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

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7600
Clock speed: 2.33 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945PM
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 3072 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 3 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2-5300
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): via DVI-to-VGA adapter
DVI (digital): 1
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 2
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme (802.11b/g)
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-T
Modem: optional
Expansion slots
ExpressCard: ExpressCard/34
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 120 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Intel ICH7-M
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (+R DL)
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 16x CD / 8x DVD
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Graphics memory technology: GDDR3 SDRAM
Maximum resolution: 2560x1600 pixels
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 17 in
Maximum resolution: 1680x1050 pixels
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 39.2x2.59x26.5 cm
Weight: 3.1 kg
Colour: silver
OS & software
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Software included: Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools; iLife ’06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand); Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork ’06 (30-day trial), Comic Life, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniOutliner, Photo Booth, Front Row
Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: combined optical digital audio in/line in, combined optical digital audio out/line out
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: AppleCare Protection Plan (3 years), £279
Battery
Battery technology: Li-polymer
Estimated battery life (mfr): 5.5 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Other: integrated iSight digital camera
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Overview

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

Editors rating
Rating: 7.4
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.

Typical price

£ 1939.57

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