Posts about the Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD)
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Confirmed: Dual GPU and on-the-fly switching capability in MacBook Pro
NVIDIA confirmed today to Gizmodo that the GeForce 9400M chip in Apple's new MacBooks can do a whole lot that Intel's integrated graphics can't -- it can support up to ...
Reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD)
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
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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pcadvisor.co.uk
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
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
Review Summary: The MacBook Pro has always been the bigger, faster, more advanced (and more expensive) version of the MacBook. While most people will ...
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
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