iPhone 3GS from AT&T. Free ShippingManufacturer: Apple Part number: MB166LL/A
- CNET editors' rating: 4.0 stars Excellent
How we rate- Design: 9.0
Features: 9.0
Performance: 8.0
Battery life: 7.0
Service and support: 5.0
Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 8 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 17-inch) price range: $4,849.99
A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.
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- Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 8 reviews
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Absolute best laptop on the market!"
by Guy Snodgrass on March 19, 2008
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by Baroness loraca on March 9, 2009
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"Expensive but worth every penny."
by powermacvt on May 17, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: MB166LL/A
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 15.4 in
- Depth 10.4 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 6.8 lbs
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz
- Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
- Features Streaming SIMD extensions 4
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 6 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
- Video Memory 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Trackpad, Backlit keyboard
- Features Multi-touch technology
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital (dual link), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
- Cables Included ( 1 pcs.), DVI-VGA adapter
- Features Keyboard light, Ambient light sensor, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 85 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 68 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
- Software Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '08, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, Apple XCode Developer Tools
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Product series
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Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD)
Price: $3,104.99
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 200 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.5, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, 5.5 lbs
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Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD)
Price: $3,489.99
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.5, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, 5.5 lbs
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Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 17-inch)
Price: $4,849.99
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.5, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, 6.8 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Apple
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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