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.
Abstract: Theres something I have to say at the outset of this review: From the time Apple Inc. announced the first 17-in. PowerBook G4 models five years ago, Ive always been a little prejudiced against them. Id never have tried to talk someone out of buying ...
In many ways, the SSD option on the MacBook Air is an easier decision to make. In many cases, performance went down but the improvements in battery life and application launch time make the option worth it if youve got the gold to spare. Adding the M...
In conclusion, the 17in MacBook Pro is really a fantastic machine for creatives and anyone else looking for a high-powered, high-style laptop with a large screen. Sure, it does cost a little more than your average Windows laptop - around £2,100 for this c...
Abstract: The Santa Rosa MacBook Pro surpasses all notebooks in both usability and build quality. The glossy LED screen is a revelation. A dedicated graphics processor ensures that the system is always responsive. The sole blemish, inflexible power management, ...
Abstract: Heath McKnight Apple does it again with its MacBook Pro, professional laptop computers, offering ultra-bright LED displays (light emitting diodes), faster processors, a 1920 x 1200 17-inch display option for those working in high definition aspect rati...
If you were expecting more bang for your buck from the upgrade to the MacBooks and MacBook Pros, you’ll have to wait until Intel ships Penryn, the first 45-nanometer processor, probably near the holiday season or around the beginning of 2008. And, o...
Abstract: By Steven J McBride Apple’s new, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 17-inch laptop is a decent improvement over the last iteration, making it difficult to know where to start. But start I must, so pay attention, as there will be a quiz at the end. Sure, 2.2GHz...
Classic design; huge screen, with new ultra-high-resolution option; excellent overall performance; much improved graphics performance; 2GB of RAM, which is expandable to 4GB.
Some software needs tuning for new graphics chip; no PCMCIA slot or eSATA port; large screen inevitably increases size, weight, and price.
If you have a recent MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo, there’s probably no compelling reason to trade up (unless you can’t live without the higher frame rates, the optional extra resolution, or a fourth gigabyte of RAM). But if you’re still ...
Abstract: Since Apple made the great migration to Intel and the x86 architecture, much of the mystery around its product roadmap has disappeared. Unlike Apple, whose obsession with secrecy makes the Illuminati and Trilateral Commission look loose-lipped, Intel ...
