MacBook Pro 17" 2.93GHz reviewed

Just published in Mac Performance Guide is my review of the new Apple 17" MacBook Pro 2.93 GHz, loaned to me for testing by Other World Computing, along with the 8GB memory kit for it (which saves you $300 over the Apple 8GB option).

Can the new MBP 17" with 8GB memory substitute for a Mac Pro? It certainly kicks butt with 8GB memory on the diglloydMedium benchmark compared to any previous MacBook Pro, but read for yourself whether your usage and workflow might dovetail with its features.

I’ve also posted reviews of several hard drives: The Hitachi Saturn E7K1000 1TB, the Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B and the Fujitsu 320GB.