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Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (2.66GHz, 17in.) review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo
Clock speed: 2.66 GHz
Level 2 cache: 6 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Nvidia GeForce 9400M
Data bus speed: 1066 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 4096 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 8 GB
Interfaces & networking
DVI (digital): Mini-DisplayPort
Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g, Draft-N)
Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
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)/DVD-RAM
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT
Graphics RAM: 512 MB
Maximum resolution: 2560x1600 pixels
Display
Display technology: colour TFT (LED-backlit)
Display diagonal size: 17 in
Maximum resolution: 1920x1200 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: multi-touch trackpad (supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap and drag)
Keyboard: full size, backlit, 79 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 39.4x2.5x26.7 cm
Weight: 2.99 kg
Colour: silver
OS & software
Operating system: Apple MacOS X 10.5
Software included: iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tool; iLife (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): 8 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: 85W MagSafe AC adapter with cable management system
Other: iSight camera
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Overview

Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (2.66GHz, 17in.)

Editors rating
Rating: 8.4
Verdict

Apple's new 17in. MacBook Pro joins the 15in. model with a redesigned aluminium body, a new trackpad with expanded functionality and a dual-graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance.

Typical price

£ 1695

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