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Apple MacBook
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Leopard
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Core 2 Duo P8600
2.4 GHz
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Apple MacBook Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for entertainment computer usage.
-
2 GB Memory
- 250 GB Hard Disk
- DVD ReWriter
- NVIDIA GeForce GT320 Graphics Card
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41.1%
 Details
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£779.99
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Apple MacBook (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Laptop computer is a entertainment Laptop computer and scores 41.1 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook laptop has 2 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook laptop also has a mid range GeForce GT320 Dedicated Graphics card which means you will be able to play the latest games at good frame rates and carry out complex photo and video editing easily.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo P8600 with 2 core(s). |
40.89 %
|
| 2.4GHz |
64.34 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based Laptop computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the Laptop computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your Laptop computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a Laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a Desktop computer!
| 2 |
25.00 % |
| 250 GB |
25.00 % |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT320 |
37.78 % |
| 256 MB |
12.50 % |
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Apple MacBook
|
Leopard
|
Core 2 Duo P7550
2.26 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for basic computer usage.
-
2 GB Memory
- 250 GB Hard Disk
- DVD ReWriter
- Shared Graphics Card
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34.2%
 Details
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£790.97
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Apple MacBook (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook computer is a basic computer and scores 34.2 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook laptop has 2 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook laptop has a Shared (integrated) Graphics card which is fine for basic computing needs but you might struggle to play advanced games and edit large or high framerate videos.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo P7550 with 2 core(s). |
39.64 %
|
| 2.26GHz |
60.59 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a desktop machine!
| 2 |
25.00 % |
| 250 GB |
25.00 % |
| Shared |
|
| MB |
% |
|
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Apple MacBook
|
Leopard
|
Core 2 Duo P8600
2.4 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for entertainment computer usage.
-
2 GB Memory
- 250 GB Hard Disk
- DVD ReWriter
- NVIDIA GeForce GT320 Graphics Card
- * Use currys voucher code SALE6 at the checkout to get this price!
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|
41.1%
 Details
|
£798.06
|
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Apple MacBook (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Laptop computer is a entertainment Laptop computer and scores 41.1 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook laptop has 2 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook laptop also has a mid range GeForce GT320 Dedicated Graphics card which means you will be able to play the latest games at good frame rates and carry out complex photo and video editing easily.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo P8600 with 2 core(s). |
40.89 %
|
| 2.4GHz |
64.34 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based Laptop computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the Laptop computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your Laptop computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a Laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a Desktop computer!
| 2 |
25.00 % |
| 250 GB |
25.00 % |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT320 |
37.78 % |
| 256 MB |
12.50 % |
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Apple MacBook 13
|
Leopard
|
Core 2 Duo T7500
2.2 GHz
|
Apple MacBook 13 Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for basic computer usage.
-
2 GB Memory
- 250 GB Hard Disk
- DVD ReWriter
- Shared Graphics Card
- * Use comet voucher code 6OFF at the checkout to get this price!
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|
35.3%
 Details
|
£798.06
|
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Apple MacBook 13 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook 13 computer is a basic computer and scores 35.3 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook 13 laptop has 2 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook 13 laptop has a Shared (integrated) Graphics card which is fine for basic computing needs but you might struggle to play advanced games and edit large or high framerate videos.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo T7500 with 2 core(s). |
41.88 %
|
| 2.2GHz |
58.98 % |
| 4 MB L2 |
33.33 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a desktop machine!
| 2 |
25.00 % |
| 250 GB |
25.00 % |
| Shared |
|
| 64 MB |
% |
|
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Apple MacBook
|
Leopard
|
Core 2 Duo P8600
2.4 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for entertainment computer usage.
-
2 GB Memory
- 250 GB Hard Disk
- DVD ReWriter
- NVIDIA GeForce GT320 Graphics Card
- * Use pcworld voucher code LAP50 at the checkout to get this price!
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
|
41.1%
 Details
|
£799
|
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Apple MacBook (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Laptop computer is a entertainment Laptop computer and scores 41.1 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook laptop has 2 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook laptop also has a mid range GeForce GT320 Dedicated Graphics card which means you will be able to play the latest games at good frame rates and carry out complex photo and video editing easily.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo P8600 with 2 core(s). |
40.89 %
|
| 2.4GHz |
64.34 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based Laptop computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the Laptop computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your Laptop computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a Laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a Desktop computer!
| 2 |
25.00 % |
| 250 GB |
25.00 % |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT320 |
37.78 % |
| 256 MB |
12.50 % |
|
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Apple MacBook Pro 13
|
Leopard
|
Core 2 Duo P8600
2.4 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Pro 13 Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for basic computer usage.
-
4 GB Memory
- 250 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- Shared Graphics Card
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|
37.9%
 Details
|
£935.97
|
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 computer is a basic computer and scores 37.9 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 laptop has 4 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 laptop has a Shared (integrated) Graphics card which is fine for basic computing needs but you might struggle to play advanced games and edit large or high framerate videos.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo P8600 with 2 core(s). |
40.89 %
|
| 2.4GHz |
64.34 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a desktop machine!
| 4 |
50.00 % |
| 250 GB |
25.00 % |
| Shared |
|
| MB |
% |
|
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Apple MacBook Air
|
Leopard
|
Core 2 Duo SL9400
1.86 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Air Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for basic computer usage.
-
2 GB Memory
- 120 GB Hard Disk
- DVD ReWriter
- Shared Graphics Card
- * Use comet voucher code 8OFF at the checkout to get this price!
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|
34.9%
 Details
|
£1016.55
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Apple MacBook Air (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Air Laptop computer is a basic Laptop computer and scores 34.9 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Air laptop has 2 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Air laptop has a Shared (integrated) Graphics card which is fine for basic computing needs but you might struggle to play advanced games and edit large or high framerate videos.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo SL9400 with 2 core(s). |
44.40 %
|
| 1.86GHz |
49.87 % |
| 6 MB L2 |
50.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based Laptop computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the Laptop computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your Laptop computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a Laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a Desktop computer!
| 2 |
25.00 % |
| 120 GB |
12.00 % |
| Shared |
|
| MB |
% |
|
|

Apple MacBook Pro 13
|
Leopard
|
Core 2 Duo P8600
2.4 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Pro 13 Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for basic computer usage.
-
4 GB Memory
- 320 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- Shared Graphics Card
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
|
38.8%
 Details
|
£1148.99
|
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 computer is a basic computer and scores 38.8 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 laptop has 4 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 laptop has a Shared (integrated) Graphics card which is fine for basic computing needs but you might struggle to play advanced games and edit large or high framerate videos.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo P8600 with 2 core(s). |
40.89 %
|
| 2.4GHz |
64.34 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a desktop machine!
| 4 |
50.00 % |
| 320 GB |
32.00 % |
| Shared |
|
| MB |
% |
|
|

Apple MacBook Pro 13
|
Leopard
|
Core 2 Duo T9550
2.66 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Pro 13 Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for basic computer usage.
-
3 GB Memory
- 320 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- Shared Graphics Card
- * Use comet voucher code 8OFF at the checkout to get this price!
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
|
45.1%
 Details
|
£1149.08
|
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 Laptop computer is a basic Laptop computer and scores 45.1 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 laptop has 3 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 laptop has a Shared (integrated) Graphics card which is fine for basic computing needs but you might struggle to play advanced games and edit large or high framerate videos.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo T9550 with 4 core(s). |
64.97 %
|
| 2.66GHz |
78.24 % |
| 6 MB L2 |
50.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based Laptop computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the Laptop computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your Laptop computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a Laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a Desktop computer!
| 3 |
37.50 % |
| 320 GB |
32.00 % |
| Shared |
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| MB |
% |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13
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Leopard
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Core 2 Duo P8600
2.4 GHz
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 Laptop Computer with a 13 inch screen - Recommended for basic computer usage.
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4 GB Memory
- 320 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- Shared Graphics Card
- * Use currys voucher code SALE8 at the checkout to get this price!
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
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38.8%
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£1149.08
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 computer is a basic computer and scores 38.8 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 laptop has 4 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 laptop has a Shared (integrated) Graphics card which is fine for basic computing needs but you might struggle to play advanced games and edit large or high framerate videos.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core 2 Duo P8600 with 2 core(s). |
40.89 %
|
| 2.4GHz |
64.34 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a desktop machine!
| 4 |
50.00 % |
| 320 GB |
32.00 % |
| Shared |
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| MB |
% |
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Apple MacBook Pro 15
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Leopard
|
Core i5 520M
2.4 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Pro 15 Laptop Computer with a 15 inch screen - Recommended for ultimate computer usage.
-
4 GB Memory
- 320 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M Graphics Card
- * Use comet voucher code 8OFF at the checkout to get this price!
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
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45.6%
 Details
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£1379.08
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core i5 520M processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 Laptop computer is a ultimate Laptop computer and scores 45.6 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop has 4 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop also has a mid range GeForce GT 330M Dedicated Graphics card which means you will be able to play the latest games at good frame rates and carry out complex photo and video editing easily.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core i5 520M with 2 core(s). |
40.89 %
|
| 2.4GHz |
64.34 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based Laptop computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the Laptop computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your Laptop computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a Laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a Desktop computer!
| 4 |
50.00 % |
| 320 GB |
32.00 % |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M |
42.22 % |
| 256 MB |
12.50 % |
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Apple MacBook Pro 15
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Leopard
|
Core i5 540M
2.53 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Pro 15 Laptop Computer with a 15 inch screen - Recommended for ultimate computer usage.
-
4 GB Memory
- 500 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M Graphics Card
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
|
48.5%
 Details
|
£1442.7
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core i5 540M processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 computer is a ultimate computer and scores 48.5 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop has 4 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop also has a mid range GeForce GT 330M Dedicated Graphics card which means you will be able to play the latest games at good frame rates and carry out complex photo and video editing easily.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core i5 540M with 2 core(s). |
42.05 %
|
| 2.53GHz |
67.83 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a desktop machine!
| 4 |
50.00 % |
| 500 GB |
50.00 % |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M |
42.22 % |
| 256 MB |
12.50 % |
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Apple MacBook Pro 15
|
Leopard
|
Core i5 540M
2.53 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Pro 15 Laptop Computer with a 15 inch screen - Recommended for ultimate computer usage.
-
4 GB Memory
- 500 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M Graphics Card
- * Use currys voucher code SALE8 at the checkout to get this price!
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
|
48.5%
 Details
|
£1517.08
|
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core i5 540M processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 Laptop computer is a ultimate Laptop computer and scores 48.5 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop has 4 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop also has a mid range GeForce GT 330M Dedicated Graphics card which means you will be able to play the latest games at good frame rates and carry out complex photo and video editing easily.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core i5 540M with 2 core(s). |
42.05 %
|
| 2.53GHz |
67.83 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based Laptop computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the Laptop computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your Laptop computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a Laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a Desktop computer!
| 4 |
50.00 % |
| 500 GB |
50.00 % |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M |
42.22 % |
| 256 MB |
12.50 % |
|
|

Apple MacBook Pro 15
|
Leopard
|
Core i5 620
2.66 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Pro 15 Laptop Computer with a 15 inch screen - Recommended for ultimate computer usage.
-
4 GB Memory
- 500 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M Graphics Card
- * Use comet voucher code 8OFF at the checkout to get this price!
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
|
50.4%
 Details
|
£1541.4
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core i5 620 processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 computer is a ultimate computer and scores 50.4 % overall.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop has 4 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop also has a mid range GeForce GT 330M Dedicated Graphics card which means you will be able to play the latest games at good frame rates and carry out complex photo and video editing easily.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core i5 620 with 2 core(s). |
45.99 %
|
| 2.66GHz |
71.31 % |
| 4 MB L2 |
33.33 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a desktop machine!
| 4 |
50.00 % |
| 500 GB |
50.00 % |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M |
42.22 % |
| 256 MB |
12.50 % |
|
|

Apple MacBook Pro 15
|
Leopard
|
Core i5 540M
2.53 GHz
|
Apple MacBook Pro 15 Laptop Computer with a 15 inch screen - Recommended for ultimate computer usage.
-
4 GB Memory
- 500 GB Hard Disk
- DVD Rewriter
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M Graphics Card
- * Use pcworld voucher code LAP100 at the checkout to get this price!
- Click here for more information about this Laptop Deal | Go to Deal >
|
48.5%
 Details
|
£1549
|
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Laptop) specifications - Intel Core i5 540M processor
PC Checker says...
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 Laptop computer is a ultimate Laptop computer and scores 48.5 % overall.
This might seem quite a low PC Checker Score but that doesn’t mean it's not perfect for your usage requirements! Remember that laptop computers nearer the 100% rating are super machines costing £1000s aimed more at serious gamers or professional users.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop has 4 GB of memory and is ideal for those people wanting to have the absolute best system performance. You should not need to update this computer's memory for many, many years if at all over this computer's lifetime!
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 laptop also has a mid range GeForce GT 330M Dedicated Graphics card which means you will be able to play the latest games at good frame rates and carry out complex photo and video editing easily.
Operating System (OS)
The operating system runs the computer and allows you to access the information stored on the Laptop computer. Most operating systems come in different versions based on different usage requirements.
Today there are 2 main choices for users: either a Microsoft Windows based OS or an Apple based MAC OS. Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Windows release and Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is Apple's current release.
There is also a FREE (Open Source) operating System called Linux which comes in many different versions (distributions) but this is quite different to Windows based operating systems so might take some gettng used to!
Operating systems are majorly updated from time to time (like Vista to Windows 7) but can be easily updated by you, if required, at a later date.
Processor
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or otherwise known as the processor is the 'brain' of the computer. Modern day Laptop computers can now have more than one CPU unit on the processor chip - 2 CPU computers are called dual core machines and 4 CPUs on the chip are called quad core machines.
The old method of rating a CPU used to be the greater the GHz, the quicker the Laptop computer would run but with multiple core processors (see above) this is now not necessarily the case. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Laptop processor speed is on a dual core chip or more!
The more cache a processor has the better as this is used to reduce the number of times the CPU has to access the computer's memory.
| Intel |
n/a |
| Core i5 540M with 2 core(s). |
42.05 %
|
| 2.53GHz |
67.83 % |
| 3 MB L2 |
25.00 % |
Other Components
The more memory (Random Access Memory) the Laptop computer has the more applications / programs you can run at once and is measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB (1024 MB) is considered standard today and 2GB is ideal for Windows 7 based Laptop computers as this OS uses more memory to run.
Graphics cards display the Laptop computer's information on your screen / monitor. A shared graphics card is one that is built into the computer and uses part of your Laptop computer's memory to display things better. Separate standalone graphics cards (which have their own memory / RAM built in) are considered better than shared graphics cards but this isn't an issue unless you are wanting an entertainment or ultimate PC.
The larger the size of the Laptop Hard Disk the more information you can save on it so the larger the better. PC Checker scores reflect whether the Hard Disk is in a Laptop (lower capacities & more expensive) or a Desktop computer!
| 4 |
50.00 % |
| 500 GB |
50.00 % |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M |
42.22 % |
| 256 MB |
12.50 % |
|