MacBook Pro gets bumped
June 5th 2007
As expected, the mothership has announced the release of updated MacBook Pro portables with the latest Core 2 Duo processors, 802.11n wireless, backlit displays and the ability to take up to 4GB of memory.
"With Intel Core 2 Duo performance, more memory and state-of-the-art graphics, this MacBook Pro is a portable powerhouse for creative and professional users," said Philip Schiller, vice president. "Apple's notebooks have always led the industry in innovation with features like built-in 802.11 and the MagSafe Power Adapter, and now the industry's first 15-inch LED-backlit display is another step toward completely eliminating mercury from our displays."
For $1,999--You get a 2.2GHz MacBook Pro with:
• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
• 2GB DDR2 (4GB max);
• 120GB SATA hard disc (5400 rpm), w/ Sudden Motion Sensor;
• Slot-load 8x DL SuperDrive;
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT w/ 128MB;
• DVI-out port (VGA adapter included);
• Dual Link support;
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• ExpressCard/34 slot;
• (2) USB 2.0 ports, (1) FireWire 800 port, (1) FireWire 400 port;
• (1) audio in, (1) headphone w/ optical digital audio;
• Scrolling TrackPad & illuminated keyboard;
• Apple Remote; and
• 85W MagSafe Adapter.
For $2,499--You get a 2.4GHz MacBook Pro with:
• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440-by-900 LCD display;
• 2GB DDR2 (4GB max);
• 160GB SATA hard disc (5400 rpm), w/ Sudden Motion Sensor;
• Slot-load 8x DL SuperDrive;
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT w/ 256MB;
• DVI-out port (VGA adapter included);
• Dual Link support;
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• ExpressCard/34 slot;
• (2) USB 2.0 ports, (1) FireWire 800 port, (1) FireWire 400 port;
• (1) audio in, (1) headphone w/ optical digital audio;
• Scrolling TrackPad & illuminated keyboard;
• Apple Remote; and
• 85W MagSafe Adapter.
The 2.4 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US), includes:
For $2,799--You get a 2.4GHz MacBook Pro with:
• 17-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1680 x 1050 LCD display;
• 2GB DDR2 (4GB max);
• 160GB SATA hard disc (5400 rpm), w/ Sudden Motion Sensor;
• Slot-load 8x DL SuperDrive;
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT w/ 256MB;
• DVI-out port (VGA adapter included);
• Dual Link support;
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• ExpressCard/34 slot;
• (2) USB 2.0 ports, (1) FireWire 800 port, (1) FireWire 400 port;
• (1) audio in, (1) headphone w/ optical digital audio;
• Scrolling TrackPad & illuminated keyboard;
• Apple Remote; and
• 85W MagSafe Adapter.
Back on Jan 3 of this year, IGM was among the first to report rumors that Apple would move the MacBook Pro product line to displays with LED backlighting.
Editor's note: A solid update.
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