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MacBook Pro

65 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Performance (10)
Design (7)
Battery (4)
Usability (4)
Screen (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the build quality and battery. The usability and design are also appreciated, but there are some less positive views about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the MacBook Pro is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Hubert Nguyen (ubergizmo.com)

Macbook Pro Review, with Retina Display

Apple tends to update its designs very infrequently, so a change like this new Macbook Pro is a bit of an event in the Apple world. This time, the new Macbook Pro introduces two main things: a thinner, slimmer, design and [...]

The Macbook Pro 15 with Retina display is an excellent and expensive laptop, there’s no denying that. But it is also very unique and I’m very curious to see what the competition will come up with in the next few months, and at what price. Now the real...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: Mike deAgonia (computerworld.com)

Apple's 13-in. MacBook Pro with Retina screen an 'instant hit'

Good screens come in small packages

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: 3LUXE (3luxe.com)

MacBook Pro

The innovative brainiacs at Apple are masters of great design, and they always seem to have a tech trick or two up their sleeves. And when it comes to laptops, there's no exception. The MacBook Pro comes more tricked out than P Diddy's ride. For...

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by: Jacqui Cheng (arstechnica.com)

MacBook Pro

Apple's portables have been stuck in a system bandwidth mire for years with the G4. Now the MacBook Pro is here. Was the wait worth it? Ars reviews Apple's latest laptop.

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

Macbook Pro

The Apple MacBook Pro is an excellent computer with a sleek design, sharp display and fast performance. This device offers several multimedia features, including an HD camera and FaceTime software for video chatting. It also boasts up to seven hours of...

The Apple MacBook Pro offers up to seven hours of battery life on a single charge

Apple lacks email support, so you won't have that contact option if any technical issues arise while you're using this laptop

The Apple MacBook Pro is a powerful laptop with a sleek design, long battery life and fast performance.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the MacBook Pro

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of the MacBook Pro 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 Laptops on Amazon.com.

83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: danyu (bestbuy.com)

Great performance

First off, price isnt as low as i would want but it is apple and they overcharge because there products still sell.after that though. the computer is great the speed of it is really nice and convenient. the battery life on it is nice as well. when...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: kkyle (bestbuy.com)

Awesome Computer!!!

This is the first mac computer that i have owned. i use the desktop macs everyday in my college courses and i love those computer and was in need for a laptop so i figured id try out a macbook pro. The price of the computer was a little scary at first...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: meemeroo (bestbuy.com)

Love it

I've always gone for 15" screens, but I love the display on my 13" for work just as much. The laptop is not as heavy as one might expect.

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Consumer1499 (bestbuy.com)

Guess What?

This is a well built machine. It lacks nothing as far as hardware. Well, maybe, the white power supply and cord can become "dirty" with long and neglectful use. It is a "very" expensive machine, too (for crying out loud). But, if you enjoy Apple...

Jul, 2012

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