- 2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
- 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
- 512GB SSD storage
- Radeon Pro 560 with 4GB memory
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
Apple 15" MacBook Pro, Retina, Touch Bar, 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 Quad Core, 16GB R
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RAM Size 16 GB -
Processor (CPU) Manufacturer Intel -
Processor Speed 2.9 GHz -
Display Resolution Maximum 2880x1800 pixels -
Screen Size 15.4 in -
Display Technology LED-Lit -
Hard-Drive Size 512 GB -
Item Dimensions 2.2 x 14.7 x 10.5 in -
Item Weight 6.4 lbs -
Operating System MacOS Sierra -
RAM Type DRAM
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Tateshep
4.0 out of 5 starsGreat Computer. I finally switched from PC to a ...
August 3, 2017
Color: Space Gray|Capacity: 15 Inch, 2.9GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD|Verified Purchase
Great Computer. I finally switched from PC to a Mac, and am incredibly happy. I was trying to get more into learning Photoshop, Illustrator, and web design, and this computer has increased my workflow and productivity by so much. Only thing that bothers me is the input situation, you need adapters for pretty much anything that you want to plug into your computer, which sucks. I miss having USB ports and an easy way to put SD cards directly into my computer
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Tommy
4.0 out of 5 starsVery well made, very very pricey, very fast and a few frustrations....
July 24, 2017Color: Space Gray|Capacity: 15 Inch, 2.9GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Not a huge Mac fan but decided to give this Macbook Pro a try. I am reviewing the new Macbook Pro 15". I must say this machine screams quality. Some don't like the keyboard but i love it. The machine is just very solid, you can tell it's almost a $3000.00 laptop for sure.
The touchbar is useful and pretty easy to get used to, the speakers are great and it's very fast, i'm not too sure about the whole "turbo boost" thing as i'm a PC guy and used to overclocking, apparently "turbo boost" just kicks in when needed but i'm not sure.
The screen looks gorgeous but so does my XPS 15 9560 (which i also use daily). There is alot of talk about the 500 nit brightness but too me it doesn't seem much brighter than my iPad Pro 10.5 or my XPS.
Some negatives that i suppose i can live with but are annoying...
- Can't upgrade memory (Come on Apple, max of 16GB of DDR3!? You say its for power saving but plenty of Windows laptop have DDR4 with 32GB and handle power fine. For $3K i expect more than 16GB of RAM or at least the option to upgrade.
- 512GB SSD? Again, come on Apple! An extra $400 will get me 1TB and a extra $1200 will get me 2TB, still very $$$ in addition to the already high cost.
- No way to adjust the touchbar brightness, very annoying, maybe a fix in Sierra update in future?
For the most part im enjoying it alot. I would recommend it. -
Frederick
TOP 100 REVIEWER
5.0 out of 5 starsNot much that is flashy or new, but a solid update to the MacBook lineup.
September 25, 2017Color: Space Gray|Capacity: 15 Inch, 2.9GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD|Verified Purchase
If you're reading this review chances are you have already researched the MacBook Pro on Apple's website and/or other places, so I won't go through every single spec and feature of the computer, but I do want to highlight a few things _I_ really do and don't like about it.
First, the famed Touchbar. Is it essential? Probably not. But it's cool, and not just the flashy "look what this computer can do" kind of cool, but actually a USEFUL cool -- if only in certain apps. It actually creeped me out a bit at first because it seemed to be reading my mind. In case you're not aware, the Touchbar is a strip of glass just above the keys on the keyboard which lights up with various "buttons" depending on what app you're using. It's also where the "function" keys live (hold down the Fn button and they magically appear). Unfortunately it doesn't work with all apps -- for example, if you like to use Chrome as your browser you're out of luck. When using Safari, though, it's nice to see small previews of the pages you have open. So while I use the Touchbar more than I thought I would, I can't say I would miss it terribly if it disappeared.
Second, the display. It's really a beautiful screen. I don't watch movies on my computer, but even just for web browsing and watching videos online I can notice a significant improvement in brightness and clarity compared with my previous Macbook (from 3 years ago).
Third, the trackpad is enormous and wonderfully responsive. Unlike my previous Mac, I don't feel like I'm constantly running out of room when dragging my fingers across it. Seems like a little thing, but it makes a big difference!
Fourth, the battery life is fantastic, at least for my amount of use. Admittedly I don't use this non-stop all day long, nor do I watch movies on it, but I only have to charge it once per day, and that's more than I can say for my previous Macbook.
While the Touchbar is new and the graphics and speed are improved over previous generations, when it comes to overall design, features, and function I can't say this Macbook marks a radical departure from its predecessors. It's still iOS, the apps appear about the same, and the overall "Apple feel" is unchanged. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as I don't like it when companies change things just for the sake of change. But if you're purchasing this to replace a slightly older Macbook, just know that the overall experience will be familiar.
So far the only thing I do NOT like about this computer is how warm it gets. Apple makes a big deal about the internal cooling mechanism, and while I'm sure the cooling technology is sophisticated, the reality is that the computer still gets pretty toasty, particularly on the underside. I point this out because the advertising hype led me to believe that this computer was somehow immune to becoming warm (a testament to the power of Apple's marketing!), but in reality that's not quite the case. This shouldn't be a deal breaker. but I wouldn't plan to have this on your lap for long periods of time.
Bottom line: Even though this MacBook Pro isn't loaded with lots of new features and functions, I can't find much to complain about. Speed, power, battery life, and capabilities are all rock solid. And that's what's most important, right?
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