June 5th, 2007
Apple updates MacBook Pro line
The Apple Store was closed this morning and when it reopened an updated MacBook Pro line was unveiled.
Here’s the scoop:
MacBook Pro 15 inch LED 2.2Ghz
- 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 2GB memory
- 1440 x 900 resolution
- 120GB hard drive
- 8x double-layer SuperDrive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU with 128MB SDRAM
Price - $1999
MacBook Pro 15 inch LED 2.4Ghz
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 2GB memory
- 1440 x 900 resolution
- 160GB hard drive
- 8x double-layer SuperDrive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU with 256MB SDRAM
Price - $2499
MacBook Pro 17 inch 2.4Ghz
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 2GB memory
- 1680 x 1050 pixels
- 160GB hard drive
- 8x double-layer SuperDrive
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU with 256MB SDRAM
Price - $2799
Updates
This refresh of the MacBook Pro line brings with it some welcome updates, such as:
- RAM increased to 2GB standard (upgradable to 4GB)
- LED-backlit screens for 15-inch models
- 17-inch models offer an 1920×1200 resolution display as an optional extra ($100).
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