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.
We have reviewed the 15-inch, 2.4GHz middle child in the MacBook family, which costs £1,599. The entry-level 15-inch, 2.2GHz model starts at £1,299 and the 17-inch, 2.4GHz model sells for £1,799.
Design
Physically, the refreshed MacBook Pro is essentially identical to the
version we looked at late last year. We refer you to our review of the
| Price as reviewed/Starting price | £1,599 / £1,299 |
| Processor | 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Chipset | Intel 965 |
| Memory | 2GB, 667MHz DDR2 |
| Hard drive | 160GB 5,400rpm |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT |
| Operating system | Apple Mac OS X 10.4 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 357 x 26 x 243 millimetres |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 15.4 inches |
| System weight |
2.45 kilograms |
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The minimalist layout -- you'll find only a power button, a full-size keyboard, stereo speakers, a sizable touch pad with a single mouse button and a built-in iSight camera -- remains a standard other laptop designers should emulate, and the thin chassis makes it easy to stow the system in even smaller laptop bags.
On the other hand, despite our love for a clean look, we've become used to having at least a few media control shortcut keys -- and adding a media card reader wouldn't deface the otherwise clean look.
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