Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Intel Core i5 or Core i7)

Technical Info
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 (2.53GHz) or Core i7 (2.66GHz)
  • Memory: 4GB Integrated, Up to 8GB
  • HDD: 500GB, 5400rpm SATA
  • Optical: DVD SuperDrive
  • Graphics: Intel HD + Nvidia GeForce GT 330M w/Switch (512MB)
  • Video: iSight Camera; Mini DisplayPort w/Support for DVI, VGA, HDMI
  • Display: 17” LED-backlit (1900x1200)
  • Expansion: FireWire 800; USB 2.0; ExpressCard
  • Audio: Stereo Speakers; Microphone; Audio In/Out
  • Networking: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Wireless: 802.11n; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

Product Review

The Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch is one of two MacBook Pro options (Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch) released in April 2010. They are both carved from a single block of aluminum (unibody) and host a 'new' energy-efficient architecture that delivers up to 10 hours of battery life per a single charge. In particular, the MC024LL/A hosts an Intel Core i5 processor, but an optional i7 CPU is available.

Additional core features include up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a 500GB SATA HDD. Like the 15-inch, the Pro 17-inch hosts both Intel HD graphics and a discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 330M graphics card. Users can conveniently switch the GC off to save battery life. Plus the included Mini DisplayPort can supports VGA, DVI, and HDMI displays, although optional adapters are required. Additional features include a...read more