Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2006)

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

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Slim and sexy, Magnetic Power connector, iSight Webcam, Faster than previous models

Expensive, Poor Screen Resolution, Graphics need work

It's expensive, but the MacBook Pro offers better performance and speed than its predecessors and ships standard with a whole range of intuitive features

Thin and light for a big notebook

Hard drive isn't user-accessible

Correction: The MacBook Pro's reign as fastest notebook ended on 10/25/2007, not 11/23/2007 as was previously reported. We apologize for the error

Excellent performance with Universal software ; MagSafe power connector ; 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support ; Much improved AirPort reception ; Virtually silent operation ; 1GB of RAM now standard ; Adds a third USB 2.0 port ; Includes FireWire...

No internal modem option ; No PCMCIA or ExpressCard/54 slots ; Mediocre performance with non-native applications ; Disappointing battery life

The MacBook Pro packs a 2-GHz Core Duo Processor, a handsome screen, and a built-in Webcam.

design, workmanship, low noises, good input devices, optimized for MacOS X

high temperatures, mediocre Windows suppor (yet), high price

Owing to Bootcamp now also the infinite widths of the Windows software are opened for Mac users. However, up to the final version there are still restrictions left

Beautiful, sleek design ; Big, 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...

Lacks media card reader and some other ports ; Only 90 days of toll-free technical support

Service and support Apple desktops have a one-year local warranty. At Apple's support Web site, Mac owners can download the latest drivers and manuals. In the event of simple malfunctions, the company offers an online knowledge database and support...

Beautiful, sleek design ; Robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger ; Illuminated keyboard and big, scrollable touch pad ; Multimedia features include DVD burner, built-in Webcam, and remote control ; Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp

Nonnative software runs slowly on Mac OS ; Subpar battery life ; Lacks media card reader and some other ports ; Higher-end configurations are much more expensive than their PC equivalents ; Only 90 days of toll-free technical support

Outlook The MacBook Pro likely signals the end of the road for the entire PowerBook line, whose G4 processors seem positively ancient as of this morning. Nevertheless, we're truly happy to finally see an Apple laptop with power to match its beauty. If...

The new 15 inch MacBook Pro that we tested is a significant improvement over the 2009 model, the new Intel Core i5 and i7 processor are a serious upgrade to the previous processors, add that to the new improved graphics and increased battery life and...

Huge screen ; Seamless switching between graphics chips ; Longer battery life than previous 17-inch model ; Ability to output audio using MiniDisplay Port connection ; New inertial scrolling ;

No video adapters included ; Larger and heavier than Apple's other laptops ;

The number, type, and placement of ports remains the same on the latest 17-inch MacBook Pro, as does the model's 1920-by-1200 resolution glossy screen with LED backlighting, 4GB of RAM, the 500GB 5400RPM hard drive, and its captive battery