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Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo) review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core Duo T2400
Clock speed: 1.83 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945PM
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): via included DVI-to-VGA adapter
DVI (digital): yes
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 2
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme (802.11g)
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-T
Modem: optional external USB
Expansion slots
ExpressCard: 1 x ExpressCard/34
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Serial ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 24x CD / 4x DVD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 10x CD / 4x DVD
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Maximum resolution: 1440x900 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: scrolling single-button touchpad, remote control
Keyboard: 79 keys (backlit with ambient light sensors)
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 35.7x2.59x24.3 cm
Weight: 2.54 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4.4 Tiger
Software included: iLife ’06, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork ’06 (30-day trial), Comic Life, FileMaker Pro trial, OmniOutliner, Photo Booth, Front Row
Audio
Audio processor: integrated
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: optical digital in/line in, optical digital out/headphone out
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Lithium-polymer
Estimated battery life (mfr): 4.5 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Other: iSight camera
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Overview

Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo)

Editors rating
Rating: 6.9
Verdict

The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, plus a solid set of features and software. However, a few transitional performance issues keep it from rivalling the most powerful PC notebooks.

Typical price

£ 1216

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