Manage updates with the Download AppApple MacBook Pro Spring 2010 (Core i7 2.66GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, 15-inch)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MC373LL/A
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- Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro keeps the same look and feel, but offers major internal changes, including an optional Intel Core i7 CPU, making it a very serious portable powerhouse.
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CNET editors' review
Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010 (Core i7 2.66GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, 15-inch) price range: $1,999.00
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 04/14/2010
- Released on: 04/12/2010
The good: Adds fast, efficient Intel Core i5, i7 processors, new Nvidia graphics, seamless switching between integrated, discrete GPUs...
The bad: At the top end of the price scale; still no HDMI, Blu-ray, or other high-end options.
The bottom line: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro keeps the same look and feel, but offers major internal changes, including an optional Intel Core i7 CPU, making it a very serious portable powerhouse.
User reviews
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Fantastic piece of technology
by JonathanLauer on September 27, 2010
Pros: When I buy a laptop I want a machine that boots fast, has a long battery run time, sleeps quickly every time, is reliable, quick and responsive, and never freezes up. My 13" macbook pro is all those things. ed my windows laptop for my macbook pro.
Cons: The first machine I got had a hard drive failure 3 weeks in, but Apple replaced it under warranty immediately when I took it to the Bellevue, WA Apple Store, who migrated me to the replacement machine fast. It was like the failure never happened.
Summary: They cost more, but they are well worth the premium if you like a hassle-free, high performing, cool machine that is not preloaded with crapware when you buy it.
Summary: They cost more, but they are well worth the premium if you like a hassle-free, high performing, cool machine that is not preloaded with crapware when you buy it.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Woking great with no crash to date.
by paulyeobee on September 6, 2010
Pros: Design, speed, touchpad
Cons: Price, laptop of similar spec cost only 2/3 or 1/2 as much.
Summary: Everything worked just fine for me, but it would have been better if the price were lower.
Summary: Everything worked just fine for me, but it would have been better if the price were lower.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I believe i made the best choice for my college laptop
by Mac_McCauley on May 13, 2010
Pros: -Lightweight
-Backlit Keyboard
-Great Picture
-FAST
-You can make everything compatible to a PC
- Thin
-REALLY FAST BOOT UP TIME
-Shut down time is about 4 seconds or so (ultimately it is VERY fast)Cons: -The aluminum body can get hot at some times but it is not that big of a deal
-No Bluray or HDMI
-High price did not allow me to upgrade components right away due to my budget
-No option for accidental damage warranty like Dell hasSummary: I am more than happy with my new laptop, I waited for the new processor to come out so I had an updated version and I am VERY happy with ...
Summary: I am more than happy with my new laptop, I waited for the new processor to come out so I had an updated version and I am VERY happy with my purchase. I've had no issues what so ever. As a long time PC user I was worried about making the switch over to apple, but they made it so easy to make the switch and I enjoyed it very much so. I don't know if I am going to go back, now that I can use boot camp to use the windows OS I can't find a need to make the switch back.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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About as nice a clean as a laptop can get.
by murdock808 on May 7, 2010
Pros: Quick Start up, fast shut down. Solid build. Between the OS and the power under the hood, Steve Jobs has really set the bar high. This is my firs "real Mac"as I am a new convert, with buying a Mac Mini a year ago as a trial run into the world of Mac.
Cons: I have not found one yet. So I will setup a Dual Boot system and have the best of both worlds, with a kick ass computer.
Summary: If you got the 2K to spend, it is well worth kicking in the big bucks for something really worth while. I will not be buying a PC ever again.
Summary: If you got the 2K to spend, it is well worth kicking in the big bucks for something really worth while. I will not be buying a PC ever again.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Disappointed
by hypnotoad72 on May 14, 2010
Pros: OS X
1920x1200 resolution display
Battery life
Nehalem architecture (i5 and i7 CPUs)Cons: No blu-ray
4GB of RAM at this price?!
**NOT** a quad-core I7 (dual core 2.53GHz i7)
mediocre video subsystem (nVidia 330m) for the price
many reports of overheatingSummary: OS X will always be a solid OS, but for the price this computer is underpowered. And, as an owner of a mid-2009 17" MacBook Pro and 2009 Mac Pro (...
Summary: OS X will always be a solid OS, but for the price this computer is underpowered. And, as an owner of a mid-2009 17" MacBook Pro and 2009 Mac Pro (model MacPro4,1 running Snow Leopard 10.6.3),
The RAM - for the 2009 MBP, it was high in price but 4GB wasn't an issue because 8GB kits cost $700. It's now an issue as 8GB kits cost $350~$400.
The CPU is a dual core unit (4-way processing, 2 cores each capable of processing 2 threads) as it contains an Intel video chipset to complement the nVidia graphics when in power-save mode.
Many tech forums reported this model overheats.
Even with costs subsidized by adware, a Windows system with superior specs (6GB, blu-ray, quad core i7, nVidia 360m or ATi 5870 mobile) can be had for well over $1000 less.
In short, is OS X worth $1000 more? Is better battery life worth $1000? Especially when a 2.53GHz i5 will perform - on average - only marginally faster than a 2.8GHz Core2Duo? Is $1000 worth the overheating? Nope. Even if this were the quad-core i7 (and those are the ones without the integrated Intel video chipset, obviously), the overheating concern is also a turnoff. QC, where art thou?2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sweet!!!!!
by creature2001 on April 23, 2010
Pros: I love the speed.
Cons: Too expensive. Does not run Pro-Tools yet.
Summary: MacBook #3 for me. And I love it.
Summary: MacBook #3 for me. And I love it.
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Super machine!
by Dancouz on April 23, 2010
Pros: Super LED screen
Easy to setup with Google
Sound is really better than the macbook (white)
Super fast machine
Apple is so the best machines everCons: well... the price is high... that's it!
Summary: mac is the best brand of computer.
Summary: mac is the best brand of computer.
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Epic battery life without sacrificing speed
by electronista on April 23, 2010
Pros: Very long battery life; good mix of speed and portability; Mac OS X; solid aluminum construction; top-notch support
Cons: Expensive if you don't care about battery life, weight, thickness, build quality or good technical support.
Summary: Don't believe the one-star ratings; they're from Windows loyalists who only care about the clock speed and hard drive size.
I like Windows, but the simple reality is ...Summary: Don't believe the one-star ratings; they're from Windows loyalists who only care about the clock speed and hard drive size.
I like Windows, but the simple reality is that the MacBook Pro is much better for what you actually use a notebook for: working at full speed while away from a wall outlet. Eight hours with dedicated graphics turned on is something you simply can't get on any other full-speed notebook. It's thin, it's light, and it's extremely sturdy, too.
Not to mention that Apple simply seems to think of all the little things that matter on a notebook that others neglect. The screen is high quality even on the base model; you don't have to pay a premium just to get good color accuracy. MagSafe is extremely handy for avoiding damage to the power cord. And the trackpad could almost sell the system by itself -- it's very large and has extremely intuitive two-finger scrolling as well as other gestures.
Let's not forget support: Apple is one of the few to keep its North American support... well, in North America. I respect outside cultures, but overcoming accent and language barriers just to get help isn't worth saving a hundred dollars on the sticker price.
The high price is a concern, but you can also buy a $1799 model and get nearly all the features for signfiicantly less. It would also be nice if there were a 640GB drive or 8GB of RAM at the top end. But Apple isn't targeting the desktop replacement crowd that doesn't mind a 9-pound notebook that gets 1.5 hours of battery life; it's targeting people who actually use their notebooks as portable computers, and that's where it succeeds.2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is an Outstanding Computer
by john_rushford on April 17, 2010
Pros: Extremely fast startup, excellent screen resolution, responsive keyboard, excellent track pad, the reason most people will get rid of their home computer and move to a full purpose laptop instead. Excellent wireless and network capabilities
Cons: Longer battery life is all that is needed
Summary: you are going to pay more for a Mercedes than you are a Kia. Most of the bashing is based upon price, not performance. This computer is a bargin, will ...
Summary: you are going to pay more for a Mercedes than you are a Kia. Most of the bashing is based upon price, not performance. This computer is a bargin, will last most user more than 5 years, and unlike most PC laptops is fast to start, fast to close, and fast to operate.
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Absolutely Love It !!!
by ZigZag01 on June 22, 2010
Pros: Ease of Use
Cons: No cons whatsoever!
Summary: I just got tired of Windows and Microsoft. Yes, Windows 7 is much better than Vista, but it still has its issues.
I had heard from a number of people ...Summary: I just got tired of Windows and Microsoft. Yes, Windows 7 is much better than Vista, but it still has its issues.
I had heard from a number of people how great Mac's are so I took the plunge. I absolutely love it!
I have seen a lot of posts about Mac's being too expense. I would like to make a couple of points about that issue:
1. Yes, from a pure hardware standpoint, you can get more for your money from Dell, Lenovo, HP, and the other PC manufacturers. But when doing that analysis, I think you have to add some premium for the quality of the operating system - both from a stability and ease of use perspective. To someone who is an expert in computers, maybe that is not much of a premium, but for someone like me, who is a novice, I place a very high premium on the operating system.
2. While you may be able to get a more high power computer from another manufacturer for the same price, I think you have to ask yourself if you really need that extra power. Again, if you are a sophisticated user, you might, but for a novice like me, the hardware on the MacBook is just fine.
Thanks for reading!1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MC373LL/A
- Description: MacBook Pro is machined from a single piece of aluminum, an engineering breakthrough that replaced many parts with just one. It's called the unibody. And the first time you pick up a MacBook Pro you'll notice the difference it makes. The entire enclosure is thinner and lighter than other notebooks. It looks polished and refined. And it feels strong and durable - perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- System Type Notebook
- OS Provided Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
- Notebook type HD display,
Midsize Processor / Chipset
- CPU Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
- Cache L3 cache - 4 MB
- 64-bit Computing Yes
Memory
- RAM 4 GB,
( 2 x 2 GB ) - Max RAM Supported 8 GB
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM
- Speed 1066 MHz / PC3-8500
- Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- Slots Qty 2
- Empty Slots 0
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 500 GB,
HDD / 5400 rpm - Interface Serial ATA-150
- Storage Removable None
- Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) - Fixed
- Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
- Optical Drive (2nd) None
- Hard drive type Standard
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Display
- Type 15.0 in
- LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Yes
- Features Glossy,
Ambient light sensor Audio & Video
- Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
- Graphics Processor NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M / Intel HD Graphics - 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- Camera Yes
- Sound Stereo speakers , Microphone
Input
- Type Backlit keyboard,
Trackpad - Features Multi-touch touchpad
Communications
- Wireless Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
802.11 a/b/g/n - Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1
- Capacity 77.5 Wh
- Run Time 9 hour(s)
AC Adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Connections & Expansion
- Slots Memory,
Memory card reader - Interfaces LAN,
FireWire 800,
2 x USB 2.0,
Mini DisplayPort,
Microphone input,
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack - Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0 - USB 2.0,
1 x Ethernet - RJ-45,
1 x Firewire 800,
1 x DisplayPort,
1 x Line-in,
1 x Microphone,
1 x Headphones - Memory Card Reader Card reader ( SD Memory Card )
Software
- Software Included Apple iCal,
Apple QuickTime,
Apple iTunes,
Apple Dashboard,
Apple Spotlight,
Apple XCode Developer Tools,
Drivers & Utilities,
Apple Address Book,
Apple Safari,
Apple DVD Player,
Apple iLife,
Apple Time Machine,
Apple Quick Look,
Apple Spaces,
Photo Booth,
Front Row,
Apple iChat,
Apple Mac OS X Mail Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) ,
Aluminum enclosure - Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 14.3 in
- Depth 9.8 in
- Height 0.9 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.6
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.5
Product series
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Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010 (Core i7 2.66GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, 15-inch)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz ( Dual-Core ),
4 GB,
/ 8 GB (max),
500 GB,
- Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm,
Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard,
15.0 in,
TFT active matrix,
1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ),
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M / Intel HD Graphics,
DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated,
512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM,
5.5 lbs,
L3 cache,
4 MB
Accessories
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 16 GB (35141986)17.99 - 19.99
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 8 GB (34933084)11.99 - 12.99
- Action Sport Drives Burton SnowDrive Feather 11 - USB flash drive - 4 GB (35074397)9.99
- Apple Magic Mouse (33783857)47.99 - 114.38
- Apple Mighty Mouse (wireless) (31985391)69.89
- Ergoguys mouse (34828802)
- Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 router (35098697)149.99 - 216.92
- Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router (34200558)115.24 - 143.89
- ASUS RT-N12 B1 - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35025047)39.99 - 70.00
- ASUS WL-330N - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35224227)
- Belkin N300 Wireless N Router - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34859949)38.35 - 39.99
- Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router - wireless router - 802.11 a/b/g/n - desktop (35190485)99.09 - 149.66
- Belkin N900 Dual-Band Wireless Router - wireless router - 802.11n - desktop (35262637)195.99 - 299.34
- Cisco 881 Fast Ethernet Security Router supporting EVDO/1xRTT - router - cellular modem - 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.0) - desktop (35026157)886.99 - 907.99
- CradlePoint CBR400 Compact Broadband Router - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34846899)190.45 - 216.40
Manufacturer info
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