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Uk has collected 90 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro Intel® Core™2 Duo 39.1 cm (15.4") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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ukgamer.com
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2011-07-30 06:11:22 |
The latest notebook creation from Cupertino seems to focus more as an exercise in engineering than exhibiting Apples mobile performance prowess.Its been a big 2008 for Apple. The iPhone 3G was their breakthrough product and is well on its way to repl...
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80%
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digitalversus.com
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2011-07-30 06:11:23 |
When we first got our hands on the MacBook Pro back in October, we brought you some of the details straight away, but now its time for the full test.HandlingWe can start this test on the outside of the MacBook Pro without spending too much time on how...
Stylish, Very large touch pad, 9600M GT touch pad, Express Card port, Loudspeaker... 
Very glossy screen, Mini DisplayPort is only video output, Only 2 USB ports, No numeric keypad, Only a modest speed improvement on the 13 white MacBook... |
100%
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expertreviews.co.uk
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2011-07-30 06:11:23 |
Aluminium fail. A gorgeous Mac, but expensive and flawed, and a bit of a let-down for Windows users. After inhabiting the same skin for several years, the 15 inch MacBook Pro has been revitalised with the same unibody construction and minimalist aest...
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60%
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trustedreviews.com
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2011-07-30 06:11:23 |
Apple's new Unibody, aluminium manufacturing process was extremely welcome on the 13.3in line of MacBooks, but this October's product range refresh was of far less significance to the MacBook Pro line-up. Those 15.4in and 17in had already had an aluminium...
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70%
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itpro.co.uk
Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:26 |
Apples given its Macbook Pro a thorough makeover but, for all its charm, its still overpriced...
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67%
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techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-07-30 06:11:26 |
Apples MacBook Pro laptops have retained essentially the same form factor since before the Intel processor transition, using the aluminium PowerBook G4 as a template. Now five years on, Apple has updated the line with a wholly new approach to laptop...
The biggest disappointment with Apples new MacBook Pro remains the withdrawal of the non-reflective matt screen option on the notebook’s display. And for anyone familiar with recent pre-Unibody models of Apple’s MacBook Pro, there is no apprec... |
80%
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webuser.co.uk
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2011-07-30 06:11:30 |
For a long time, Apple Macs were considered the preserve of designers and Mac-fanatics, ignored by the mainstream. But Apple has been slowly chipping away at the home market... more...
This is the most significant upgrade to the MacBook line-up in nearly three years and it is likely Apple will win over even more fans. Both the MacBook and the Pro are stylish but also offer serious computing power to go with the looks. With each new A... |
92%
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macworld.co.uk
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2011-07-30 06:11:31 |
Upon the first look at the new MacBook Pro 2.4GHz, you could be forgiven for thinking little has changed. It still shares the same size and aluminium colour of its predecessor, but thats where all similarities end. Both inside and out, the new MacBook...
Thin, rounded design; easier to service and upgrade; ecologically conscious; gorgeous, bright, glossy screen; retains FireWire port; large trackpad with numerous multi-touch gesture choices; great new keyboard; powerful graphics processor...
No choice of matte screen; trackpad button can be hard to press; disappointing battery life compared to the last model; some multi-touch gestures more difficult to maneuver than others. Min specs: Height 2.41cm, width 36.4cm, depth 24.9cm; 15.4in LED-back... |
80%
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macworld.co.uk
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2011-07-30 06:11:31 |
The MacBook Pro 2.53GHz shares an identical design to the 2.4GHz model, and – as with that laptop – you could be forgiven for thinking little has changed from the old MacBook Pro. Youd be wrong though, this is a radically new laptop. The new MacBook P...
Thin, rounded design; easier to service and upgrade; ecologically conscious; gorgeous, bright, glossy screen; retains FireWire port; large trackpad with numerous multi-touch gesture choices; great new keyboard; powerful graphics processor...
No choice of matte screen; trackpad button can be hard to press; disappointing battery life compared to the last model; some multi-touch gestures more difficult to maneuver than others. Min specs: Height 2.41cm, width 36.4cm, depth 24.9cm; weight 2.49kg... |
80%
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theregister.co.uk
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2011-07-30 06:11:35 |
The aluminium chassis has been slightly modified – curved edges similar to those of the MacBook Air make it marginally slimmer and give it a less rectangular look. The displays new glass covering runs across the full width and height of the lid, so t...
The new MacBook Pro may not fly off the shelves in the same numbers as the new MacBook – or tempt many PC ‘switchers’ into the Mac fold – its twin graphics processors, larger screen and Firewire should be enough to ensure that exis... |
85%
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T3.com
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2011-07-30 06:11:35 |
More powerful than ever, but should Apple have gone smaller? Just in the same way celebrity deaths always seem to come in threes, its much the same with Apple notebooks. You wait around for ages only for them all to arrive at once. Earlier in the wee...
Innovative touchpad, Design, Quality build...
No HDMI, Gets very hot in operation...
Unquestionably gorgeous and, with all the options, the Pro is a damn quick piece of kit. It excels in both looks and performance... |
80%
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zdnet.co.uk
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2011-07-30 06:11:35 |
Apples 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, theres now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro becau...
New aluminum unibody construction looks good, feels solid, Giant multitouch touchpad, Attractive edgetoedge glass on display, New dualmode graphics provide more power or more battery life...
Allclicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially, The extraglossy screen wont appeal to everyone, Switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be, Similar performance to the cheaper 13in. MacBook, Still no media card slot...
Apples 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, theres now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro becau... |
80%
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techradar.com
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2011-07-30 06:11:38 |
Sure, the MacBook looks great, and the fact that theres no longer such an obvious style divide between it and the more powerful MacBook Pro models is big news, but for our money the new unibody case of the MacBook Pro marks a bigger shift between the...
Dual graphics cards, Not much more than the MacBook, Much more modern case, Superb screen...
Clunky graphics card switch process, No Blu-ray... |
90%
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pocket-lint.com
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2011-07-30 06:11:41 |
In the past, when it comes to updating, the MacBook Pro range its had tweaks here and there but never such a radical overhaul. The new model gets a new design, new features and new functionality.Let’s start with the design. Aping parts of the MacBook Air...
Trackpad, design, performance...
Sockets too close together for USB dongle users, expensive...
If youve got the cash and are in the market for a top of the range notebook this will do you nicely. Its just a shame it has to be so expensive... |
90%
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alphr.com
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2011-07-30 06:11:45 |
Apple's recent launch of its new range of MacBooks wrongfooted fans and journalists alike. Rumours abounded of what the mysterious Apple 'Brick' could be but, against all the expectations of a new, ground-breaking product, it turned out to be simply a...
Apple's given its Macbook Pro a thorough makeover but, for all its charm, it's still overpriced... |
67%
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gadgetguy.com.au
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2011-11-06 10:03:02 |
Theres little doubt that the 15-inch MacBook Pro is a great little machine. It has gorgeous looks, brilliant performance and benefits from cutting edge technology and manufacturing processes. Also, many will prefer Apples Leopard operating system to...
New case design adds beauty and extra rigidity; Quick performer, bright LED backlit display; Greener than ever...
Pricey; May need a VGA/DVI to Mini DisplayPort adaptor for connecting to external displays... |
80%
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pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-06 10:03:02 |
Apple’s recent launch of its new range of MacBooks wrongfooted fans and journalists alike. We wondered what the Apple ‘Brick’ could be but, instead of a ground-breaking product, it turned out to be simply a new manufacturing process. Just like the icon...
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67%
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smh.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-06 10:03:05 |
The new MacBook Pro 15-inch laptop. Apple notebooks have undergone a slow visual evolution ever since the svelte and sexy titanium-clad PowerBook G4 was released in 2001. The exterior was tweaked with each successive model (including a switch to a...
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70%
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Zdnet.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-06 10:03:05 |
Apples new 15in. MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, theres now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13 inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul. With the new 13in. MacBook looking and feeling more like the more e...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-06 10:03:06 |
Boasting what Apple describes as a “precision aluminium unibody enclosure”, the latest MacBook Pro is crafted from a single block of aluminium. Apple’s beast also has an ultra-thin 15in display, dual NVIDIA graphics cards and a glass multi-touch track pad...
Design, aluminium enclosure, backlit keyboard, dual graphics setup, glass trackpad with multi-touch, green/energy efficient...
Touchpad has spots with poor response, poor viewing angles, glossy display can be distracting, hard drive only 5400rpm, graphics switch requires log-out...
Apple’s greenest notebook ever is also one of its best. The MacBook Pro is overpriced, but you certainly get a powerful and exquisitely designed machine for your hard-earned cash. It’s not perfect, but using it is a largely positive experience... |
80%
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stuff.tv
Updated:
2014-03-20 03:28:17 |
The MacBook Pro has long been the best friend of digital doodlers and video editors, but its new ‘unibody’ facelift is its first major upgrade since it replaced the PowerBook almost three years ago. Since we’ve already professed our lov...
Battery saving low-power mode. Beautiful design...
No real performance increase on last gen. Expensive...
A real looker and great performer, but doesn’t offer enough to justify the price hike over the regular MacBook... |
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