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Summary
Review summaries for Apple Pro from expert notebook reviewers.
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review.zdnet.com
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*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Apple Pro
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it has the fastest Intel Core 2 Duo processor (the 2.4G-Hz T7700), 3GB of RAM, and a gaming-worthy graphics card (the nVidia GeForce 8600M GT)"
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new Intel Core 2 Duo processor"
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new graphics core"
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PCMAG
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Gaming was not a problem, with the NVIDIA 8600M GT graphics card letting me enjoy games such as Portal at native screen resolution with high settings"
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NotebookReview
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the new 2.5GHz MacBook Pros achieved the best scores of any laptop in Macworld's benchmark tests"
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The new MacBook Pros all ship with 2GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 4GB) and an 8x SuperDrive"
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macworld
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Sizzling fast, with Apple's brightest notebook screen ever and top-notch Wi-Fi reception"
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Apple's professional applications, like Final Cut Pro, should get the biggest boost from the new processor"
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jiwire.com
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With wireless enabled, screen brightness around 40 percent and on the balanced power profile I couldn't break 3 hours and 40 minutes"
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NotebookReview
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macworld
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The palm rests and keyboard are comfortable when you're surfing the Web and word processing"
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PCMAG
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review.zdnet.com
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the keyboard is nice and springy and has a comfortable, non-spongy feel"
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supports trackpad hand gestures"
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trackpad a bit narrow for multi-touch hand gestures"
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macworld
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Even the top of the keyboard is very warm, which is nice in March, but might get sweaty in summertime"
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jiwire.com
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new graphics core"
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Apple adds to its appeal by offering an option for a glossy, 1,920-by-1,200 screen resolution"
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new display technology"
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PCMAG
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Black levels were very good"
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Viewing angles were excellent"
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Gaming was not a problem, with the NVIDIA 8600M GT graphics card letting me enjoy games such as Portal at native screen resolution with high settings"
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NotebookReview
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The missing pixels are surprisingly noticeable at first, especially when Web surfing"
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jiwire.com
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PCMAG
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It's even more amazing that the 17-inch MacBook Pro is able to come in under 7 pounds"
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jiwire.com
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Apple's new MacBook Pro has been hailed as the best Mac portable ever, and for the most part, it is"
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display
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PCMAG
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Apple adds to its appeal by offering an option for a glossy, 1,920-by-1,200 screen resolution"
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new display technology"
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17-inch widescreen"
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NotebookReview
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Black levels were very good"
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Viewing angles were excellent"
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Screen quality on the MacBook Pro is above average, with excellent lighting and vibrant colors"
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jiwire.com
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The missing pixels are surprisingly noticeable at first, especially when Web surfing"
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keyboard
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PCMAG
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The palm rests and keyboard are comfortable when you're surfing the Web and word processing"
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review.zdnet.com
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macworld
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the keyboard is nice and springy and has a comfortable, non-spongy feel"
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jiwire.com
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Even the top of the keyboard is very warm, which is nice in March, but might get sweaty in summertime"
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performance
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jiwire.com
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Sizzling fast, with Apple's brightest notebook screen ever and top-notch Wi-Fi reception"
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graphics
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PCMAG
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NotebookReview
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Gaming was not a problem, with the NVIDIA 8600M GT graphics card letting me enjoy games such as Portal at native screen resolution with high settings"
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processor
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PCMAG
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it has the fastest Intel Core 2 Duo processor (the 2.4G-Hz T7700), 3GB of RAM, and a gaming-worthy graphics card (the nVidia GeForce 8600M GT)"
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new Intel Core 2 Duo processor"
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macworld
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the new 2.5GHz MacBook Pros achieved the best scores of any laptop in Macworld's benchmark tests"
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jiwire.com
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Apple's professional applications, like Final Cut Pro, should get the biggest boost from the new processor"
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memory
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macworld
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The new MacBook Pros all ship with 2GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 4GB) and an 8x SuperDrive"
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other
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PCMAG
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The only complex thing about the feature set is the extensive software suite that Apple throws in free"
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review.zdnet.com
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still no SD card reader"
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only 90 days of toll-free technical support"
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housing
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NotebookReview
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The bottom of the notebook gets extremely hot, reaching 111 degrees Fahrenheit at its peak"
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lid
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NotebookReview
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the screen lid is strong enough to prevent ripples on the LCD with strong pressure on the back cover"
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webcam
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PCMAG
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The iSight camera is probably the best webcam in the industry"
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usage
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jiwire.com
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The system and remote work well"
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Categories for Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch 2.5GHz/ 2X1GB/ 250GB/ SuperDrive (MB134X/A) PC Notebook
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