It's rare when you can call a MacBook good value for performance without even considering style (which it of course has in spades), but the MBP actually stands out pretty strongly here. The resolution on the 15" screen is just average at 1440x900, but the Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz is competitive and the 4GB DDR3 RAM is strong. We upgraded the respectable 320GB HDD to 7200RPM from 5400RPM for $50, but ignored the $500 SSD option. The MBP packs a capable nVidia 9600M 512MB GPU, and can last around five hours running on battery thanks in part to built in support for switching between dedicated and integrated graphics. It weighs 5.5 lbs and features 2USB ports, a FireWire800 port, a Mini DisplayPort, and an ExpressCard slot. All told, the 15" MacBook pro strides the line between the clunking desktop replacements and the lightly powered ultraportables with grace and dignity. More to the point, the price is right in the middle too, offering a taste of both worlds for just $2550. ................link
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