Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch

The 17-inch MacBook Pro is Apple's top-of-the-line notebook computer. The newest version, released in February 2011, offers several significant upgrades over the 2010 model. Available in only one standard configuration but somewhat customizable, the update offers a boost in processing power with a 2.2GHz quad-core i7 CPU, as well as in graphics, switching from Nvidia to AMD, in the form of the Radeon HD 6750M.

A 750GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM are standard. Two other key additions for 2011 are the notebook's FaceTime HD webcam, which multiplies video resolution by a factor of three, and a Thunderbolt port, which promises ultra-fast transfer speeds easily rivaling those of USB 3.0. The MacBook Pro remains relatively portable for a high-performance, 17" notebook, at under an inch thick and under 7 lbs. 

Features

• 17" LED-backlit LCD display (1920x1200, glossy or antiglare)
• Intel Core i7 processor (2.2GHz, 6MB L3)
  
  • Optional 2.3GHz, 8MB L3
• 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM (max. 8GB)
• 750GB HDD (5400rpm), 500GB HDD (7200rpm), or SSD (128/256/512GB)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB DDR3 shared) + AMD Radeon HD 6750M (1GB GDDR5)
• Thunderbolt port (max. 10Gbps)
• FireWire 800 port
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• FaceTime HD webcam
• 802.11n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Gigabit ethernet
• Multi-touch trackpad
• Backlit keyboard
• Subwoofer
• Energy Star 5.0 certification
• 7hr battery life (wireless web)
• 0.98" thick
• 6.6 lbs