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
Average user rating
7.5
very good
Average user rating from 4 users
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Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) user reviews
June 14, 2006
Posted by: Stephen Counsell
"G4 17 inch to MBPro 17 inch"
What I like:
It's the same look and feel as the old machine
What I don't like:
It's the same look and feel as the old machine - I expected something more
Review:
This machine is fantastic! Don't use the transfer utility from your old machine as I did and DON'T use large desktop pictures. They kill it!
I upgraded from a 1Ghz G4 PB 17inch to this and used the transfer utllity. The new MacBook Pro was slower than the old machine.
Now I've cleared off some dodgy fonts using FontBook and dumped the huge Raw desktop pic and all is fine.
Lightning fast!
Get one now! Sign up for the developer connection for £250 and you'll get a £400 discount direct from Apple.
I make that a £150 saving AND you get the next version of OSX into the bargain!
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