Apple Macbook Pro Review by ComputerAct!ve
Apple MacBook Pro is Apple first notebook computer (laptop) that powered by Intel Core Duo microprocessor. It’s also the first Mac notebook computer with PCI Express, Serial ATA hard drive and the ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 for superfast graphics performance. ComputerAct!ve gave a rating of 4 out of 5 for Apple MacBook Pro.
ComputerAct!ve concluded that at a starting price of £1,429, these notebooks are aimed mainly at the professional user, however if you’re after speed, great style and want to be the envy of all your friends, than the MacBook Pro should be on your hit list.
Good points
- Intel Core Duo processor
- Great multimedia applications
- Graphics
- Built-in video camera
Bad points
- Price
- Non-native applications not yet compatible with Intel processor
Verdict
The Apple Macbook Pro is a fantastic example of notebook computing and an improvement on older PowerBooks. Just be warned of current compatibility issues.
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June 18th, 2006 21:55
[...] Apple 15.4-inch MacBook Pro is the first Intel-based portable laptop from Apple, replacing the Apple PowerBook and iBook series of notebook computer. Other than ComputerAct!ve, NoteBookReview and Digit Online, several other reviewers has also posted their comments on the feature-packed and powerful with traditional Apple features notebook computer Apple MacBook Pro, a more powerful sibling of Apple MacBook which is launched later. CNet reviews the stylish laptop and gives editor’s rating of 7.3 out of 10 (Very Good), and concludes that with a solid array of components, a terrific set of features, and the lightest weight of any laptop its size, Apple’s 17-inch MacBook Pro is a power user’s dream, but it doesn’t come cheap. The goods about Macbook Pro are beautiful and sleek design, big and bright display, dual-core CPU, robust software package including Mac OS X Tiger, illuminated keyboard and scrollable touch pad, DVD burner, built-in Webcam, remote control, can run Windows XP using Apple’s free Boot Camp utility. While the bad points are lacks media card reader and some other ports and only 90 days of toll-free technical support. [...]