Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop Review

"Apple and NVIDIA joined up and came up with a new video card for this MBP. The MBP actually has 2 graphics cards in it. One that is integrated, and one that is dedicated. The integrated graphics is NVIDIA instead of the old intel, so it is immensely better. The dedicated card (which can be easily switched on) is a powerhouse and almost puts a MBP in line with other gaming machines, almost. Needless to say, this notebook will do just about whatever you want it to do graphics wise, gaming, video editing, photo editing, you name it, it will do it pretty easily. no worries here."

"The MBP has had a beautiful screen for as long as i can remember and this new model is no exception. LED lit means that it is "instant on". when you open the lid, there is no warm up time like there is with other screens like LCD ect. The colors pop and are extremely vibrant and true. If you have seen an older MBP screen, you've seen them both, kind of. The new screen is all glass. The glass extends to the very outer edge of the lid, leaving no empty space. Simply put, you can't find a better screen, not even on a Sony machine (and i love sony also)."

"The new MacBook Pro has some significant advantages over the old one. The new case design is attractive and solid. The keyboard is crisp and responsive. The hard drive is as easy to access as on every other notebook on the market (as opposed to requiring complete disassembly of the machine with the old model). The new NVIDIA 9600 graphics adds a lot of 3D horsepower."

"The video output for connecting an external monitor is only compatible with one monitor at the moment. Connecting to the kinds of monitor that people actually own will require the purchase (and carrying) of an additional $30 adapter. Or two, if you need to connect to both VGA and DVI monitors. "

"If the lighting conditions in your work environment are exactly right, the screen looks wonderful. If there is any light behind or above you, the screen acts as a mirror and the glare and reflections can be annoying."

Portions of actual user comments on Amazon.com

Product Report
Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop
	Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A Technical Details: * Redesigned MacBook with thin, strong aluminum unibody frame and 15-inch LED-backlit glass display * New glass trackpad with 40 percent more tracking area and supports more Multi-Touch gestures * 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB DDR3 RAM (4 GB max), DVD/CD SuperDrive * Dual NVIDIA graphics (integrated and discrete); Draft-N Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 2.1; Gigabit Ethernet; Mini DisplayPort video output * Preloaded with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system and iLife ‘08 suite of applications Price: $1,868.98 on Amazon.com
Feedback & Overview
	Actual Customer Feedback: "Apple and NVIDIA joined up and came up with a new video card for this MBP. The MBP actually has 2 graphics cards in it. One that is integrated, and one that is dedicated. The integrated graphics is NVIDIA instead of the old intel, so it is immensely better. The dedicated card (which can be easily switched on) is a powerhouse and almost puts a MBP in line with other gaming machines, almost. Needless to say, this notebook will do just about whatever you want it to do graphics wise, gaming, video editing, photo editing, you name it, it will do it pretty easily. no worries here." "The MBP has had a beautiful screen for as long as i can remember and this new model is no exception. LED lit means that it is "instant on". when you open the lid, there is no warm up time like there is with other screens like LCD ect. The colors pop and are extremely vibrant and true. If you have seen an older MBP screen, you've seen them both, kind of. The new screen is all glass. The glass extends to the very outer edge of the lid, leaving no empty space. Simply put, you can't find a better screen, not even on a Sony machine (and i love sony also)." "The new MacBook Pro has some significant advantages over the old one. The new case design is attractive and solid. The keyboard is crisp and responsive. The hard drive is as easy to access as on every other notebook on the market (as opposed to requiring complete disassembly of the machine with the old model). The new NVIDIA 9600 graphics adds a lot of 3D horsepower." "The video output for connecting an external monitor is only compatible with one monitor at the moment. Connecting to the kinds of monitor that people actually own will require the purchase (and carrying) of an additional $30 adapter. Or two, if you need to connect to both VGA and DVI monitors. " "If the lighting conditions in your work environment are exactly right, the screen looks wonderful. If there is any light behind or above you, the screen acts as a mirror and the glare and reflections can be annoying." Portions of actual user comments on Amazon.com Pros: -Excellent new graphics chip (NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT) -Has Fire Wire port -Has an expansion card slot -Great display. The colors pop and are extremely vibrant and true -The keyboard is crisp and responsive, also is lighted to help you in dark areas -Very good trackpad Cons: -A bit overpriced -In powerfull light behind or above you, the screen acts as a mirror -The video output for connecting an external monitor has a low range of connectivity (you might require the purchase of an adapter)
Product Details
Company Info:	www.apple.com
Product Specifications:	# Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 14.4 x 1 inches ; 5.5 pounds # Shipping Weight: 10.2 pounds
Price:	$1,868.98
Return Policy:	30 days money back guarantee if package is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes.
Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop On Amazon.com