Apple MacBook Pro MB166 Reviews: Mac OS X 17" Screen Laptop computer

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Product Features

Screen Size in Inches	17
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating System	Mac OS X
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	2
Number of Cores	Dual
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	250
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1680x1050 (WSXGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	Core 2 Duo
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	T9300
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	2500
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB Port	3
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote Control	No
DVD Writer	Yes
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	Yes
CD Rom	Yes
Blu-ray Drive	No
HDMI Interface	No
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
VGA Port	Yes
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	Yes
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	4.5
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (kg)	3.08
Brand of Graphic Chip	nVidia
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	GeForce 8600 MGT
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Graphics Memory (MB)	512
Firewire	Yes
TV Output	Yes
UMTS	No
Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Release Date	6 May 2008
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Dimensions (mm)	357x25.9x243
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.

Also known as: Apple MacBook Pro -, Apple MacBook Pro

Power takes shape.

MacBook Pro is meticulously designed for maximum performance in a minimum size. Bare minimum, in fact. It’s 2.45 kg (5.4 pounds) of unparalleled portable power in only one inch. Encased in sleek and sturdy aluminium, MacBook Pro is just as ingenious on the outside.

Spectacular display.

MacBook Pro makes your ideas even more brilliant with a sharp, high-resolution screen. Choose the 15.4-inch, 1440-by-900-pixel or the 17-inch, 1680-by-1050-pixel digital display, with glossy and anti-glare options. Or choose the new, optional high-resolution 17-inch LED backlit model for the optimal viewing experience. The 15-inch and 17-inch LED backlit displays are lighter, more power efficient and they deliver full screen brightness the instant you turn them on. Both LED backlit displays are mercury-free — and the 17-inch high resolution display is also arsenic-free — so they’re better for the environment.

Smart touch.

MacBook Pro features an advanced trackpad with amazing Multi-Touch technology. You can flip through photos, enlarge text and adjust an image using just your fingers. And your hands have room to spread out on the full-size keyboard with crisp, responsive keys. MacBook Pro has a built-in ambient light sensor that adjusts the keyboard and display brightness so it’s easy to work in low-light settings such as airplanes and conference rooms.

Multi-Touch meets MacBook Pro.

Multi-Touch technology from iPhone, iPod touch and MacBook Air comes to MacBook Pro in an amazing new Multi-Touch trackpad. Now you can pinch, swipe or rotate to enlarge text, advance through photos or adjust an image.

Room for more.

MacBook Pro has a standard hard drive up to 250GB and up to 4GB of RAM. So there’s more room for even bigger ideas.

Power duo.

The new Intel Core 2 Duo processors run at speeds up to 2.6GHz on a groundbreaking 45-nm process technology with up to 6MB L2 cache. And the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor now includes up to 512MB of video memory.

Ins and outs.

Connect storage, multimedia devices and high-speed peripherals to your MacBook Pro. Along the sides, you’ll find a FireWire 400 port, a FireWire 800 port, a DVI port, optical audio in and out ports, and an ExpressCard slot. There are three USB 2.0 ports on the 17-inch MacBook Pro and two on the 15-inch models.

Supersized display.

Connect an Apple Cinema Display to expand your desktop and lose nothing in translation. That’s because the DVI connection gives you a pure digital signal from system to display. View more than 4 million pixels on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor.

Even the power cord is a feature.

The MacBook Pro power adaptor with MagSafe connector is a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So, if you happen to trip over the power cord, you won’t send MacBook Pro flying. The cord simply disconnects, without damage to either the cord or the notebook.

Sounds all around.

MacBook Pro sounds as good as it looks, with unprecedented attention to audio detail. For musicians on the go, MacBook Pro offers pristine sound through crisp, clear stereo speakers, a built-in microphone, and optical digital audio on both input and output.

Built-in iSight.

Strategically placed in the centre of the MacBook Pro display bezel is a small but powerful iSight camera. Wherever you go, you can video conference with iChat, make a movie with iMovie and experiment in Photo Booth.

• More info at Apple's website
• User manual

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