Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro/2.53GHz specs

Pros

• Thin, rounded design
• Ecologically conscious
• Retains FireWire port
• Great new keyboard
• Easier to service and upgrade
• Gorgeous, bright, glossy screen
• Large trackpad with numerous multi-touch gesture choices

Cons

• Disappointing battery life compared to the last model
• No choice of screen finishes
• Trackpad button can be hard to press
• Some multi-touch gestures more difficult to maneuver than others

At A Glance

While it appears to be identical to its predecessor at first glance, this MacBook Pro has been remodeled both inside and out. It sports a new unibody architecture similar to the MacBook and MacBook Air enclosures. The matte screen option is gone, replaced by a glossy 15-inch screen. The latest MacBook Pro also employs Nvidia's Hybrid SLI technology, a pairing of two graphics chips-one integrated in the motherboard (GeForce 9400M) and the other discrete (GeForce 9600M GT). This model features a slightly faster processor--2.53GHz vs. 2.5GHz--than its predecessor at the same price.

Manufacturer’s Description

The 15.4" MacBook Pro Notebook Computer from Apple gives you all the power of a Macintosh computer in an easily portable and attractive form. The laptop is housed in a sleek glass and aluminum enclosure. It features a keyboard with an ambient light sensor and backlit keys. The computer is designed to meet the needs of photographers, video editors, graphics designers, educators, and businesspeople who demand a compact and light portable computer.

The Specs

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