15-inch MacBook Pro/2.8GHz
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 model has the same 2.8GHz processor, 6MB of shared L2 cache, 500GB hard drive, and installed memory as the 17-inch model. It also features two graphics chips-one integrated in the motherboard (GeForce 9400M) and the other discrete (GeForce 9600M GT).
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This 15-inch MacBook Pro bests or matches the standard 17-inch configuration in many of our tests. It's a great choice, particularly if you're a switcher, a new buyer, or have one of Apple's older notebook models. If you already have a unibody MacBook Pro, though, you will already have most of the great features these new models have to offer.
Pros: Bootable SD card slot; improved battery life; higher quality display; lower price.
Cons: No ExpressCard slot; no matte screen option; no video adapters or Apple Remote included.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $2,299
Processor: 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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Lab Tests
| Speedmark 6 Score | 139 |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL XL 10.5 | 0:45 |
| iMovie HD6 | 0:39 |
| iTunes 7.7 | 0:54 |
| Photoshop CS3 | 0:48 |
| Compressor | 1:32 |
| Quake 4 | 77.1fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.5.7 |
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