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Reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)

  • No Rating

    notebookcheck.net

    By J. Simon Leitner | May 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Due to a faulty fan in our first test sample with a reflective display, which attracted attention particularly under load with a loud noise, we retested the system noise on our test sample

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  • 10

    businesscomputingworld.co.uk

    By Sift Ninja | May 5, 2009

    Review Summary: I've been using Windows-based machines (desktops and laptops) for as long as I can remember, but it's only recently that I've take a serious look at the Mac platform as a genuine alternative. Sure the range and diversity of applications for Mac OS X ...

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  • 9.0

    notebookcheck.net

    By Klaus Hinum | April 19, 2009

    Review Summary: As the surface temperatures became critical in some areas after long periods of full load, we also considered the temperatures on the inside of the notebook (according to sensors on the inside). After 8 hours of full load (Furmark + Prime95) at 23°C ...

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  • 8.4

    zdnetasia.com

    By Dan Ackerman | March 3, 2009

    Review Summary: Apple's new 17in. MacBook Pro joins the 15in. model with a redesigned aluminium body, a new trackpad with expanded functionality and a dual-graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance.

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  • 8.0

    pcmag.com

    By Cisco Cheng | February 26, 2009

    Review Summary: Doubts about the redesigned keyboard, the touchpad, and the non-removable battery can be put to rest, because the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody) is as powerful as it is gorgeous.

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB991LL/A

General

  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width 12.8 in
  • Depth 8.9 in
  • Height 0.9 in
  • Weight 4.4 lbs
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Screen type Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Data bus speed 1066 MHz

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 3 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 4096 MB / 8 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin
  • RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
  • Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
  • Max Altitude Operating 10000 ft

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 Standard

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

Card Reader

  • Card reader type Card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card

Display

  • Display Type 13 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Features Glossy, LED-backlit

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA)
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 256 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 Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, 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) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
  • Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DisplayPort, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
  • Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
  • Features Aluminum enclosure, Ambient light sensor, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 73 Watt

Battery

  • Technology Lithium polymer
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 60 Wh
  • Mfr estimated battery life 7 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.6
  • Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '09, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, Apple XCode Developer Tools

Manufacturer Warranty

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

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)

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