Illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touch pad
Multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam, and remote control
Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp
The bad:
Nonnative software runs slowly on Mac OS
Subpar battery life
Lacks media card reader and some other ports
Higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents
Only 90 days of toll-free technical support
The bottomline:
The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.
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