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Apple Macbook Pro 17 Reviews

PCMAG

11/2011

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch

PCMag Editors have not yet tested the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Late 2011). We do, however, have an upcoming review of the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Late 2011) ($1,799.00 direct, not yet reviewed). The Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Late 2011) updates the Apple media center with a newer 2.4GHz iteration of the Intel Core i7 processor and updated graphics processing. The inclusion of OS X Lion adds several software enhancements to this already improved package. Despite the hardware and software upgrades, the MacBook Pro 17-inch is still available for $2,499.00 through Apple Stores, Apple.com, or other retailers. The MacBook Pro line-up utilizes Apple's signature unibody construction, providing a single-piece aluminum chassis that is both lightweight and strong. The 17-inch screen offers 1920 by 1200 resolution, providing all the resolution needed for 1080p video playback. The LED backlit display offers brighter colors, sharper details and deeper blacks thanks in part to the glass layer covering the display surface. The Apple MacBook Pro line-up also features one of the best chiclet-style keyboards in the industry, with black tile key and an LED backlight.

TechRadar

07/2011

9.0/10

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.2GHz review

Apple's most expensive MacBook Pro offers very similar specifications to the high-end 15-inch model. Both have a brand-new, second-generation 'Sandy Bridge' quad-core 2.2GHz Core i7 processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000. Both bring us an AMD Radeon HD 6750M discrete graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory, a 750GB, 5400RPM SATA hard drive, 4GB of 1,333MHz RAM and an internal seven-hour battery. And both have a single FireWire 800 port as well as a Thunderbolt port, Intel's exciting new I/O technology offering up to 10Gbps transfer speeds in both directions. Apart from the screen sizes, the only significant differences between the two high-end off-the-shelf MacBook Pros is that this 17-inch model has three USB ports instead of two, and an ExpressCard / 34 slot instead of an SDXC card reader. The 17-inch MacBook Pro is aimed at people who need extreme performance as well as a larger screen. It's ideal for graphic designers who need all the screen space they can get and enough processing power to render complex images and artwork. Likewise, video editors need enough room to fine-tune their projects without losing sight of the big picture, and enough power to save them out in a reasonable time.

DigitalVersus

04/2011

10/10

Laptop Reviews: Compare PC and Mac Laptops and Netbooks

The MacBook Pro 17 inch 2011 is the latest Apple laptop to join our review. After the 13 inch and 15 inch versions, what does the 17 inch have up its sleeve for us? The design and excellent finish are almost identical to those on the 15 inch. There are however certain things that you may tolerate on the 15 inch but which stick in the throat when it comes to the 17 inch. Take the keyboard for example, with separate keys. It is exactly the same size as the keyboard used on the 13.3 inch machine. With all that available acreage on the sides, you'd think Apple would have at least added a number pad, usually standard on a model this size. The keys nevertheless offer supple and extremely quiet keying. Their positioning makes for instinctive typing. Nor is the touchpad any bigger here than on the 13.3 inch model. Is this a problem? Not really, as it's still bigger than on many laptops. Multi-touch (zoom, rotation, scrolling with several fingers and so on), wide and clickable, it has a very fluid, comfortable and precise glide. Activating the 'tap to click' option in 'system preferences' means you don't have to push the touchpad in to click and this makes the action quieter and slightly faster. The webcam (1280 x 720 pixels) gives a good quality picture.

DigitalTrends

03/2011

8.0/10

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011) Review

Review: Apple supercharges the 17-inch MacBook Pro for 2011 with the latest Intel Core i7 processors, ATI Radeon HD graphics, and Intel Thunderbolt connectivity.Steve Jobs may have waxed poetic about the “post-PC” age at the recent launch of the iPad 2, but as the most recent revamp of the MacBook Pro shows, Apple’s expertise at crafting a laptop remains as sharp as ever. While the MacBook Pro retains the same look and feel Apple has been milking for years, the addition of faster processors, graphics and Intel’s brand new Thunderbolt interface all put more zip beneath the outstanding unibody design. You may have to refinance your house to afford one, but once it’s in your hands, there’s little the folding powerhouse won’t do.Apple still offers the MacBook in 13-, 15- and 17-inch variants. We tested the 17 incher, which starts with at least a 2.2GHz Core i7 and AMD Radeon HD 6750 graphics, making it a brute even in its standard configuration. (At $2,499 and up, it should be). For graphics gurus and multi-taskers, the centerpiece of the desktop replacement model comes courtesy of an LED-lit, 17-inch LCD screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution, available in glossy or antiglare. Ours also came equipped with a 750GB Toshiba drive spinning at 5400RPM and of course, the new Thunderbolt interface.

TechRadar

03/2011

8.0/10

Apple MacBook Pro 2011 (17-inch) review

The 2011 MacBook Pro refresh is far more radical than it might seem. At a glance, the aluminium unibody Apple MacBook Pro line-up – including this top-of-the-range 17-inch model – look pretty much the same as their predecessors. But under the hood, they feature significant and very welcome advances.Intel's new second-generation Core series processors (Sandy Bridge) are used throughout the MacBook Pro range, even the 13-inch model, which missed out on the first generation of Core series CPUs due to a mix of legal disputes and practical issues. The MacBook Pros have finally left behind the ageing Core 2 Duo chips, and no doubt the rest of Apple's notebook line-up will also do so the next time they are refreshed.In a welcome move, Apple has skipped the entry-level Core i3 processor and equipped all early-2011 MacBook Pros with at least a Core i5. This top-of-the-range 17-inch model, costing £2,099, brings us a quad core 2.2GHz Core i7, which you can boost to a 2.3GHz chip for an extra £200 if you order online at the Apple website and avail yourself of the custom option. The 15-inch models also offer quad-core Intel Core i7s, with the high-end 13-inch MacBook Pro giving us a dual-core Intel Core i7, and the cheaper 13-inch model a dual core Intel-Core i5.

TechRadar

05/2010

8.0/10

Apple MacBook Pro 17

Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro is the Rolls-Royce of the MacBook Pro range. For many users it's overkill. Not everyone needs the power and versatility it offers, and at a hundred pounds shy of two grand (possibly more, if you choose customisation options on the Apple online store), it certainly isn't within everyone's price range. Yet for high-end users such as video editors and graphic designers, who need the extra screen space and processing power, this top-of-the-range 17-inch MacBook Pro 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 could well prove worth the asking price of £1,899. The mid-2010 refresh brings a series of exciting new technologies. Automatic Graphics Switching means you no longer have to open your System Preferences to switch between integrated graphics for better battery life or the discrete chip, which is more powerful but heavier on the battery. The new Core i5 processor introduces Hyper Threading, which gives the chip four virtual cores. Turbo Boost shuts down idle cores and increases the power to active cores, and an integrated memory controller speeds data processing. Physically, it's identical to the previous model of 17-inch MacBook Pro, retaining its unibody construction.

DigitalVersus

03/2010

10/10

Product Survey: Laptops

With Apple, we're used to very well-made laptops, and the 17'' MacBook Pro is no exception to that trend. It's a remarkable piece of design, and everything apart from the screen and the keyboard is made from aluminium, which makes for a solid, clean laptop that's a treat to handle. Whether you're an Apple fan or not, it's hard to deny that the MacBook Pro comes as close as possible to a faultless design. The version we tested has a matte panel, which isn't the case for other MacBooks, and something you can add for a supplement of £41. What actually happens is that Apple removes the glass panel that covers the screen on its other laptops, meaning the display sits slightly further back into the bezel (whose aluminium finish now shows through) rather than being flush with the edge of the lid. It's just as aesthetically pleasing, but ultimately, it's a question of personal taste. Personally, we prefer a matte display for practical purposes, as they avoid irritating reflections and greasy fingerprints. When you fold the screen down, it closes using a hidden magnet, which keeps it firmly in place. The is very comfortable. It could easily have been wider, or included a numeric keypad, but at 15 mm square, the keys themselves are a decent size and it's easy to type on, and writing is a soft, quiet affair.