Apple MacBook Pro (15.4-inch, 1.67GHz Intel Core Duo)

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Apple MacBook Pro (15.4-inch, 1.67GHz Intel Core Duo)

Manufacturer: Apple

Part Number: MA090LL/A

Specifications: Processor: Intel Core Duo (1.67 GHz); RAM installed: 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 5.5 lbs; See full specs

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Thin-and-light laptop computer

A thin-and-light laptop computer offers the optimal combination of portability, performance, features, and cost. Power-tuned mobile processors deliver enough power to keep you working smoothly, and unlike ultraportables, most thin-and-light laptops have a more reasonably sized keyboard and display, a larger hard drive, and a built-in optical drive. Yes, they're more expensive than slightly larger, heavier mid-size laptops, but if you need maximum productivity in a portable package, this is the best choice.

EPA Energy Star compliant notebook computer

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Laptop computer wireless capabilities

Wireless capability		Description
WiMAX		WiMax is a new wide area wireless Internet service. Think of it like 3G but with enough bandwidth to make it efficient for use at home or a coffee shop across town. If WiMax comes to your area and works as intended, you may be able to consolidate your home and mobile broadband service.
Bluetooth		Bluetooth is still optional in most laptops, and so far, it isn't used to its potential. Expect this short-range wireless protocol to become a standard as electronics increasingly interface with each other.
Wi-Fi 802.11		Pre-N or Draft N is the newest protocol for Wi-Fi home networking. 802.11g is currently the most common protocol and is sufficient for most Web activities, but don't expect it to stream movie files from networked storage. Wi-Fi is backward-compatible so the new, faster protocols will work with older protocols like 802.11a.
Mobile broadband		Like WiMax, mobile broadband is a paid service and the built-in connectivity hardware is carrier specific.

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Notebook computer processors

The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and an excellent litmus test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as cryptic as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:

Manufacturer	Processor name	Processing power	Designed use
AMD	Turion	Very high	Gaming and graphics
Intel	Core 2 Extreme	Very high	Gaming and graphics
AMD	Athlon	High	Mainstream
Intel	Core 2 Duo	High	Mainstream
AMD	Sempron	Medium	Entry level
Intel	Celeron	Medium	Entry level
Intel	Pentium Dual Core	Medium	Entry level
Intel	Atom	Low	Netbook
Via	C7-M	Low	Netbook
Intel	Pentium	Low	Budget

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"CNET "downside" based on incomplete info"

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"O MY GOSH!"

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macworld.com

Summary: It's a potentially obvious point, but important to note: these Intel-based Macs are still Macs through and through. We put a PowerBook G4 into FireWire Target mode and attached it to the MacBook Pro, transferred its files via Apple's built-in Migration As

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digitalartsonline.co.uk

Editors' rating: 90

Summary: The 17-inch MacBook Pro is a wonder of engineering; it's marvellously small and light, and innovations such as the magnetic power cable and backlit keyboard are unique - though the lack of a two-button trackpad is still annoying

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