“The new MacBook Pro is as advanced on the inside as it is stunning on the outside,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, in the press release. “With faster processors, amazing graphics and up to three more hours of battery life, the new MacBook Pro delivers both performance and efficiency.”
All 13-inch MacBook Pro models now include faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 4GB RAM, a 10-hour built-in battery and the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor. With 48 processing cores, the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M is the fastest integrated graphics processor on the market, ideal for graphics intensive applications or high performance games. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two configurations: one with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 250GB hard drive priced at $1,199; and one with a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 320GB hard drive priced at $1,499.
The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models are up to 50 percent faster than the previous systems. Using Intel’s state-of-the-art 32 nanometer process, Intel Core i5 and i7 processors integrate the memory controller and Level 3 cache for faster access to system memory. Hyper-Threading technology improves data throughput by creating virtual processing cores, while Turbo Boost optimizes performance between the two processor cores, accelerating the system from 2.66 GHz to 3.06 GHz for intensive dual core tasks, and up to 3.33 GHz for single core tasks.
All 15-inch and 17-inch models include two graphics processors, the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M for peak performance and Intel HD Graphics for energy efficient operation. More than twice as fast as the GeForce 320M, the powerful new GeForce GT 330M provides incredibly smooth, crisp on-screen graphics for the most demanding 3D games, creative software and technical applications. Apple’s automatic graphics switching determines which graphics processor an application needs and switches instantly between processors to deliver peak performance and long battery life. Tightly integrated hardware and software allow the new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro to deliver 8 to 9 hours on a single charge.
The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in three models: one with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and 320GB hard drive at $1,799; one with a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and 500GB hard drive at $1,999; and one with a 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and 500GB hard drive at $2,199. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro features a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and 500GB hard drive for $2,299.
The MacBook Pro glass Multi-Touch™ trackpad now supports inertial scrolling, an intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy documents and long web sites. All MacBook Pros feature bright, LED-backlit wide-angle displays with a broad color gamut. The 17-inch MacBook Pro includes a high resolution 1920 x 1200 display, and the 15-inch MacBook Pro is now available with an optional high resolution 1680 x 1050 display. Customers can also upgrade their MacBook Pro with new 128GB, 256GB and 512GB solid state drives.
As the industry’s greenest notebook lineup, every Mac notebook achieves EPEAT Gold status and meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly notebook design. Each unibody enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. Mac notebooks contain no brominated flame retardants, are PVC-free and are constructed of recyclable materials.
Apple uses advanced chemistry, intelligent monitoring of the system and battery, and Adaptive Charging technology to create a notebook battery that delivers up to 10 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge and up to 1,000 recharges. The built-in battery design results in less waste and depleted batteries can be replaced for $129 or $179, which includes installation and disposal of your old battery in an environmentally responsible manner. A properly maintained MacBook Pro battery is designed to retain 80 percent or more of its original capacity during a lifespan of up to 1,000 recharge cycles. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbookpro/battery.
All Macs come with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple’s innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand® which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.
The new 13-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Pro, and 17-inch MacBook Pro are now available through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of US$1,199, includes:
• 13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache
• 1066 MHz front-side bus
• 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics
• 250GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive
• Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately)
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• iSight video camera
• two USB 2.0 ports
• one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible)
• SD card slot
• combined headphone/line in (analog/digital)
• glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard
• built-in, 63.5WHr lithium polymer battery
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
The 2.66 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,499, includes:
• 13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display
• 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache
• 1066 MHz front-side bus
• 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics
• 320GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive
• Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately)
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• iSight video camera
• two USB 2.0 ports
• one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible)
• SD card slot
• combined headphone/line in (analog/digital)
• glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard
• built-in, 63.5WHr lithium polymer battery
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
Build-to-order options for the 13-inch MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a 320GB 5400 rpm or a 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a 128GB, 256GB or 512GB solid state drive, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
The 2.4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,799, includes:
• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache
• 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• integrated Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 256MB of VRAM
• 320GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive
• Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately)
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• iSight video camera
• two USB 2.0 ports
• one FireWire 800 port
• SD card slot
• audio line in (analog/digital)
• audio line out/headphone (analog/digital)
• glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard
• built-in, 77.5WHr lithium polymer battery
• 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
The 2.53 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999, includes:
• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display
• 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache
• 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• integrated Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 256MB of VRAM
• 500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive
• Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately)
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• iSight video camera
• two USB 2.0 ports
• one FireWire 800 port
• SD card slot
• audio line in (analog/digital)
• audio line out/headphone (analog/digital)
• glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard
• built-in, 77.5WHr lithium polymer battery
• 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
The 2.66 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,199, includes:
• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display
• 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 with 4MB shared L3 cache
• 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• integrated Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 512MB of VRAM
• 500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive
• Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately)
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• iSight video camera
• two USB 2.0 ports
• one FireWire 800 port
• SD card slot
• audio line in (analog/digital)
• audio line out/headphone (analog/digital)
• glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard
• built-in, 77.5WHr lithium polymer battery
• 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
Build-to-order options for the 15-inch MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a high resolution 15-inch 1680 x 1050 display in glossy and antiglare, a 500GB 5400 rpm or 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB, 256GB or 512GB solid state drive, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
The 2.53 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,299, includes:
• 17-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1920 x 1200, glossy display
• 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache
• 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• integrated Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 512MB of VRAM
• 500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive
• Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately)
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• iSight video camera
• three USB 2.0 ports
• one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible)
• ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot
• audio line in (analog/digital)
• audio line out/headphone (analog/digital)
• glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard
• built-in, 95WHr lithium polymer battery
• 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
Build-to-order options for the 17-inch MacBook Pro include a 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory, a 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB, 256GB or 512GB solid state drive, antiglare display, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual- Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Source: Apple Inc.
Updated the prices too!… Too sad!…
Mr. Matte: To all fanboys…
You’re in no position to “fanboy” anyone – you were just glossing over a rather salient difference there.
Mr. Matte: Bottom line is that I’m still $150 down to get an anti-glare screen.
No. You’re down $100 for the higher resolution and $50 for the matte option.
Mr. Matte: It once was free (no matter what resolution).
No. Higher resolution options never came for free.
@ edcalgary Looks like your Asus is a great cumputer, but how long will it last and what is support like.
Ianthony58 wrote:
@ edcalgary Looks like your Asus is a great cumputer, but how long will it last and what is support like.
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Actually ASUS support is quite good , it has
“A two year global warranty: You can receive free service on your notebook at ASUS service centers worldwide for two years from your date of purchase.
The ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW) protects ASUS-branded notebook computers from accidental damage incurred from electrical surges, fire, drops, and spills.It covers the notebook itself and any built-in or onto-the-base accessories – FREE of charge.It is a one-year warranty, extending for one year from the date of purchase.One incident per laptop
A zero bright dot guaranty: If your LCD displays even a single bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace your notebook’s entire screen.
Free two-way shipping: If your notebook needs service, We offer 2 way free shipping via FedEx over 2000 stations in the US. In Canada, call for pickup from your business or residence to our Canada Service Center and we will delivery your notebook back to the you with free of charge .
Twenty-four hour tech support seven days per week: Our customer service professionals are there to service you at all times (Holidays excepted) . “
as opposed to paying an extra $399 for the AppleCare Protection Plan…
Answer your question..???
@edcalgary
Granted, that’s some nice powerful hardware for the money, but 8.5 lbs! Holy gorilla arms, Batman. Nothing “stealth” about that. If you didn’t like having a waffle iron on your lap, I wonder how you’ll like a boat anchor. And, “rubberized finish”… over plastic. Unspecified battery life – you’ll be lucky to get 3 hours. Plus, it’s Windows. Don’t know what you’re referring to about spinning beachballs – I rarely see ’em on my ’08 MBP – but you’re bound to get familiar with the Win equivalent when the AV software kicks in. ‘Nuff said.
It’s $50. Suck it up and go glossy, pay it, or piss off to hackintosh / windows / linux.
When you called it out as a $150 upgrade i went and checked as I’ve been waiting to upgrade my 17. It’s listed as a $50 upgrade on the 17.
Would like to have seen USB 3.0 ports.
“Still bangin’ away on the original Intel MacBook Pro 15″ (2.16 Core Duo equipped; not even Core 2 Duo).”
Hell, I’m still bangin’ away on the PowerBook G4 every day and it works great.
I too once used to be a Macphile and brainwashed and could not see past anything that was APPLE until I saw that Windows 7 is a vast improvement over Vista or XP, is actually better than OS X now and saw that I could get a better value with a PC laptop and still walk out the store after buying it with money in my money..
As far as battery life goes, most people are actually near a power supply so your point is mute…
And the Macbook has a non replaceable battery and is only good for 1000 charges and then you have to pay 200 bucks to have a new one put in…..another marketing grab for Apple to get more money as it was better when you could buy a battery and replace them on the earlier versions of the Macbooks…
It is pure economics as opposed to having the mindset that Apple is the end all and be all of laptops …
“It’s a shame the 15 inch lower end version went up to 1799.
I really want Apple to continue to pressure the other PC makers [by] gradually lowering the price […]”
Previously, the low end 15″ had the guts of a 13″, but in a larger package- it didn’t even have a discrete GPU. This time, you get an i5 and a discrete GPU in the base 15″ model.
Consider this:
Perhaps Apple did not raise the price of the $1699 model. Perhaps Apple removed the $1699 model from the product line, and lowered the price of the $1999 model to $1799. Thank you, Apple!
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To everyone else: “No i5 in the 13″!!”
Go file system check yourselves. =]
Do you want a complimentary heat dispersion brick for that laptop?
When is my 2.8 TeraHz MBP with the 1067 GHz FSB and the 8 PetaB SSD coming, Apple!? I’m WAITING! What— a cooling tower? No! I don’t want that! Just give me the fscking 2.8— wait, no. You know what? Make it it THREE terahertz and I might forgive you, Apple… but only if it has turboboost capable of 4 THz.
Wow, Aperture performs at a mind-boggling 1.1x faster.
Hold on to your hat!!!!
@edcalgary’s “(Apple) need(s) to change their ways…offer more for the money…if they want to truly (get) a larger market share for their laptops…”
13″ MacBook Pro…$1199.
15″ MacBook Pro…$1799.
17″ MacBook Pro…$2299.
Asus G73JH…blah-blah–WhosinWhatsisCrap…sub $1700
Not having to use Windows…Priceless.
So you can take your market share and…well…actually you can take it to the bank, I guess..?
“We don nit no stinkin’ market share”
@edcalgary
“And the Macbook has a non replaceable battery and is only good for 1000 charges and then you have to pay 200 bucks to have a new one put in…”
Haha! Yeah, that certainly is some big-dirty-evil marketing scheme!
Good thing your “lite” laptop doesn’t need a battery, cause you’re always hooked-up to a powerplant. : )
Er, ed:
It’s moot, not mute.
Ignorance aside, who brainwashed you??!??!??
How is someone brainwashed by a computer manufacturer???
Now you’re here -on an Apple fan site- to bleat about it??
Why?
What a clown.
@ edcalgary
“and the new stealth look of Asus looks great and is a durable rubberized finish…”
Nah, you may well be right about everything else, but if you think that is looking great, you probably think probably think pimping your ride with go faster stripes and stuck on plastic accessories is cool…
…It is one ugly mutha…
What kind of Loser, who owns a Windows laptop and who likes it, hangs around a Mac News article forum?
You have to be real lonely and devoid of any kind of life in order to get some kind of negative attention by attacking the enemy camp.
Sad actually.
Hey Figurative…
This “loser” has a better system and more money is their pocket and back up his statements with facts rather than insults..
ENUFF said…
@edcalgary
If you’re so happy, then just run along and go play with your Winduhz…… of course after you install your fortress of protection and until it gets a virus or compromised anyway, or slows down or blue screens. Glad you enjoy it.
I’m too busy for that garbage.
I posted this morning (second post to appear) about lack of USB 3 and my post is now gone. I was hoping to read the replies, though fortunately others provided some good info in related posts. Can someone explain why posts simply vanish on MDN?
@Nobama
And that’s only on the first launch. When you do that, Aperture will scatter bits and pieces all over your platters and your machine will start to slow to a crawl so frustrating you will rue the day.
Too bad, too. Aperture has some very nice features that are totally canceled out by the fragmentation problem.
@User
There’s a good chance you post was too critical of Mr. Jobs or his company. If Steve is not ready for you to have USB 3, then you won’t get it or any sympathy around here.
“and up to three more hours of battery life”
Did Apple preinstall flash blocker?
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Okay Mactards, time to dispell some myths here. The ASUS G73 is 3.85kg and the MBP/17 is 3kG. The ASUS G73 uses shy of 90W peak and the MBP/17 around 60W peak. It’s 1.7cm wider, 3.4cm deeper and 2.68cm thicker. It has more GPU power, more CPU power, twice the RAM and storage space, a full number pad, better cooling, BluRay playback and all at half the price. Oh, and it has a better warantee to boot.
And what are you loosing? Aluminum unibody construction (which is very nice), about 3-4 times the battery life, and possibly/arguably a better/safer operating system experience. However, I have to point-out that antivirus software does NOT leach tonnes of hp from your system unless you’re stupid enough to use crapware like Norton or McAfee: http://thepcspy.com/read/what_really_slows_windows_down/
So, no changes for the MacBook, or even the MacBook Air? Will those eventually be updated?
“At least” a 350M? What the hell are you thinking, graphics performance jumped 80% between the 9400M and the 320M!
And btw, I read somewhere that Apple put on C2D on the 13″ because its GPU is integrated and that has something to do with that Nvidia-Intel lawsuit. Better have a C2D and a 320M than a i5 and a shitty Intel HD GPU