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Apple MacBook Pro review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo
Clock speed: 2.53 GHz
Level 2 cache: 3 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Nvidia GeForce 9400M
Data bus speed: 1066 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 4 GB
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): using optional mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
DVI (digital): using optional mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g, Draft-N)
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Mbps
Expansion slots
ExpressCard: ExpressCard/34
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 320 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD+RW (+R DL)
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT
Graphics RAM: 512 MB
Maximum resolution: 2650x1600 pixels
Display
Display technology: colour TFT with LED backlight
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Maximum resolution: 1440x900 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: multi-touch touchpad
Keyboard: 79 keys (illuminated)
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell (unibody)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 36.4x2.41x24.9 cm
Weight: 2.49 kg
Colour: brushed aluminium
OS & software
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Software included: Mac OS: Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools. iLife '08: iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand
Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: line in (analogue/optical), line out (analogue/optical)
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: limited
Battery
Battery technology: Li-polymer
Estimated battery life (mfr): 4.5 h
Miscellaneous
Accessories: 85W MagSafe AC adapter with cable management system
Other: iSight camera
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Overview

Apple MacBook Pro

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

Apple's new 15in. MacBook Pro has a redesigned aluminium body, a new touchpad with expanded functionality and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance. However, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13in. mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.

Typical price

£ 1488

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