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The new MacBook Pro 15-inch models set all-new benchmarks for Mac notebooks. The 15-inch MacBook Pro feature Intel Core i5 processors, which boost performance up to 50 percent(1) and reach Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.33GHz. Next-generation NVIDIA graphics bring high performance to everything from 3D games to photos and videos. And the built-in battery lasts up to 10 hours (8 to 9 hours on the 15-inch models).(2) (1) Up to 50 percent faster compared with previous-generation MacBook Pro. (2) Testing conducted by Apple in March 2010 using preproduction 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based 13-inch MacBook Pro, 2.66GHz Intel Core i7–based 15-inch MacBook Pro, and 2.53GHz Intel Core i5–based 17-inch MacBook Pro. Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%.
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- 2.53GHz Intel Core i5
- 500 GB Hard Drive, 8x DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4GB DDR3 RAM
- 15.4 inch LED-backlit display, 1440-by-900 resolution
- Intel HD Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with automatic graphics switching and 256 MB dedicated graphics memory
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System
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 "Love it." 2010-05-19
By Sasso (Brooklyn, NY)
I've been waiting for an eternity (feels like it anyway) to get a laptop. I'm glad it waited, this one is great. So far, I have no complaints. The battery holds up well, it's built very solidly, and runs fast.



Yes, the screen is glossy, but I haven't found it to be annoying in the slightest.



Yes, it gets warm after using it for a while, but not too bad, and the aluminum body seems to be good at dissipating the heat.



And yes, I was stressed out about spending so much, but now that it's all over, I zero regrets.



I love it.


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The new MacBook Pro 17-inch model sets all-new benchmarks for Mac notebooks. The 17-inch MacBook Pro feature Intel Core i5 processors, which boost performance up to 50 percent(1) and reach Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.33GHz. Next-generation NVIDIA graphics bring high performance to everything from 3D games to photos and videos. And the built-in battery lasts up to 10 hours (8 to 9 hours on the 17-inch model).(2) (1) Up to 50 percent faster compared with previous-generation MacBook Pro. (2) Testing conducted by Apple in March 2010 using preproduction 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based 13-inch MacBook Pro, 2.66GHz Intel Core i7–based 15-inch MacBook Pro, and 2.53GHz Intel Core i5–based 17-inch MacBook Pro. Battery life depends on configuration and use. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%
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- 2.53GHz Intel Core i5
- 500 GB Hard Drive, 8x DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4GB DDR3 RAM
- 17 inch LED-backlit display, 1920-by-1200 resolution
- Intel HD Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with automatic graphics switching and 512 MB dedicated graphics memory
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System
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 "Awesome upgrade over PC-based laptops" 2010-05-23
By Cary Champlin (Seattle)
Recently, I followed my college-age daughter's advice and I walked into an Apple store. The staff had so much fun showing off and converting me to a MacBook Pro 17. They were enthusiastic and so smart; off-the-chart smart.



I believe Apple now builds the coolest hardware and software on the planet: Macbook Pro, i-touch/phone, i-pod, i-pad, i-tunes, OS X, Xcode IDE. They sold over a million i-pads in its first month of release. They recently celebrated their 10 billionth i-tunes download milestone and reported their most profitable two quarters ever. Their stock growth over the last five years is equally impressive. The trend is clear; Apple definitely rules this industry now.



So, what makes the MacBook Pro 17 the laptop to own?



Screen: 1920x1200 pixel resolution for a 17-inch display. Evenly backlit with LED technology that produces a crisp display. For the 17-inch display, there is a choice of flat or glossy screen finishes. I chose the flat finish to eliminate reflections.



Case: Lightweight, aluminum case. Features (such as microphone, camera, ports, on/off button, DVD slot) that should be small are small. No plastic cases that crack; no creaking lid hinges; no flimsy plastic DVD trays. The manufacturing is first class. It is analogous to being in a luxury car where everything just fits well. The MacBook Pro exudes engineering excellence in its design.



Battery: With a PC laptop, I needed to minimize usage to maintain on time. On a recent 3-hour airline trip, I tried to max out usage on the MacBook Pro as a battery test. Still had plenty of battery charge at the end of the flight. I also impressed the passenger next to me.



Trackpad: Based on multi-touch technology. Two fingers on trackpad and depress is similar to a right-click. Two-finger swipe is a scroll. Very nice human factors technology throughout.



Operation: Very quiet, no fan noise (does it even have a fan?). Fast start-up and login.



OS X (Snow Leopard): Stable, no blue screen of death. It is obvious that OS X has its roots from Unix. One of the features, Spaces, allows multiple concurrent workspaces to be used (Ctrl-arrows navigates through the workspaces). OS X also includes built-in software for folder/file encryption (file vault), version control software (CVS), and development (python, perl, php, gcc, apache web-server).



Fun stuff: Open the terminal window and type 'say this is a great day to buy a mac' without the quotes.

 "Love it but there are some things you should know...." 2010-05-22
By Conrad B. Senior (Easton, CT United States)
This is my second 17" MacBook Pro. I had the last generation in a 2.93GHZ CPU. My first one had a SSD drive, this one does not. I updated my first one to 8GB of RAM, this one still has 4GB, and I won't be in a rush to update it. BTW, my first MBP was stolen.



If you can stand the weight, and don't let the other reviewers fool you. Yes you get a nice 17" full HD display, but it is very heavy. I'm 6'4" and have a Brenthaven backpack and Brenthaven carry all. You will need some protection for this thing, because if you drop it, it is heavy enough to break itself. The folks at Brenthaven were great. After my first MBP was stolen they sent me not one but two replacement sleeve at no charge. Did I say it was heavy? It is really heavy. Try to carry it around all day and you will start think that small is beautiful.



We have two 13" macs in the house. A unibody MacBook--the best selling laptop ever, and the newer 13" MacBook Pro--fast becoming the most popular laptop ever. Both of these are outstanding computers--probably better machines. They are lighter and more fun to use.



Let me say a few words about speed. I love fast machines. But get serious, even the slowest Mac is fast as heck. The only reason for getting a really fast machine is if you do video editing, and perhaps professional graphics people who deal with huge photoshop files--if you don't then don't delude yourself into thinking you need a really fast machine. Even so, these other machines will do whatever you want.



I would have bought the new 13" or perhaps the 15" if I didn't have all the accessories for the 17". While this 17" is good for what I wanted--Video editing in the field. It is not very good for every day use. I'd recommend the 13" or 15" or even the MacBook Air for most people. I compromised and bought this and a new iPad. So I have something for general use to carry around, and a blazing fast laptop.



I bought each machine with the glossy display. I like the rich colors and most of the time I don't use it in places with lots of reflections. I could have changed to a mat display and did not. Mainly because I felt the glass display was mechanically stronger, and I don't intend to lose this laptop--I'll have this one for ten years or more.



What else? Well so far in general use, I don't find it to be any faster than my older one. I have not tried ripping a DVD to MP4 yet, that will probably be faster. The truth is, this MBP and the last generation are both darn fast machines. Either will blow your mind with how fast they are.



I did not get a SSD drive this time, because on my old machine, it was lightning fast when I bought it, but not much faster than a hard drive after a year's use. Why pay for something that will just keep getting slower? By the way, I do not recommend the APPLE SSD's. I love SSD's. I'm hooked. I'll just wait and try to find one that works better than the stock Apple Toshiba SSD's.



As for the extra memory. Unless you are a power user, the 8GB or ram is a bit of overkill. I'll probably update my memory when I have some spare cash and another machine to move the present 4GB of RAM into. I do think the combination of a fast SSD and 8GB of Ram will prevent swapping from taking place which will probably improve the longevity of a SSD.



As for this product or any of the Apple products, what sold me on these machines, is the touchpad. I had enough of pushing my pointer over to the side to find a scroll bar and move down the screen--it is tedious. The Apple touchpad interface ALONE, is the worth the purchase of one of these machine. It is so fast, so easy, so natural--so "got to have it and can't stand the old way any more".



The other essential feature is a backlit keyboard. Don't get a Mac without that feature.



Battery life. I was getting 5-6 hours on my old 17" MBP. I can't say how long the new one will last, supposedly it gets 8 hours. That great, but rarely will I need that. Just be glad that Mac batteries last longer than you will need them.



I was a long time Windows user and computer builder--since 1983. I've been working with computers since the PDP-11 and used DOS, Windows, Unix, Linux, and OS-X. I've built dozens of computers for myself. I paid $1000 for one the first 386 motherboards!



While the new versions of Linux come close, no one has a better operating system than Apple. Anyone who has switched will agree with me. I switched over when Apple went to Intel CPU's. These have been some of the happiest years in my life. No more viruses. I rarely have to reboot my machine. My Apple desktops have been running without rebooting for many months. My Mac Mini have not been shut off more than three times in three years.



Rebooting? Once in a while you will have to reboot this system for an Apple update. Never will you have to reboot for any other application. You might have to shut down Firefox, or some application to update hat one application--but you will not have to reboot to update an application or most Apple updates. How great is that? The one time I thought my system was locked up--guess what it was? My cordless mouse needed new batteries. This kind of reliatble computer problem I love. Apple computers don't have problems.



OS X is a customizable as you like, or leave it alone right out of the box--it is nearly perfect.



So think about what you want. If you want a good laptop--get the 13"; need a bigger screen, get the 15". Think you are big enough to carry the 17", or using it mostly at home--get the 17" but be wary. I tried using my 17" in bed and found it uncomfortable. It is heavy enough, even with a folded up blanket under it, to hurt your chest if stood in edge to see the keyboard. It is too big for 95% of the people. If you get one, you will start thinking about getting a MacBook Air or iPad. You will be happier with the 13".



One final thing: Get AppleCare's extended warranttee on eBay for half the price.

 "Fabulous Laptop - Worth Every Penny" 2010-05-19
By J. White
I have had this laptop about a week now and am extremely satisfied. I owned a 3 year year old Macboook Pro prior to this and am very happy with the increase in performance. The machine runs Final Cut Studio and Logic Pro without problems and provides a clearly noticeable increase in performance. The only negative things I have to say are regarding battery performance. I am getting "only" 4.5 - 5 hrs of time using pro apps and this is only about half of what Apple claims. This is still better than about any other laptop currently on the market though. I have experienced no problems whatsoever with overheating even after long days of use.

 "Just wonderful" 2010-05-16
By Debt Free
I purchased this after agonizing over weather or not to get the 15" i5 or the i7. I could not decide. In the end, I ended up going with this MBP for the following reasons:



* The i7 is not worth the extra price performance wise

* I wanted true HD resolution

* The 17" is not as massive as some make it out to be. I carry it with a Lenovo T400 through airports weekly, no problem

* This MBP has 512 video RAM, which is awesome

* I kinda wanted matte, but after using glossy, it isn't the nightmare some make it out to be



The deal from Amazon was actually cheaper than my company corporate [...] discount. Sad but true. And with overnight Prime shipping, you cannot beat this deal. I have finally whittled down to one personal computer (still have the work Lenovo). I put Win7 on this MBP through Fusion and it works great. Very fast computer and the best I've ever owned.



Highly recommended!

 "One Heck of a Personal Laptop" 2010-05-05
By Peter Kim (Los Angeles, CA)
Purchased: 4/15/10 (Mac Connection)

Shipped: 4/16/10 (via UPS)

Delivered: 4/21/10



My previous laptops:

Dell Inspiron 6400

Dell Inspiron 8600



Before I settled on the MacBook Pro, I also eyed the HP Envy 15 and Dell Studio XPS 16. While those laptops provided a better array of basic specifications (i.e. processor, hard drive, graphics card, optical drive) at a lower price, I was drawn to the portability and battery life that the MacBook Pro offered even as a "large" laptop. Small nitpicks such as the HP Envy 15 lacking a backlit keyboard and the Dell Studio XPS 16 utilizing a last-gen graphics card also helped sway my decision. (note: I am aware that the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 slightly outperforms the GeForce GT 330M. However, it requires more power and is not used in an 'automatic graphics switching' setup.)



---edit// (Added May 6, 2010)

On May 5, 2010, HP officially introduced the Envy 14 (replaces the Envy 13) and 17 models with a mid-to-end-of May release date. Two of the caveats addressed with the new models are the backlit keyboard and the option to turn off the discrete graphics card (though, not automatically).

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HARDWARE:

There is no denying the solid design and appealing aesthetics involved with the MacBook Pro's construction. Simply put, the look, feel, and refinement of the laptop's aluminum unibody enclosure is second to none. It is thin, light, and it feels durable/sturdy. The 17-inch LED display delivers crisp pictures and an enjoyable video-viewing experience. Furthermore, the resolution (1920-by-1200) provides great real estate that should be well appreciated by users who require or enjoy organizing multiple windows and applications on the screen simultaneously. Unfortunately, Apple opted not to implement an IPS LED screen for the 2010 hardware refresh. Considering the price, I highly expected the new MacBook Pros to receive the IPS treatment since the iMac line recently incorporated it. The keyboard is top-notch. It is comfortable and it supplies a decent amount of feedback while typing. The multi-touch trackpad is absolutely brilliant. It is a joy to use and its convenient functions streamline the overall experience and laptop's "ease of use". While the three USB 2.0 slots are sufficient (not to mention, really close together), it is disappointing that Apple did not upgrade the hardware to utilize USB 3.0. People speculate that Apple will instead be implementing Intel's 'Light Peak' technology rather than USB 3.0 in the near future. For now, the FireWire 800 port will have to do. The lack of a Blu-Ray optical drive was not too big of a deal for me but I understand it can be an issue for other consumers considering the price of the laptop.



PERFORMANCE:

A majority of other reviews I read centered on the Core i7 processor rather the Core i5. It is safe to say that the Core i5 is more than enough for my needs and, most likely, a majority of other users'. It smoothly and effectively handles multiple applications and activities. I experienced no performance degradation while carrying a video chat, jamming to music, checking e-mail, browsing the web, and chatting online at the same time. Moreover, I encoded video and music files with ease while working with other applications. For users who regularly use processor-intensive applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Aperture 3, the Core i7 would be more suitable. I do not play computer games so I will not discuss the Intel HD graphics or GeForce GT 330M in that respect. All I can say is that it does the job perfectly well when watching high-definition video clips, movies, or Flash-based video. The 500GB hard drive is great for storage but the 5400-rpm specification is underwhelming. I still wonder how a laptop in such a price bracket comes standard with just a 5400-rpm hard drive. I expected at least a hybrid 128GB SSD + 250GB 7200-rpm hard drive setup as "standard". Shame.



BATTERY LIFE:

Let's just start with the numbers. I get about 4-6 hours (well, 6 hours if I am very battery conscious) on a daily basis. This involves general tasks such as e-mailing, chatting, music listening, and web browsing with the occasional video viewing. The screen's brightness is usually between 45-60% and the keyboard backlighting is not used. Now, these are commendable numbers by any means considering the size of the laptop. However, it is an absolute letdown when Apple claims one can squeeze up to 9 hours on a single charge. I even emulated the "test settings" Apple used to achieve those battery life numbers. I barely squeezed out 6 hours with about 4% remaining.



VERDICT:

Great personal laptop with a few subjective issues concerning the purported battery life and price-to-hardware/performance ratios.



OFF-TANGENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

If you decide to purchase an AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your MacBook Pro's warranty/support, look on eBay. You can easily find a legit AppleCare for less than half the price that Apple lists. If you are looking for a backpack to carry your MacBook Pro in, I highly recommend the Incase Nylon Backpack (CL55092 09).


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- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System
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 "Love it!" 2010-05-15
By Hector Perez (Angleton, TX)
There is nothing to do; Mac is the best, easiest and more attractive computer around; I keep the old one for the car instead of the Itouch; the perfect companion in the car riders line at the middle school when my little one is coming out of school. The new one for my daughters homework. Excellent laptop, fast, reliable, now battery lasting longer, another plus for Mac.

 "Very good" 2010-05-13
By Adriano Liguori (Mogi das Cruzes, SP Brazil)
Still on the learning process after switching from Windows to MAC OS... But I find it very good. Specially for someone who works with graphics and sound.

 "Made the Switch from PC to Apple" 2010-05-13
By Luke
My old Dell laptop died and my daughter recommended the MacBook Pro. After looking at Dell laptops (which are much cheaper) and checking to see if my current scanner and printer would work with the new Windows 7 (they wouldn't), I decided to go with a MacBook. I also checked with Apple to see if my printer and scanner would work with the MacBook, and was assured that they would.



I went to the local Best Buy (an Apple store is much farther away) and checked out the white MacBook and the MacBook Pro. I was pretty much decided on the slightly less expensive MacBook, but knew under the circumstances I use a laptop, that the white finish would look pretty grungy fairly quickly. The Pro just seemed a bit more substantial, although the base model comes with less memory than the cheaper MacBook.



The transition from the PC to a Mac has been really easy, and I am basically a computer illiterate. I did buy Microsoft Office for Mac instead of iWorks, just because I'm used to working in Word and Excel. And my old printer and scanner worked great with the MacBook - I didn't have to even bother with the normal agony of finding and installing drivers - they were already on the MacBook. By the way, my printer is about 4 years old and the scanner is about 6 years old, so it was pretty impressive that they worked with the new MacBook.



I'm very happy with my purchase of two months ago, and saved about $60 plus sales tax ordering through Amazon.

 "Awesome laptop!!" 2010-05-13
By Michael Fleury (United States)
I am coming from the world of Windows-- now it wasn't I was so angry at Microsoft for it's buggy Windows Vista(in fact Windows 7 is really a great OS), I just wanted to try something new, and being an iPhone owner, it enticed me further to finally put the money down for Apple's MacBook Pro. In all honesty, I am glad I did because truth behold I don't think I could see myself using another Windows system again. The MacBook Pro is such a intuitive machine built on the foundation of making your computer experience a joy-- one that is productive, engaging, and ultimately enjoyable breath of fresh air. I've been using PC's since 1998 so I am fairly new to it, but I don't think I've ever had such a enjoyable experience using a computer than the Mac.



Now with all that aside, I ended up buying the 13.3" 2.53GHz model with a 250GB HD. It's sufficient enough for my daily needs, because all I do is e-mail, surf the internet, occasional photo editing, make some videos, and productivity work. The design of the MacBook Pro is centered around the user-- and I mean that by it's comfortable keyboard with backlighting, a spacious multi-touch trackpad, it's vibrant LED-backlist display, to it's MagSafe power adapter-- everything is designed for ease of use. I'd have to say out of all the computers I've owned, this LED display is perhaps the best screen I've ever owned. The colors, the sharpness are in wonderful detail. It also added back FireWire, and SD card slot. Apple is well known for it's focus on aesthetic design, and while it doesn't differ much since the introduction of the aluminum unibody enclosure, it really is a pleasurable experience to hold as it feels sturdy, and definitely adds a sense of sophistication.



While the battery is non-removable, and you'll have to have Apple replace the battery when ever it does decide to die out, it advertises 7 hour battery life, but I usually get about 6 hours roughly. This is great for people who are in dire need of that extra juice while traveling. The performance of the laptop itself is great as well, and does run through my tasks with breeze. I've ran iTunes, searched on Safari with four tabs open, downloading, and there's no skip of performance here, and since the hardware, and software is built all by Apple, it is less prone to crashes.



Mac OS X v10.6.3 is my current software, and it is truly a wonderful operating system. Elegant to use, and efficient, it's easily much easier to use than Windows, when you get the hang of it. While it may take sometime to get use to it, once you do you will be pleasantly surprised how quickly you adapt to the Mac world. It also comes with great applications such as iLife which includes, iPhoto, iMovie, Front Row, iCal, Garageband, Time Machine, and so forth you won't find no "bloatware" here. Once you unbox your Mac you're pretty much ready to go-- I was surprised how easy it was to get up and jump start my experience. For those interested you can also use Boot Camp which will double your Mac into a Windows PC, but know once you do, you are also more vulnerable to PC viruses.



Overall I'd give this computer a 5 out of 5 stars. It's definitely worth the extra money. While some people may argue a Mac is too expensive(and they are), I haven't had one thought of guilt of purchasing my Mac. In fact I feel extremely satisfied with my purchase, because the MacBook Pro is without question the best computer I've owned. I honestly don't see myself switching back to Windows for the time being.

 "Quality control issues offset by great support" 2010-04-20
By D. Zahner (Irvine, California USA)
I purchased my 13.3 inch MacBook Pro on January 25, 2010. As of today the following components have failed 1) logic board (motherboard), 2) hard drive, and 3) wireless card.



Now, you may wonder why I would give the product even a two star rating.



The answer is service.



In this regard, as the owner of several Apple products (one G4 Powerbook, one MacBook, two iPodTouches with a couple of 1G & 2G iPods thrown in the mix) I think it important for prospective purchasers to understand what they are getting when they purchase an Apple product. Stated in slightly different terms; what is it that justifies paying the Apple "premium"?



First, great design.



Second, a very gook operating system.



Third, excellent product support widely available on a walk-in basis. (I can't imagine what it would have been like to deal with these issues via tech support in another country and a repair depot in another state.)



Notice that reliability is not on my list. It would be nice if it were but I think the reality is that this particular notebook is neither more, nor less, reliable than the other top-tier notebook manufacturers.



Would I buy another?



Maybe.




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