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New Updated with Intel's Core i5 processor and next-generation NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro is faster than ever and will keep you working longer away from power cords with an enhanced battery life of up to 9 hours of battery life. As with previous models, the new MacBook Pro features a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, creating a thin and light mobile computing workhorse (less than 1 inch thin and just 5.6 pounds) that's also highly durable. And it includes a 15.4-inch, LED-backlit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) as well as a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) that features Apple's Multi-Touch technology.
Features:
2.53GHz Intel Core i5 500 GB Hard Drive, 8x DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4GB DDR3 RAM 15.4 inch LED-backlit display, 1440-by-900 resolution Intel HD Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with automatic graphics switching and 256 MB dedicated graphics memory Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System
Our family has used Mac notebooks since the first 400 MHz Ti PowerBook, and this is the best one yet. The screen is the first reflective screen we have used, and, frankly, we were dubious about it because of the reflected images. It has turned out to not be a problem, even outdoors. The high contrast really makes photographs look beautiful. As delivered, this Mac runs quite hot, and has poor battery life. That is because many applications automatically switch on the NVIDIA graphics processor behind the scenes, and you can't prevent it from happening. I installed Cody Krieger's (free) gfxCardStatus, which lets you select either the Intel integrated graphics processor or the NVIDIA (or allow auto-switching). When you need maximum graphics performance, say for games, you select the NVIDIA with one click, but for everything else, run the Intel integrated GPU, and the Mac will run perfectly cool with 6-7 hours of battery life.
Review Apple MacBook Pro MC372LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop
