Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo processor 2.66GHz, 4GB, 17-inch TFT) Review

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Features:
General
ProcessorCore 2 Duo
Processor speed2.66GHzMemory/Storage
Amt of RAM4096 MB
Hard drive320 GB
Optical driveSuperDrive Connectivity
Ports3 X USB2.0; FireWire; Mini DisplayPort out
BluetoothYes
InfraredNo
Ethernet10/100/1000
Built-in devicesExpressCard/34 slot; built-in iSight
Wireless LAN802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
WebcamYes Display
Graphics hardwareDiscrete Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT and integrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M
Amt of video RAM512MB
Diagonal screen size17 inch
LCD technologyActive matrix LCD (wide screen)
Screen resolution (max)1920 x 1200
Hybrid graphicsYes Multimedia
RemoteNo
DVD/MP3 without bootupNo
TV tunerNo
Sound hardwareIntegrated audio; 2 x speakers Software
Operating systemMac OS X
Software includediLife '09; Photo Booth; Front Row Chassis
Weight w/battery3 kg
Dimensions393 x 267 x 25 mmPower Supply
Battery type(s) includedIntegrated
Mfr-claimed battery life8 hoursWarranty
Warranty90 days of free telephone support and one-year limited warranty

The good: New aluminum unibody construction comes to the 17-inch model; useful multitouch trackpad gestures; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display; dual graphics provide more power or more battery life.

The bad: All-clicking trackpad is a bit awkward; matte screen option costs extra; switching GPUs is not as seamless as it should be.

The bottom line: A little late to the party, Apple's redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro joins the 15-inch model with a redesigned aluminum body, new trackpad with expanded functionality, and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance.

Source:Cnet Asia