This has got to be the best the best laptop on the market! Possibly the most expensive too. But I would say its worth the money. You don't have to worry about virus protection and it never runs slow. Battery life is good. Durability is good! Overall it's a great product!

MyLilly1

Carol Stream, IL

I LOVE MY MAC! I will NEVER go back to a PC. What's ironic, is when the first "Bondi Blue" iMac G3 was introduced in 1998, I immediately ordered one. I loved it. My family loved it so much, it became an argument as to who's turn it was to use. We needed another computer and decided, at the time, that we would go to a PC, mainly because Apple was still trying to catch up in the software/applications department. We ended up going thru four PCs, one never lasting more than a couple of years. Each time we needed a new computer, we didn't have the money to put into an Apple. Finally, it was a friend of mine that said, just make the investment (especially since I was so unhappy with our PCs) and you will no doubt save money in the long run. The Apples last much longer so you are not having to replace the computer every two years. He was right. I've had my MacBook Pro for 4 years and it is still like new . . . NO problems, whatsoever. The only thing I have had to replace is the power cord (and that was my fault), and the replacement came the day after I requested it. Fortunately, Apple has not only caught up, but surpassed (in my opinion) the PC world when it comes to software/applications . . . I cannot say enough good things about the line of Macintosh computers. I had two laptops before my MacBook Pro and battery life enough, was a reason to make me want to switch. The battery lasts anywhere from six to ten hours, fully charged. On my PCs (I am really trying not to use any brand names) the battery never lasted more than 2 or 3 hours. I have never had trouble with system crashes, the speed is what it should be, Apple Service is the best around, you will never find a more user-friendly computer, the support sites out there are phenomenal, the sleek design is gorgeous but not inhibiting, and there is not a more durable computer around. I highly recommend this computer to anyone and everyone, no matter what technological skills you may have, no matter if you are a beginner or advanced. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed with it. Thank you, Apple, for caring enough to make a product that I not only love and depend on, but one that I know I can get all my questions answered in layman's terms, without feeling inadequate or ignorant. You are worth every penny! Ease of Use There is no other computer out there that is more user-friendly! Battery Life The best! Support & Service WONDERFUL! I have used their support desk several times and have always gone away feeling like my questions were answered in terms that I understood, without feeling as though I was wasting their time. Speed/Performance Exactly how it should be. I have zero complaints! Of course, we all want everything "yesterday" but that's not possible. Performance is absolutely tops! Design My absolute favorite! The design is beautiful, modern, functional, not intimidating, and user-friendly. Durability Wonderfully strong and durable. I have 3 daughters that use my laptop, nephews who use it when they are over, and several of my daughters' friends. You would never know how much it's used. It still works like it did brand new!

lyttmab

USA

If you want fewer software and hardware issues, buy a Mac always. When our child needed a laptop for school, we bought what we knew would be a laptop that never disappoints. Ease of Use Set-up is always a breeze with this Mac. You can set it and then forget it. It communicates with any network or added peripherals when added. Battery Life Battery life is good but not excellent. Support & Service I have never had to use Apple service, but others who have, liked their service. Speed/Performance Blazing fast computational speed is what you can expect with this Mac. The graphics display plays crisp videos and games. Design Sleek and thin design makes this laptop very easy to carry around. Durability Like most laptops, care should be used around it.

EUREKAKNEW

Fairfield, CT

Some products are works of genius. That's my mac. It is reliable, it is solidly built, secure, versatile, slim, elegant, easy on the eyes. I originally bought it because I needed to use software that would only run on the mac operating system. I was a windows person and was really intimidated (and upset) about having had to make the change. now i can't imagine ever going back. The battery on the mac holds a charge for a good 4 -5 hours. despite it being several years old. there are no flimsy plastic parts on the body - it's all aluminum. the screen is wide and spacious and crisp. the laptop comes with a host of ports all neatly arranged on the left, and a disk drive on the right, yet is slim and flat. the power button is unobstrusively placed on the top right - you can hit it accidentally when moving the laptop so be careful. and the webcam is discreetly hidden right on top of the screen. best part: the fan is built into the hinge of the laptop, rather than under the laptop - so no worries about vents getting blocked. I LOVE IT!

savfromsb

Boston, MA

I have had my MacBook Pro for a while now, but I never get tired of singing its praises. I was hesistant to switch to a Mac, but I am so glad I did. Once you get used to the trackpad and the way everything works, which for anyone with any computer experience shouldn't take long, it is the easiest thing to use. Everything flows together so easily. It doesn't get bogged down with too many things running and there is no problems with spyware or viruses. Updates to the system are as easy as downloading an app, it practically installs itself while saving all of your current data and settings.

kleeb3

Capac, MI

Let me start by saying that Mac's are generally awesome! I love how it is user friendly, especially since I am no technology wizard. The updates on it have been very easy to complete. The only complaint would be that I don't think the battery life is very good. I'm not sure if I just got a bad one or what...but it seems like I have to recharge quite often. Other than that, it's great!!

sharona40

USA

This is my first macbook :) I feel bad that I haven't bought it earlier, cuz I luuuuv the keyboard so much! My last notebook was acer, in comparison to mac it sucks sooo bad! Ease of Use The hud is so nice and opens so smooth... Speed/Performance Photoshop is running 10x faster than on my previous WIN notebook...

SarahTyler

Cassville, NY

My birthday/Christmas present this year was a 15" MacBook Pro and I am in love. It was an easy transition from my old desk top PC to this mobile lap top. I love photography and this computer has been able to keep up where the Dell could not. I already had an iPhone so utilizing the touch pad was not difficult. I now hate using my husband's work lap top which is run on Windows. Blah!! I love how I can connect my iPhone and stream my music easily and the battery life is great. In the past 6 months, I've had no technical issues either. The only thing that bugs me is how other companies are swallowed up by Microsoft and I'm unable to get software. Such as I have a Sony video camera and it is not compatible with my MacBook? And my children have a Fisher Price computer keyboard and it is not compatible either. I don't blame Apple though!

KaraGaines

Midland, TX

I have been a MacBook Pro user for last five.I bought my Mac Book Pro 2.53 GHZ laptop about 6 months back. Since I started using this state of art machine have looked back or thought about using a PC based machine. I like the style of this laptop, battery life is great. Never have to worry about virus, such a peace in my life.I do use a lot of VMWare images on my machine and I wish if could expand its memory size to 16 GB. Apple needs to do something about, I do see a lot of my co-workers complaining about this limitation on Apple Mac Book Pro notebooks.Another con I have have observed that at this machine can get really hot specially while charging.Other than that it works really great, no machine crashing issues as I always had with PC notebooks

AjayB

Plainfield, IL

When searching for a portable computer, a few things that are certainly important to keep in mind, but the most vital aspect is portability (quite obvious, actually). The item needs to be durable, have a long-lasting battery life, be lightweight, and have a large enough structure to not be a strain on the eyes. The Apple 2.53GHz 15" MacBook Pro Notebook completes and achieves each of these aspects admirably. It is to be expected as Apple puts forth quality, family-friendly, easy-to-use products for the masses (and at such exorbitant prices, they had better to so). You are paying for quality, and quality is exactly what you receive in this product: the glossy 15 inch widescreen display is a godsend.

thirdrose

Panorama City, CA