Apple Macbook Pro 17

Adds fast, efficient Intel Core i5, i7 processors, new Nvidia graphics, seamless switching between integrated, discrete GPUs......At the top end of the price scale; still no HDMI, Blu-ray, or other high-end options....The battery life is very good, though I don't think it will live up to Apple's 8 hour claims...I would highly recommend this laptop, especially to people that are interested in graphic design, photography, music production, or editing of any kind...I...

Robust build; low weight; excellent battery life....No matte screen option; fixed battery may restrict some people....The 13.3in glass screen has the same frameless design as the other MacBook Pros but, unlike the 17in model, there's no anti-glare option...Onboard 3G would be a good fit for such a compact MacBook, but its absence doesn't make this model any less desirable...As with other MacBook Pros, the 13in has Apple's new glass multi-touch trackpad and...

Hyper Threading > Turbo Boost > Automatic Graphics Switching > Powerful new GPU > Extended battery life...Expensive > No Blu-Ray drive > Can't restrict to integrated graphics...What do you think of the new iPad...Compare Apple MacBook Pro 17" (Core i5 2.53GHz) with other models on TechRadar...Post a question to other registered users whom have had first hand use of this product......

Screen, trackpad, design...It's massive, battery isn't replaceable...The good news, say Apple, is that you'll get a whopping 8 hours of juice from a single charge (something we were unable to test in our brief play) with a promised total battery life of around 5 years (1000 cycles...The bad news is that you'll have to send your laptop back to Apple to get them to replace the battery (it will cost £139 in the UK or $179 in the US...The black keyboard set into...

Most powerful Apple notebook yet...Fantastic battery power...Excellent graphics rendering...Gorgeous display....No Blu-ray option yet...Rather expensive....When it comes to laptops, netbooks are the current big thing...The netbooks may hog the headlines, but it’s great to see a new performance laptop that’s been put together with real care and attention to detail......

Stylish And Durable Aluminum Case Excellent Keyboard And Trackpad Long Battery Life...Core 2 Duo Processor Really Shows Its Age Glossy Screen Difficult To Use In Certain Lighting Conditions...The price is a bit high for the performance and I would really recommend holding off until Apple finally brings the Core i3 processor to it...This is still much greater than pretty much any other ultraportable on the market save a few that offer much less overall performance...

And it includes a 17-inch, LED-backlit glass display as well as a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) that features Apple's Multi-Touch technology...This version of the 17-inch MacBook Pro (model MC024LL/A) features a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 500 GB hard drive, and 4 GB of installed RAM...The MacBook Pro offers excellent graphics flexibility with two video processors--the discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M processor (with 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory) for heavier workloads and an integrated Intel HD Graphics processor for better battery life on the go...With no button on the glass trackpad, there's more room to track and click--left, right, center, and everywhere in between...

The MacBook Pro 17-inch MC226LL/A is part of the computer test program at Consumer Reports...In our lab tests, laptop models like the MacBook Pro 17-inch MC226LL/A are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below...Includes hardware such as memory-card slots and AV connections, software such as security programs and productivity applications, and tech support and warranty provisions...

There's no denying the aesthetic beauty of the PowerBook G4, which puts many Windows notebooks to shame...The foxy Apple 17-inch PowerBook delivers the performance and the features most users will need, but it's more expensive than a similarly outfitted Windows laptop...You can have desktop power yet remain swift and nimble if you're toting the 17-inch PowerBook...

There's so much 'Book news this week that we've split it down the middle...The MacBook Pro 17-inch, the second Apple branded notebook to receive Intel's powerful Dual Core architecture, offers virtually everything a user needs...The MacBook Pro 17-inch keeps its weight down to an astounding 6.8 pounds - truly impressive for a desktop replacement...Targus is recommending the following notebook cases, now available at major retailers, or on the Targus website...

Keep the laptop Batteries Clean - It’s a good idea to clean dirty battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol...This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and the portable device...We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks...

Like the 17-inch MacBook Pro, Apple claims that they will last around 1,000 charge cycles while still containing 80 percent of their capacity.