17" MacBook Pro Notebook (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, DVDRW DL, 17" LCD)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 243 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the resolution and energy efficiency. The build quality and size also get good reviews, whereas views are divided on the value for money. The screen and portability get less positive comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the 17" MacBook Pro Notebook (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, DVDRW DL, 17" LCD) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the 17" MacBook Pro Notebook (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, DVDRW DL, 17" LCD)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 231 user reviews of the 17" MacBook Pro Notebook (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, DVDRW DL, 17" LCD) 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.

87% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Wonderful x 2

 

My second Mac... had to get it at Amazon. The first one was my favorite, but when I saw the new one come out I couldn't resist. And knowing that Amazon guaranteed any future problem with a new one, well, I recommend the combiination: Amazon+Apple

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Review of a long-time Windows user

 

Pros: Build quality is impeccable. Excellent screen. OS never crashes! Fully integrated bash terminal is great---it provides seamless connectivity to other linux-based systems. Magnetic power cable connection works fantastic. Fewer viruses are written...

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Macbook Pro 15"

 

Macbook Pro 15"

Don't have too many words for this but EXCELLENT. Got it working with dual boot using Leopard and Win XP for a long while and it's simply excellent. Now I'm using Leopard and Win 7 Beta and it still works like a charm.

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Macbook Pro 15"

 

Don't have too many words for this but EXCELLENT. Got it working with dual boot using Leopard and Win XP for a long while and it's simply excellent. Now I'm using Leopard and Win 7 Beta and it still works like a charm.

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Overheating goodness

 

Overheating goodness

I have no complaints except the hot body. The laptop gets up to 100 c while using the processor and it will burn your skin. Overall its a mac get what u paid for

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Overheating goodness

 

I have no complaints except the hot body. The laptop gets up to 100 c while using the processor and it will burn your skin. Overall its a mac get what u paid for

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Fantastic Computer

 

Fantastic Computer

Windows Vista was the last straw so I went Mac hunting. I bought a MacBook Pro last May after using windows systems for years and years. Total frustrated by windows lack of processing simple jobs with out locking up and having to ctrl-alt-del or...

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Fantastic Computer

 

Windows Vista was the last straw so I went Mac hunting. I bought a MacBook Pro last May after using windows systems for years and years. Total frustrated by windows lack of processing simple jobs with out locking up and having to ctrl-alt-del or...

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Fantastic Computer

 

Fantastic Computer

Windows Vista was the last straw so I went Mac hunting. I bought a MacBook Pro last May after using windows systems for years and years. Total frustrated by windows lack of processing simple jobs with out locking up and having to ctrl-alt-del or...

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