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HotHardware have published their review of the Apple MacBook Pro15-inch notebook. 'With an Intel Core i5 humming away under its hood, the MacBook Pro uses the processor's integrated graphics. But it also includes a discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 330M GPU as well. Similar to how Nvidia's Optimus technology works on some switchable-graphics Windows-based laptops, the MacBook Pro uses a technology that Apple calls "automatic graphics switching" to automatically switch from using one GPU to another, depending on the demands of the running applications. The goal is to use the discrete GPU only when it is truly needed in order to best conserve battery life.'

A review of the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch i5 computer has been posted over at Pocket-lint. 'The keyboard is outstandingly good: comfortable, well-spaced and enjoyable to use. It is backlit so you can see it easily even in low light, which is useful as the lettering is white on black keys. There's the now-standard large, glass trackpad with multi-touch so it reacts differently according to whether you touch it with one, two, three or four fingers. Perhaps the next iteration will have a five-finger option, too. The screen is great: glossy, with high 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution though you can opt for a matte screen instead if you want, but you'll pay extra for this. It's so big that you notice it not just because it takes up so much of your vision, but because dragging something from one edge to the other is a bigger movement.'

A review of the Apple Macbook Pro 13in 2.66GHz notebook has been posted over at Computeractive. 'As a 13in computer the Macbook Pro is reasonably portable. It's relatively heavy, partly due to its metal body construction, but it's still easy to carry around. There is a CD/DVD drive on one side and two USB ports, the SD memory card reader, Firewire, network sockets and a power connector on the other. Like all Macbooks this one doesn't have the DVI or VGA socket a PC has; rather it uses the relatively rare Mini Displayport, which is an annoyance, especially if you have an existing monitor that doesn't take it. It also connects to wireless networks and Bluetooth devices. It comes with 4GB of memory and a 320GB hard disk.

A review of the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch i5 notebook has been posted over at Pocket-lint. 'The MacBook Pro comes with Apple's LED-backlit display with a glossy finish, which is a glorious thing to behold with excellent colours and nice deep blacks. The bezel-free screen design adds to this impact, although this hasn't changed from previous versions of this computer. The resolution though is 1440 x 900, with a higher resolution version, 1680 x 1050 pixels, costing you more. On top of that you can opt for an antiglare finish, an obvious choice for those who want to work on the move with the MacBook Pro, but you'll need a spare £120 on top of the price.'

CNET have published their review of the 2010 Apple MacBook Pro. 'Looks-wise, this is the same MacBook Pro we know from 2009. The lines, the keyboard, the weight, the materials, and the screen all feel indistinguishable from the previous model. The unibody aluminum body is as sturdy and slim to our eyes as it seemed in late 2008, even after a year and a half. On the other hand, no further engineering improvements have been implemented. For anyone expecting greater changes, that might be disappointing: after all, last year's update, though subtle, did include an SD card slot, an integrated battery, and an LED-backlit display. Even so, a year later, we find the design to be one of the best and most comfortable on the market.'

Laptop Magazine have published a review of the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2010). 'The 13-inch MacBook Pro looks identical to last season's MacBook Pro: the aluminum chassis, black island-style keyboard, large multitouch touchpad, and thin, rounded lid all look familiar. Even its weight (4.4 pounds) and dimensions (12.8 x 8.9 x 1 inches) remain the same, making this notebook a cinch to carry. The ASUS U30Jc-1A, another 13-inch thin-and-light with powerful graphics, weighs almost half a pound more. Like its predecessor, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is made from a single, seamless piece of aluminum, which means it's more durable than most other notebooks in this price range.'.

CNET have published a review of the new Apple MacBook Fall 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M). ' While still recognizably a MacBook, the new version has more gently sloped edges on its glossy white lid, making it look slightly slimmer when viewed straight on. The bottom half also has a rounded edge, making for an overall effect that's much less boxy, although it's still the same 1.08 inches thick as the previous version. The unibody switch shaves a little weight off the system, going from 5.1 pounds to 4.7 pounds. The separate bottom panel is particularly interesting. It's a darker off-white color and has a matte feel, different than the glossy lid and keyboard tray. The unibody construction means the battery is no longer removable, as with the current MacBook Pro lineup--a cause for concern to some, but we've never thought that a nonremovable battery was a deal-breaker in a laptop.'