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Apple MacBook Pro Performance : positive opinions

137 positive opinions on the Apple MacBook Pro performance have been found (61 in English). 85.09 percent positive opinions by this criteria.

September 2011 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: Speed, Look and Feel, Simplicity - Disadvantages: Fragility ..."

August 2011 - CNet :

"... Good : Sleek styling, Excellent performance, Cheaper than a MacBook Pro - Bad : Not a unibody chassis, Screen not quite Full HD, No Blu-ray drive ..."

August 2011 - Computer Shopper :

"... Pros : Impressive performance; phenomenal battery life; excellent internal upgrades from previous model . ..."

August 2011 - Computer Shopper :

"... Pros : Bright, high-def screen; Blu-ray burner; good multimedia performance; 300GB hard drive; HDMI port .. ..."

August 2011 - PC Advisor :

"... competes with the Apple Macbook Pro . It has a 15.6in, Full HD screen, an Intel Core i7 processor, a fast 640GB hard drive and all the trimmings. It's not as attractive or as well-built as an Apple laptop but it's cheaper and more powerful. ..."

August 2011 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: Reliability, speed and ease of use - Disadvantages: The Price, some compatibility issues, lack of connections ..."

August 2011 - Engadget :

"... electronics tradeshow. Encased in a stunningly thin and compact aluminum chassis, the Series 7 is a highly powerful computer that empowers savvy consumers and design conscience business users to accomplish more in less time. "The Series 7 is ..."

July 2011 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Blu-ray drive included. Excellent typing experience. Backlit keyboard. WiDi 2.0. WiMAX. Comes with Netgear receiver. Fast Core i5 processor. Big 67WH battery yielded over six hours of battery life. Reasonably priced. .. ..."

July 2011 - PC Magazine :

"... R6 The Promise Pegasus R6 is an extremely pricey, very large, crazy-fast external hard drive array with a Thunderbolt interface for the high-end graphics industry. If you're a hardcore Photoshop, Premiere Pro, ..."

July 2011 - Ciao :

"... now. It has so many great features, and not to mention that on the internet, it has blazing fast speeds that no other computer or laptop i have seen can beat. Another thing about the MacBook pro is its good comfort and portability, it even comes ..."

July 2011 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Trendy, rugged aluminum design. Powerful Core i5 processor. Switchable graphics with a midrange Nvidia chip. Wireless Display 2.0 and WiMAX. Excellent battery life. . ..."

July 2011 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: speed setup clarity battery life - Disadvantages: dents fairly easy on the edges since the frame is aluminum ..."

June 2011 - Newegg :

"... was very fast. A good mid range laptop sub $700 with 2nd gen i5 sandy bridge processor. Webcam looks great. Touchpad and keyboard very responsive and felt good. Was worried it would feel cheap and plastic but no problems on that front... ..."

June 2011 - Ciao :

"... slightly cheaper for students such as myself), I figured that I could get a more powerful laptop for around £300 less. I began to look around at different laptops which would exceed the specs of my humble old ..."

May 2011 - Notebookcheck :

"... to a Core i7-2620M ) or a quad-core CPU . The two memory slots in the laptop are designed for the fast DDR3 RAM modules and can hold up to 16 GB of memory. The manufacturer also offers a variety ..."

May 2011 - Notebooks.com :

"... hungry integrated graphics when your computer is unplugged or to automatically turn on the more powerful discrete graphics card when you are plugged into power. ..."

May 2011 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Powerful dual-core AMD E-350 processor is top of the line. The 500GB hard drive offers lots of storage space. Large 11.6-inch screen. Bluetooth, media card readers, Web cam, and more. .. ..."

April 2011 - Notebooks.com :

"... near the trackpad: MacBook Pro Quad Core – Core i7 Processor and Performance: The MacBook Pro 15″ is a fast computer. It is one of the fastest notebooks we have ever used. It doesn't boot up as quickly as the MacBook Air, but it ..."

March 2011 - Newegg :

"... Pros : Great, quality RAM. It did what it was supposed to do. I bought this 04/15/2009 and never a problem in my Macbook Pro 15" (Late 2008 unibody)... See Other thoughts on why I removed them today.. ..."

March 2011 - Trusted Reviews :

"... Pros : Fast CPUs, Good graphics performance, Thunderbolt, Beautiful chassis design - Cons : Expensive, No Thunderbolt devices available at launch ..."

March 2011 - Digital Trends :

"... Highs : Ultra-solid unibody construction, Gorgeous high-resolution display, Fast, efficient Core i7 processor, Intel Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, ExpressCard 34, Superb speakers, Above-par battery life, Backlit keyboard. ..."

March 2011 - Notebooks.com :

"... from AnandTech In addition to spinning faster it has 4GB of solid state flash storage built-in. An SSD is a new kind of hard drive that is very fast and requires less power because it has no moving parts. In small quantities, like those in USB flash ..."

March 2011 - AnandTech :

"... power consumption . Especially on a machine with plenty of RAM, or at least enough to make good use of ReadyBoost, having an SSD really isn't the magic sauce that you consistently ..."

February 2011 - CNet :

"... USB 2.0, and we're seeing USB 3.0 ports appear as standard on loads of new laptops of all prices. If you're a general laptop user who wants fast data-transfer capability, USB 3.0 is your best bet. Alas, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has only two USB ..."

February 2011 - Hardware Zone :

"... will offer a dedicated solid-state drive of 8-16 GB to house Mac OS X system files that would allow for fast system boot-up and performance. Additional machine storage would be made available in either traditional hard drives or with solid ..."

January 2011 - Ciao :

"... 2 Duo 2.4 GHz - 13.3" TFT Recommendable Yes: I have had my mac now for a year and found it very reliable and a powerful computer. I bought it off Amazon for £850. Apple Mac have done well with this product and it takes a lot to compete with this ..."

November 2010 - Newegg :

"... I don't play games, or use this laptop for anything powerful. I mainly got it for the long battery life and decent specs for the price. But if i could return ..."

October 2010 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Low light performance better than similarly priced competitors. High-resolution, 3-inch 460k-dot LCD. Touch screen complemented with some physical buttons. .. ..."

October 2010 - Newegg :

"... Pros : Great ram for the price. I went from 2gb to 4gb of ram and I definitely saw a performance improvement. I often use a virtual machine to do programming and school work. My virtual machines run a lot smoother now. ..."

August 2010 - Ciao :

"... so simple to start up, I was up and going within 5 minutes, with no annoying software preinstalled, etc. Now onto the laptop itself, this processor is extremely fast! The fastest laptop I've ever used. It's never crashed, never frozen, I've ..."

June 2010 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: Great design, Great power, speed and performance - Disadvantages: Bulky, marks easily, US keyboard, no left click ..."

June 2010 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: VALUE FOR MONEY, LARGE MEMORY, PROCESSOR SPEED, RAM, EASE OF USE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF NEEDED . ..."

June 2010 - Geek.com :

"... SSD setup. This has a huge effect on performance and makes an otherwise powerful computer feel really quick. Simple tasks like browsing through your file directory and creating folders happen in an instant. ..."

May 2010 - About.com :

"... Pros : Extremely Small And Light, Strong Performance, Excellent Durability And Keyboard - Cons : Fairly Expensive, Integrated Graphics, Smaller Memory And Hard Drive ..."

May 2010 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Better battery life than its predecessors. Speed and memory bumps help performance. Unparalleled multi-touch gestures., Backlit keyboard. Excellent software bundle. Sturdy. Best looking chassis in its class. .. ..."

May 2010 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Switchable graphics. Powerful Core i5 processor. Pleasing design. Fantastic keyboard and mouse buttons. Lightweight. Big hard drive. Impressive JBL speakers. .. ..."

April 2010 - Computer Shopper :

"... Pros : Phenomenal battery life; slightly better processor, improved graphics over previous 13-inch model . ..."

April 2010 - Digital Trends :

"... Highs : Powerful Intel Core i5 CPU, Handles 1080p HD video, Plentiful ports, Slot-loading optical drive, Comfortable LED-lit keyboard and trackpad.. ..."

March 2010 - About.com :

"... Pros : Excellent Albeit Glossy Display, Strong Performance, Attrative Metal Design - Cons : Few Peripheral Expansion Ports, Expensive, Battery Life Falls Short Of Similar Laptops ..."

November 2009 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Aluminum metals are a sight to behold. Lightweight. Dreamy parts like an Intel Core i7 processor and 6GB of memory. Excellent graphics card. Awesome resolution. Fast hard drive. Excellent audio system. . ..."

August 2009 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: design, speed, light - Disadvantages: price ! ..."

July 2009 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Fantastic resolution. Blu-ray reader included in base configuration. Excellent performance scores. . ..."

July 2009 - PC World :

"... Hi everyone, This is my first post! I need help selecting a laptop to buy. I am looking for a powerful laptop with 15 inch screen, moderate to low gaming abilities (I might play occasionally, but medium to low quality is alright ..."

May 2009 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: Excellent speed, user friendliness, features - Disadvantages: expensive, heats up at times . ..."

February 2009 - Newegg :

"... Pros : Replaced the stock RAM in my MacBook Pro with two of these in 2006. No problems to this day.. ..."

May 2008 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: High speed, gorgeous, and easy to use - Disadvantages: Price, operating temperature ..."

March 2008 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Excellent performance scores. Improved battery life. Still the sexiest in its class. Lightest 15-inch laptop on the market. LED screen. . ..."

March 2008 - Laptop Magazine :

"... Pros : Smooth Multi-Touch interface, Fast processor, Excellent graphics performance, Gorgeous display, Very good battery life, . ..."

February 2008 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: very fast, light, and strong performance all around - Disadvantages: sometimes hot, fan may get loud, and short battery life ..."

August 2007 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Battery-conserving LED screen. Fast processor. Awesome graphics card. Best bundled software suite out there. Lightest 15-inch laptop on the market. .. ..."

March 2007 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: Powerful Core 2 Duo processor, large screen - Disadvantages: Chunky, not really value for money ..."

October 2006 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: Great product, high performance, superb design - Disadvantages: None for me ..."

September 2006 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: Speed, Usability, Programs, Style - Disadvantages: Price, PC Transition ..."

June 2006 - NotebookReview :

"... starts in August, but I suppose waiting until December or January is an option. This laptop will replace my desktop computer. I just want to have a decently powerful portable computer with a good battery life and lots of features . I like the ..."

June 2006 - CNet :

"... Good : Beautiful, sleek design, Big, bright display, Dual-core CPU, Robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger, Illuminated keyboard and scrollable touch pad, DVD burner, Built-in . ..."

May 2006 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Very good performance running Windows and Mac OS. Lightest 17-inch notebook available. Great features. Excellent software suite. Extra USB port. iSight camera. . ..."

April 2006 - Ciao :

"... Advantages: Power, performance, reliability - Disadvantages: price ..."

March 2006 - CNet :

"... performance issues keep it from rivalling the most powerful PC laptops Typical price £1429 Apple's first new laptop since the company switched to Intel processors, the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro features a Centrino Core Duo processor and, ..."

January 2006 - NotebookReview :

"... yes i agree that rosetta must b considered, but i still stand that just b/c indesign or another non-universal product won't run fast on the macbook pro for a while shouldn't lead u to buy a pbook over a macbook pro.. and sorry if u took ..."

March 2005 - PC Magazine :

"... Pros : Fastest Core 2 Duo processor available. Terrific performance scores. Best-looking laptop on the market. Now has a FireWire 800 port and can burn dual-layer DVDs. . ..."

March 1024 - Notebookcheck :

"... Pro+Low case temperature +Very good display rates +Matt surfaces +Great performance +Fair price - Contra-Unusual keyboard layou -Vibrating wrist res -High noise developmen -Notebook's size & weigh -Finicky touchpad ..."

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