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Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2006)

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2006)
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May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 494 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2006). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The screen and portability also get good comments. There are some mixed comments about the energy efficiency and usability. Many are less positive about the price.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2006)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2006) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2006)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 216 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2006) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : James Holland (electricpig.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro

 

Is the new Apple MacBook Pro the sexiest thing you can have in your lap? How about the most powerful? And is it the best all-round laptop around? In answer to those questions: Yes, maybe, and possibly. Because the 17-inch Pro brings top-end NVIDIA...

Sexiest laptop yet? Hell yeah. Packed with features

Where's the Blu-ray player? Why's the battery built in? Pricey

Yes it's expensive. But it's also super-sexy, packed with features aaaaaaaand environmentally friendly. How'd you like them Apples?

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Andrew Gould (techsmart.co.za)

Apple MacBook Pro

 

The ultrathin LED-backlit display is flat-out spectacular. And the redesigned trackpad gives you 39 percent more room to move. Carved from a single block of aluminum, the new MacBook Pro unibody enclosure is slim and streamlined with a soft-brushed...

If you do, call Computer Corporation on 08616-08616 for more info.

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by (channelpro.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro

 

Possibly the most beatiful laptop ever made, but can Apple get the rest right? Sasha Muller gives the MacBook Pro a thorough going over.

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...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by (v3.co.uk)

Review: Apple MacBook Pro

 

The high-end portable Mac gets a major update, but is it suitable as a PC replacement for business users?

You're paying a fairly hefty premium for the MacBook Pro, but it's typically well designed and houses some powerful components. However, the glossy screen will put off many corporate users, as will the lack of an integrated DVI output.

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Sasha Muller (itpro.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro

 

Apple returns, with an all-new design MacBook Pro, and it's a looker. But does it have what it takes for value and performance.

Apple's given its Macbook Pro a thorough makeover but, for all its charm, it's still overpriced.

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Neil Bennett (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch

 

This model is based on Intel's relatively new Santa Rosa platform. Its Core 2 Duo chip speed has gone up from 2.33GHz to 2.4GHz but the real story is the laptop's underlying infrastructure..

Excellent screen. Powerful. Small & light. Innovative features.

Single button trackpad.

The 17-inch MacBook Pro is a wonder of engineering; it's marvellously small and light, and innovations such as the magnetic power cable and backlit keyboard are unique - though the lack of a two-button trackpad is still annoying

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : Jeffrey Smith (goodgearguide.com.au)

Apple MacBook Pro

 

The 15.4inch MacBook Pro is a similar size to the 15inch PowerBook G4 that it replaces - and looks just as slim and sexy next to the majority of Windo...

Slim and sexy, Magnetic Power connector, iSight Webcam, Faster than previous models

Expensive, Poor Screen Resolution, Graphics need work

It's expensive, but the MacBook Pro offers better performance and speed than its predecessors and ships standard with a whole range of intuitive features

May, 2006
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Expert review by : Thomas Ricker (engadget.com)

Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro reviewed

 

You know, for all the talk about those greasy-hot, overclockin' MacBook Pros and their mysterious firmware updates, only now has PCMag completed a full review of the 17-inch flavor MBP. Alas, you won't find any real surprises in the review of this...

May, 2006
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Expert review by : Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

Macbook Pro

 

For people who appreciate finer laptop accoutrements such as a backlit keyboard and a slot-fed DVD drive, Apple has crafted another tasty offering in the form of the 17-inch MacBook Pro. Sleek, powerful, and able to run Windows as well as the Mac...

Thin and light for a big notebook

Hard drive isn't user-accessible

Correction: The MacBook Pro's reign as fastest notebook ended on 10/25/2007, not 11/23/2007 as was previously reported. We apologize for the error

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro/2.16GHz

 

Excellent performance with Universal software ; MagSafe power connector ; 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support ; Much improved AirPort reception ; Virtually silent operation ; 1GB of RAM now standard ; Adds a third USB 2.0 port ; Includes FireWire...

No internal modem option ; No PCMCIA or ExpressCard/54 slots ; Mediocre performance with non-native applications ; Disappointing battery life

May, 2006
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