Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2009) Reviews

Price cut from previous version ; new SD card slot ; keeps the same solid unibody construction and oversize trackpad

Loses the ExpressCard slot ; switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.

Adds SD card slot and reacquires FireWire ; lower starting price ; same solid unibody construction and giant multitouch trackpad

Nonremovable battery ; no matte screen or discrete graphics options

Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.

New aluminum unibody construction comes to the 17-inch model ; useful multitouch trackpad gestures ; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display ; dual graphics provide more power or more battery life

All-clicking trackpad is a bit awkward ; matte screen option costs extra ; switching GPUs is not as seamless as it should be

A little late to the party, Apple's redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro joins the 15-inch model with a redesigned aluminum body, new trackpad with expanded functionality, and a dual-graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance.