The Intel Core Duo chip inside MacBook Pro gives you the power of two processors wherever you go. Now it's a breeze to render complex 3D models, enjoy smooth playback of 1080p HD... more
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features all fit inside just one liberating inch. The MacBook Pro has the performance, power, and connectivity of a desktop computer. Without the desk part.
A review by steffie23 on Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz - 15.4" TFT February 7th, 2007
Author's product rating:
Speed
Very fast
Look & Feel
Excellent
Comfort & Portability
Good
Robustness & Durability
Good
Value For Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Powerful, Easy to use Software . Not Windows .
Disadvantages:
None, honestly .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
This is my first Mac and to say I am amazed is an understatement, this laptop is simply the bomb, everything you could wish for, Fast, Cool and very nice to look at. It has a lighted keyboard making working in low light conditions a breeze. It has 2 USB ports , a FireWire 400 and 800 port and a DVI Port for the best connectivity possible by current standards. The included software is superb, the Magnetic Power Connector is nice and makes using it near animals or small children no problem, if the brush past it, it simply pulls out without risk of knocking the laptop off.
This is the Core 2 Duo version of the MacBook Pro that is Cooler and Slightly faster than the Previous model, the other major differences between this and the older models is the Cache 4 Meg vs 2meg and the addition of 128 Bit SSE making this equal to greater than the Famed Velocity Engine in the Power PC based Macs this makes applications run faster and enables a much richer multimedia experience.
It also has Draft 802.11n Wireless Networking for greater Speeds and Range when Comared to 802.11g, this makes streaming movies over a home network a reality and greatley improves Networking.
You get ilife 06 which includes iPhoto, iMovieHD, iDVD, iWeb and GarageBand for the best multimedia experience possible enabling you to create websites, home movies and produce podcasts and music. you also get Address Book , Calendar and Safari(Like internet Explorer), the software bundles in OS X is amazing and great value, Windows has and will never have such a rich software base to get you started.
FrontRow is the icing on the cake giving you the slickest of interfaces for your music, videos and photos all this is possible with the easy to use apple remote. It also has a built in iSight webcam which is nice, you can have hours of fun with friends and family using PhotoBooth to make amusing pictures of yourself.
Dashboard is a sort of heads up display which you invoke by pressing F12, here you can add sticky note widgets, weather widgets and calculator widgets, there are hundreds more available for download.
Expose` enables you at the press of a hotkey to see all windows on the desktop at once and scales them all to fit.
It all works flawlessly out of the box with no hassles to worry you, no crashes, no viruses and most importantly its not got windows on it.
Since moving over to the Mac Platform i have found myself being so much more productive, not having to worry about drivers and the like. If you are thinking of buying one, stop. Just go and get it you will not regret it.
In the box you get a MacBook Pro or course :) a 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord a Lithium-polymer battery a Apple Remote a DVI to VGA adapter the install/restore DVDs and Printed and electronic documentation.
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The Intel Core Duo chip inside MacBook Pro gives you the power of two processors wherever you go. Now it's a breeze to render complex 3D models, enjoy smooth playback of 1080p HD video, or host a four-way videoconference. If you need to present to a group, or you'd like to just watch MacBook Pro from across your hotel room, you've got everything you need. With the Front Row interface and Apple Remote, you're free to sit or stand across the room and present photos, movies and music at the click of your remote. A full-scale iSight camera built at the top of the MacBook Pro's display means you're ready for video conferencing via iChat wherever you are - no cords or cameras to plug in or carry around. Mobile users will love the new MagSafe Power Adapter featuring a magnetic DC plug that both ensures a tight connection and enables a clean break from the power port when there is undue tension. It prevents the MacBook Pro from being pulled off of a desk when the cord is accidentally tripped over, and it protects the power cord from wear and tear.
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