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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2009)

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2009)

539 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
performance (89)
usability (84)
design (71)
reliability (38)
durability (38)

Negative
energy (1)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 539 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2009). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and portability are overall positive. The design and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the energy efficiency and connectivity, and reviews are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2009) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2009)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2009) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the portability and price. The screen and usability also get good comments.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2009)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 377 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2009) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and price. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative reviews about the connectivity.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Budding (NotebookReview.com)

Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro (mid 2009) User Review

Apple updated its line of Macbooks and Macbook Pros on the 8th of June 2009 with faster processors, SD card slots, increased battery life, and improved displays. This review looks at the standard top end 15-inch Macbook Pro purchased in the United...

Excellent rigid seamless aluminium chassis ; Light and easy to carry for a laptop of its size ; Automatically adjusting backlight illuminated keyboard ; Gorgeous LED-backlit display with 60% greater colour gamut ; Incredible battery life ; 22% improved...

Only two USB ports ; No ExpressCard slot ; Requires adaptors in order to connect to external displays ; SD Card slot only supports full size SD cards ; High price/performance ratio according to Xbench ; Non-user-removable battery ; Dodgy and limited...

Most of its disadvantages are identical to the other models in the range, and arise from its limited selection of ports. Most of its advantages are also identical to the other models in the range, from the amazing battery life and the excellent...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Jackie Dove (macworld.com)

Review: MacBook Pros (15-inch, Mid 2009)

This update to the 15-inch MacBook Pro delivers better value and even more specification options to the laptop, though the upgrades to this new model are more nuanced than flashy.

From the outside, the new 15-inchers don’t have much new to meet the eye. The new models sport the same solid aluminum unibody enclosure with the indented thumb scoop for opening the lid. There’s the same huge touchpad that responds to the familiar...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) review

For this mid-2009 update of its laptop range, Apple has kept the unique unibody construction introduced last October, and bumped up processor speeds. But additionally, the new Apple MacBook Pro range sees subtle but important changes to the battery...

It’s not the cheapest 15in laptop currently available, but the new Apple MacBook Pro is arguably the best that money can buy today. Only the poor screen quality really lets down an otherwise near-perfect machine. If you can overlook this, then the...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (techworld.com)

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) review

Apple's revised unibody MacBook Pro 15in (Mid 2009) is also the fastest we've ever tested.

It's not the cheapest 15in laptop currently available, but the new Apple MacBook Pro is arguably the best that money can buy today. Only the poor screen quality really lets down an otherwise near-perfect machine. If you can overlook this, then the...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Jackie Dove (macworld.co.uk)

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) review

An upgraded spec and better value is offered with the new 15 inch MacBook Pro.

Bootable SD card slot, improved battery life, higher quality display, entry-level price tag

No ExpressCard slot, integrated graphics processor has slower performance, no matte screen option, no video adaptors or Apple Remote included

The 15in MacBook Pro 2.53GHz, 2.66GHz, and 2.8GHz sport faster processors on the high end, higher RAM capacity, a larger solid-state drive option, longer-life battery, an improved display, and an SD memory-card slot (in lieu of the ExpressCard/34 slot...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Jackie Dove (macworld.com.au)

Review: MacBook Pros (15-inch, Mid 2009)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro has historically been the most popular model in Apple's pro notebook lineup. It's certainly easier to tote around than its more powerful and hefty 17-inch big brother, though its feature-to-price ratio compared favourably. Now,...

Bootable SD card slot; improved battery life; higher quality display; entry-level price tag

No ExpressCard slot; integrated graphics processor has slower performance; no matte screen option; no video adapters or Apple Remote included

If you already have a unibody MacBook Pro, you will already have most of the great features these new models have to offer. However, if you’re a switcher, a new buyer, or have one of Apple’s older notebook models, you have a cornucopia of excellent...

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

No Apple warranty, it's through Newegg

To the previous reviewer who claims to have high tech knowledge, the warranty is through Newegg not Apple. It's not retail. My previous purchase was missing the power adapter, which Newegg wouldn't provide (not happy about that) but you get what you...

Mine works ok

Scratches and missing some stuff you'd get with retail purchase

May, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Haft scratched

None

This machine came with wrong OS (10.5) when advertises OS (10.6). Also it has a lot of scratches on the bottom plate, plus the screen had a huge too. Pretty disappointed with this experience

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Recertified: Apple MacBook Pro MC118LL/A-R Notebook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15.4" Wide XGA+ 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 250GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA Ge

It would have been nice if Newegg would have offered upgrade options like Ram and Hdds for combos with the Macbook

UPDATE to my last REVIEW: Works great, Upgraded the Ram from 4 gigs to 8 gigs, upgraded the Hdd from 250 to 500gb, using the 250 drive as an external for Linux. Runs Mac OSx, Windows 7 Ultimate and Linux very well on a 3 boot up option almost better...

Newegg customer service rep Helena.X.Li . I chatted with this person over Live Chat, she does not pay attention as I have to repeat my self in a typed chat window!; I again have to tell her the same information in an email on July 29th that she has yet...

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

DO NOT BUY NO SUPPORT!!!

Computer only came with the laptop and charger. Didn't come with the recovery disk or the AC adapter (the extender).

None

The computer arrived DOA. It would power up and start the initial setup but would get stuck at wireless setup and wouldn't go any futher. I called Apple and the 90 day support Newegg claims you get is a lie. They told me that the computer is sold as is...

Aug, 2011

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