MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.4GHz and 2.53GHz

3 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 1 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is Jan 4, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 340394 reviews from other Laptops. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

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Expert review by: Jackie Dove (macworld.com)

Review: MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.4GHz and 2.53GHz

Inside and out, the new MacBook Pro 15-inch models—with speeds of 2.4GHz and 2.53GHz—have been remodeled, redesigned, and reengineered for a completely new laptop experience.

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review by: endymion78 (reviewstream.com)

Macbook Pro Core 2 Duo 17-inch

I've had my Macbook Pro for almost two years now and I'd still rate it was one of the best purchases I've made. I long ago got sick of laptops (non-existent battery life, poor quality screens, black brick design) and Windows (crash,...

May, 2009

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

Review: MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.4GHz and 2.53GHz

At casual glance it appears nearly identical to its predecessor, but it's not. Inside and out, the new MacBook Pro 15-inch models—with speeds of 2.4GHz and 2.53GHz—have been remodeled, redesigned, and reengineered for a completely new laptop experience.

Thin, rounded design; easier to service and upgrade; ecologically conscious; gorgeous, bright, glossy screen; retains FireWire port; large trackpad with numerous multi-touch gesture choices; great new keyboard

No choice of screen finishes; trackpad button can be hard to press; disappointing battery life compared to the last model; some multi-touch gestures more difficult to manoeuvre than others

However, the mandatory glossy screen may be a deal killer for some people. While I personally find the new screen very engaging and I was not especially bothered by its reflective quality as I enjoyed the 3-D optics and its feeling of space and depth....

Oct, 2008