Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.33GHz) review

Typical price: £1,899

What is it: Sleek 17-inch Core 2 Duo laptop with 160GB hard drive

What we think: Especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for multimedia users on the go

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Our Rating

7.4

User Rating

9.4

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	Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.33GHz)	Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S	HP Pavilion HDX9000	Asus Lamborghini VX2
Review date	30 Mar 09	24 Aug 06	1 Oct 07	19 Mar 07
Editor's rating	7.4	9.3	9.2	9.2
Price range	£1,899
Review summary	Apple's Core 2 Duo 17-inch MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for multimedia users on the go Read full review	The Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S is the best multimedia laptop on the market. It contains all you need for enjoying full high-definition video on its own screen or on a larger display. If you're backing Blu-ray over HD DVD this Media Center laptop comes thoroughly recommended Read full review	The HP Pavilion HDX9000 is simply the best desktop replacement multimedia laptop money can buy. If you're after a machine that is fast, attractive and still slightly portable, there are very few alternatives Read full review	Powerful innards and a sleek, sexy exterior make this the most desirable laptop we've seen in a long time. If you want a portable to impress, look no further Read full review
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