Typical price: £1,799
What is it: Upgraded 17-inch laptop with longer battery life
What we think: A solid performance upgrade featuring better processors and battery life
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 October 2007
Tags: Apple, Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.4GHz), hard drive, upgrade, processors
We like:
Updated CPUs and graphics without an updated price; LED-backlit display for better battery life; 802.11n support
We don't like:
Minimal configuration options; only 90 days of complimentary technical support; still no media card reader
CNET UK judgement:
Apple's MacBook Pro line gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price
Full review:
Apple's recent update of its 13-inch MacBook line was a modest one, with an incremental processor upgrade and updated default components. However, the 15 and 17-inch MacBook Pro laptops have gotten a much more radical overhauling, even if they -- like the MacBooks -- look the same on the outside as previous-generation models. Continue Reading...
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