The existing one is unidiretional and only appropriate for the remote maintenance). The lack of an infrared port is to be criticized. So the MacBook Pro draws even with the Windows competitors according preformance. The video card is the same fast X1600, however in the MacBook Pro 17'clearly faster clocked. Only the DVD drive assembly, owing to the larger design is a faster double-layer burner and there exists an additional Firewire 800 connection.

The interior life is nearly identical compared to the 15 inch MacBook Pro. In addition our test sample had (in contrast to tested 15 'MacBook Pro) very easy-moving display hinges. Only a somewhat wobbly display cover (in closed condition) and not equal key distances can be criticized. The workmanship is protruding like already with the 15' MacBook Pro. In addition the PC Card-slot was replaced by a new Express-Card/34 module. Modem and S-video connections miss at the new model. Compared to that 17 inch Powerbook (predecessor) iSight camera in the display cover and the infrared-receiver for the remote maintenance are new.

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