Testseek.co.uk have collected 30 expert reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro 17 inch - Early 2008 MB166 / MA897 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple MacBook Pro 17 inch - Early 2008 MB166 / MA897.
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The editors liked
Better battery life
Supports trackpad hand gestures
Double the video RAM of previous models on two high-end models
Very stylish
Lightweight and portable
Bright screen
Comfortable to use
Lightest 17-inch laptop weve seen
Has a built-in webcam and a remote control
Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp
Adds FireWire 800 support
Lightweight 17in. notebook
Builtin Webcam and a remote control
The editors didn't like
Apple remote no longer free
Trackpad a bit narrow for multi-touch hand gestures.
Very stylish, Lightweight and portable, Bright screen, Comfortable to use
Expensive, Limited feature set
Apple has its own take on the idea of portable computing and the MacBook Pro (£1799 inc. VAT) has long been a favourite with users due to a combination of portability, an excellent screen and comprehensive software compatibility.The17-inch display is a...
Better battery life, supports trackpad hand gestures, double the video RAM of previous models on two high-end models
Apple remote no longer free, trackpad a bit narrow for multi-touch hand gestures.
If you’ve been waiting to buy a new Apple laptop, or hesitating about upgrading, wait no longer. The new MacBook Pros are Apple’s speediest laptops ever. The higher-end models are loaded with both system and video RAM and better L2 cache capac...
Abstract: This model is based on Intel’s relatively new Santa Rosa platform. Its Core 2 Duo chip speed has gone up from 2.33GHz to 2.4GHz but the real story is the laptop’s underlying infrastructure, which gives a surprisingly large performance leap. This is al...
But that’s ignoring the point of the Apple MacBook Pro, the best laptop we think Apple has ever made. Usually, when reviewing a product, we come across a design flaw or issue that gives us pause. Not so this time. That doesn’t mean that this A...
Abstract: MacBook Pro 17-inch Apple’s upgraded flagship laptop is a designer’s dream machine The first MacBook Pro was released this time last year, powered by an Intel Core Duo processor with a maximum speed of 2.16GHz. Now, less than 12 months after s...
Lightest 17-inch laptop weve seen; has a built-in webcam and a remote control; can run Windows XP via Boot Camp; adds FireWire 800 support
Lacks media card reader
Apples Core 2 Duo 17-inch MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for multimedia users on the go ...
Lightweight 17in. notebook, Builtin Webcam and a remote control, Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp, Adds FireWire 800 support
Lacks a media card reader, Comes with only 90 days of free technical support
Apples Core 2 Duo-based 17in. MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for mobile multimedia users...
Abstract: Following on from the original MacBook Pro, this new revision is externally unchanged. But Apple has replaced the 2GHz Core Duo with a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo, and installing Windows with the aid of Apples Boot Camp produced a gratifyingly high benchmar...
Abstract: Back in October 2008, when the MacBook Pro line was revamped, the 17-inch model was curiously missing from the rollout. It took until February 2009 for the 17-inch revamp to ship, but the larger screen version is finally now readily available, with all...
Thinnest and Lightest 17inch Notebook, Ability to Run Mac OS X and Windows, MagSafe Power Adapter Prevents Cord Tripping Damage
Expensive, Display Not LED Backlit Like 15inch Version
The Apple MacBook Pro have two very strong things going for it. First, it is the smallest and lightest 17-inch notebook available on the market making it great for people who want a large screen but not have the bulk associated with a desktop replaceme...
