MacBook Pro 15-inch

Pros

The Thunderbolt connection is the best and fastest option out there, and active switching video processing saves power.

Cons

The operating system lacks games that are compatible with it.

The Verdict: 7.38/10

This is an all-around machine that is great for video editing and has enough power for the mid range gamer.

Specifications:

General

• Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
• Width 14.3 in
• Depth 9.8 in
• Height 0.9 in
• Weight 5.5 lbs
• Localization English
• Notebook type Mid-size laptops (5-7 lbs.)

Processor

• Processor Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz
• Multi-Core Technology Quad-Core
• 64-bit Computing Yes
• Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Integrated memory controller,
• Hyper-Threading Technology

Cache Memory

• Type L3 cache
• Installed Size 6 MB

RAM

• Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
• Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
• Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB

Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%

Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

Storage

• Hard Drive 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated
• Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
• Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

Card Reader

• Card reader type Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SD Memory Card

Display

• Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
• LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
• Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features Glossy

Video

• Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
• Graphics Processor / Vendor AMD Radeon HD 6750M / Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Video Memory 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM

Audio

• Audio Output Sound card
• Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated
• Capture Resolutions 1280 x 720

Input Device(s)

• Input device type Backlit keyboard, Trackpad
• Keyboard localization and layout English
• Features Multi-touch touchpad

Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slot(s) 2 (total) / 0 (free) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
• Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45,

             1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800,
             2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
             1 x Thunderbolt - Apple mini-DisplayPort,
             1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK,
             1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
• Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Aluminum enclosure

Power

• Power Device External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery

• Technology Lithium polymer
• Installed Qty 1
• Capacity 85 Wh
• Run Time (Up To) 7 hour(s)

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days