Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2008)

361 reviews

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usability (2)
performance (2)
screen (2)
keyboard (1)

Negative
portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 361 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2008). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the keyboard and usability. The performance and screen also get good opinions, whereas many are negative about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2008) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2008)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2008) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the screen.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2008)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 332 user reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2008) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Apple MacBook Pro MB166

Screen, speed, track-pad control, illuminated keyboard

weight

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Apple MacBook Pro MB166

Blistering speed, ease of use, im converted from windows but still use that platform for gaming and macbook pro for photography

It can get pretty hot

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Apple MacBook Pro MB166

Utterly stunning machine. So much better than anything running windows

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Apple MacBook Pro MB166

Utterly stunning machine. So much better than anything running windows

None

May, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

MBP 2.5Ghz

The 15" model is just as good as the 17" model. If I were you guys, the 15" has the updated look to it. The performance is near the same and the picture quality is amazing. The $300 jump for 2 extra inches in my opinion is not worth the money, but I...

I have owned this machine since September and I have not had one major problem with it yet. It runs great, responds very well, and is a all around great laptop to have. The picture quality is amazing, the multi-touch actions come in handy (once you...

The Caps Lock key is sometimes difficult because the button of the key is on the left side and its a longer key, so you have to watch where you put your finger. The computer can also get REALLY hot. I advise to not to do too much extreme gaming while...

May, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Mac vrs Vaio 3 gig pentium processor

Mac is pretty cheaply made. We will see how long it will last when under high usage. It is heavier than my old PC Laptop. I always thought that Mac included all the programs you needed to do your work. But I am finding that it does not include...

Nice design as far as looks go. Some nice features as far as the key board lighting up at night or under low light. I also like the power supply quick disconnect that is used. But the power supply does leave a little to be desired ; I also like that...

Flimsy feeling the case feels like it will dent easy. The material is thin and gives when picking it up. It makes you feel like it will dent or bend. A real pain to set up for the internet. Slow It takes it 4 times longer than my old laptop that is...

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Mac vrs Vaio 3 gig pentium processor

Mac is pretty cheaply made. We will see how long it will last when under high usage. It is heavier than my old PC Laptop.

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

great lappy

i'm pretty sure the pictures associated with this are of a 15" macbook pro, not the 17"

Extremely lightweight and thin for a 17

needs hdmi and e-sata

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Processor w/ GPU

My 15.4" is a fantastic machine, I purchased refurbished from Apple and am satisfied. As for the four stars? Its opinion, the jittery GPU is annoying, the backlit always on in XP is annoying, the audible hard drive is annoying and the 1440x900 is...

Great CPU, the 2.5GHz CPU has 6MB L2 and 800MHz FSB (the 2.4GHz has 3MB L2) ; Great GPU 8600M GT, a bit dated, has DDR3 memory at 512MB ; Hardware Audio Processor ; Backlit keyboard ; Great anti-aliasing and anistrophic filtering performance ; These...

Odd resolution weirds out some games ; Apple hasn't provided a way to shut off the backlit keyboard in Windows ; Often times jittery when GPU memory is clearing, especially with hardware audio processer enabled in game ; I can hear the Fuijitsu hard...

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome buy

I've used Linux and Windows based PCs for the last 16 years. Converting to Apple isn't as hard as people make it out to be. There are some differences in the keyboard shortcuts but keep an open mind when learning.

Everything about this laptop is top notch. From other reviews I read before I purchased, this mac book actually doesn't get that hot. I was thinking of getting some kind of heat diffuser for my lap and I am glad I waited because I don't need it.

The size. I'm a full time student, so I need a case that will hold my books and this mac book. And so far I haven't found one I like. There hasn't been a big selection online or in retail stores for 17in laptops. Also, if you're a wifi user in cafes or...

Aug, 2008

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