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RRP

$3399.00

Review Date

Thursday, 3rd of April, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW (±R DL)

What's Hot

Great design, anodised aluminum casing, build quality, illuminated backlit keyboard, built in iSight camera, multi-touch trackpad

What's Not

Not many upgrades over the previous model

The Final Word

If you already own a MacBook Pro, there is little reason to upgrade. For the rest of us, Apple's power notebook is a fine machine on the whole.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

2.0 MP

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Colour Support

16 million

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1440x900

Aspect Ratio

16:10, 4:03

General

Available Colours

Metallic Silver

Length (mm)

357

Width (mm)

243

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

2.45

Weight without PSU

25.9

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

250 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Keyboard

Media

Playable Discs

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (±R DL)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

6MB

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Remote Control

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-RW, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (±R DL)

CD Drive Read Speed

24x

CD Drive Write Speed

24x

CD Drive Re-Write Speed

10x

DVD Drive Read Speed

Write speed DVD-R

Write speed DVD-RW

Write speed DVD+R

Write speed DVD+R DL

Write speed DVD+RW

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/34

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock

Floppy Drive

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Polymer)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Battery Run Time (minutes)

Up to 300

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed

2.5 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Apple MacOS X

Sound Card

Sound Card Type

Plug-in

3D Sound Support

Yes

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Firewire, Headphone Jack, Line out

Number of Firewire Ports

2 (400 & 800)

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Line Out Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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