolutions with anti-glare available.
Expensive.
At last, the MacBook Pro 15-inch gets the long awaited Intel Core processors and an unlikely graphics switching technology, but that's about it...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:51:05
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The new models, which feature 13-, 15- and 17-inch screens, sport the same sleek, minimalist design, the same keyboa...
Advanced graphics, Core i5 and i7 chips finally offered, Unmatched battery life...
Few new external features, No Blu-ray drive...
Apple takes what was already good and makes it even better, with the inclusion of Core i5 and Core i7 processors, much-improved graphics technology, and unbeatable battery life...
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Apple’s new 15-inch MacBook Pro lineup may look identical to its predecessor (the mid-2009 models [ ] that brought the fixed battery and SD card slot to the line), but under the hood, changes to both the CPU and GPU combine to make an impressive...
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By Robert Mohns(June 10, 2007) Apple's latest MacBook Pro is an evolutionary improvement in the line, featuring new display backlight technology, a new logic board with more memory capacity and updated Core 2 Duo CPU from Intel, and nVidia's new GeF...
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