What is it: Lightweight 17-inch Intel-based laptop with dual-core processing
What we think: With a solid array of components, a terrific set of features and the lightest weight of any laptop its size, it's a power user's dream, but it doesn't come cheap
Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) Review
Reviewed on: 14 June 2006
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Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 12-inch)
OS X 10.4.2; PowerPC G4 1.33GHz; 512MB PC2700 333MHz DDR SDRAM; ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 32MB; Fujitsu MHV2040AT 40GB 4,200rpm
Apple MacBook (2GHz Core Duo, 13-inch)
OS 10.4.6; Core Duo 2GHz; 256MB PC5300 666MHz DDR2 SDRAM; Intel GMA950 64MB; Toshiba MK6034GSX 60GB 5,400rpm
Apple MacBook Pro (2.0GHz Core Duo, 15.4-inch)
OS 10.4.6; Core Duo 2GHz; 2GB PC5300 666MHz DDR2 SDRAM; ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 256MB; Toshiba MK1032GSX 100GB 5,400rpm
Apple MacBook Pro (2.16GHz Core Duo, 17-inch)
OS 10.4.6; Core Duo 2.16GHz; 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM; ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 256MB; Seagate ST910021AS 100GB 7,200rpm
Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz, 12-inch)
OS X 10.4.2; PowerPC G4 1.5GHz; 512MB PC2700 333MHz DDR SDRAM; Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 64MB; Hitachi Travelstar 5K100 80GB 5,400rpm
Edited by Matthew Elliott
Additional editing by Kate Macfield
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