Apple MacBook Pro 17" - Expert Reviews

Award: Best Buy!

Review summary: Apple products have frequently been about the looks, and in the case of the new MacBook Pro, the beauty comes mainly from the glossy 1,920x1,200 pixel 17in screen.

Verdict: But that's ignoring the point of the Apple MacBook Pro, the best laptop we think Apple has ever made. Usually, when reviewing a product, we come across a design flaw or issue that gives us pause. Not so this time. That doesn't mean that this Apple ...

Review summary: Review: Apple Macbook Pro notebookApple's Intel's Santa Rosa chipset means great performance as well as design

Pros: Attractive design ; good performance and features

Cons: Expensive, but still comparable to PC laptops

Verdict: It may not be Apple's most high-profile product, but the Macbook Pro is a top-of-the-range laptop

Review summary: Editor's Note: This review primarily covers the recent updates to the Apple MacBook Pro line. For a detailed look at the design and features, read our earlier review of the Apple MacBook Pro (15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo).Apple's recent update ...

Pros: Updated CPUs and graphics without an updated price ; LED-backlit display for better battery life ; 802.11n support

Cons: Minimal configuration options ; only 90 days of toll-free technical support ; still no media card reader

Verdict: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price.

Review summary: Take a gander at the newest model of Apple's super-sized notebook.

Review summary: Here it is, the first complete review of Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro. You know, Santa Rosa platform, LED backlighting, and new nVidia 8600M GT graphics. Right, that one, launched just a few days ago. The kids at Notebook Review took the unit ...