#Windows support apple macbook pro 2011 mac os x#
#Windows support apple macbook pro 2011 upgrade#
#Windows support apple macbook pro 2011 windows 7#
#Windows support apple macbook pro 2011 professional#

The case shows outstanding quality in terms of sturdiness, the feel of its surfaces and the craftsmanship that we've come to expect from Apple. Currently, it costs about 2500 Euro in the Apple Store without any additional bells and whistles.Ĭompared to its unibody predecessors, not much has changed about the case other than the 'Thunderbolt' symbol. Our test laptop is exactly the same as the starter model offered by Apple and therefore comes with an Intel Core i7-2720QM, 4 GB RAM, 750 GB hard drive and a glare-type display. As far as a well-rounded laptop goes, Apple is in a league of its own here. But the delicate combination of a light-weight, sleek and sturdy case that promises good performance and above all an excellent battery life is something the competition has yet to accomplish.

This is to say that in just about every area of the notebook there's one aspect or another that other laptops have a better handle on than the Macbook Pro 17“. Still, outstanding individual features like RGB-LED displays, Blu-Ray burners and much more is available in these laptops that Apple charges extra for. Performance: In terms of notebooks for professionals, the market is usually dominated by Elitebooks, Precisions and Thinkpads, but since these series are currently making the switch to Sandy-Bridge processors, they are not yet available and can't quite be called 'the competition' yet. And other than that, there are approximately 40 different 17“ notebooks (configurations) weighing less than 3 kg.Ĭonnectivity: 17“ notebooks, like for example, the HP Pavilion dv7-6001sg with an up-to-date quad-core CPU and relatively good features (ports, wifi, etc.) starting at 800 Euro.ĭisplay: Prime examples of laptops with a full-HD screen and better hardware are the HP Envy 17 and the Dells Studio XPS 17, costing 1300 Euro and 1500 Euro, respectively-giving them a significantly lower price than the MBP 17' and better performance in some areas. Weight: The Samsung E372 weighs in at 2840g according to Samsung. That's why the MacBook Pro 17“ is most often associated with lines of work with the most exclusive and prestigious lines of work.Īside from the glitz and glamor, when it comes to comfortable, practical use, this large MacBook Pro has a ton of competition in terms of laptops that either measure up or surpass it in one area or another. This is, however, counteracted by the high starting price of 2500 Euro.

#Windows support apple macbook pro 2011 upgrade#

If you’re planning on buying a new MacBook Pro and need Windows installed, you may want to leave a little extra room in your upgrade budget if you don’t already own a copy of Windows 7.Aside from its visual appeal, the MacBook Pro 17 Early 2011's excellent performance coupled with a good battery life inside an extra compact case is a powerful argument that might lure in a savvy, resourceful customer base. The second reason is that Apple doesn’t want to put development time into dead platforms.

#Windows support apple macbook pro 2011 windows 7#

The reason that Windows 7 is the only version supported is that Windows XP is no longer being developed, outside of security fixes, and Windows Vista is too much of a hog, at least in my experience. This means that Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Enterprise are not supported.

#Windows support apple macbook pro 2011 professional#

There are only three versions of Windows 7 that are supported: Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate. With the new MacBook Pros, the only operating system that works with Boot Camp is Windows 7, although you can still choose 32 or 64-bit versions. This is no longer the case with the new Mac Book Pros. Usually users were able to decide which operating system they wanted to install. The product has been upgraded to support new operating systems, like Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista 64-bit, and Windows 7.

#Windows support apple macbook pro 2011 mac os x#

This feature has been around since 2006 and has been included with OS X since 2007 with the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. One of the tools that Apple includes with OS X that provides a safety net for new Mac users is Boot Camp.