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Apple MacBook Pro (15.4in., 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) review

7.4

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1830

Verdict

If you've been holding off on making the leap to a MacBook because of the lack of Core 2 Duo processors, this new update adds the latest Intel CPUs and provides a great overall computing experience -- albeit at a premium price... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Sleek design
  • Illuminated keyboard
  • Built-in Webcam and remote control
  • Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp
  • Adds FireWire 800 support

Cons

  • Lacks media card reader
  • Only 90 days of toll-free technical support

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7600
Clock speed: 2.33 GHz
Number of processors installed: 1
RAM installed: 3072 MB
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme (802.11g)
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 35.7x2.59x24.3 cm
Weight: 2.54 kg
Operating system: Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger

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