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Apple MacBook Pro 15.4 inch - Late 2011 - Intel Core i7

Based on 17 reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

5
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros

Speedier processor.
Improved graphics performance.
Optional high-res glossy or matte screen.
Excellent battery life.
Multi-touch gestures on touch pad work flawlessly with OS.
Updated quad-core Core i7 processor.
Powerful AMD GPU with more dedicated memory.
OS X Lion is superb.

Cons

We’re still waiting for Thunderbolt to pay off.
Only a minor upgrade from previous version.
Lacks a Blu-ray drive.
Lacks an HDMI port.
Battery is not user-replaceable
Competitors offer lower prices and larger feature sets.

By Tech2 on January 06, 2012

At Rs.1,04,900, it makes a very tempting buy if you're looking for both battery life and solid performance, which let’s face it, is very difficult to find on a Windows-based notebook. The refresh continues the legacy of the MacBook Pros before...

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By G4tv.com on December 23, 2011

Video Review: Apple's new MacBook Pro offers state of the art Intel processors, Thunderbolt technology and a longer lasting battery. Chris Hardwick joins Candace Bailey to break down these new features and whether it lives up to Apple...

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By PC Advisor on December 21, 2011

Apple didn’t even press release the changes in this gentle speed bump for autumn 2011’s MacBook Pro. But small increases in performance are there to be had, over what was already a spectacularly fast laptop. We’re still holding out for...

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By Mac|Life on December 14, 2011

Modest updates make small improvements on an already-great machine, but the optional anti-glare screen is something many Mac users have been clamoring for. Product 15-inch 2.2GHz Core i7 MacBook Pro Company Apple Contact apple.com Price $1799...

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By NotebookCheck on December 05, 2011

The MacBook Pro refresh brings a better performance for the same price. However an upgrade hardly pays off for owners of a model from early 2011 as the differences are too small. To summarize, the 15 inch MacBook Pro is still an excellent laptop,...

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By Macworld UK on November 24, 2011

Apple’s announcement of updates to the MacBook Pro was so low-key you might have missed it. And truth be told, it wasn't the flashiest update, with new processors and graphics the biggest changes. While the improvements in the new MacBook Pros...

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By AnandTech on November 17, 2011

The early 2011 MacBook Pro is honestly Apple's best effort to date. Only using quad-core CPUs on the 15 and 17-inch models, and offering an optional Thunderbolt Display that can act as a modern day dock makes this platform, particularly the 15-inch...

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By Computer Shopper on November 16, 2011

With this fall 2011 update, Apple's middle-child MacBook Pro gets a slightly faster processor and more graphics muscle, keeping its performance well ahead of the competition. It's a minor update from the previous version, making the need to...

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By TechRadar on November 15, 2011

The late 2011 Apple MacBook Pro refresh comes just months after the range's last upgrade, in February.While the early 2011 refresh of the 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch Apple laptops brought a radical overhaul, with the entire MacBook Pro range moving...

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By CNET Australia on October 31, 2011

A MacBook Pro is a significant investment, especially when adding in optional upgrades. Cost aside, there's not a better choice (there are, however, some close ties) for an all-around powerhouse that will work in the home, the office and in...

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