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Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2009)

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2009)

330 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
performance (138)
usability (96)
design (93)
portability (66)
screen (61)

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price (35)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 330 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2009). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and screen. The design and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about 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 17-inch (2009) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2009)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-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.

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

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2009)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 241 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-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. Opinions about the portability and screen are overall positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative comments about the price.

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

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (2.66GHz review

Editors' note: As of June 2009, the product reviewed here has been replaced by an updated model .

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.

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Klaus Hinum (notebookcheck.net)

Review Apple MacBook Pro 17" Notebook (Aluminium Unibody, 17", 9600M GT, T9550)

Big, light, and beautiful Whilst a little late, Apple has finally

Workmanship; Design; Glass Trackpad; Good keyboard (for Mac Os X); Light (for 17")

Hot under heavy loads; Display is very reflective; Few connections; Poor Windows drivers

The performance in applications of the flat laptop is down to the fast Core 2 Duo T9550 and DDR 3 main memory. The graphical performance is however only mid-range for a DTR-notebook with the GeForce 9600M GT.

Apr, 2009

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Apple MacBook Pro MC226LL/A

Overall, the Apple MacBook Pro MC226LL/A is an excellent ultraportable powerhouse that will have Mac fans cheering and some Windows worshippers converting to the other side. The sleek, revolutionary aluminum unibody allows the notebook to be tight and...

Supreme- blazing performance and capabilities without sacrificing battery lifeMobile- features high-performance wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)Unique- ultraportable unibody structure that is sturdy yet lightweightPowerful- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor...

If you are a Mac fan who wants the top-of-the-line laptop regardless of...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (2.66GHz review

Editors' note: As of June 2009, the product reviewed here has been replaced by an updated model .

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.

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Mike Jennings (pcauthority.com.au)

Apple MacBook Pro 17in, the grandaddy of Apple laptops reviewed

The design is impeccable, the build superb and the screen extraordinary, but the price is a huge barrier. We ponder the icon that is the Macbook Pro 17in

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Shipping Issues

It's a great item- the computer runs very smoothly, just like I want it to, and I got everything I ordered in good shape. The shipping and upgrade problems were frustrating, but to be fair, customer service was very willing to work with me to sort...

Very clean computer. Works as the summary said it would. No scratches, no glitches

Shipping took a very long time. I called them during the delivery week to inform them I would be out of town and they STILL sent it back- to the other side of the country. They sent it back quickly, but the most recent update was also from nearly two...

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Good computer

Love this computer much more than my old PC. Highly recommend a laptop over a desk version to anyone - well worth the extra $

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Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Love this computer!

I love my macbook. It's great for all types of computer users. You may not want to pay the price for the bigger screen and more features but it's worth it. They last and I've never had any problems with it.

Great Design, Easy To Use, Fast

A little pricey

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Macbook GO

I got a Macbook Pro 17" laptop three years ago because it was one of the computers required for my architecture program. I had never used a Mac before but decided to give it a try since I thought that they looked a lot nicer than the gateways that we...

sexy", creative, easy to learn

expensive to fix, have to switch back and forth for windows/mac

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

This product made my brother so happy!

About 3 weeks ago, my mom got my brother a Apple MacBook Pro 17 in. Notebook for his early College Graduation and early Christmas gift. He has downloaded a few games on his Macbook and it works great!

Fast, Adequate Storage, Easy To Use

Overpriced

Nov, 2009

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