MacBook Pro Summer 2009 edition

Made from a solid block of aluminum, heat is spread into the frame to keep the internal components running cool. Solid construction and a good blend of power, the MacBook Pro series laptop will suit the needs of anyone save for a hardcore gamer. While no longer the most current version of the MBP, due to the latest refresh from Apple, this model (Summer '09) is well priced for it's construction and the use it can provide. Using BootCamp, you can install Windows or Linux of any flavor to make this notebook accomidate your needs. With a built in SD (high capacity) card reader, USB2 and Firewire 800 ports, the 15 inch MacBook Pro (MBP) is up for the task.
It lacks blueray support, Light Peak, USB3, PCMCIA, Express Card slots, ESATA and similar things found on many new laptops but its solid construction and powerful Nvidia chipset make it fantastic for nearly ALL computing needs. With a 7 hour battery (4-5 in Vista and 5-6 in Windows7), it's a road warrior capable of long trips away from a socket. With many adaptors, the mini video jack can compliment your every video display need. VGA, DVI or HDMI, there's an adaptor for that. I've taken MacBooks to the beach, mountain climbing and carried it under my arm in a snow storm. The unibody design helps to resist sand, dust and similar particles. The body won't warp, crack or split from humidity because it's all one block. It's the most recyclable design to date, leaving the smallest carbon footprint. Running with DDR3 ram, this laptop is fast to load up programs. It's hard to find fault in the MacBook Pro design. If you can find one for a great price then you're getting a great buy.

Can't leave home or the room without it!

Best thing since sliced bread! Fast, lightweight an styling. It doesn't get hot like most laptops, so I use it on my lap. "New" track pad is awesome. I thought I'd want a mouse to use with it but I don't. I will for editing photos or a graphics tablet instead.
A few things are to find but it is impressing my PC gamer/geek boyfriend, which is a hard thing to do. I haven't played any games on it but I'll test that when I have time (in my next life time that is).
Love the screen and being able to adjust it according to light, an it can be tipped many degrees so you can see no matter what position your sitting.
Battery life is very good so far, but I can't say for how long exactly yet. Only did a 5 hr stint and still had 39% battery life left. So it probably does give you 7 hours. Still playing with the extra (i)software it comes with, but they really aren't necessary.
If you can afford one ... go for it.

Best laptop I have ever used or owned, I smile every time I look at it.

I needed a MacBook Pro for Video editing and production and this machine is a Beast!!! I can use Final Cut and Dreamweaver at the same time with no problems. This computer with all the programs included would have been well over $3,000 plus, but I got it at a fraction of the cost. But honestly it's worth paying $5000 for it. I couldn't be more pleased with the product, I can use 3 major programs running large files all at once and there is never a delay, very easy to use and overall nothing beats a Mac period. Screen quality is great, beautiful design and the creative capabilities are endless with this machine. I've had Sony Vaios, Dells, HP's you name it, but Macbook Pro supersedes any laptop on the market. Prices are more than other brands but trust me it's well worth the money. Anything of value never comes free or cheap, as the saying goes you "get what you pay for". So if you want the best make the sacrifice and pay for it, you wont be sorry.

BUY A MACBOOK!!!!!!

Macbooks are the premier in wireless computing. While the price may be a tad high compared to what you can get on a PC, everything else about a Mac is simply no comparison. The feel of a mac, the keyboard being lit, the large mouse and use of finger "gestures" (swipes, dragging, etc) is just awesome. I will never buy another PC. I still use windows along with the mac operating system so you can have the best of both worlds.

Amazing computer, but on the heavy side.

This is a great computer. It is fast and really easy to use. The screen size is good and the picture is amazing. The only downside is that it is pretty heavy, if you are concerned with the weight you should get a MacBook Air .