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Product Description

Presenting the world’s most advanced notebook computer. MacBook Pro is built on the latest Intel mobile architecture, which features the power of two processing cores on a single chip, along with a faster frontside bus, and up to 4GB RAM capacity for incredible performance with high-end creative applications. The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with up to 256MB of dedicated memory delivers leading-edge graphics processing. And AirPort Extreme with 802.11n provides up to five times the performance and up to two times the range of 802.11g, as well as compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks for ultimate Wi-Fi access. Yet with all of its advances, the sleek aluminum MacBook Pro is just one inch thin. So it’s a joy to handle as well as to use. Slot-loading optical drive - 8x SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) Expansion - One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot Video - Built-in iSight camera, DVI, VGA (DVI to VGA adapter included) Audio - Combined optical digital input/audio line in, combined optical digital output/headphone out, stereo speakers, microphone Ethernet - Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Wireless - Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Inputs - Apple Remote; full-size, illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; scrolling trackpad Footprint - 14.1 by 9.6 inches / Thickness - 1.0 inch / Weight - 5.4 pounds Video accessories - DVI to VGA adapter included Software - Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools) , iLife ‘06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, and more Hardware accessories - 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, 60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 6 hours of battery life per full charge Comes with

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1 in Personal Computers
• Color: black
• Brand: Apple
• Model: MA895LLA
• Dimensions: 20.00 pounds
• CPU: Intel Core Duo 2.2 GHz
• Memory: 2000MB DDR2 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 120GB
• Processors: 2
• Native resolution: 15.4
• Display size: 15.4

Features

• 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 MB shared L2 cache, Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
• 2 GB RAM (two SO-DIMM) 677 MHz DDR2 SD-RAM (PC2-5300), 120 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, slot load 8x Super Drive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW
• 1 FireWire 400 port, 1 FireWire 800 port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, ExpressCard/34 slot, DVI output with support for VGA
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 by 900 resolution, Matte TFT LED widescreen display with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 128MB graphics processor

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Stylishly and intelligently designed for mobile professionals, Apple’s MacBook Pro gets a serious speed bump with the new, powerful Intel chipset (dubbed Santa Rosa), which provides a faster Core 2 Duo processor, longer battery life, and native support for 802.11n wireless connectivity. This model (MA895LL/A) also includes a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display measuring 15.4 inches and a state-of-the art NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT video card for more realistic graphics for animation and gaming. This MacBook Pro is powered by the new 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 processor and 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 memory–the fastest portable computer memory currently on the market (June 2007). But some things haven’t changed: the trademark stunning aluminum enclosure that’s is just one-inch thin, built-in iSight video camera, and Apple’s magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter, which safely disconnects when under strain.

This MacBook Pro measures just 1 inch thin and weighs 5.4 pounds.

Other hardware features include a 120 GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive for burning multiple disc formats, built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 800 and a FireWire 400 port, an ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot for expansion solutions such as 3G wireless networking, and a DVI video output.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
The Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an enormous 4 MB of Smart Cache, an L2 cache that can be shared between the cores as needed. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core 2 Duo’s 128-bit SSE3 vector engine handles 128-bit computations in a single clock cycle, accelerating data manipulation by simultaneously applying a single instruction to multiple data. And its two execution cores are designed to share resources and conserve power, helping it to achieve higher levels of performance since it uses fewer watts

The new 15-inch MacBook Pro offers a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display with an antiglare finish that’s perfect for color-minded professionals.

Display and Graphics
The 15.4-inch widescreen TFT (non-glossy) display offers a native resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels and an antiglare widescreen display that’s perfect for color-minded professionals. The new MacBook Pro display is backlit by light emitting diodes (LEDs), which gives it a lighter weight and more power efficiency than the cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) which most notebooks employ. It’s also better for the environment, thanks to its new mercury-free display.

Video and graphics are powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT card, which is boosted by 128 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM. GDDR3 (Graphics Double Data Rate, version 3) is a graphics card-specific memory technology that’s better able to deliver fluid frame rates for even the most advanced games and applications. The GeForce 8600M GT brings a new level of realism to the MacBook Pro with its 16-lane PCI Express architecture, 16x full screen anti-aliasing, 128-bit High Dynamic Range rendering, and a texture fill rate of up to 8.2 billion per second.

Hard Drive and Memory
The 120 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) provides more than enough space to store business-related documents and presentations, as well as offers space for a large digital audio and video library. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data–akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 2 GB of PC5300 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1 GB) have an industry-leading 667 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to a whopping 4 GB.

Wireless Connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it’s also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague.

Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the display bezel is an iSight camera, which enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast.

Apple Innovations

The magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the MacBook Pro, if you trip over the cord..

The MacBook Pro is the culmination of years of refining hardware and software design to an integrated art. One of Apple’s most celebrated innovations is the MagSafe power adapter connector with offers a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So, if you happen to trip over a power cord, you won’t send MacBook Pro flying off a table or desk–the cord simply disconnects, without damage to either the cord or the system. As an added nicety, this means less wear on the connectors.

Using two-fingered scrolling, you can easily scroll around your documents or open contextual menus with one hand.

The trackpad can tell if you’ve got one finger on the pedal, or two. With two, you can easily scroll around your documents or open contextual menus. When you need right-click functionality, simply open ÒKeyboard and MouseÓ in System Preferences and enable the secondary click preference.

The MacBook Pro has battery life that rivals most notebooks in its class. If you’d like to make that battery last even longer, Mac OS X has a few tricks up its sleeve. Go to System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and change battery optimization from Normal to Better Battery Life. Or tell MacBook Pro to reduce its screen brightness and give yourself a little more time untethered.

And with the included Apple Remote and Front Row software, you can show off your latest photos and access your iTunes music and playlists from across the room. You can also use it to watch downloaded movies and TV episodes as well as control playback of DVD movies. The Apple Remote features a minimalist six buttons–just press the Menu button to activate Front Row and begin to navigate through your media. You can even use the remote to control Keynote presentations in iWork ‘06.

Other Features

• Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, ExpressCard/34 slot
• DVI output port; VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
• 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
• Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
• Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in speakers
• Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
• Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
• 60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 6 hours of battery life
• Kensington cable lock slot
• Measures 14.1 x 9.6 x 1 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.4 pounds (including battery)

Included Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools), iLife ‘06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, a 30-day trial of iWork ‘06, Comic Life, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniOutliner, Photo Booth, and Front Row.

What’s in the Box
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.2 GHz); 85W MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord; lithium-polymer battery; Apple Remote; DVI to VGA adapter; install/restore DVDs; printed and electronic documentation. It’s backed by 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Super Impressed with Macbook PRO
Coming from many PCs in my life, I have to say I couldn’t be more pleased with the Macbook PRO. The LCD is sparkling clear, the keyboard is strong and quiet, the speakers are decent, clear (but a bit underpowered) and the software is great. Go check out Apples website before buying and look at the included “iLife” products. It is truly amazing that this software is INCLUDED with mac! Also check into student/education or other discount programs to see if you qualify. I would advise a 3 year warranty to be safe, laptops have issues more often than desktops according to most! Also, grab a bluetooth mouse, and a cover/case on the way out and youll be all set!
Enjoy the quality!

Don’t buy a refurb
I read all kinds of great reviews about Macbook Pro’s and don’t get me wrong I think it is a great computer but I wouldn’t recommend buying a refurb. I read the statement on apples site stating that refurbs are totally tested out at the factory and pass all kinds of quality checks before they are sent back out. I don’t have a non-refurb Macbook Pro to compare it to so I can’t say for sure if they gave the same quirks. Problems:
#1 Sometimes the computer does not recognize the first key that is struck, this happens quite often when I go to enter a password and it is pretty annoying.
#2 The screen will sometimes not come back on at all from sleep mode and I have to reset the computer
#3 The front right of the case for the DVD drive is bent and prevents disks from ejecting properly, I have to hold a screwdriver or another solid object into the slot to get a disk to eject. If I do not the disk hits the inside of the slot and goes back into the drive. It has separated from the bottom of the case.
#4 The hinge where the screen connects seems a little bent and the computer will not close properly.
#5 Mac OS X 10.4 came loaded, 10.5 was not in the box. I had to pay $10 for Apple so ship it to me. *not a big deal*

I bought the book right before I went overseas (I am in the Army) and did not realize all of these problems until after I left. Basically what I am saying is spend the extra dough and get yourself a brand new computer. I am stuck with my screwed up Mac and unfortunately I am in a location where I can’t return it (so goes the life).

Other then that it is a great computer, very fast and runs circles around by Acer Laptop.

The heat is an issue, but I bought a cooling pad and my legs no longer get toasted.

First Mac Purchase
I’ve had my MacBook Pro for about 2 months, but just put in VMWARE and give it 5 stars. It’s a really simple install. There’s a single Windows program that I have that has to have online access. Other Windows programs I need are kept on an older, offline, PC. I’m more flexible now than I ever was with a PC. To be honest, Microsoft seems so bloated and intrusive…more concerned about what the customer can do for them, than the other way around.

I bought a new copy of XP Home but think the MacBook purchase is getting me in a position where I’m not forced to buy Dell (my Dell is junk) or HP(had to replace a brand new video card) computers and get locked in to using Window most expensive product. I believe going Mac will save me money in the long run. Even if it doesn’t, I’m rewarding innovation and creativity with my purchase. I was spending hours loading Windows and compatible programs, which scream for constant updates and “calls home”. Under Windows, it seemed like my browser was always busy contacting some anonymous target. I’m still very new to MacBook Pro, but am already noticing the calmness and simple efficiency that I’ve read about from other Mac users. I’m spending a lot less time wrestling with programs and installations.

I will gain more in productivity and peace of mind, get more done in less time, which will compensate for paying more for a Mac, XP or VMWARE. With my current setup on a MacBook Pro and VMWARE I can run Windows, Linux, Apple, and about anything out there. Try that with a PC. America is supposed to be about choices and the MacBook Pro gives me that.

I want to admit to a past opinion I had about the absence of a modem. Jobs really is a step ahead of the rest. I had resisted buying a MacBook Pro because of the modem issue, but my data card gives me more secure mobility than trying to float on Wi-Fi hotspots and it makes the modem absence a non-issue. Dial-up is just about dead. If anyone out there is complaining about the absence of a modem, they need to face the fact that those days are gone.

The magnetic power cord feature is another excellent touch, and an example how Apple is willing to take risks to benefit the user. It seemed odd when I first read about it, but is actually very handy and ingenious. It’s one more example of how Apple uses a user minset, what a user will may enjoy, versus a manufacturer mindset about what’s easier and yields a higher profit.