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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, 17in.) review

7.4

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1939.57

Verdict

Apple's Core 2 Duo-based 17in. MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for mobile multimedia users... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Lightweight 17in. notebook
  • Built-in Webcam and a remote control
  • Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp
  • Adds FireWire 800 support

Cons

  • Lacks a media card reader
  • Comes with only 90 days of free technical support

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7600
Clock speed: 2.33 GHz
RAM installed: 3072 MB
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme (802.11b/g)
Hard drive size: 120 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Display diagonal size: 17 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 39.2x2.59x26.5 cm
Weight: 3.1 kg
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger

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