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Posts about the Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD)

Reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD)

  • 8.2

    CNET Review

    March 4, 2008

    The Good: Updated CPUs, improved battery life, adds touch pad gestures from the MacBook Air.

    The Bad: Small performance premium over the cheaper 13-inch MacBook; only 90 days of toll-free technical support; still no SD card reader.

    The Bottom Line: A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.

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  • 9.8

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 30, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 101377 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Excellent.

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  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Andrew Harrison | November 4, 2008

    Review Summary: The biggest disappointment with Apple's new MacBook Pro remains the withdrawal of the non-reflective matt screen option on the notebook's display. And for anyone familiar with recent pre-Unibody models of Apple's MacBook Pro, there is no appreciable perfo

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  • No Rating

    applesource.com.au

    By Ty Pendlebury | October 30, 2008

    Review Summary: Being an Apple product there is an inherent expectation - based on our previous MacBook reviews, of course - that we will give this one an Editor's Choice, but despite our initial resistance we'll admit it - this product is very good indeed.

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  • No Rating

    electronista.com

    By Wallace Wang | October 26, 2008

    Review Summary: The MacBook Pro has always been the bigger, faster, more advanced (and more expensive) version of the MacBook. While most people will ...

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB134LL/A

General

  • Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Stereo speakers
  • Width 14.1 in
  • Depth 9.6 in
  • Height 1 in
  • Weight 5.5 lbs
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Screen type Wide-screen
  • Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11 pre-N, Bluetooth

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Data bus speed 800 MHz
  • Processor features Streaming SIMD extensions 4

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 6 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
  • RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
  • Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
  • Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type Serial ATA
  • Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD?RW (?R DL) - Integrated
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Display

  • Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Features LED-backlit

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT PCI Express x16
  • Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM - 512 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type Integrated

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Trackpad, Backlit keyboard
  • Features Multi-touch technology

Telecom

  • Modem None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital (dual link)

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
  • Cables Included DVI-VGA adapter, ( 1 pcs.)
  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Keyboard light, Ambient light sensor

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 85 Watt

Battery

  • Technology Lithium polymer
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 60 Wh
  • Mfr estimated battery life 5 hour(s)
  • CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 263

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
  • Software Apple iChat, Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iLife?08, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple Spaces, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Apple Quick Look, Drivers & Utilities, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine

Environmental Standards

  • EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7

Product Photos

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Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD)

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