Laptop Overview
Powered by the most advanced mobile processors from Intel, the Core 2 Duo-based MacBook Pro is over 50% faster than the original Core Duo-based MacBook Pro and supports up to 4GB of RAM.
Leading-edge graphics
The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT delivers exceptional graphics processing power. For the ultimate creative canvas, you can even configure the 17-inch model with a 1920-by-1200-resolution display.
Designed for life on the road
Innovations such as a magnetic power connection and an illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor put the MacBook Pro in a class by itself.
Connect. Create. Communicate.
Quickly set up a video conference with the built-in iSight camera.3 Control presentations and media from up to 30 feet away with the included Apple Remote. Connect to high-bandwidth peripherals with FireWire 800 and DVI.
Next-generation wireless
Featuring 802.11n wireless technology, the MacBook Pro delivers up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of previous-generation technologies.
Laptop Specs
2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
15-inch LCD 1440 x 900 resolution
2GB memory
120GB hard drive
8x double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with 128MB SDRAM
Hi, I consult with large companies and assist them with their IT purchases. As a result, I have gained extensive knowledge of just about every laptop on the market.
Dell needs to be very afraid. This machine can blow any laptop I have tried out of the water with no problem. I cannot believe how fast it is. The thing can boot from either Mac OS X or Windows XP (and soon various UNIX). Of course, Mac OS X is far superior to any Microsoft OS, but if you need it you can still boot from it. Also, using cheap third party software, you can now run Windows applications concurrently while in Mac OS X, and very soon will be able to run UNIX the same way. Remember, there are tens of thousands of virus and spyware problems for Microsoft systems and NONE for Mac machines. Even if a few show up in the future, it is not even comparable to any Microsoft system.
The wireless Airport Extreme is tremendously fast and always very solid. In fact, as usual Apple has all the “extras” already built in compared to the normal PC laptop. In the end, the total cost of ownership is much lower than with other laptops. Also, the quality is far above what you may be used to finding with Dell, etc. Further, if you do need service, Apple is the world leader.
This machine is so far advanced compared to standard PC laptops that it shouldn’t even be in the same category.
The only drawback I can see is that Apple and the software developers are moving so fast that you can hardly keep up with them. Microsoft is completely stuck in the mire of “Vista,” also known as XP Service Pack 3. Of course, there are lots of IT people who are now scared to death of loosing their jobs because if you are using Apple computers, you don’t need their “services.”
What sets the MacBook Pro from other notebooks is its software. The stability of OS X and the lovely iLife. Most software you need is already provided and are nearly perfect themselves. Oh yeah, if you need to, this thing runs Windows also.
But lets talk about the hardware. This machine has a smart design. All the ports are located all on one side, so you don’t have to search all over for ports. This also keeps from having multiple things plugged in at all sides. There are smooth rounded corners with no latches for anything to catch on.
The integrated iSight has a better picture quality than all other integrated cameras. The keyboard is firm and has a quick response. The screen is brilliant and is perfect for working on videos or photos, which color definition is key.
Then there is the fact that it is made out of aluminum, not cheap plastic. Plastic can look nice, but wouldn’t have something made out of a more studier material? Even as it is made out of aluminum, this notebook is relatively thin. Other notebooks of the same features are almost twice as thick. This just gives the MacBook Pro more versatility in mobility.
Of course the only downfall is Apple’s support of only one year. With many other vendors, of lesser computers, having much longer support of three years.
But then again… If you can get a Hyundai with a long warranty, or a Toyota for just a little more with a lesser warranty, which would you get?
Still, if they just increased the support, it would make this machine even more near perfect.