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Apple MacBook Pro 17 inch - Winter 2011 Edition MC725

Based on 17 reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

6
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros

Ultra-solid unibody construction, Gorgeous high-resolution display, Fast, efficient Core i7 processor, Intel Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, ExpressCard 34, Superb speakers, Above-par battery life, Backlit keyboard

Cons

Glossy screen catches glare, doesn’t recline far enough, No SD card slot, crowded USB ports, Scarce Thunderbolt accessories, for now, Unnecessarily condensed keyboard, No Blu-ray drive option, Steep price premium, No user-replaceable battery

By Expert Reviews on September 15, 2011

It’s highly desirable, but ultra-expensive; unless you need its power and big, high resolution screen, the 15in version is better...

80
By RegHardware on August 23, 2011

I admit the MacBook Pro is not perfect – actually, it is bloody expensive at a mere quid short of £2,100. Add to that the cost of any of the aforementioned adapters, which might involve a new found love of the ExpressCard/34 slot, if you get...

80
By TechRadar on July 27, 2011

The 2011 MacBook Pro refresh is far more radical than it might seem. At a glance, the aluminium unibody Apple MacBook Pro line-up â€“ including this top-of-the-range 17-inch model â€“ look pretty much the same as their...

80
By DigitalVersus on April 15, 2011

A powerful processor, a good quality panel, an impeccable finish, a graphics card that can handle a good few games titles and really excellent battery life: this is what you get with this 17 inch machine. Even its little imperfections (lack of number...

100
By InfoWorld on March 30, 2011

From the outset, Apple's MacBook Pro has been the standard-bearer for professional notebook computers. Apple's extra-mile engineering sets the bar for performance, durability, build quality, longevity, ergonomics, battery life, and connectivity....

98
By NotebookCheck on March 29, 2011

The MacBook Pro 17“ is without a doubt a very impressive laptop. The excellent combination of powerful performance, light weight case and long battery life is unmatched. It's clearly developed for Mac OS X and only when using this operating...

86
By Digital Trends on March 22, 2011

If you’re looking for a notebook with all the power and creature comforts of a desktop, it’s hard to find a homier setup than Apple’s 17-inch MacBook Pro....

80
By T3 Magazine on March 11, 2011

Apple’s most expensive notebook, this 17-inch MacBook Pro, offers similar specs to the high-end 15-inch model. but bigger screen (obviously), three USB ports instead of two and an ExpressCard/34 slot instead of an SDXC reader, but the two...

60
By PC Authority on March 09, 2011

It's a monster of a laptop, with Sandy Bridge power and long battery life. But the price is pretty monstrous too....

67
By IT PRO on March 02, 2011

The 17in MacBook Pro is a powerful desktop replacement laptop that's also equipped with a great screen, long battery life, several useful design touches as well as a comfortable keyboard and touch pad too. It's expensive though and the lack of...

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