Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo) User reviews

By Justin Jaffe, CNET.com on 26/04/2006

More Apple reviews , RRP: AU$4599.00

The good:

  • Beautiful, sleek design
  • Big, bright display
  • Dual-core CPU
  • Robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger
  • Illuminated keyboard and scrollable touch pad
  • DVD burner
  • Built-in Webcam
  • Remote control
  • Can run Windows XP using Apple's free Boot Camp utility

The bad:

  • Lacks media card reader and some other ports
  • Only 90 days of toll-free technical support

The bottomline:

With a solid array of components, a terrific set of features, and the lightest weight of any laptop its size, Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro is a power user's dream, but it doesn't come cheap.

Buying choices:

Editors' rating:

7.3/10

Users' rating:

9.8/10

Tags:

17-inch | apple | laptop | macbook | macbook pro | notebook

dreamer152
30/05/2008, 03:37 AM

rating
10/10

I am writing this notice with macbook pro 17" and i love my mac...

Pros: Faster machine

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paulw
06/11/2007, 03:56 PM

rating
9/10

looks like a dream machine runs like one too

Pros: fast , easy ,stylish, you cant go wrong

Cons: If you can afford the sting,youll be stoked!

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samtrev
02/03/2007, 12:24 AM

rating
10/10

bloody brilliant

Cons: little bit too expensive but i think still worth the $$

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abeherbert
16/11/2006, 09:09 PM

rating
10/10

I had a Presario V5000 and it sucks!!! I can't listen to music on it cause it'll start slowing down a lot, but that is really hot! I'm packing my laptop up now to send it back... NOT SATISFIED!!!!!

Pros: The performance it has.

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macConvert
24/09/2006, 05:14 PM

rating
10/10

freakin amazing

I had a Toshiba P100 17" 1.8GHz core duo and it absolutely sucked compared to this.

This unit is so much lighter than other 17" notebooks - and so much thinner.

Windows runs great via bootcamp and the bundled software is better than what you get with a PC.

Overall I think this is the machine that will make sure I never by a PC notebook again.

It may be pricy but it is defintely worth it!

Pros: Great design. Lightning fast. Fantastic software Reliable. Great with boot camp for windows...I could keep going on and on...

Cons: It may not have a media card reader but it has a express card 34 slot. I bought a media card reader for this lsot on ebay for $40. This solves the only problem I HAD with this notebook.

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08/09/2006, 04:03 PM

rating
9/10

Awesome Laptop

This is a great machine with loads of features

Pros: Display
Webcam
Thin
Light(ish)
Good Performance
Illuminated Keyboard
Good Battery life for a Desktop Replacement
Runs Mac Os X

Cons: Heat

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wlea3217
15/08/2006, 10:40 PM

rating
10/10

the bomb

Pros: It is an absolute delight to use. I have never experienced such a beautiful computer. I was afraid to switch to MAC, but this machine is so easy to use. I'm converted for life!

I was originally thinking of running windows on it, but OSX is so amazing, I would want to compromise by running windows.

Cons: The only con is the weight.....but hey, it's 17inch!

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12/08/2006, 11:06 PM

rating
10/10

best machine i ever have!!!!

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