In this Macbook 17 inch review, we’ll cover its features and pros and cons. We’ll talk about its Retina display, powerful quad-core processor, three USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, speakers, and battery life. But do these features make it worth the price? How do you decide whether the 17-inch MacBook Pro is right for you? We’ll answer these questions and more. So, let’s get started.
Retina display
Apple has made a decision that will have a profound impact on the desktop computer market. The company is no longer offering the 17-inch MacBook Pro, although refurbished models are still available. It has also been removed from every product page on the Apple site, and is no longer available in retail stores. The original model of the 17-inch MacBook was introduced in 2003 as the 17-inch Powerbook. It was an instant hit, and Apple marketed it as a model with high-resolution screens.
The redesigned MacBook Pro models have improved connectivity. They all feature Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB ports. Some have SDXC card slots, allowing you to read data from digital camera memory cards. The new Retina Display MacBook Pro models also include Thunderbolt ports and HDMI ports, which enable daisy-chaining of six peripherals. The MacBook Pro line of 13-inch Retina Display models features an integrated battery.
Powerful quad-core processor
Apple’s newest MacBook Pro 17-inch notebook comes with a powerful quad-core processor. While the new MacBook Pro 17 inch may look similar to its predecessors, it does feature several major improvements. The company skipped the Core i3 processor for the lower-priced Core i5 processor in early 2011 models. The top-of-the-line 17-inch MacBook Pro costs PS2,099 and comes equipped with a quad-core 2.2-GHz Intel Core i7 processor. If you want more power, you can purchase a Core i7 processor with 2.3GHz.
New MacBook Pros feature a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and up to 1GB of video memory. The new MacBook Pros have high-speed Thunderbolt ports, which enable data transfers up to 10Gbps and audio and video connections. The new MacBook Pros also include a FaceTime HD camera with 720p resolution. The new model has a lot to offer for gamers.
Three USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
If you are a Mac user, you’ll be pleased to see three USB-C/Thunderbolt ports available on the new Macbook 17 inch. Thunderbolt is a new core connector that brings all the power of your computer into one port. With the speed of Thunderbolt 3, you can connect more than just your computer to your peripherals. The Thunderbolt 3 port has four times the bandwidth of USB 3.1. This means it can drive bigger and faster external hard drives, monitors, and speakers. The Thunderbolt 3 standard will also work with regular Type-C devices.
Despite its name, Thunderbolt isn’t as fast as USB-C. While USB-C supports only one 4K display, Thunderbolt 3 can drive two displays with a single cable. Depending on the host device, a Thunderbolt 3 computer can daisy-chain up to six devices. Thunderbolt 3 is designed to use a single power supply to power all of its ports, but the port that can handle the most power can be used for more than one device.
Speakers
The speakers on your Macbook 17-inch can be a frustrating problem, but fortunately, there are several easy ways to fix this problem. One simple step involves resetting the NVRAM, or Non-Volatile Random Access Memory. To perform this simple procedure, turn off your laptop and hold the Option-Command-P+R keys together for 30 seconds. Then, reboot the laptop to see if the speakers work again.
If you’ve tried replacing the speaker on your Macbook 17-inch, you’ll discover that the results are not always the same. The first thing to note is that the quality of sound will suffer. If one of the speakers is damaged, the mid-frequency range won’t be as clear as before. A second fully functioning speaker can mask the diminished low-end sound. However, if both speakers are damaged, the results will be less than desirable.
Battery life
Apple’s battery life claims are based on two test scenarios – wireless productivity and 50% display brightness. These tests, however, have led to confusion. If you’re interested in learning more about the battery life of your Macbook, try out the following “real-world” testing methods. Then, compare those results with the stated battery life. If you find that the battery life you’re getting is not as good as you’d like, you can replace the battery for a similar amount.
The 17-inch MacBook Pro features a 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery. Its engineers designed this battery to last up to five years and provide up to eight hours of light use. The battery life of this computer is impressive for a laptop, but the battery’s longevity is still suspect. The MacBook Pro’s battery will give you about five hours of continuous operation in light use. The MacBook Pro’s battery is still great for Windows 7 users, though.