Today Apple updated their notebook lineup with minor changes to their MacBook and MacBook Pro products. Both products include newer, faster processors from Intel based on the “Penryn” core, as well as increases in hard drive space. Specific to the MacBook, it received a RAM upgrade to 2 GB standard on all models except the entry model. Specific to the MacBook Pro, it received an upgrade in VRAM on their Nvidia graphics cards, as well as a new 17” LED built-to-order option.
The MacBook Pro also received the new multi-touch trackpad that was first introduced in the MacBook Air. The multi-touch trackpad allows for control of various features on the computer through the use of gestures such as pinching or swiping, as seen on the iPhone. Only the MacBook Pro model was updated with this new trackpad, and the MacBook now remains Apple’s only notebook without this feature.
Prices for all notebook models remain unchanged. View the press release after the jump.
CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Apple(R) today updated its popular MacBook(R) and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models. In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB of video memory, and Apple’s innovative Multi-Touch(TM) trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air(TM). All Mac(R) notebooks include a built-in iSight(R) video camera for video conferencing on-the-go*, Apple’s MagSafe(R) Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain and built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.**
The new MacBook Pro features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo technology with up to a 2.6 GHz processor with 6MB of shared L2 cache; up to 4GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory and up to a 300GB hard drive, plus NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with up to 512MB of video memory. Every MacBook Pro now includes a trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support for pinch, rotate and swipe, making it more intuitive than ever to zoom and rotate photos in iPhoto(R) or Aperture(TM) 2 or browse web pages in Safari(TM); an illuminated keyboard that makes it ideal for dimly lit environments such as airplanes, studios or conference halls and a built-in ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the keys as well as the brightness of the display for optimal visibility.
Featuring a gorgeous 13-inch glossy widescreen display, and with prices still starting at just $1,099, the new MacBook lineup comes in three models and includes faster processors and larger hard drives across the line; sleek white 2.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz models with 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm hard drives and a stunning black 2.4 GHz model with a massive 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, previously only available as an option. The 2.4 GHz MacBook models ship with 2GB of memory standard, expandable up to 4GB across the line.
Every MacBook and MacBook Pro includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go; Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter that magnetically connects the power cord and safely disconnects when under strain; the latest generation of 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g; built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking; Bluetooth; analog and digital audio inputs and outputs; USB 2.0; FireWire(R) and a built-in SuperDrive(R).
Every Mac in the Apple lineup comes with iLife(R) ‘08, the most significant update ever to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring a major new version of iPhoto and a completely reinvented iMovie(R), both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing***. Every Mac also includes Leopard(R), the sixth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system which introduces Time Machine(TM), an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac; a redesigned Finder(TM) that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs; Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application; Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; a brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock and major enhancements to Mail and iChat(R). .Mac members can use the new Back to My Mac feature to browse and access files on their home computer from a Mac over the Internet while out on the road.
Prices
The 2.1 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook $1,099 (US)
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook $1,299 (US)
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook $1,499 (US)
The 2.4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro $1,999 (US)
The 2.5 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro $2,499 (US)
The 2.5 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US)
Comments: (5)
phantomAI on Tue, Feb 26th, 2008 at 07:09 PM
I was hoping for more updates, but at least with the specs now it looks like time for me to get one =P
Allen on Tue, Feb 26th, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Yeah, I was hoping for more changes too, like case redesigns. Oh well, now’s the time to buy if you’re wanting one.
on Tue, Feb 26th, 2008 at 07:33 PM
1099 seems decent for a 13inch notebook and a 2.1 Ghz CPU
on Tue, Feb 26th, 2008 at 11:28 PM
They were do for a refresh. I like that they’ve included the same trackpad and gestures in the ‘Air. I also like the beefier GPU options for the MBP but none of the updates make me want to sell my current MBP.
on Wed, Apr 23rd, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Nice update! My congrats for Apple team.
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