Pros

  • 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

Cons

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

Manufacturer’s Description

The Mac is designed to provide the best computer experience you can have. Everything just works. And everything works together. Thats because Apple makes both the hardware and the software. So whether you are accessing a Wi-Fi network or organizing your photos by faces or video chatting with friends, its all amazingly simple. And thats just the beginning.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number MC024LLA
UPC Code 885909304356
Processor
Processor type Intel Core i5
Processor speed 2530.0 MHz
Cache size 3.0 KB
Memory
Memory type DDR3
Memory speed 1066.0 MHz
Memory max 8.0 GB
Display
Display size 17.0 inches
Aspect ratio 16:10
Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels
Graphics
Primary Graphics Chipset NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 500.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 5400.0 RPM
Drive Controllers Serial ATA
Other storage Express Card 34
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Vendor Rated Battery life 9.0 hours
Standard Number of Batteries 1.0
Number of Included Batteries 1.0
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • Bluetooth
  • Mini DisplayPort
Express Card 34 or ExpressCard/34 1
Wireless connection 802.11 n
Bluetooth Yes
Slots Express Card 34
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 15.47 inches
Depth 10.51 inches
Height 0.98 inches
Weight 6.6 pounds
Optical Drive
Included Drives DVD-R/CD-RW Combo (Superdrive)
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Included Software
Operating System Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Included Software iLife
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices Built-In Microphone
Input devices Touchpad (multitouch)