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Reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, 17-inch)

  • 7.4

    CNET Review

    January 24, 2007

    The Good: Lightest 17-inch laptop we've seen; has a built-in Webcam and a remote control; can run Windows XP via Boot Camp; adds FireWire 800 support.

    The Bad: Lacks media card reader; comes with only 90 days of toll-free technical support.

    The Bottom Line: 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.

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  • 8.7

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

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  • 8.0

    asia.cnet.com

    By Dan Ackerman | June 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.

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  • No Rating

    applesource.com.au

    By Dan Ackerman | October 27, 2008

    Review Summary: Apple continues to both frustrate and impress with its service and support. MacBooks include a standard one-year parts-and-labour warranty, but only 90 days of toll-free telephone support. This, along with the proprietary nature of Apple's products, ...

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  • No Rating

    applesource.com.au

    By Darius Chang | October 17, 2008

    Review Summary: Unlike Centrino 2 and AMD Puma platforms, switching between the integrated and discrete graphics is not automatic and requires the user to log off and log back in. Not very convenient, but hopefully we'll see automatic graphics profile switching in ...

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MA611LL/A

General

  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width 15.4 in
  • Depth 10.4 in
  • Height 1 in
  • Weight 6.8 lbs
  • Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
  • Screen type Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Data bus speed 667 MHz

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 4 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 standards EPA Energy Star
  • 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 160 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 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Display

  • Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
  • Widescreen Display Yes

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
  • Video Memory 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type Integrated
  • Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
  • Capture Resolutions 640 x 480

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard, Trackpad

Telecom

  • Modem None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Interfaces 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Remote control
  • Cables Included DVI-VGA adapter
  • Features Keyboard light, Ambient light sensor, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

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

Battery

  • Technology Lithium polymer
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 68 Wh
  • Mfr estimated battery life 5.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
  • Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, OmniOutliner, Apple iChat AV, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '06, Apple DVD Player, Plasq Comic Life, Apple Address Book, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, FileMaker Pro (Trial), iWork '06 (30 days trial), Apple XCode Developer Tools, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

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

Sustainability

  • CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 182
  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

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