Apple MacBook Pro MC373LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop | 
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Media: Personal Computers Number Of Items: 1 Operating System: Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2.66 CPU Type: Intel Core i7 Processors: 1 System Memory: 4000 Memory Type: DDR SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 500 Graphics RAM: 512 Native Resolution: 1440 x 900 Free Memory Slots: 2 Display Size: 15.4 Shipping Weight (lbs): 10 Dimensions (in): 18.2 x 14.2 x 5.5
MPN: MC373LL/A Model: MC373LL/A UPC: 885909391110 EAN: 0885909391110 ASIN: B003G2ZKLS
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| • | 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 | | • | 500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm, 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 512 MB dedicated graphics memory | | • | Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System |
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Product Description brThe strongMacBook Pro 15-inch/strong feature Intel Core i5 processors, which boost performance up to 50 percent and reach Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.33GHz. Next-generation NVIDIA graphics bring high performance to everything from 3D games to photos and videos. And the built-in battery lasts up to 8 to 9 hours on the 15-inch models. Up to 50 percent faster compared with previous-generation MacBook Pro. brbrstrongFEATURES:/strongul listrongNew Intel Core i5 Processor/strong - The Intel Core i5 processor boosts performance up to 50 percent over the previous generation. Based on Intel's latest 32-nanometer process technology, the Core i5 also offers Intel's Turbo Boost feature. If you're using processor-intensive applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro that would benefit from an extra performance kick, Turbo Boost dynamically increases the speed of one or both cores. Built-in Hyper-Threading allows two threads to run simultaneously on each core, so Mac OS X recognizes four virtual cores instead of just two. When you're running multiple applications at once, the Core i5 processor spreads tasks more evenly across a greater number of cores--so you can get more done, faster. And unlike systems that connect memory to the processor through a separate controller, the MacBook Pro uses an integrated memory controller to connect memory directly to the processor. With faster access to memory, each core gets right to work on your data, rather than waiting for it to arrive./li listrongNext-Generation Graphics/strong - The latest MacBook Pro features the NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics processor--the fastest graphics ever in a Mac notebook. With 48 processing cores and 256 MB of dedicated video memory, this graphics processor delivers even more horsepower than the previous generation. And you don't have to sacrifice efficiency for speed: The NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M is up to 30 percent more energy efficient than its predecessor.
Amazon.com Product Description Updated with Intel's Core i7 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. p table cellpadding="0" width="100%" tbody tr td valign="top" table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="450" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="246" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-15-hero-sm.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongThe 15-inch unibody MacBook Pro (see larger image)./strong/em/small/td /tr tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="315" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-15-keyboard-sm.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongNow faster than ever with a Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics, and automatic graphics switching (see larger image)./strong/em/small/td /tr /tbody /table The MacBook Pro also offers excellent graphics flexibility with two video processors--the discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M processor (with 512 MB of GDDR3 video memory) for heavier workloads and an integrated Intel HD Graphics processor for better battery life on the go. And the new automatic graphics switching feature determines which graphics processor an application needs and switches instantly between the processors. pIt comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iTunes./p h2Specification Highlights/h2 table align="left" cellpadding="10" width="140" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="108" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-corei7logo.jpg" width="89" //td /tr /tbody /table ul listrong15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display/strong with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass (1440 x 900-pixel resolution). strong/strong/li listrong2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 dual-core processor/strong for smart performance with a Turbo Boost maximizing speed when you need it the most for demanding applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro (4 MB shared L3 cache). /li listrongDual graphics processors with automatic switching/strong between NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (with 512 MB of GDDR3 video memory) for demanding applications and integrated Intel HD Graphics (with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for power savings. /li listrong500 GB Serial ATA hard drive/strong (5400 RPM) /li listrong4 GB installed RAM/strong (1066 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB) /li listrong8x slot-loading SuperDrive/strong with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) /li listrongBuilt-in iSight camera/strong for video chatting /li listrongWi-Fi wireless networking/strong (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible) /li listrongGigabit Ethernet wired networking/strong (10/100/1000) /li listrongBluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)/strong for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones /li listrongTwo USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port/strong /li listrongSD card slot/strong /li listrongMini DisplayPort video output/strong with optional adapters for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI output /li listrongMulti-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control/strong with support for inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities /li listrongFull-size backlit keyboard/strong table align="left" cellpadding="10" width="200" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="80" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-battery-8to9.jpg" width="150" //td /tr /tbody /table /li listrongStereo speakers with subwoofers/strong /li listrongDimensions:/strong 14.35 x 9.82 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH) /li listrongWeight:/strong 5.6 pounds /li listrongUp to 8-9 hours of battery life/strong /li listrongMac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard/strong /li listrongMeets Energy Star 5.0 requirements/strong /li /ul strongWhat's in the Box/strongbr / MacBook Pro, display cleaning cloth, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, software DVDs, printed and electronic documentation/td /tr /tbody /table table align="center" cellpadding="10" width="800" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="156" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-15-ports.jpg" width="800" /br /br /smallemstrongThe ports on the left side of the 15-inch MacBook Pro./strong/em/small/td /tr /tbody /table /p h2Key Features/h2 table align="left" cellpadding="0" width="370" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="333" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-demandingapp.jpg" width="350" /br /br /smallemstrongEnjoy a processor Turbo Boost and automatic switching to the fast NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor when using processor-intensive applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro./strong/em/smallbr / /td td /td /tr /tbody /table p/p h3New Intel Core i7 Processor/h3 The new Intel Core i7 processor boosts performance up to 50 percent over the previous generation. Based on Intel's latest 32-nanometer process technology, the Core i7 also offers Intel's Turbo Boost feature. If you're using processor-intensive applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro that would benefit from an extra performance kick, Turbo Boost dynamically increases the speed of one or both cores. pBuilt-in Hyper-Threading allows two threads to run simultaneously on each core, so Mac OS X recognizes four virtual cores instead of just two. When you're running multiple applications at once, the Core i7 processor spreads tasks more evenly across a greater number of cores--so you can get more done, faster./p pAnd unlike systems that connect memory to the processor through a separate controller, the new MacBook Pro uses an integrated memory controller to connect memory directly to the processor. With faster access to memory, each core gets right to work on your data, rather than waiting for it to arrive./p p/p h3Next-Generation Graphics/h3 The latest MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics processor--the fastest graphics ever in a Mac notebook. With 48 processing cores and 512 MB of dedicated video memory, this graphics processor delivers even more horsepower than the previous generation. And you don't have to sacrifice efficiency for speed: The NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M is up to 30 percent more energy efficient than its predecessor. For even greater power savings, the MacBook Pro also includes integrated Intel HD Graphics. pAlso new is the MacBook Pro's breakthrough automatic graphics switching technology, enabling you to switch graphics processors on the fly to give you performance when you need it (when you're playing the latest 3D game, for example) and better battery efficiency when you don't (such as when you're reading email). Whether you're using applications like Aperture, Motion, or Final Cut Pro or just surfing the web, your MacBook Pro always knows which processor to use. You don't have to log out, shut down, or change your preferences. table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="250" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="225" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-unibodyenclosure.jpg" width="250" /br /br /smallemstrongThe beginning of every MacBook Pro--a precisely machined, single block of aluminum./strong/em/small/td /tr /tbody /table /p p/p h3Unibody Design/h3 Traditionally, notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the MacBook Pro all of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody enclosure. Every MacBook Pro starts its life as a single block of aluminum, which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard emerges. When you pick up a new MacBook Pro, you immediately notice the entire enclosure is thinner and lighter. And it feels strong and durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack. p/p h3LED-Backlit Display/h3 LCD displays typically use cold cathode fluorescent lamps, or CCFLs, to create light and project a picture onto a screen, and this creates two problems--the lamps require more space and they take more time to warm up to full brightness. The MacBook Pro uses LED backlight technology to create the same amount of brightness in less space. And unlike fluorescent lamps, an LED backlight reaches maximum brightness instantly. Finally, a new, smaller iSight camera is concealed behind the display for quick access to video chats and snapping pics for uploading to social networks. p table align="left" cellpadding="10" width="400" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="188" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-trackpad.jpg" width="400" /br /br /smallemstrongThe entire trackpad is the button, so you can click anywhere./strong/em/small/td /tr /tbody /table Additionally, conventional CCFL displays use mercury to create a backlight and arsenic to prevent irregularities in the glass. The LED-backlit display on the MacBook Pro, on the other hand, is both mercury- and arsenic-free. LED backlight technology also conserves energy: This display requires up to 30 percent less power than a CCFL display./p p/p h3Buttonless Multi-Touch Trackpad/h3 With no button on the durable glass trackpad, there's more room to track and click--left, right, center, and everywhere in between. Without a separate button, the spacious trackpad gives your hands plenty of room to move on the large, silky glass surface. It also incorporates Multi-Touch gestures--including swipe, pinch, rotate, and four-finger swipe--and even more natural inertial scrolling--an intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy documents and long web sites. If you're coming from a right-click world, you can right-click with two fingers or configure a right-click area on the trackpad. table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="150" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="160" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-batteryrecharges.jpg" width="150" //td /tr /tbody /table p/p h3Long-Lasting Battery/h3 The new energy-efficient architecture in every MacBook Pro, along with automatic graphics switching, gives you dramatically longer battery life. On a single charge, the battery in the new 15-inch MacBook Pro lasts up to 8 to 9 hours. And you'll get up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles--that's nearly three times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries. Advanced chemistry and Adaptive Charging allow the battery to maintain charging capabilities longer and determine the optimal way to charge the battery's cells. Because the battery lasts up to five years, MacBook Pro uses just one battery in the same time a typical notebook uses three. That makes for less waste. And that, in turn, makes for one environmentally friendly battery. p/p h3Environmental Considerations/h3 table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="380" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="273" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mbp2010-enviroreport.jpg" width="380" //td /tr /tbody /table Apple has worked hard to eliminate many of the toxins that are a common part of computer manufacturing. Apple engineers removed the majority of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from circuit boards, internal cables, connectors, insulators, adhesives, and more in the MacBook Pro. pBecause Apple makes both the hardware and the software for the MacBook, they're designed to work together to produce a smarter product that uses less electricity. For instance, to reduce energy consumption, the hard drive spins down automatically when inactive. MacBook Air also decides which processor--CPU or GPU--is best suited to efficiently perform a task. The LED-backlit display in the MacBook Pro is another feature that plays an important part in conserving energy, consuming 30 percent less power than conventional LCD displays. And the display is designed to dim when you enter a darkened room./p pThe MacBook Pro meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, giving it ENERGY STAR qualification. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer's typical annual power consumption./p pAlso, every MacBook Pro model has earned the highest rating of EPEAT Gold. The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, or EPEAT, evaluates the environmental impact of a product based on how recyclable it is, how much energy it uses, and how it's designed and manufactured./p p/p h3Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife '09/h3 table cellpadding="0" width="100%" tbody tr td align="center" valign="top" width="420"img align="top" border="0" height="322" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple-mac-feature-snowleopard.jpg" width="350" //td td valign="top"Every Mac comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar. pstrongInstalled software/strongbr //p ul liMac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools) /li liiLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD) /li /ul /td /tr /tbody /table
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Happy with my purchase August 30, 2010 A. Teo (Atlanta, GA USA) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased the Macbook Pro i7 and opt for next day delivery. Product received on time and in great condition. Upon startup, I setup profile and overall process took less than 15 minutes. After running Mac software Update, I am all set. Overall, I am pleased that I chose i7 over i5 as I want my macbook to last longer with better processor. Startup and shutdown time are significantly faster than my mac mini. I did not experience any screen freeze as mentioned by other Mac forum users on my macbook. The battery lasted about 6-7 hours in my testing, which is closed to the advertised 8-9 hours and much better than my other Windows laptops. Finally, I chose to buy from Amazon over MacMall or other stores because of Amazon's great customer service.
Beware of shipping August 23, 2010 Xnibblet (El Paso, Texas United States) 1 out of 11 found this review helpful
br /I received the apple Macbook Pro on August 10, which is later than the initial predicted time it was supposed to arrive. When the computer arrived, the outer box was torn and crumpled in and had a foot print on it. The tape was broken and dirt all over the box, mainly on one side. The inner box was crumpled in and had water stains. Apparently, the box was out in the rain or got soaked in water, and was damaged when transporting.
br /Thankfully, there was no apparent damage with the computer.
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br /This extreme abuse in shipping should be known to all when you order this item or other from Amazon. Sure you can send items back, but that doesn't guarantee the next item would be treated the same way. I am very reluctant to purchase anything from Amazon, since I don't know if I am going to receive the items on time or in good condition.
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br /I spent over 2000.00 on a the computer, and I expected it to not be banged around or shipped in the rain and kicked and torn.
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br /Instead of sending the item back, I would even prefer to get some credit, in order for Amazon to try to, at least, keep my business.
Came from Windows, Glad I made the switch! August 20, 2010 tmybrgr (California) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
So to start I researched the new laptop market quite extensively for a computer for my everyday tasks (internet,iTunes, etc) and my graduate program that I will be starting (MBA). I have always used Windows machines and more specifically one HP four years ago and 3 Sony Vaio's since then. I have also owned all 3 iPhones and the new iPad so I thought that a MacBook Pro would be the next logical step but I have to admit that I was hesitant to put everything on the Mac platform having used Windows my whole life. However, the more I researched computers out there, there are really no PC's that have the fit and finish of the MacBook line. Most are plastic things that are made for 1 year at most. And of course they run Windows which even Windows 7 needs tending and caring more often then I prefer. I did consider the HP Envy line and while the specs are impressive I had a lackluster experience with HP so I wasn't sure that it would last at least 2.5-3 years that I need for my program. I also seriously considered the Sony Vaio Z and while impressive in specs, it is still a very expensive machine which is made more for portability and its screen flex caused me concern.
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br /So I bought the MacBook Pro i7 and upgraded the hard drive to 7,200 RPM. I originally thought I would use mostly Windows on it and just got it for the fit and finish/styling that I really liked. I know that sounds crazy but I wasn't really planning on using the mac OS X part extensively. However, when I got the machine I must say that OS X is pretty amazing. Having used Windows extensively it is not that hard to learn OS X. Here are my findings for the machine:
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br /Speed: The machine is blazing fast. There have been lots of articles on specs and benchmarks but just know from everyday use and even from transferring files over etc it is amazing! I personally chose the i7 chip because it future proofs the purchase and with the Amazon sale it was a great deal.
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br /Overall System: It is a beauty to look at and work on. It is a very thin and not terribly heavy I mean if you are planning on lugging it around all day it might get heavy but it is not really bad. My old Vaio F was 6.5 lbs that felt much heavier.
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br /OS X: It is very easy to work with. Things just work. That sounds like a cliche but in reality it is true. I think the hardest thing for Windows users like myself is trying to make things harder then they are. For instance, I expected installing my programs on OS X to be a pain like on Windows but it is so easy that I thought it wasn't working. But that is the point, things are a lot easier and you have to kind of go with it. Windows is a lot harder from that perspective. Yes after using it for years you know how to do things with it but it is a pain and you don't realize how easy it really should be until you start working on OS X.
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br /Heat: It does get hot when you are doing a lot on it but mostly on the left side. It is not unbearable but it does heat up. But so does the Vaio Z and other machines using these chips. The design of laptops has not caught up to the chips from that perspective. So for me the heat was a wash because they all run quite hot at this point in time. This is by no means unbearable. But if you like to place the machine on your lap, probably won't work so well.
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br /Screen: I have the base 1440x900 it is nice. I don't mind it I personally find the other one too small but again it is preference try an Apple store if you want to see the screen differences. And I was incredibly worried about glare. It picks up a ton outside because of the glass but I don't work outside so that is no big deal for me and in the house even by a window it has been fine for me. Again it is preference but I have been pleasantly surprised by the lack of glare experienced. I think the Apple Store lighting makes the glare very apparent so it is a good test of worst case scenarios but in reality in the house it is not as bad as at the Apple Store.
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br /Windows 7/Boot Camp: Yes I do need some Windows things so reluctantly I am installing Windows 7 but I am miffed at how much space I need to devote to it. It reminds of why I got the Mac to begin with just bloated overall.
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br /Apple Service: This I think is where it really shines. I had to use the Genius Bar to assist me in removing a stripped screw (my fault in trying to remove the cover to swap the hard drive for a faster one). Tip: Use the hardest screwdriver (Titanium) possible for it not the crap at Fry's it makes a difference. The screws are very soft and will strip quickly. So I took my new machine in without ever having turned it on and I know that Apple Store doesn't swap the drives for users but I asked the Genius to help me remove the screw. To my surprise he removed it, replaced it and then went ahead and did the install and reimaged the machine in 15 minutes. Now that is amazing service. And that is where the difference in pricing comes in. With my old Sony's I would drop good cash on those and when I went to Sony Style it was like why are you here again. They could care less about assisting me. Apple is just very different from that perspective. That is why the Vaio Z gave me pause. 2,500 knowing that they don't stand by their products is a hard sell!
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br /Final Assessment: To each his own some people love Windows and that is fine, but I would submit to really study the build quality of the PC you are planning to purchase, the overall experience, service and ease of use etc before committing. People complain about Mac components being downgraded but honestly does it matter if you have a 1GB video card mated to a plastic rig or a completely designed system that is designed to work well together? Only the user can answer that for themselves depending on usage needs. For most the specs are great. But I think Apple did a nice job on this build and I really appreciate the fit, finish and ease of use. Is it worth the 2,000? I think so because it is a good machine for several years, has excellent service built in if you are close to an Apple Store and is just great to work on.
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Great Computer - Factory Problems No real Warranty August 18, 2010 Enrique Ibarra 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pros - The fastest laptop i've ever saw... amaizing...
br /Cons - Factory Problems (needed updates) No easy to get World Wide Warranty Offered...
br /Id to update firmware to solve that problem. all by myself, no real assistence.. (@paraguay)
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br /******** wrote before ive solve that issue*************
br /It supossed to be a great computer... with the best services around the world... i ve bought it from amazon before i get back from us to paraguay, south america, i bought it for a present and the display daesnt work so im stuck with a computer that supposed to have wordwide waranty but (apple paraguay) wants to charge me... services sucks... the solucion that ive receive is that i have to buy a plane ticket to return it to an apple retail store... ! wooow! that really makes sense!
Worst MacBook Ever! July 18, 2010 adam 2 out of 37 found this review helpful
I've owned every "Pro" model Apple laptop for the last 8 years, this is BY FAR the WORST one I've ever had. It crashes, and when it goes flat, it just DIES (like a PC, maybe worse) and I loose all my open documents!
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br /I Hate it!
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