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Apple MacBook Pro MC026LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop

$1,924.00 Est. at Amazon

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whether its watching hd movies, gaming, or photoshop cs4, this powerful laptop can handle it all.
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it performs wonderfully, it's fast both with mac os and vista, games run great.
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i recently installed windows xp professional under bootcamp and it went really smoothly; i still need windows for some proprietary software i use, and for some mild gaming.
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although apple has greatly expanded its library of available mac compatible software, most softwares, particularly video games, still do not run on mac.
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i set the game to its optimum graphic settings and it runs much better than my current desktop setup (which uses a top-end nvidia accelerator from three years ago).

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Positives: Powerful, Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Display Size: 15.4 in.

2 RECOMMENDED by 15 people for GAMING

Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Notebook

$2,215.00 Est. at Amazon

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it performs wonderfully, it's fast both with mac os and vista, games run great.
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whether its watching hd movies, gaming, or photoshop cs4, this powerful laptop can handle it all.
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the last two times i did, it was only because i miss the great vista solitaire game.
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although apple has greatly expanded its library of available mac compatible software, most softwares, particularly video games, still do not run on mac.
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i was in between which laptop to get also because i am a casual gamer.

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Positives: Powerful, Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Display Size: 17 in.

3 RECOMMENDED by 15 people for GAMING

Apple MacBook Pro MB471LL/A Notebook

$2,850.00 Est. at Amazon

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it performs wonderfully, it's fast both with mac os and vista, games run great.
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whether its watching hd movies, gaming, or photoshop cs4, this powerful laptop can handle it all.
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i also tried team fortress 2 via "crossover for games" and it ran very smoothly.
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i was in between which laptop to get also because i am a casual gamer.
from www.amazon.com
although apple has greatly expanded its library of available mac compatible software, most softwares, particularly video games, still do not run on mac.

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Positives: Powerful, Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Display Size: 15.4 in.

4 RECOMMENDED by 15 people for GAMING

Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A Notebook

$2,250.00 Est. at Amazon

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it performs wonderfully, it's fast both with mac os and vista, games run great.
from www.amazon.com
whether its watching hd movies, gaming, or photoshop cs4, this powerful laptop can handle it all.
from www.amazon.com
i set the game to its optimum graphic settings and it runs much better than my current desktop setup (which uses a top-end nvidia accelerator from three years ago).
from www.amazon.com
i recently installed windows xp professional under bootcamp and it went really smoothly; i still need windows for some proprietary software i use, and for some mild gaming.
from www.amazon.com
the last two times i did, it was only because i miss the great vista solitaire game.

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Positives: Powerful, Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Display Size: 15.4 in.

5 RECOMMENDED by 14 people for GAMING

Apple Macbook Pro MB133LL/A Notebook

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it has the hardware to cut through demanding applications, and even some 3d games, but this is not a gaming laptop despite the video card.
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the macbook pro offers speed my gaming pc can't handle and it really comes in handy working in digital design.
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i then booted it up and tried some videos / movies / games.
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i use bootcamp to run windows vista for windows games and such, it's really fast!
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the controls were easy to understand and it is a good game but it wasern't as good as i expected after playing athens 2004

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Positives: Powerful, Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.5

Apple MacBook Pro MB134LL/A

$1,750.00 Est. at Amazon

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it has the hardware to cut through demanding applications, and even some 3d games, but this is not a gaming laptop despite the video card.
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the macbook pro offers speed my gaming pc can't handle and it really comes in handy working in digital design.
from www.amazon.com
i then booted it up and tried some videos / movies / games.
from www.amazon.com
i use bootcamp to run windows vista for windows games and such, it's really fast!
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granted, i haven't been playing any games so if the warmth comes from the gpu, then i suppose i haven't given it a full test in that regard.

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Positives: Powerful, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Display Size: 15.4 in.

Apple Macbook Pro MB166LL/A Notebook

$3,289.00 Est. at Amazon

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it has the hardware to cut through demanding applications, and even some 3d games, but this is not a gaming laptop despite the video card.
from www.amazon.com
the macbook pro offers speed my gaming pc can't handle and it really comes in handy working in digital design.
from www.amazon.com
i then booted it up and tried some videos / movies / games.
from www.amazon.com
i use bootcamp to run windows vista for windows games and such, it's really fast!
from www.amazon.com
granted, i haven't been playing any games so if the warmth comes from the gpu, then i suppose i haven't given it a full test in that regard.

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Positives: Powerful, Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Display Size: 17 in.

Apple MacBook MB467LL/A Mac Notebook

$1,150.00 Est. at Amazon

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i can game on my laptop!
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nb: my windows complaints are certainly minor issues for some people since this is a mac, but some of us do like to be able to play pc games :)
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i have been using it for gaming, web surfing, and document moding.
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i am a gamer, and as such i was particularly interested in the improved graphics suite on the new macbook.
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i'm not going to pretend to be a hardcore gamer.

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Positives: Powerful, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Display Size: 13.3 in.

Intel MB466LL/A Mac Notebook

$1,350.00 Est. at Amazon

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i have been using it for gaming, web surfing, and document moding.
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nb: my windows complaints are certainly minor issues for some people since this is a mac, but some of us do like to be able to play pc games :)
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i can game on my laptop!
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note: if you want to run heavy duty games, you probably should drop a few hundred more bucks for the macbook pro.
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i don't play games and have not needed to use the better graphics card.

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Positives: Powerful, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Display Size: 13.3 in.

Apple MacBook MB061LL/B Mac Notebook

$799.00 Est. at Amazon

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if you are planing to use it for gaming...then i would recommend a mac book pro or a imac...this will not run a lot of ea games like need for speed....
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this laptop wasn't meant for hardcore gaming or hardcore video editing or photoshopping as the lack of screen space and dedicated video board makes work a bit tedious.
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the main reason i went with the macbook (over the pro) was because i already have a powerful gaming laptop and desktop, but wanted something basic for homework and was always interested in trying out
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i was a little hesitant in buying a mac because i like gaming.
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first sitting i was worried that i just wasted 50 bucks.the game feels very diffrent than playing naughty dog crash.the reason it feels strange is cuz this game was developed by travelr's tales.wich

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Positives: Powerful, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Display Size: 13.3 in.

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

$1,149.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is still so powerful i can't imagine ever needing to buy another laptop, i mean i can play windows games in parallels on it while browsing the web in osx with out even a hiccup.
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tiger is stable, beautiful, and when you need windows (i just only use it for games): just use bootcamp
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for instance, when i am typing a paper or playing a game, i don't think about the computer, i just think about the game, paper or whatever else it is i am doing.
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i've personally used macbook pro and i have to say that i'm not satisfied (by used i mean i've run games on it and used it for more than 30 minutes, which is plenty of time to get a grasp of general
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it is fast, powerful and can even handle some mid range games you throw at it (provided you are using boot camp).

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Positives: Powerful, Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Display Size: 17 in.

Apple MacBook MB063LL/B

$1,777.00 Est. at Amazon

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if you are planing to use it for gaming...then i would recommend a mac book pro or a imac...this will not run a lot of ea games like need for speed....
from www.amazon.com
i was a little hesitant in buying a mac because i like gaming.
from www.amazon.com
this laptop wasn't meant for hardcore gaming or hardcore video editing or photoshopping as the lack of screen space and dedicated video board makes work a bit tedious.
from www.amazon.com
the main reason i went with the macbook (over the pro) was because i already have a powerful gaming laptop and desktop, but wanted something basic for homework and was always interested in trying out
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intel gma 950 graphics: no one has marketed with macbook as a gaming device - but that is not all you need a decent graphics card for.

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Positives: Powerful, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Display Size: 13.3 in.

Apple MA895LLA 15.4" MacBook Pro Notebook Computer

$2,636.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is still so powerful i can't imagine ever needing to buy another laptop, i mean i can play windows games in parallels on it while browsing the web in osx with out even a hiccup.
from www.amazon.com
it is fast, powerful and can even handle some mid range games you throw at it (provided you are using boot camp).
from www.amazon.com
it has been good for running games.
from www.amazon.com
for instance, when i am typing a paper or playing a game, i don't think about the computer, i just think about the game, paper or whatever else it is i am doing.
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tiger is stable, beautiful, and when you need windows (i just only use it for games): just use bootcamp

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Positives: Powerful, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Display Size: 15.4 in.

Apple MB062LL A 2.16GHZ MACBOOK 13.3 2.16 GHz

$519.00 Est. at Amazon

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it's been said, but i would definitely not recommend macs for heavy gaming (with the limited selection of titles, less-than-ideal graphics processing, etc.).
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it may not be the best choice for high end video (though definitely capable) and comes up short in gaming, but handles photoshop, page layout, web design, and everything else very well.
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granted you cannot upgrade much on this machine (i got a larger hdd), so it won't replace a regular computer for gaming or serious graphic design.
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i own both a macbook and a macbook pro and in all honesty, unless you are using pro-level programs or are a gamer hands down the macbook is the best value.
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but for gamers good luck!

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Positives: Powerful, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Display Size: 13.3 in.

Apple MB464LL/A Mac mini Notebook

$815.00 Est. at Amazon

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generally i'm happy with my mac it's easy to surf the web and good for moderate gaming and video/photo editing.
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i don't play games and i'm not in a big hurry.
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with this change, movies and games perform much better.
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however, the new 2009 model has the nvidia 9400m, which isn't a beast of a graphics card, but can run almost every game currently on the market at an acceptable rate and allows you to drive two

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Positives: Powerful, Excellent Sound Quality, Easy To Use, Weight: 2.9 lb.

Apple MB463LL/A Mac mini Notebook

$735.00 Est. at Amazon

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generally i'm happy with my mac it's easy to surf the web and good for moderate gaming and video/photo editing.
from www.amazon.com
with this change, movies and games perform much better.
from www.amazon.com
i don't play games and i'm not in a big hurry.
from www.amazon.com
however, the new 2009 model has the nvidia 9400m, which isn't a beast of a graphics card, but can run almost every game currently on the market at an acceptable rate and allows you to drive two

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Positives: Powerful, Nice Sound Quality, Easy To Use, Weight: 2.9 lb.

Apple MacBook MB881LL/A Mac Notebook

$1,200.00 Est. at Amazon

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well, nvidia 9400m is not so good like the macbook pro's video, but it's good enough for me - i don't play games so often.
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if you want a gamer, go upscale or get a high-end pc.
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the screen is also very nice for playing the occasional game, although the macbook lacks the graphics processing power to play higher grade games.

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Positives: Powerful, Easy To Use, Good Portability, Display Size: 13.3 in.

Apple MacBook Pro MB991LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

$1,450.00 Est. at Amazon

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running windows xp via bootcamp, i was able to play cod4, l4d, and cs:s all using medium to high settings at native resolution, all the while getting 40+ fps in each game.
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i'm not a real "graphic/video/photo/gaming" guy, but i can't stop smiling every time i use this machine.
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hard core gamers should probably invest in a pc.

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Positives: Powerful, Nice Portability, Long Battery Life, Display Size: 13.3 in.

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core 2 Duo

$1,160.00 Est. at Amazon

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running windows xp via bootcamp, i was able to play cod4, l4d, and cs:s all using medium to high settings at native resolution, all the while getting 40+ fps in each game.
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i'm not a real "graphic/video/photo/gaming" guy, but i can't stop smiling every time i use this machine.
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hard core gamers should probably invest in a pc.

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Positives: Powerful, Long Battery Life, Excellent Portability, Display Size: 13.3 in.

Apple MacBook Pro MB986LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop

$2,175.00 Est. at Amazon

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graphics and gaming performance is surprisingly good with the 2nd dedicated nvidia 8600 video card.
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the graphics card is very good in this machine, however, i am not much of a gamer so i don't really reap the benefits of that.

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Positives: Powerful, Long Battery Life, Large Screen, Display Size: 15.4 in.

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Best Mac Laptops for Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro MC026LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop

Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Notebook

Apple MacBook Pro MB471LL/A Notebook

Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A Notebook

Apple Macbook Pro MB133LL/A Notebook

Apple MacBook Pro MB134LL/A

Apple Macbook Pro MB166LL/A Notebook

Apple MacBook MB467LL/A Mac Notebook

Intel MB466LL/A Mac Notebook

Apple MacBook MB061LL/B Mac Notebook

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Apple MacBook MB063LL/B

Apple MA895LLA 15.4" MacBook Pro Notebook Computer

Apple MB062LL A 2.16GHZ MACBOOK 13.3 2.16 GHz

Apple MB464LL/A Mac mini Notebook

Apple MB463LL/A Mac mini Notebook

Apple MacBook MB881LL/A Mac Notebook

Apple MacBook Pro MB991LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core 2 Duo

Apple MacBook Pro MB986LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop

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