PCWorld: Coming Soon – New Apple MacBook Pro Laptops
The new MacBook Pro laptops from Apple include 13-, 15- and 17-inch models, all with Intel Core i5 or higher processors, 4GB of memory, Intel’s new HD graphics processor and a new connection technology, Thunderbolt. Prices range from $1,199 to $2,499.
“It’s been nearly a year since Apple refreshed its MacBook Pro line. That’s a longer-than-usual gap between updates, but the new MacBook Pros sport several changes under the hood, including new processors, new graphics processors, and a new peripheral connector. It all translates into performance jumps that were worth the wait.
The new MacBook Pro line consists of five models, all with 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 memory, and Intel’s integrated HD Graphics 3000 processor. The $1199 13-inch model has a 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor and a 5400-rpm 320GB hard drive. The $1499 13-inch model has a 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor and a 5400-rpm 500GB hard drive. The $1799 15-inch model has a 2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, a 5400-rpm 500GB hard drive, and a 256MB AMD Radeon HD 6490M discrete graphics processor. The $2199 15-inch model has a 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, a 5400-rpm 750GB hard drive, and a 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6750M discrete graphics processor. The $2499 17-inch model has the same specs as the $2199 15-inch MacBook Pro.”
