15-inch MacBook Pro/2.16GHz
Apple swapped out the processors on its MacBook Pro line, exchanging the original Core Duo chip for a next-generation Core 2 Duo processor. In addition to boosting performance while mantaining battery life, the Core 2 Duo also doubles the amount of L2 cache to 4MB. What's more, Apple bumped the processor speeds on the MacBook Pros; this low-end model now runs at 2.16GHz, up from 2GHz. Also, Apple added a FireWire 800 port to all MacBook Pro models; previously, only the 17-inch offering had the FW 800 port.
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Apple's latest update has made great laptops even better. Even if you make heavy use of Adobe's Creative Suite or other applications that still don't take full advantage of Intel processors), you will benefit from buying the Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro.
Pros: Fast performance; classic design; gorgeous screen; ample RAM and hard drive capacity; FireWire 800 added; faster SuperDrive supports double-layer burning.
Cons: No internal modem option; no PC Card slot; few cards available for ExpressCard/34 slot; pricey.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $1,999
Processor: 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Lab Tests
| Speedmark 4.5 Score | 209 |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 | 1:01 |
| iMovie 6.0.2 | 0:54 |
| iTunes 6:04 | 1:11 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 1:16 |
| Compressor | 2:17 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 63.9fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4.8 with 1GB of RAM |
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