Apple MA897LL/A

alaTest has collected and analyzed 140 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the energy efficiency and design are generally positive. The build quality and keyboard are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Netbooks (Mini-laptops) the Apple MA897LL/A is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Love it.

 

Fast, easy to use (it's a Mac), powerful.

The aluminum case is not as sturdy as the polycarbonate ones

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Best computer, laptop or desktop, I've ever owned.

 

Large beautiful screen, fast processor, durable, features +

Pricey, but overall worth it.

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Amazon review summary for the Apple MA897LL/A

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 124 user reviews of the Apple MA897LL/A from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

85% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Review of a long-time Windows user

 

Review of a long-time Windows user

Pros: Build quality is impeccable. Excellent screen. OS never crashes! Fully integrated bash terminal is great---it provides seamless connectivity to other linux-based systems. Magnetic power cable connection works fantastic. Fewer viruses are written...

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Macbook Pro 15"

 

Macbook Pro 15"

Don't have too many words for this but EXCELLENT. Got it working with dual boot using Leopard and Win XP for a long while and it's simply excellent. Now I'm using Leopard and Win 7 Beta and it still works like a charm.

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Overheating goodness

 

Overheating goodness

I have no complaints except the hot body. The laptop gets up to 100 c while using the processor and it will burn your skin. Overall its a mac get what u paid for

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Fantastic Computer

 

Fantastic Computer

Windows Vista was the last straw so I went Mac hunting. I bought a MacBook Pro last May after using windows systems for years and years. Total frustrated by windows lack of processing simple jobs with out locking up and having to ctrl-alt-del or...

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gift for grandson

 

gift for grandson

My grandson likes his apple macbook pro laptop a great deal,but it would be nice to get the promised rebate!!All paper work was acknowledged,but no check as yet!!

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Best Notebook I've had and great change from a PC

 

Best Notebook I've had and great change from a PC

I must say that this is an excellent notebook. It's build is solid. I've traveled with it around the Chilean Patagonia and had no problems (be sure to have one of those nice silicon cases if it rains!). I've been a PC fan for the past 20 years and used...

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Best Notebook I've had and great change from a PC

 

I must say that this is an excellent notebook. It's build is solid. I've traveled with it around the Chilean Patagonia and had no problems (be sure to have one of those nice silicon cases if it rains!). I've been a PC fan for the past 20 years and used...

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