15-inch MacBook Pro

15-inch MacBook Pro
alaScore 84

84 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the screen and usability. The design and performance also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the 15-inch MacBook Pro is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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15-inch MacBook Pro reviewed: turns Mac newbie into switcher

 

Here it is, the first complete review of Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro. You know, Santa Rosa platform, LED backlighting, and new nVidia 8600M GT graphics. Right, that one, launched just a few days ago. The kids at Notebook Review took the unit ...

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Review: MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008)

 

Still a great portable from Apple in spite of some quirks.

Sturdier, cooler, thinner aluminum chassis ; Still the performance champion; option for power-saving graphics a boon ; Trackpad a more effective use of space ; Colors 'pop' on the display ; Good notebook-class speakers

No FireWire 400 ; Glossy screen a potential distraction with no matte option ; Can't use both GPUs at once like that coming for Windows notebooks ; Expansion, screen still used to push users to a system they may otherwise not need

The MacBook Pro has always been the bigger, faster, more advanced (and more expensive) version of the MacBook. While most people will likely find the $1,299 MacBook suitable for everyday work, some people might need or prefer the pricier MacBook Pro.

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Review: MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008)

 

Still a great portable from Apple in spite of some quirks.

Sturdier, cooler, thinner aluminum chassis ; Still the performance champion; option for power-saving graphics a boon ; Trackpad a more effective use of space ; Colors 'pop' on the display ; Good notebook-class speakers

No FireWire 400 ; Glossy screen a potential distraction with no matte option ; Can't use both GPUs at once like that coming for Windows notebooks ; Expansion, screen still used to push users to a system they may otherwise not need

The MacBook Pro has always been the bigger, faster, more advanced (and more expensive) version of the MacBook. While most people will likely find the $1,299 MacBook suitable for everyday work, some people might need or prefer the pricier MacBook Pro.

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Awesome

 

The smartest thing I've done in five years was switch from a PC to a MacBook Pro.

bright screen, easy to use, Fast/High Speed, Memory

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wow

 

Amazing screen. Deep rich colors. Fast boot up. Excellent track pad and keyboard.

bright screen, easy to use, Fast/High Speed

price

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A great computer

 

I love my new MacBook! It was easy to transfer over my old files from my old computer and set up the new one. I thought I was going to have to bring it in to the computer store to transfer the files over but it was so easy i was able to do it myself. I...

battery life, bright screen, easy to use, Fast/High Speed, Memory, size & weight, value for money, light up keyboard, Screen Display, speakers, preloaded programs

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My office is so quiet now!

 

Upgrading from noisy G4 desktop and never going back. Connects intuitively wherever I need to be - no troubleshooting. Runs all apps quickly and without stalls. Plug-and-play seamless connection to secondary monitor, speaker system and print/fax. DVD...

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Great Laptop

 

This is my 4th apple laptop, they just keep on getting better.

battery life, bright screen, easy to use, Fast/High Speed, Memory

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Macbook Pro 15.4"

 

I love the Macbook Pro. The 15.4" wide screen looks Awesome! I spent more money for this Mac than I would have spent for a comparable PC in the hope that I will have a laptop that works. So far the Mac far exceeds my hopes & expectations! The only...

battery life, bright screen, easy to use, Fast/High Speed, size & weight

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MacBook Pro

 

Have an IMAC desktop and had a Vista laptop. Could no longer take the frustration of ongoing problems with the Vista laptop and "upgraded" to a hassle free machine. The desktop has been trouble free just as i expect the laptop to be. Did a copy of my...

battery life, bright screen, easy to use, Fast/High Speed

usb ports too close

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