Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Added larger hard drive, FireWire 800, and dual-layer DVD burner ; 1" thick ; Very portable for a 15 ; Improved battery life ; Great screen

Needs more USB ports ; Speakers are weak ; No higher resolution screen available

This is Apple's second try with an Intel processor in their flagship notebook and the results are much better. I am not sure what exactly went wrong with the Core Duo MacBook Pro's quality control, but there were widespread reports of issues, not to...

New aluminium unibody construction looks good, feels solid ; Giant multi-touch touchpad ; Attractive edge-to-edge glass on display ; New dual-mode graphics provide more power or more battery life

All-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially ; The extra-glossy screen won't appeal to everyone ; Switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be ; Similar performance to the cheaper 13-inch MacBook ; Still no media card slot

Apple continues to both frustrate and impress with its service and support. MacBooks include a standard one-year parts-and-labour warranty, but only 90 days of toll-free telephone support. This, along with the proprietary nature of Apple's products,...

Lightest 17-inch laptop we've seen ; Has a built-in Webcam and a remote control ; Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp ; Adds FireWire 800 support

Lacks media card reader ; Comes with only 90 days of toll-free technical support

The default warranty for the MacBook Pro is one year of coverage for parts and labour, but toll-free telephone support is limited to a mere 90 days -- well short of what you'd typically find on the PC side. You can purchase the AU$579 AppleCare...

New aluminium unibody construction looks good, feels solid ; Giant multi-touch touchpad ; Attractive edge-to-edge glass on display ; New dual-mode graphics provide more power or more battery life

All-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially ; The extra-glossy screen won't appeal to everyone ; Switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be ; Similar performance to the cheaper 13-inch MacBook ; Still no media card slot

Apple continues to both frustrate and impress with its service and support. MacBooks include a standard one-year parts-and-labour warranty, but only 90 days of toll-free telephone support. This, along with the proprietary nature of Apple's products,...

New aluminum unibody construction looks good, feels solid, Giant multi-touch touchpad, Attractive edge-to-edge glass on display, New dual-mode graphics provide more power or more battery life

All-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially, The extra-glossy screen won't appeal to everyone, Switching GPUs not as seamless as it should be, Similar performance to the cheaper 13in. MacBook, Still no media card slot

Apple continues to both frustrate and impress.

Lightest 17-inch laptop we've seen ; Has a built-in Webcam and a remote control ; Can run Windows XP via Boot Camp ; Adds FireWire 800 support

Lacks media card reader ; Comes with only 90 days of toll-free technical support

The default warranty for the MacBook Pro is one year of coverage for parts and labour, but toll-free telephone support is limited to a mere 90 days -- well short of what you'd typically find on the PC side. You can purchase the AU$579 AppleCare...

Good Performance ; Smaller and less heavy ; Compatibility with Windows XP or OS X ; No noise ; High quality webcam ; Special remote for media and power point

Gives out lot of heat ; Lacks media card reader ; Only 90 days of toll-free technical support

Apple MacBook Pro offers easy working with different software. It is definitely smaller and quieter than other laptops. However, this could be the reason for the difference in cost in comparison to other laptops. Apple MacBook Pro supports durable...