Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2008) Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 174 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the sound. The performance also impresses, but many are less positive about the connectivity.

Sound, Performance, Battery, Keyboard

Connectivity, Price, Usability

Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 94/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops, the Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2008) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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

The new 17-inch MacBook Pro has a lot going for it, from the faster processor, front side bus and memory speeds, to its thinner and lighter, unibody design. Add in a new battery that lasts longer per charge, and you've got yourself a winner.

Thin, rounded design ; large trackpad with numerous multi-touch gesture choices ; great new keyboard ; longer battery life than predecessor ; only Apple laptop with anti-glare option

Battery is no longer user-replaceable ; trackpad button can be hard to press ; no video adapters or Apple Remote in the box

The new 17-inch MacBook Pro comes with the same 5,400-rpm 320GB hard drive as the model it replaces, though you can customize the laptop with a faster 7,200-rpm drive of the same capacity ($50), or choose between a 128GB ($300) or 256GB ($750) solid ...