Apple MacBook Pro 17” – 2,2 GHz

alaTest has collected and analyzed 123 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability and design. The size and energy efficiency also get good feedback, but comments about the screen and build quality are different. The performance and connectivity get less positive comments.

portability, energy, size, design, usability

connectivity, performance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Apple MacBook Pro 17 i7 2.3 Ghz is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Review Apple MacBook Pro 17 Early 2011 (2.2 GHz quad-core, glare-type screen)

 

Apple's Figurehead. The MacBook Pro 17" is Apple's top-of-the lin ...

Simple Design ; Very Sturdy Case ; Trackpad ; Keyboard Quality ; Display: Bright, Good Contrast, sRGB ; Keyboard Backlight ; Application Performance ; Graphics-Rendering ; Battery Life in Mac OS X ; Low System Noise under Light Use ; Quite Portable for...

Clock Rate Drops under Heavy Use (Power Supply too Small) ; High CPU Temp under Heavy Use ; Loud under Heavy Use ; Small "Enter" Key ; Reflective Screen ; On-Board GPU Inactive in Windows... ; ...Causing Shorter Battery Life ; No UMTS, No Docking Port,...

That Apple designed the power supply to barely withstand maximum system demands. That the MBP 17 handles Mac OS X much better than Windows is just the nature of the beast

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Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch Review

 

The 17-inch MacBook Pro was the last of the Apple notebook range to get a unibody update, but for those looking for superlative media editing and general

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Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch Unibody)

 

The thinnest and lightest desktop replacement yet combines great graphics performance with a stunning display and very long battery life.

With a starting price of ’,799, the 17-inch MacBook Pro isn’t for your average consumer (unless they’re a Mac enthusiast with very deep pockets). Rather, it's for creative professionals and power users who crave the performance and switchable graphics...

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Apple MacBook Pro (17-Inch, 2010 Version)

 

The inclusion of Core i5 and i7 processors, improved graphics technology, and unbeatable battery life take the big-screen MacBook Pro to the next level.

Advanced graphics; Intel Core i5 and i7 chips finally offered; unmatched battery life

Few new external features; no Blu-ray drive

Double your display real estate by adding a second monitor. It's a snap: Here's how

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Apple MacBook Pro (17.4-inch)

 

Despite a few performance anomalies, the 17-inch MacBook Pro offers plenty of creature comforts for creative professionals.

Beautiful design; long battery life; very durable

Mixed performance; no Blu-ray player; touch pad hard to get used to; no SD-card slot

Building on what was already a solid performer in the 15-inch MacBook Pro, this updated model has a lot to offer to creative professionals. We would have liked to see better performance and a larger hard drive, and a Blu-ray drive and memory-card...

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Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch 2011 Edition Review

 

Apple refreshes their MacBook range with Sandy Bridge and introduces first-ever...

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Love it.

 

Fast, easy to use (it's a Mac), powerful.

The aluminum case is not as sturdy as the polycarbonate ones

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Best computer, laptop or desktop, I've ever owned.

 

Large beautiful screen, fast processor, durable, features +

Pricey, but overall worth it.

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Amazon review summary for the Apple MacBook Pro 17 i7 2.3 Ghz

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro 17 i7 2.3 Ghz from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

86% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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MBP 17 Inch

 

bought this to replace my elitebook, I wanted something smaller yet capable. This computer seems to bog down when I am working on several projects. I purchased 8gb of ram, but still the issue remains. Mac's are not very good for AutoCad 3D modelling,...

size & weight, bright screen

Fan Noise & Heat, Preloaded Programs, battery life

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