Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, 17in.) review
Reviews We did see a significant boost over the non-Pro version of the MacBook, which includes a slower 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, in both the Photoshop CS2 and the iTunes encoding tests. Although the Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro significantly outperforms the older...
[January 29, 2007, 11:37]
Apple MacBook Pro (15.4in., 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) review
Reviews Apple has touted performance boosts of up to 39 percent over the Core Duo MacBook Pro models. Core Duo MacBook Pro, which had an 80GB hard drive and 512MB of RAM, the new model brings important upgrades in addition to the Core 2 Duo processor...
[November 6, 2006, 10:53]
Apple's Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro review
Reviews Apple says the new 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo model is up to 39 percent speedier than the previous MacBook Pro with a 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo processor. Apple Computer has released new MacBook Pros powered by 2.16GHz or 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo chips.
[November 10, 2006, 14:42]
MacBook Pro laptops get Core 2 Duo processor upgrade
News Apple has revved up its MacBook Pro notebooks with Intel Core 2 Duo processors, double the memory and a faster FireWire peripheral connection. Unlike some of Apple's computer announcements — like last month's unveiling of Core 2 Duo-equipped iMac...
[October 24, 2006, 16:45]
Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops
News The last major update to the MacBook Pro laptops was in October, when they were first manufactured with Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Apple announced on Tuesday that it has updated its high-end MacBook Pro laptops with faster processors, better...
[June 6, 2007, 9:52]
Apple MacBook review
Reviews In our benchmark tests, the new MacBook and its 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU performed comparably to its predecessor, which is to say that basic multitasking and productivity are no problem, as is streaming and viewing HD-video content — much as we...
[October 20, 2008, 15:03]
Apple users must pay for faster Wi-Fi
News Apple on Thursday confirmed reports that it plans to charge customers a fee to download software that will enable the 802.11n capability in the Wi-Fi chips found in some MacBook and MacBook Pro systems.
[January 19, 2007, 7:28]
The MacBook Pro's 'missing' GB of RAM
Blog If you study the specifications of the recently released Core 2 Duo-based Apple MacBook Pro, you may be puzzled by the quoted RAM limit of 3GB. The notebook has a pair of DIMM slots that can accommodate 2GB modules, while the Intel 945PM chipset...
[November 6, 2006, 13:46]
Apple explains its accounting conundrum
News Apple began selling MacBook Pro notebooks with Intel's Core 2 Duo processor in September, later adding that chip to MacBooks and iMacs. Apple said on Thursday that it plans to charge customers $1.99 for a software download that enables the 802.11n...
[January 22, 2007, 8:40]
Apple MacBook Pro: a first look review
Reviews The £1,749 MacBook Pro lets you upgrade to a 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo for £210; previously, the fastest chip offered was a 2.6GHz processor. Of Apple's MacBook Pro lineup, only the two 15in.models have received the complete workup.
[October 16, 2008, 9:33]
Photo: Apple displays 17-inch MacBook Pro
News MacBook Pro, which was announced in January and features Intel's Duo dual-core chip, is currently available with a 15-inch screen. Apple notes that its 17-inch MacBook Pro will feature a 2.16- gigahertz Intel Duo processor, allowing it to run up to...
[April 25, 2006, 9:05]
Apple MacBook Pro 2009 (2.66GHz, 17in.) review
Reviews With a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, the MacBook Pro performed excellently on our standard benchmark tests, but only marginally faster than the 2.6GHz 15in.version (a 2.93GHz chip is available for an additional £210).
[March 2, 2009, 14:50]
Apple plugs another Wi-Fi hole
News The issue affects the Intel Core Duo-based versions of Mac mini, MacBook and MacBook Pro computers equipped with wireless, Apple said. Other systems, including the Core 2 Duo versions of the same machines are not affected, it said.
[January 26, 2007, 8:58]
Apple updates MacBook laptops
News Apple also manufactures higher-end MacBook Pro laptops, which did not receive updates this week. Apple announced on Tuesday that it has updated its MacBook laptops with faster processors, more memory and more hard-drive space.
[May 16, 2007, 11:11]
Apple Boot Camp (beta) review
Reviews We installed Boot Camp on the iMac Core Duo; the software will also work with the Mac Mini and the MacBook Pro. Apple iMac Core Duo (Windows XP Pro) Apple iMac Core Duo (Mac OS X) Where the iMac Core Duo in Mac OS X took 6.5 minutes to complete the...
[April 10, 2006, 9:05]
Apple confirms product launch
News At January's Macworld Expo, Apple introduced the first of its Intel-based Macs, including a revamped iMac and the MacBook Pro laptop. Sam Bhavnani, an analyst at market researcher Current Analysis, said he thinks Apple may introduce a 17-inch...
[February 22, 2006, 13:40]
Researcher: Macs not as expensive as thought
News He pointed to the 13-inch widescreen display in the just-introduced MacBook as an example of where Apple chose the feature it wanted over price considerations. On the laptop side, the $2,699 17-inch MacBook Pro is compared with a $1,899 HP laptop...
[May 17, 2006, 9:35]
Our first three MacBook winners
Blog You have probably seen the ads for the IT Manager Pro Challenge peppered around ZDNet UK in which we're giving away (among other prizes) five Apple Core 2 Duo MacBooks. Although the competition says you will win a Core Duo, Apple has now replaced...
[November 14, 2006, 10:21]
Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler
Downloads These Macs have the 802.11n hardware built-in: MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme option iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac)
[January 30, 2007, 7:00]
