Apple MacBook Pro MB471LL/A Reviews: Mac OS X 15.4" Screen Laptop computer

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“The product is gorgeous, it starts up quickly and shuts down quickly, and…” Simon, London View all 3 real customer reviews

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Dual Core Processor with 2GB of Memory and 320GB Storage on Mac OS X. 5 hours of battery More »

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Battery life	8.7
Design	9.3
Performance	7.7
Size and weight	9.3
Value for money (at time of purchase)	4.3
Overall rating	8.0

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Simon, London , “Web designer/developer”

Score 9.0/10

+ The product is gorgeous, it starts up quickly and shuts down quickly, and altogether works very well. For a 15" portable it isn't too heavy and it has a very good battery life.

- The screen is very shiny, and in some settings is hard to use. DisplayPort adapters initially were hard to get hold of. All ports are on the left hand side, making using a cabled mouse a pain. Still no Blu-Ray.

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Anthony, Crayford

Score 5.0/10

+ Battery life, and fairly light weight.

- Poor graphic quality in my opinion, and not worth the price.

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purchased 15 Mar 2009

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Expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro MB471LL/A

TechRadar expert review

New Apple laptop releases are few and far between, but almost always deliver market-leading style and features. The latest MacBook Pro (¬£1749 inc. VAT) is no exception and, while the price is certainly high, it's possibly the most unique Apple laptop seen so far.The slim 2.5kg chassis is shaped from a single piece of aluminium. This makes it light and incredibly strong, as well as far more recyclable than previous Apple laptops. The 215-minute battery life is also impressive for a laptop of this size and suits short-term travel use.The 15.4-inch screen has a glass enclosure to protect…

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reviewed 10 Nov 2008

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Apple has its own take on the idea of portable computing and the MacBook Pro (¬£1799 inc. VAT) has long been a favourite with users due to a combination of portability, an excellent screen and comprehensive software compatibility.The17-inch display is a standard TFT panel. This helps it to perform better in bright conditions, where fingerprints and dust are concealed well.It's also a vibrant panel on test, with bright and accurate colour reproduction, helping to make this the machine of choice if image editing is a key priority.What Apple does bestApple's Mac OS X is particularly…

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reviewed 08 Jul 2008

Product Features

Screen Size in Inches	15.4
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating System	Mac OS X
Software on which the device runs
Operating System	Mac OS X Leopard
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	320
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)	1440x900 (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	T9400
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	2530
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	2
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	DVD-Writer
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 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	No
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	No
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	No
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	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.
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.
Dimensions (mm)	364x24.1x249
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (kg)	2.49

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	GEF 9400M GS
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Graphic Card or Chip	GEF 9600MGT
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Graphics Memory (MB)	512

Firewire	No
Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.