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Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011)

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011)
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alaScore 85

226 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 226 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the performance and durability are generally positive. The screen and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical reviews about the size and portability.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

80% 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 (2011)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 79 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (t3.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch review 2011

 

Powerful performer, but definitely one for the professional user

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (techradar.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 2011 (17-inch) review

 

Apple's 17' top-of-the-range notebook leaps forward

Great new processors ; Powerful new graphics chips ; Thunderbolt port ; Excellent battery life ; Strong, light unibody construction

Expensive ; Same old optical drive ; Hard drive a little slow ; No blu-ray option ; Antiglare option costs extra

The 2011 MacBook Pro refresh is far more radical than it might seem. At a glance, the aluminium unibody Apple MacBook Pro line-up – including this top-of-the-range 17-inch model – look pretty much the same as their predecessors. But under the hood,...

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Tom Morgan (expertreviews.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro 17in (2011) review

 

It's highly desirable, but ultra-expensive; unless you need its power and big, high resolution screen, the 15in version is better

Sep, 2011
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Apple MacBook Pro 17in 2009 review

 

Apple's biggest notebook has been given the aluminium unibody treatment. But is it still the best 17-incher in town?

The perfect finish to the new MacBook line-up, the Pro is an unrivalled aluminium powerhouse

Apr, 2009
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Stuff magazine

 

Apple's biggest notebook has been given the aluminium unibody treatment. But is it still the best 17-incher in town?

The perfect finish to the new MacBook line-up, the Pro is an unrivalled aluminium powerhouse

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Alistair Dabbs (reghardware.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro 17in 2011

 

Review A slap across the face is what I need. It's the only language I understand. My problem is that I have played with too many Apple MacBooks over the past 18 months. They were starting to look similar, a little standard perhaps, maybe even ordinary.

I admit the MacBook Pro is not perfect – actually, it is bloody expensive at a mere quid short of £2,100. Add to that the cost of any of the aforementioned adapters, which might involve a new found love of the ExpressCard/34 slot, if you get really...

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Alan Lu (itpro.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro 17in Thunderbolt review

 

The latest 17in MacBook Pro is Apple's most powerful laptop yet thanks to its quad-core Sandy Bridge processor and new Thunderbolt port. But are these enough to justify its high price?

The 17in MacBook Pro is a powerful desktop replacement laptop that's also equipped with a great screen, long battery life, several useful design touches as well as a comfortable keyboard and touch pad too. It's expensive though and the lack of Blu-ray...

Mar, 2011
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Apple MacBook Pro 17in notebook

 

The 17in Macbook Pro features a similar design and immaculate finish to the 13in and 15in Macbook Pro models in Apple's line-up. With its big 17in (1920x1200) screen you may think it's not the most appropriate size to go for, but its lean body and...

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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Late 2011)

 

Product not yet reviewed by PCMag Editors.

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Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch

 

For creative professionals who rely on Apple to get the job done, look no farther than the MacBook Pro (17-inch). Everyone else can shop around.

Very good performance running Windows and Mac OS. Lightest 17-inch notebook available. Great features. Excellent software suite. Extra USB port. iSight camera.

Runs a bit hot. Expensive.

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May, 2006
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