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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 88
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1190 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro (Core Duo, 2006) from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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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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notebookcheck.net
Editors' rating: 89
Summary: Owing to Bootcamp now also the infinite widths of the Windows software are opened for Mac users. However, up to the final version there are still restrictions left
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electricpig.co.uk
Editors' rating: 100
Summary: Yes it's expensive. But it's also super-sexy, packed with features aaaaaaaand environmentally friendly. How'd you like them Apples?
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fwd.five.tv
Editors' rating: 100
Summary: You could spend all your working day just staring at the 17-inch MacBook Pro, it's that gorgeous. But if you find the strength to pop the lid, you'll also discover it's the one of the most powerful computers on Earth that you can yank from the wall ...
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pocket-lint.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: If you've got the cash and are in the market for a top of the range notebook this will do you nicely. It's just a shame it has to be so expensive
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
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.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
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Business laptop: Power user
If you rely on the same notebook at work, at home, and on the road, you need a well-balanced system. And it has to deliver the performance to keep up with a wide range of applications. A thin-and-light laptop is just the ticket.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
Microsoft Windows 7 system requirements
Ready for Windows 7?
If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
- -1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- -1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- -16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- -DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
- -Internet access (fees may apply)
- -Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
- -For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
- -Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
- -HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
- -DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
- -BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
- -BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
- -Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
- -Music and sound require audio output
from windows.microsoft.com
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Home user laptop computer
Home users are increasingly turning to notebook computers as their primary PCs, as they like that laptops can offer similar performance and features to those of a desktop PC, and can be easily moved from room to room. Though of course almost any notebook computer will do for typical home use, there are two types of laptops most suitable for home users: mid-size notebooks, which tend to be budget-friendly, and desktop replacements, which are usually packed with features.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
Student laptop computer
Students and others on a tight budget should look for a cheap laptop computer that delivers the most bang for the buck. In particular, students need a notebook that is small and light enough to lug back and forth across campus but rugged enough to withstand bouncing around in a backpack.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
CNET product brief
Description: The Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2.16 is a 5.5-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,700.The 15.4 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1440 x 900, which is better than most notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core Duo chip.This unit comes with a 100GB hard disk drive and 1 GB of memory.
Pros: The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.The EPA has classified this laptop as Energy Star compliant because it has built-in power management features.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.
Cons: Has only a 100GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009, a 5.5-pound notebook at around $1, 690, has a 250 GB hard drive.
Suitability: A thin-and-light notebook, suited for business computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.The good battery performance will keep your system running longer without plugging in.Archive your digital videos using this notebook's DVD writer.With 256MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do a lot better than most other notebooks when it comes to multimedia applications and games.
Value: Overall, this notebook's features seem very weak for its price, compared to most other notebooks.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of thin-and-light products with a comparable screen size is considerably less -- right around $1,140.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this notebook's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, smartphone or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
Where to buy
Apple MacBook Pro Core Duo 2.16 GHz - 15.4" TFT:
$1,699.00
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