The MacBook Pro line just got updated. Yes, Apple has now infused the series with a better battery life, more powerful next-generation Nvidia graphics and quicker processors. The laptops in question here are the 13-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models which can be acquired from Apple stores.
The former offering includes the new Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics processor as well as 10-hour battery. The latter model houses Intel Core i5 and i7 processors as well as new automatic graphics switching technology from Apple. The 13-inch MacBook Pro models is now set to offer 4GB RAM and quicker Intel Core 2 Duo processors. This particular product can be acquired in two configurations namely a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 320GB hard drive as well as 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 250GB hard drive.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro and 2.66GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro sport a 13.3†widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display. The models feature respective Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus. They also include 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM which is expandable to 8GB and serial ATA hard drives running at 5400 rpm complete with Sudden Motion Sensor. The offerings also include a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support optical drive.
Customers can also expect form the upgraded MacBooks Mini DisplayPort, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking, Gigabit Ethernet port, iSight video camera, two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and SD card slot. They also possess glass Multi-Touch trackpad, illuminated keyboard, combined headphone/line in, 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter and integrated 63.5WHr lithium polymer battery.
The 2.53GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro boasts of a 17-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1920 x 1200, glossy display as well as 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache. The laptop also houses Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 512MB of VRAM, a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support and 500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor. The notebook provides customers ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot and integrated built-in, 95WHr lithium polymer battery. The other features are similar to that of the two 13-inch MacBook Pro.
All three models offer build-to-order options like upgrading the hard drives, solid state drives and adapters. The 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro are priced at $1,199 (approx. Rs.52,965) and $1,499 (approx. Rs.66,218) respectively. Customers can get their hands on the 2.53GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro for a cost of $2,299 (approx. Rs.101,557).
