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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo, 2006) Reviews

Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz - RAM 4 GB - HDD 320 GB - DVD More product details

$1855.13

New aluminum unibody construction looks good, feels solid; giant trackpad; attractive edge-to... (cnet.com)

Lightest 17-inch laptop we've seen ; has a built-in Webcam and a remote control ; can run Windows... (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo, 2006)

We have collected and analyzed 20 expert reviews and 600 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 89/100. The average review date is September 30, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 166545 reviews from other Laptops. The alaScore™ for this product is 87/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 87

870100

620 reviews

November, 2009

78 / 100

20 Experts

Product Age

old
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89 / 100

600 Users

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Rank  316

from $1855.13

Expert Reviews (20)

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Review summary for the Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo, 2006)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 620 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity. The sound also impresses, but many are less positive about the price.

Connectivity, Sound, Performance, Keyboard

Price, Battery

Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 89/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops, the Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo, 2006) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very Godd quality.

alaSCORE 87

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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M w/ 512MB) review

By (cnet.com)

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro received a design overhaul and now includes the unibody chassis built from a single piece of aluminum, a multitouch glass trackpad, a new black screen bezel, and black keys.

New aluminum unibody construction looks good, feels solid; giant trackpad; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display; new dual graphics provide more power or more battery life.

All-clicking trackpad is a bit awkward, at least initially ; the extra-glossy screen won't appeal to everyone ; switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be ; similar performance to the cheaper 13-inch MacBook ; still no media card slot

Multimedia multitasking test (in seconds) (Shorter bars indicate better...

Rating

80100

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cnet.com
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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, 17-inch)

By Dan Ackerman (zdnet.com)

The 13.3-inch Apple MacBook and 15.4-inch MacBook Pro, both featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processors, impressed us by mixing Apple's lauded industrial design and user-friendly operating system with the kind of high-end hardware usually seen only on the ...

Adobe Photoshop CS2 image-processing test (Shorter bars indicate better...

Rating

74100

Partner Source
zdnet.com

User Reviews (600)

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The last computer you will ever need to buy

By Joe (shopzilla.com)

Best OS System ever. Extremely easy/fun/powerful to use.

Could use 1 more Firewire or USB port

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Apple Macbook Pro 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Laptop

By (shopzilla.com)

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"good product but does not match the standards of apple"

By oroboras (cnet.com)

if you need a laptop now, you should probably... 

aluminum body feels great

screen too glossy, please make matte option available

Manufacturer's Description

The Intel Core Duo chip inside MacBook Pro gives you the power of two processors wherever you go. Now it's a breeze to render complex 3D models, enjoy smooth playback of 1080p HD video, or host a four-way videoconference. If you need to present to a group, or you'd like to just watch MacBook Pro from across your hotel room, you've got everything you need. With the Front Row interface and Apple Remote, you're free to sit or stand across the room and present photos, movies and music at the...

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