There's not much that can be said about the 17-inch version of the MacBook Pro that hasn't already been said about the 15-incher (and to some extent, the MacBook). Still, the big, big brother of the family has a few key differences that make it stand out from the rest of the gang. The...
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This new "unibody construction" process does make for a more solid laptop, too. The chassis is one piece, made stronger by its lack of connecting corners—and less prone to manufacturing flaws, according to Apple. The case is indeed more rigid, flexing less while carrying the notebook...
Read the full review →The latest 17-inch MacBook Pro is by all measures a minor hardware upgrade over its predecessor, offering only slightly faster processor options and a bump in hard-drive capacity. The more significant change is the value you get for your money: Apple has dropped the price of the computer by $300 and...
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vaha
I must say that I am amazed by this machine. It is very fast and useful for anyone that does multimedia design. I use the computer for video editing, 3D animation and website design. I have used Windows for seven years but switching to my first Apple computer has been a good investment. Some...
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dbcollier
My configuration is 2.93GHz, 4GB RAM, 320 GB 7200 RPM HDD, matte screen option. My only complaint about the chassis design is that the front edge is more than slightly sharp. When using the laptop on a desk (without external keyboard or mouse), the front edge makes quite an impression in the...
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LucasTMW
Don't try to pick it up with one hand while open. The most natural/stable place to do so would be on the side toward the hinge. Unfortunately that is where the speaker grilles are (and connector cut-outs on the left, weakest, side). If you try to hold it there, the weight of it will cause...
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jeffclavier
I decided to upgrade from my MacBook Pro 17" to the unibody when I heard about the 7/8 hour battery life was claiming for the device. This basically meant for me going through an entire day on the road without having to bother recharging my battery. I was not convinced I would like the...
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Holmzee
Mine is maxed out at 8GB of RAM, 500GB HD, etc. Once the hard drive firmware was updated this thing is very fast, stable and sturdy with impressive battery life. The screen resolution (anti-glare for me) is amazing... Recently I was carrying it around like a pizza box with the screen opened and...
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knapster
I bought this as a replacement for a much loved but aged Powerbook G4. Comparing it to this and more recent Mac models I use elsewhere, the 17" Macbook Pro is a superb desktop replacement notebook that is still very portable and has very long battery life. - Very fast day-to-day OS...
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joonbug
They say don't believe the hype. Well this lived up to the hype and far exceeded my expectations and any worry I had about switching from Windows to Mac makes me wonder why I didn't do it sooner.
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Jenny
At any time, in the world, someone, somewhere, is fighting the eternal fight... Mac vs PC. It's a sacred battle - the proving ground of burgeoning gadget freaks everywhere. We pick our sides, and we stick to them. Veterans of the war, saddened by the countless time and threads wasted by...
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