Notebook Hunter

If you’re after an all-rounder which combines premium build quality and Apple’s unique operating system, then for $1,889.10 the MacBook Pro 15in (MD318LL/A) is a worthwhile option. It’s got some real computing power as well, largely thanks to the fast 2nd Gen Intel Core i7-2675QM processor and strong AMD Radeon HD 6750M dedicated graphics cards. The 15.4in screen also has a higher than average resolution for this class of notebook, specifically 1,440 x 900 (16:10) versus 1,366 x 768 (16:9).

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See a summary of the specs below.

Processor
The MacBook has a 2nd Gen Intel Core i7-2675QM (2.2GHz), a high-end processor that can fluidly run intensive software and productivity applications. It can burst up to 3.1GHz using Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology if a particularly demanding program is running.

Graphics
It has a dedicated graphics card called the AMD Radeon HD 6750M. It’s one of the fastest mid-range AMD cards, and most modern games will run smoothly at high settings.

RAM
4GB of RAM is enough to run several programs at once smoothly. This will be sufficient for moderately intensive image and video editing tasks as well.

Storage
A 500GB hard disk drive is about average in size. It’s big enough for plenty of documents, but movies and the like will fill it sooner rather than later.

Screen
It has a 15.4in (1,440 x 900 resolution) gloss screen. This is an above average resolution for the screen size.

Portability
The MacBook has average portability; it weighs 2.54kg and is 24.9mm thick. It'll be straightforward to carry around.

Other Features
The MacBook has a Thunderbolt port, a new standard developed by Intel that allows for exceptionally high data transfer speeds.