Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A 17-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."

"Recently me and my friend were looking at laptops at Circuit City, and one thing we did was go through every single laptop and look at it's trackpad. It is absolutely amazing how much time and effort company's DON'T put into designing their trackpad, when in my book, it is a HUGE factor. The coefficient of friction on this trackpad is exactly what it needs to be. not too rough, not too smooth, just right. I absolutely love the MBP trackpad and think it is something apple needs to be commended for. "

"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 new display is very clear and sharp, at least as good as the previous generation's screen. It is also covered with a pane of glass and is very, very shiny; much shinier and more reflective even than the previous generation's 'glossy' screen. 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 MB604LL/A 17-Inch Laptop
	Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Technical Details: * Built-in lithium-polymer battery. Up to 8 hours of wireless productivity. * NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics processor and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor; Glossy display * 320GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; 512MB of GDDR3 memory * 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB * SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Price: $2,794.00 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." "Recently me and my friend were looking at laptops at Circuit City, and one thing we did was go through every single laptop and look at it's trackpad. It is absolutely amazing how much time and effort company's DON'T put into designing their trackpad, when in my book, it is a HUGE factor. The coefficient of friction on this trackpad is exactly what it needs to be. not too rough, not too smooth, just right. I absolutely love the MBP trackpad and think it is something apple needs to be commended for. " "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 new display is very clear and sharp, at least as good as the previous generation's screen. It is also covered with a pane of glass and is very, very shiny; much shinier and more reflective even than the previous generation's 'glossy' screen. 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: -The 17-inch MacBook Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more durable -Has firewire port -Weighs only 6.6 pounds (including battery) -95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 7-8 hours of battery life -MacBook Pro graphics are twice as fast as MacBook graphics, games barely playable on the MacBook become fun and seemless on the MacBook Pro. -17-Inch display great for media use and games -Long life battery (can be recharged up to 1000 times--compared with only 200 to 300 times for typical notebooks) -Breakthrough unibody enclosure Cons: - Comes with a lot of sample software that many won't find useful -The video output for connecting an external monitor may require the purchase (and carrying) of an additional $30 adapter because is not compatible with most monitors. -Display a bit to glossy and reflective
Product Details
Company Info:	www.apple.com
Product Specifications:	# Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 15.5 x 1 inches ; 6.6 pounds # Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
Price:	$2,794.00
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 MB604LL/A 17-Inch Laptop On Amazon.com