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Apple MacBook Pro unibody 15-inch Pro Reviews

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The 15in MacBook Pro is a great machine. It looks the business, it's well made and, thanks to the new Intel chippery, goes like the proverbial off a shovel. Internals aside, this is not a major upgrade, but it maintains the MacBook Pro's lead. And its price point - you'll pay no more for this version than you would have done for the last one.

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Mar 14, 2011

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall the new lineup is a significant step forward. As I mentioned earlier, if you're in the market for a 13-inch system the 2011 Sandy Bridge MacBook Pro is likely the one to get. The 15 is just as easy to recommend, provided you're ok with the downsides (higher temperatures, louder fans, shorter battery life under load). If you aren't ok with the downsides, just wait another year and get the Ivy Bridge based successor.

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Mar 10, 2011

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PC World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new MacBook Pros offer a mix of improvements, familiarity and compromise. The CPU performance and battery life are much improved, and the graphics performance of the discrete Radeon HD 6750M in the 15- and 17-inch 2.2GHz Core i7 models was much faster than any MacBook Pro we’ve tested. There’s also the high data throughput of the new Thunderbolt port. The screen, weight, keyboard, speakers, and number of ports remain the same. As for compromises, there’s the integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor, which turned in results that are either slower or similar to the integrated graphics used in last year’s MacBook Pros. The discrete Radeon HD 6490M graphics processor in the 15-inch 2.0GHz Core i7 model performed similarly to the discrete graphics found in last year’s 15-inch models. And there aren’t any Thunderbolt peripherals available yet.

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Mar 03, 2011

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HardwareZone‘s review Edit Like Unlike

With a great design and excellent all-round performance, this near S$3,000 notebook is definitely a recommended buy. At this price point, it's a bit more affordable than last year's top model that was close to S$3,200, but it's a lot faster this year. The only drawback we could find was the lack of a higher resolution screen. The default glossy screen with 1440 x 900 pixels resolution while adequate for a general 15-inch notebook, isn't sufficient for a power user.

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May 03, 2011

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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The more powerful version of the 15" MacBook Pro brings quite a bit to the table. Besides the speedier CPU, most notable is the considerably faster graphics card. The GPU here can run current games with high graphics settings and thanks to its 1GB of graphics memory it's better suited for using multiple monitors at once. The larger hard drive is the third and final difference in hardware between the 2.2 GHz MBP 15 and the standard model.

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Apr 05, 2011

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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Two big considerations make us lean in favor of investing in the matte screen model: First, if you're planning to use the MacBook Pro for several hours every day, consider that glossy screens strain the eyes more. Second, using the laptop on the go, like on the train or bus—in which you're at the mercy of the changing light situation around you—might leave you frustratingly changing the viewing angle in hopes of avoiding reflections and seeing the screen contents better. What's the use of a good battery life when you can hardly recognize what's going on on the screen? If this sounds like your routine, it's best to go with the MacBook Pro 15 with a matte display and at the same time take advantage of a higher screen resolution.

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Mar 23, 2011

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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The fourth-generation MacBook Pro 15 Early 2011 has a sturdy aluminum unibody case. Some people's demands for a new case design have not yet been answered, but Apple's craftsmanship, design, sturdiness and comfort of use are some powerful selling points of the laptop. The starting price of 1749 Euro (RRP, glare-type, 1400 x 900 pixels) remains the same despite the new hardware, easily placing the notebook in the premium segment. The hi-res screen version will run you about 1899 Euro. The short 12-month standard warranty and the shamelessly expensive extended warranty can be a source of frustration.

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Mar 21, 2011

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Stunning performance, amazing new technology and the same great design, but the astronomical price makes the new MacBook Pro for professionals only.

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Mar 11, 2011

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Externally, this 2011 revision to the 2008-design Apple MacBook Pro isn’t even evolutionary, since there’s no visible change - save a lightning legend logo by the Mini DisplayPort connector. But since that port is actually a Thunderport link, this may just turn out to be a revolutionary development in the history of personal computing.

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Mar 09, 2011

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new MacBook Pros, including this quad core 2.2GHz 15-inch Core i7 model, have undergone a significant upgrade with only an inflationary price increase. With the latest processors, new graphics, a cutting-edge high-speed I/O port, an upgraded built-in webcam and a more capable SD card reader, the top-of-the-range 15-inch MacBook Pro is considerably more capable than the equivalent model from the mid-2010 upgrade.

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Mar 08, 2011

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The 15-inch top of the range model we tested certainly proves that it has the oomph to pack a punch and get the job done. Dropping down within the 15-inch range you get a slightly slower processor, while dropping down to the 13-inch models you’re only offered dual-core processors - a shame.

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Mar 03, 2011

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If you can afford the admittedly high asking price, the MacBook Pro has a lot to offer. In terms of hardware, it's on par with any equivalent PC based laptop and adds in its own unique feature in the shape of ThunderBolt. The key point, though, is that still nothing else comes close to its beautifully designed and constructed chassis.

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Mar 04, 2011

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Blisteringly quick, beautifully designed and with Thunderbolt technology, but at this huge price we’d expect a full set of features

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Mar 02, 2011

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Apple's 15in Core i7 MacBook Pro is sleek, elegantly designed and has a long battery life. Some odd specification choices make it feel like a larger version of the ultra-portable 13in model, rather than a well thought-out computer designed specifically for media-editing on the go.

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May 21, 2010

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HotHardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The MacBook Pro makes a very impressing performance showing whether it is running the Mac OS or Windows. Most consumer-level applications will run on it just fine. In terms of professional-level apps, that's going to depend on what kind of workload you're taxing the system with. In our tests, the MacBook Pro easily held its own in Photoshop CS5, and it even surprised us with its speedy Final Cut Pro 7 rendering time.

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Jul 21, 2010

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HardwareZone‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Every year, almost like clockwork, some things for Apple happen. A new iPhone is announced (or leaked really early by accident), a new iPod is released, and usually, some changes to its iMac and MacBook Pro line-up occur. In 2008, we saw the introduction of the aluminum unibody MacBook Pros while in 2009, we saw the MacBook Pros switch over to a non-removable battery format. Now in 2010, Apple has finally upgraded their offerings to embrace the newer Intel Core i5 and i7 processors for the 15-inch and 17-inch form factors.

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May 23, 2010

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Despite everything I just wrote about connectivity, the fact is that new MacBook Pro 15in is a gorgeous notebook to use. You can show me better benchmark results, without doubt, but in the real world this machine boots up quickly, runs smoothly, responds to commands instantly, operates quietly and performs slickly. You're telling yourself "I paid way too much for this" but you love every second of it.

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May 18, 2010

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ubergizmo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new Macbook Pro is a great computer with an amazing world-class design. I think that very few would question how well it is built and how much attention to details went into it. If anything, Mac OS X users who can afford it are damn lucky. If you are one of them, the choice is fairly easy: you simply have to choose between size, speed and price among the few models available.

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Apr 20, 2010

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In fact, the biggest news here might be how little Apple is changing, or maybe the fact that the base model 15-incher is now $1,799 (instead of $1,699) due to the loss of an integrated-only option. It seems as if the tweaks Apple has made to the battery are more or less a wash, and while the added CPU power is certainly felt, there just isn't the necessary gaming contingent on the Mac to make the new GPU useful to most folks - though the pro users that've been eyeing those pro mobile graphics cards available to their PC counterparts will certainly feel otherwise.

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Apr 14, 2010

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If performance matters to you, this is the MacBook Pro you've been waiting for. While I don't believe owners of the previous generation unibody need to upgrade, if you've got an older notebook this is the one to get. The new model isn't without its drawbacks however. The most obvious of which being price. At $1799, even the cheapest 15-inch MacBook Pro is very expensive. You're paying for the design, build quality and ultimately the right to use OS X.

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Apr 14, 2010

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

For the most part, our conclusions about the 2010 15-inch Macbook Pro remain true. If you’re using an older MacBook Pro, the upgrade is well worth it. You’ll see a sizable performance boost and an increase in battery life as well. It’s only compared to the previous generation unibody MacBook Pro that you’ll find the upgrade tougher to justify. Not to mention the finicky switchable graphics and potentially more power hungry CPU can make real world battery life closer to the 4 - 6 hour range rather than the almost guaranteed 5+ hours you’d see on the previous generation.

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Apr 24, 2010

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Not only is the MacBook Pro 15in the best constructed notebook computer you can find, it’s now also one of the very fastest. In fact, it’s the most powerful laptop we’ve ever tested. There are alternatives with more powerful graphics systems, but none that maintain such a good balance between performance and extended battery life. If you need the best designed notebook money can buy, or just a safe and dependable operating system running on the fastest portable hardware, the MacBook Pro 15in Core i7 sets the new benchmark.

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May 14, 2010

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

At last, the MacBook Pro 15-inch includes a fast Intel Core i5 processor and the addition of a seamless graphics switching technology that Apple developed on its own. It's the must-have Apple laptop for performance-hungry Mac users.

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Apr 14, 2010

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Geeky Gadgets‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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 the new MacBook Pro is definitely a notebook worth considering.

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May 23, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Apple certainly listened to complaints about their previous dual-GPU system and streamlined the switching process; now, ironically, we find ourselves asking for a nudge arguably in the other direction, with a more obvious indicator of when the NVIDIA graphics are active. That would certainly allow users to make a more educated choice between processing and runtimes.

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Apr 16, 2010

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