Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" Intel® Core™ i7 39.1 cm (15.4") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Silver

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2011-11-01 03:35:01

Average rating:85

Uk has collected 83 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" 39.1 cm (15.4") Intel® Core™ i7 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Silver and the average expert rating is 85 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

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2011-11-01 03:34:59

Average rating:100

The latest generation of Apple MacBook Pro may look almost identical to previous models, but there's a gulf between them when it comes to performance. With the latest and fastest components to go with the excellent build quality, the Pro definitely has...

The latest Apple MacBook Pro is an amazing piece of kit. It really is one of the nicest laptops on sale when it comes to quality, with a tough aluminium casing that feels stronger than any of its rivals. The glass screen also adds a touch of class. The screen is brighter and more colourful than every before, with images looking stunningly crisp and vibrant. Movies look excellent, as do photograph...
Unlike most Apple models, the latest generation MacBook Pro is actually slightly thicker than previous models – at least in 15-inch guise. It's not all bad though, as the extra depth is because of a larger integrated battery. We've easily managed to get over five hours of run time too, with the screen turned up bright, Wi-Fi on and carrying out intensive tasks. As with older models, the MacBook P...
We love the Apple MacBook Pro. It looks great, build quality is beyond any of its rivals, and it has the performance to match. It's a shame the company hasn't updated the styling from previous models, but there's virtually nothing to dislike. Best offe...

digitalversus.com

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2011-11-01 03:34:59

Average rating:100

Before giving the screen results, we should say that in contrast to the 13.3 inch version, you can chose between 3 panels: the default screen, tested here (glossy, 1440 x 900 pixels), a second with a better resolution (1680 x 1050 pixels), also glossy...

Strong CPU performance, Good gaming capacity, Shell nicely finished, Good audio, Good quality screen...
Only two USB ports, Noisy fan when you push the processor, Glossy panel...
Although there are one or two disadvantages (noisy fan), you have to admit this 15.5 inch counts among the best on the market thanks to its finish and the performance of its components (screen, speakers, webcam, graphics card and processor). It is howe...

theregister.co.uk

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:90

The 13in MacBook Pro I reviewed last week is a machine for folk who fancy a carry-around computer but who want a bit more welly than the way more portable 13in MacBook Air can provide. The 15in version, on the other hand, is a desktop replacement for t...

The 15in MacBook Pro is a great machine. It looks the business, it's well made and, thanks to the new Intel chippery, goes like the proverbial off a shovel. Internals aside, this is not a major upgrade, but it maintains the MacBook Pro's lead. And its...

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:80

The MacBook Pro has always been a thing of beauty, combining performance, battery life and portability into one highly desirable, all-aluminium package. It comes as no surprise that the newly refreshed model retains the same stunning design as the prev...

Stunning performance, amazing new technology and the same great design, but the astronomical price makes the new MacBook Pro for professionals only...

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T3.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:80

Apple updates its MacBook Pro range every year, but 2011 brings more than a minor refresh. The entire range moves over to Intel’s Sandy Bridge Core i7 processors and its new Thunderbolt high-speed connection makes its debut. The 15-inch and 17-inch...

USB-C is an enabler, Touch Bar has some very clever uses, Touch ID is welcome...
Not very latest-gen Intel chips, 16GB a restriction for some, Touch Bar is an expensive addition...

techradar.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:80

Although there are no immediately obvious external changes to the notebook's form factor, the February 2011 refresh of Apple's MacBook Pro range is more than just a minor update. Other than a new Thunderbolt port, the overall build and design of the ne...

Great new Sandy Bridge processors, Powerful AMD discrete graphics, High-speed Thunderbolt port, Excellent battery life, Improved quality webcam...
Expensive, No Blu-ray drive…, …nor even a faster DVD drive, No standard-resolution matte option, Limited upgrade options, Thunderbolt devices currently scarce...

techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:90

Product Code: MC723LL/A The Apple MacBook Pro 15in (Early 2011) makes many breakthroughs, none visible from the outside - yet one of those revisions alone may transform personal computing thanks to a welcome boost in connectivity speeds. We take a cl...

Externally, this 2011 revision to the 2008-design Apple MacBook Pro isn’t even evolutionary, since there’s no visible change - save a lightning legend logo by the Mini DisplayPort connector. But since that port is actually a Thunderport link, this may...

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trustedreviews.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:90

As the name suggests, the MacBook Pro is a serious laptop for serious people. The combination of Apple’s superb industrial design combined with the latest and greatest components available makes the latest MacBook Pro an invitingly stylish and p...

Intel's latest Core series CPUs feature an integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics chip. This isn't up to more than the most casual gaming, but it does cater for GPU-accelerated video encoding and decoding (with compatible software) and has a low power draw, he...

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pocket-lint.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:80

If you got a MacBook Pro for Christmas, we’re sorry to have to break the news that it is out of date already, and it’s too long ago for you to take it back and swap it out for the new range that launched at the end of February. But should you be feeli...

Thunderbolt, faster specs, well built, good design...
No devices on the market for Thunderbolt...
So should you rush out and upgrade? For now we would hold off unless you have to, meaning this might be “one to skip”Key specs3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, Ethernet, FireWire, SD, SDHC, USB, Wi-Fi...

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alphr.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:67

Apple pulled a bit of a surprise when it launched its 2011 update to the MacBook Pro family. While we all expected Sandy Bridge to make an appearance, rumours also began to surface of Intel's Light Peak technology playing a part. Light Peak hadn't previou...

Blisteringly quick, beautifully designed and with Thunderbolt technology, but at this huge price we'd expect a full set of features...

v3.co.uk

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:80

The iPad and iPhone may have grabbed all the headlines lately, but Apple has also been selling record numbers of its Mac computers in recent months.The company's laptop range has been particularly successful, and to capitalise on that success Apple has...

Impressive performance and battery life; next-generation Thunderbolt I/O technology; dual-mode graphics for performance or longer battery life...
Expensive; heavy; battery not user-replaceable...
Apple's update MacBook Pro line brings both improved performance and battery life, as well as debuting the speedy Thunderbolt I/O technology. While the 13in model will probably sell more at £999, this 15in model has enough clout to ensure that it earn...

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zdnet.co.uk

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:86

It's a hefty investment, but the combination of new high-end Intel processor options and AMD graphics makes the 15in. MacBook Pro an all-around powerhouse, with the new Thunderbolt I/O port as an added bonus.…...

Powerful updates to the CPU and GPU, Excellent battery life, Still the best touchpad and gesture controls of any notebook...
Upgrades can get expensive, Thunderbolt is an unproven technology with no compatible products as yet, Still no dedicated HDMI, Bluray or other wishedfor options...

pcauthority.com.au

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2011-11-06 11:31:25

Average rating:67

Apple sprung a surprise when it launched its 2011 update to the MacBook Pro family. Sandy Bridge processors were the main update, but we began to hear whispers that Intel’s Light Peak technology might play a part. Light Peak’s high-speed data transfers...

The new MacBook Pros have beautiful design and now feature Thunderbolt technology. But as our review reveals, only the 13in looks like genuine value...

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pcworld.co.nz

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2011-11-06 11:31:25

Average rating:80

As laptops go, the MacBook Pro has long held status as a well-designed, portable powerhouse of a machine. The downside of this is traditionally the price, and the fact that it runs Mac OS X, rather than Windows.If the $3,799 price doesn’t put you off...

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smarthouse.com.au

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2011-11-06 11:31:25

Average rating:90

Key FeaturesIntel 'Sandy Bridge' CPUsAuto-switching integrated and dedicated GPUsThunderbolt I/O (up to 10Gb/s)Unibody Aluminium chassisAs the name suggests, the MacBook Pro is a serious laptop for serious people. The combination of Apple's superb indu...

Fast CPUs; Good graphics performance; Thunderbolt; Beautiful chassis design...
Expensive; No Thunderbolt devices available at launch...

channelnews.com.au

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2011-11-06 11:31:25

Average rating:90

Apple is fast gaining ground in the notebook market and the new MacBook Pro is already in big demand. A serious notebook, we take a look to see if it stacks up to its big sticker price.Key FeaturesIntel 'Sandy Bridge' CPUsAuto-switching integrated and...

Fast CPUs; Good graphics performance; Thunderbolt; Beautiful chassis design...
Expensive; No Thunderbolt devices available at launch...

goodgearguide.com.au

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2011-11-06 11:31:25

Average rating:80

The new Core i7 Apple Macbook Pro is a very strong performer for productivity and general-purpose computing tasks, but it's no surprise that you can buy a cheaper Windows-based notebook that's more powerful. The latest Macbook Pro from Apple looks ide...

Thunderbolt is theoretically an excellent connection standard, The extra processing power is noticeable...
There aren't many other changes to write about, We can't do anything with Thunderbolt at the moment...
If you were considering a Macbook Pro recently but held off to see what the model refresh would bring, you might be disappointed. There aren't many innovative updates in the new Macbook Pro -- Thunderbolt is the only one worth writing home about, in our o...

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delimiter.com.au

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2014-03-23 02:47:51

Average rating:0

Considered by many to be the gold standard for laptops, Apple's line-up of MacBook Pros have garnered a reputation for stellar battery life, build quality and — Steve Jobs would have it no other way — a svelte design that catches attention. But doe...

Apple's MacBook Pros are at least among the best laptops on the market today, if not the best, and the 15″ model is a prime example of the species. It's not perfect, but it's pretty damn good — and what deficiencies it does have are minor and shared by m...

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itnews.com.au

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2014-06-04 03:50:59

Average rating:0

Light Peak's high-speed data transfers hadn't previously been seen beyond Intel's tech demonstrations, yet those rumours turned out to be true. Now officially renamed Intel Thunderbolt, it makes its debut in all three new MacBook Pros.That's a heady combi...

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hardwarezone.com.my

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2016-12-15 12:34:33

Average rating:90

It's been three years since the last MacBook Pro design refresh in late 2008, and since then, we've only seen Apple tweaking the notebook's overall design with a non removable battery. Otherwise, the unibody design has so far resisted any change for its l...

Excellent battery life, Good performance, Thunderbolt interface...
Screen resolution could have been higher for the intended user segment, Premium price...

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hardwarezone.com.ph

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2016-12-15 12:34:33

Average rating:90

It's been three years since the last MacBook Pro design refresh in late 2008, and since then, we've only seen Apple tweaking the notebook's overall design with a non removable battery. Otherwise, the unibody design has so far resisted any change for its l...

Excellent battery life, Good performance, Thunderbolt interface...
Screen resolution could have been higher for the intended user segment, Premium price...
Write a ReviewDesign8.5Features8.5Performance9Value8.5Mobility9.5The GoodExcellent battery lifeGood performanceThunderbolt interfaceThe BadScreen resolution could have been higher for the intended user segmentPremium priceHave feedback on the article for...

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hardwarezone.com.sg

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2011-11-01 03:34:59

Average rating:90

It's been three years since the last MacBook Pro design refresh in late 2008, and since then, we've only seen Apple tweaking the notebook's overall design with a non removable battery. Otherwise, the unibody design has so far resisted any change for it...

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consumersearch.com

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2011-11-01 03:34:59

Average rating:0

The new MacBook Pros were one of the first laptops to include Intel's second-generation Sandy Bridge processors, and reviewers say performance is simply outstanding. The 15-inch 2.2 GHz MacBook Pro, which comes with 4 GB of RAM and a 750 GB hard drive...

Improved CPU performance, Excellent battery life, Improved graphics, FaceTimecompatible webcam, Thunderbolt port...
Expensive, No Bluray drive, Highresolution display costs extra...

techtree.com

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2011-11-01 03:34:59

Average rating:80

Expert Review For yet another year, Apple is continuing with what can be called a tradition of maintaining the general look and feel of their MacBook Pro range, while only upgrading the internals to bring them up to speed with the current market tre...

Excellent build and design, great performance, comfortable keyboard and trackpad, powerful loudspeakers, hd video camera, good battery life...
Only two USB ports, ports placed too closed to each other, heats up significantly under stress, no Blu-ray drive, no HDMI port...
The 2.0GHz model costs Rs. 1,04,900 and the 2.2GHz model, which is the one we tested, costs Rs. 1,24,900 (all are M.R.P.). For that price you do get a seriously powerful machine that despite its brawn is still slim and light enough to be carried around...

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notebookcheck.net

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2011-11-01 03:34:59

Average rating:87

For a discussion of the sections "Case", "Connectivity", and "Input Devices", please refer to our review of the identically built MacBook Pro 15 Early 2011 with a 2635QM CPU and an AMD HD 6490M graphics card. The following review is dedicated first and fo...

Excellent Design and Craftsmanship, Outstandingly Sturdy Case with Nice Feel, Decent Trackpad, Thunderbolt Port Ensures Future Compatibility, Good Weight for its Class, Office and Multimedia Performance, Battery Life and Power Consumption...
High Starting Price, Reflective Screen Restricts On-The-Go Use, Short 12-Month Warranty, Few Accessories, Non-Removable Battery...
You, of course, have to pay for this higher level of performance with a shorter battery life and a bit more noise and heat.The biggest downside of the more powerful version is the excessively high increase in price. For the better hardware configuration...

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notebookcheck.net

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2011-11-01 03:34:59

Average rating:85

In this review we take a close look at the most basic version of the MacBook Pro, which might be more appealing than higher-priced models since the starting price is already quite high. Moreover, we've collected another set of scores for the benchmarks a...

Excellent Design and Craftsmanship, Outstandingly Sturdy Case with Nice Feel, Decent Trackpad, Thunderbolt Port Ensures Future Compatibility, Good Weight for its Class, Office and Multimedia Performance, Battery Life and Power Consumption...
High Starting Price, Reflective Screen Restricts On-The-Go Use, Short 12-Month Warranty, Few Accessories, Non-Removable Battery...
Matte or glossy, this is the question for some considering the MacBook Pro 15. Even if this decision may come easy to professionals, weighing the options is still a smart idea since Apple is charging an extra 150 Euro for the version with a matte screen...

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notebookcheck.net

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2011-11-01 03:34:59

Average rating:86

The 15" MacBook Pro of the Early 2011 release comes with your choice of three different processors and two dedicated graphics cards. We chose to tinker with the starter model, equipped with an Intel Core i7-2635QM quad-core CPU. The processor runs a base...

Excellent Design and Craftsmanship, Outstandingly Sturdy Case with Nice Feel, Decent Trackpad, Thunderbolt Port Ensures Future Compatibility, Matte Hi-Res Screen (Optional), Good Weight for its Class, Office and Multimedia Performance, Battery Life and Po...
High Starting Price, Short 12-Month Warranty, Few Accessories, Non-Removable Battery...
Like with its predecessor, the focus of this update is new, more powerful hardware. The version we reviewed with Intel Core i7-2635QM quad-core processor shows a big improvement in performance compared to the previous version. The dedicated AMD Radeon HD...

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about.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

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The Bottom LineThe MacBook Pro early 2011 models are far and away one of the best speed bumps in a product design that Apple has released yet. With up to double the processor performance, due to the new Sandy Bridge Intel processors, and the new Thunde...

concentrate on performance, with Intel i5 and i7 processors based on the new Sandy Bridge architecture. And to ensure that you can keep those processors humming along, the new Thunderbolt port can support data rates up to 10 Gbps bidirectional. That's two streams of 10 Gbps data occurring at the same time, Apple is using Intel i5 and i7 Sandy Bridgebased processors in the MacBook Pro lineup. T...
13inch model doesn't have a matte display option, SSD options still expensive and underperforming compared to available SSDs, Secondary displays may need adapters for use with Thunderbolt port.
The MacBook Pro early 2011 models are far and away one of the best speed bumps in a product design that Apple has released yet. With up to double the processor performance, due to the new Sandy Bridge Intel processors, and the new Thunderbolt port for...

engadget.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:90

Apple might say we're in the post-PC era, but hey -- turns out they still make Macs in Cupertino, and the new MacBook Pro is actually one of the more aggressive refreshes in the machine's history. Not only has it been less than a year since the last MacBo...

Extremely fastExcellent build qualitySeven-hour battery life...
ExpensiveSSD not standardNo Blu-ray drive...
Apple's forging headlong into its next era with the iPad and iPhone, and it almost seems like the company's forgotten about its Macs at times -- note that this MacBook Pro arrived in somewhat unheralded fashion just few days before the iPad 2. But the new...

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techworld.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:0

The new Core i7 Apple Macbook Pro is a very strong performer for productivity and general purpose computing tasks, but it's no surprise that you can buy a cheaper Windows-based notebook that's more powerful.The latest Macbook Pro from Apple is looks i...

The one thing that holds the Macbook Pro back from being an easy recommendation is its price. It's notably more expensive than a comparable Windows laptop like Dell's latest XPS 15 (L501x) or Latitude E5520, or even a specced-up version of the Sony VA...

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slashgear.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:0

Apple’s MacBook Pro refresh last week didn’t get a press event with huge fanfare, but it’s arguably the most important update to the notebook range in some time. Bringing in Intel’s 2011 Core processor range across the board, and spicing up the larger...

Make no mistake, this is a dramatically faster MacBook Pro than its predecessor, and the bulk of the credit must go to Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors. The combination of the quad-core CPU, fast memory and capable AMD Radeon GPU adds up to a notebook...

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techreviewsource.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:80

4.00 As fate would have it, an delayed shipments of almost every laptop manufacturer, save one. Apple, which has typically been last in transitioning to new technology, is now among the first to launch laptops with (known officially as second-ge...

Quadcore Core i7 processor is a first. AMD Radeon HD 6750M is a powerful GPU and works with Apple's Automatic Graphics Switching technology. Gorgeous unibody enclosure. Thunderbolt is in its early stages, but it looks promising. Webcam now streams in H...
Pricey. Lack of Thunderbolt devices to take advantage of the new interface.

Laptopmag.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:00

Average rating:80

Last year when Apple updated its 15-inch MacBook Pro, it packed a Core i7 CPU and switchable graphics into the company's iconic unibody aluminum chassis. Apple is upping the ante again, this time with Intel's second-gen Core processor, AMD graphics, a...

Excellent performance, Next-gen Thunderbolt technology, Powerful, automatic switchable graphics, High-quality FaceTime HD camera, Great keyboard and touchpad...
Bottom runs warm, Pricey...
Packed with cutting-edge technologies, the latest MacBook Pro is the most powerful and longest lasting 15-inch notebook money can buy.

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computershopper.com

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2011-11-01 03:35:01

Average rating:94

Apple's latest line of MacBook Pros starts with a $1,199 13-inch version and goes all the way up to a $2,499 17-inch version. Here, we look at a mainstream configuration: the $2,199 15-inch version. The 15-inch version comes in two flavor...

Impressive performance, Phenomenal battery life, Excellent internal upgrades from previous model...
No Blu-ray drive, Glossy screen is prone to glare, Non-user-replaceable battery...
Apple's mid-level MacBook Pro gets a huge boost in power without an increase in price, giving it a large edge over its competition...