15-inch MacBook Pro/2.53GHz
Apple's June 2009 overhaul of its laptop line created a trio of 15-inch MacBook Pro models, each with a restored FireWire port and the lithium-polymer battery previously available only in the 17-inch MacBook Pro. This 15-inch configuration features the same processor speed, installed RAM, hard drive and graphics processor as the $1,499 13-inch MacBook Pro. But for $200, you get a larger display.
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If you already have a unibody MacBook Pro, you will already have most of the great features offered in this new model. However, if you're a switcher, a new buyer, or have one of Apple's older notebook models, this is a fine choice, though gamers should shy away from this model.
Pros: Bootable SD card slot; improved battery life; higher quality display; entry-level price tag.
Cons: No ExpressCard slot; integrated graphics processor has slower performance; no matte screen option; no video adapters or Apple Remote included.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $1,699
Processor: 2.53 Intel Core 2 Duo
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Lab Tests
| Speedmark 6 Score | 118 |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL XL 10.5 | 0:50 |
| iMovie HD6 | 0:45 |
| iTunes 7.7 | 1:00 |
| Photoshop CS3 | 0:53 |
| Compressor | 1:42 |
| Quake 4 | 37.4fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.5.7 with 4GB |
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