Price range: £1,679.99
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
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 June 2006
Tags: apple, ram, hard drive, ports
We like:
Beautiful, sleek design; big, bright display; dual-core CPU; robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger; illuminated keyboard and scrollable touch pad; DVD burner; built-in Webcam; remote control; can run Windows XP using Apple's free Boot Camp utility
We don't like:
Lacks media card reader and some other ports
CNET.co.uk judgement:
With a solid array of components, a terrific set of features and the lightest weight of any laptop its size, Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro is a power user's dream, but it's not cheap
Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) History
25 Oct 2006 in News
MacBook Pro gets Core 2 Duo upgrade
Apple says the new Intel dual-core chips improve laptop performance by up to 39 per cent over the previous version
Latest user reviews
June 21, 2006
Posted by: Dilbert Parton
"Average laptop - severely overpriced for performance"
June 19, 2006
Posted by: Wagner Matos
"Excellent!"
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