17-inch MacBook Pro/2.4GHz
The MacBook Pro gets a new chipset, which means processor bumps, a faster frontside bus, and more RAM capacity. However, the more significant refinement in this update is a new graphics system powered by the Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT. Unlike the 15-inch models, the 17-inch MacBook Pro does not sport a new LED-backlit display for better battery life; however, a build-to-order option lets you select a higher-resolution display with 1,920-by-1,200 native resolution.
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Current MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo owners will want to skip this upgrade, but owners of the original MacBook Pro and PowerBook will see a dramatic performance boost. The 17-inch model obviously remains the choice for people who require maximum screen space, no matter this model's heavier weight, bigger size, and higher price.
Pros: Classic design; huge screen, with new ultra-high-resolution option; excellent overall performance; much improved graphics performance; 2GB of RAM, which is expandable to 4GB.
Cons: Some software needs tuning for new graphics chip; no PCMCIA slot or eSATA port; large screen inevitably increases size, weight, and price.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $2799
Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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Lab Tests
| Speedmark 5 Score | 204 |
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| Cinema 4D XL 10.5 | 0:55 |
| iMovie HD 6 | 0:50 |
| iTunes 7.5 | 1:03 |
| Photoshop CS3 | 1:20 |
| Compressor | 2:07 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 76.6fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.5 with 2GB of RAM |
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