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Apple MacBook Pro (17" 2.5GHz Quad i7, 8GB RAM)

Item ID: MBP17-25i7

Laptop Computer with 2.5GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 Processor, 750GB/7200RPM Hard Drive, 8GB RAM, 17" High-Res LED Display, and Thunderbolt Port

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From Our Research Team:

Major Mac Muscle, Now Featuring Thunderbolt!

With an Apple MacBook Pro, you've got unbelievable power at your fingertips. This machine's ready to handle serious audio and video projects, whether you're on the go or parked at your desktop. And this latest MacBook Pro is more capable than ever! In addition to boasting a blazing-fast, state-of-the-art Core i7 processor, this Macbook Pro is decked out with something you'll be hearing a lot more about soon: Thunderbolt. This new connection port blows USB and FireWire out of the water, in terms of performance. In fact, it's up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than FireWire 800. You get 10Gbps of throughput, in both directions. And if you're into pro audio and video, you know that's a recipe for serious performance! Call Sweetwater today to find the best Apple MacBook Pro configuration for your needs.

Apple MacBook Pro at a Glance:
  • Peak processing performance
  • Thunderbolt
  • Powerful audio and video

Peak processing performance
This Apple MacBook Pro sports a fast Core i7 processor for exceptional multimedia performance. Your audio projects will load faster than ever, you'll be able to use more plug-ins and virtual instruments, and you'll be able to record and mix more tracks than ever before.

Thunderbolt
The Apple MacBook Pro comes equipped with a Thunderbolt port for high-bandwidth connectivity. With 10Gbps of throughput both in and out, Thunderbolt holds a ton of potential for audio and video applications. Thunderbolt can handle near-zero latency performance and higher channel counts than ever before. It also offers the potential for faster video transfers than ever, up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and 12 times faster than FireWire 800.

Powerful audio and video
The Apple MacBook Pro is the perfect workstation for audio and video professionals. You get rock-solid compatibility with more creative software applications, and fast efficient performance thank's to its exceptional processing power and connectivity options.

Apple MacBook Pro Features at a Glance:
  • Ideal mobile workstation for audio and video production
  • Thunderbolt, USB 2.0, and FW800 ports to connect with your gear
  • Supports an external monitor for dual-display convenience when you're at your desk
  • Multi-touch trackpad lets you zoom, rotate images, navigate webpages, and more with simple gestures instead of menu clicks
  • Long-life battery gives you up to 7 hours of operation (based on wireless web usage, time will vary)

Get your hands on the latest example of major Mac mobile muscle, Apple's Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro!

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Specification Detail
Operating System OS X Lion, 64-bit
Display 17" Widescreen
CPU 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Graphics/Video Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1200
Memory - Included 8GB
Memory - Max 8GB
Storage - Included 750GB 7200-RPM
Storage - Expanded No Expanded Storage
Optical Drive 8x SuperDrive
Thunderbolt Ports 1
FireWire Port 1 x FW800
USB Ports 3 x USB 2.0
PCI Slots No PCI Slots
Card Slots ExpressCard/34
Video Ports 1
Ethernet Yes
WiFi Yes
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Audio Inputs 1 x 1/8"
Audio Outputs 1 x 1/8"
Battery Life 7 Hours
Height 0.98"
Width 15.47"
Depth 10.51"
Weight 6.6 lbs.
Notes Upgraded from Standard Configuration: 2.5GHz i7 CPU, 7200-RPM HD, 8GB RAM
Manufacturer Part Number Z0NG

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MacBook Pro

by Terry Cheslock from San Diego, CA
April 17, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician, Recording Engineer, Song Writer
This is my first Mac product and I am very pleased. I use it with Pro-tools 10 and for my use it performs flawlessly. This along with the M-box pro gives me a highly portable, extremely high quality... read more [+] "I'll take that to go" system. Andrew Stryffeler was my sales associate and his opinion was right on. This is a fantastic computer that has proven to be rock solid for my uses and a songwriter. I love it. All of the software was preloaded by Sweetwater and it was a turnkey setup. Thank you Sweetwater! close [-]

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