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Apple MacBook Pro - This MacBook Pro notebook computer features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which has 2 separate processing cores inside. It delivers higher performance across all computing activities - video encoding, gaming, music editing, and more. You also get a built-in iSight webcam, making it extremely easy to video chat with friends and family; as well as video conferencing with clients and co-workers. Apple's Front Row application lets you navigate your MacBook Pro with an included remote control and custom user interface. A great way to relax and easily access your digital media. These are just a few of the latest innovations Apple has in store. Check below for the full story: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM 120GB SATA 5400 RPM SuperDrive - (write speeds) 2.4x DL DVD+R, 6x DVD-R, 6x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 24x CD-R, & 10x CD-RW SuperDrive - (read speeds) 6x DL DVD, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, 4x DVD+R, 8x DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, & 24x CD Built-in 54Mbps AirPort Extreme 802.11g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Support Ports - 10/100/1000 Gigabit, 1 FireWire 400, 1 FireWire 800, 2 USB 2.0, Dual-Link DVI, optical digital input/audio line-in, & optical digital output/headphone out ExpressCard/34 Slot Built-in iSight Webcam Full-Size Illuminated Keyboard with Ambient Light Sensor and Scrolling Trackpad Unit Dimensions - 14.1 x 9.6 x 1 Unit Weight - 5.6 lbs.

From the Manufacturer:
MacBook Pro is built on the revolutionary Intel Core 2 Duo — which packs the power of two processor cores (up to 2.33GHz) inside a single chip. It provides 4MB of Smart Cache, L2 cache that can be shared between the cores as needed. It delivers higher performance in 2D and 3D graphics, video editing, and music encoding. But the new engine is only part of the story. Ultimate speed, performance, and connectivity. To go. That’s MacBook Pro.

MacBook Pro delivers the Front Row media experience, making it easy (and rather spectacular) to showcase your latest creations.

Packs power, not pounds
What makes MacBook Pro so mobile? Performance in a portable package. MacBook Pros are amongst the thinnest, lightest notebooks in their display class. These computers feature parts engineered to squeeze out every last joule of performance with meticulous placement for minimal size. The result? Ultra performance in a thin, light package.



In addition to superior design, MacBook Pro features a large scrolling trackpad for maximum control and a sudden motion sensor that parks the hard drive head during sudden changes in orientation. Throw in a backlit keyboard with an ambient light sensor and digital sound for music and movies, and you've got a portable workstation/entertainment machine that belongs on business trips and vacations.

Taking pictures of yourself on the road has never been more fun. Add a special image effect and save the image as your iChat buddy picture, email to your friends, put in your iPhoto library, or post to your iWeb photo blog.

iSight to behold
Sit down. Click someone’s iChat icon. Video conference from anywhere in the world. Though you can barely see it, there’s an iSight camera built into the thin bezel just above the display. So now you can conference with associates during the day and chat with the kids at night. iChat AV lets you video chat with up to three other people simultaneously. And when you go head to head, you’ll see your colleagues clearly, at VGA resolution.

Moving Performance
The MacBook Pro sports a killer, high-resolution widescreen display up to 17 inches big, and it's ready for more than Web surfing and word processing. Why? Well, check out the not-so-subtle ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with up to 256MB of dedicated graphics memory. Designed for high-performance portables, this graphics powerhouse packs more punch into a much smaller space. The X1600 can push data through 12 pixel shader pipelines and five vertex processors on the 16-lane PCI Express bus interface. Enjoy sharp videos and photos, smooth video playback, astonishing effects, and vibrant colors — as well as texture-rich 3D performance in next-generation games.



Road Show
Whether you’re at the client’s office, on location, or back at your hotel room, just use the Apple Remote to control your videos, music, movies, and more. Front Row lets you quickly navigate through your work and play from anywhere in the room. You can even use the Apple Remote to navigate through Keynote presentations. MacBook Pros are also road ready with:

• MagSafe Airline Adapter: Out of power in flight? Plug your MacBook Pro into the optional MagSafe Airline Adapter and get back to work (or play).
• AirPort Express: MacBook Pro offers built-in wireless capability, and you can create your own wireless network with an AirPort Express.
• Built-in Bluetooth: Connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled peripherals or connect to the Internet via your mobile phone.
• On display: Extend your desktop by connecting your MacBook Pro to a larger display or an HDTV via the DVI port or an optional video adapter.

The MagSafe Power Adapter is just that: a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So tripping over a power cord won't send your shiny new MacBook flying off a table or desk; the cord simply breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the system. As an added nicety, this means less wear on the connectors.

Included Software
Mac OS X v.10.4 Tiger (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools), iLife '06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, a 30-day trial of iWork '06, Comic Life, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniOutliner, Photo Booth, and Front Row.



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Rating: - * A great buy! ... Am I ever glad I purchased this Macbook Pro from the Macbook Pro series. I was pretty well pleased, right off the bat. My main input is the speed of this baby & the Core 2 Duo makes everything run efficiently. no crashes. Beautiful display, a cinch to use and runs all good Multimedia programs well. You may have to upgrade to a 200GB drive. The only problem I would flaw with consideration of the higher Mac price is battery life.. it does lag a tiny bit. Other than that it uses energy efficiently, is great, and runs that wonderous Leopard OS amazing. Rating: - * The best portable on the market ... I've owned 11 Macs over the last 7 years, most of which I bought for family members. 4 of them have been my primary computers. During this time I've also used several Windows based PCs, as I work in a Windows only business. It is great to have a Mac that also does the work stuff. I haven't yet been able to find anything I don't like about this notebook, which is something I cannot say for any other computer I've ever owned (Mac included). Here are the biggest pluses I can think of at the moment: -Beautiful 17" widescreen with a resolution that is perfect for the size -Leopard OS is simply beautiful and the easiest OS to use in the universe -Plenty of Hard Drive space -Plenty of RAM -Fast processor, good video card -802.11a/b/g/n -HUGE trackpad (great for photo editing or network engineering layouts) -Backlit keyboard makes typing in the dark a pleasure -Less than one inch thin -iSight built-in is perfect for my travels ... I can always see my wife and son (my wife has a MBP 15") -Office 2008 is every bit as good as Office 2007 for Windows -Spotlight, spotlight, spotlight! If you don't know what this is, Google it! :) -Expose -iWork 08 is nearly a replacement for Office 2008 -Scrolling built-in to trackpad That's about it for now. I hope this has been helpful. This is the most perfect notebook I've used to date. Rating: - * Item received other than ordered ... The Apple MacBook Pro was advertised as refurbished and with Microsoft Office. It did not contain Microsoft Office and had to be taken to an Apple service center to be repaired. I returned it for credit two weeks ago and have not heard from Amazon. Rating: - * Great Service and Item ... Very Good Quality and I love the mac. Much better than a PC. Great item and service. Rating: - * dangerous ... This system is dangerous - you could start enjoying computing so much that you forget you are working. The attention to little details adds up to more than the sum of its parts. The keyboard is quiet, lights up, and feels good to use. The battery meter tells the truth and gives time remaining or left to charge, not some vague percentage. The system is not plagued by constant viruses and spyware. You can focus on getting your work done without the stressed out feeling of constantly battling your system or fearing that something will randomly blow up on you. While it takes some getting used to, the power user will discover that everything they need is there and they do not need to buy 10 other products to get the job done (all of which introduce performance and other problems). The bottom line is - at $200 a pop for a complete and stable OS on 5 systems, or $600 for unlimited server licenses, you save money on maintenance, filling in capability gaps, and grief counseling that you would spend on a PC. Parallels really does an excellent job running Windows if you need it. Unix is right there under the hood with robust, stable, well thought-out capabilities that do not compromise security or performance. You will enjoy it. Buy it. It isn't perfect, but you will appreciate the genuine quality and be glad you did.