17-inch MacBook Pro/2.16GHz

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4.0 out of 5 Mice, May 19, 2006

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Pros

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 800
Big, bright, beautiful widescreen display
Built-in iSight

Cons

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

Price when rated: 2799

17-inch MacBook Pro/2.16GHz

Macworld.com - May 19, 2006

The 17-inch MacBook Pro is a fabulous machine for people who can afford it -- and who conclude that its high performance, huge screen, and impressive versatility justify its size and weight. If you meet those criteria, the only real question is timing: Users who make heavy use of Adobe Creative Suite and other applications not yet available in Universal format may want to steer clear of the MacBook Pro for now. For everyone else, Apple's latest 17-inch model once again defines the gold standard for portable computing.

Macworld Lab Results

Macworld Labs

Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21	1:06
Compressor	3:59
iMovie 6.0.1	1:01
iTunes 6.0.4	1:28
Photoshop CS2	2:26
Speedmark 4.5 Score	193
Tested Configuration	Mac OS X 10.4.6 with 1GB of RAM
Unreal Tournament 2004	63.1fps

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