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NOTEBOOK REVIEW

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Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo) review

6.9

Editors' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 1216

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... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Beautiful, sleek design
  • Robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger
  • Illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touchpad
  • Multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam and remote control

Cons

  • Non-native software runs slowly
  • Few firm dates on when the software transition will be complete
  • Mediocre battery life
  • Lacks media card reader and some other ports
  • Higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents
  • Only 90 days of toll-free technical support

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core Duo T2400
Clock speed: 1.83 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme (802.11g)
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 35.7x2.59x24.3 cm
Weight: 2.54 kg
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4.4 Tiger

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