Apple has announced that its entire MacBook Pro line of notebooks now runs exclusively on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which delivers performance that’s up to 39 percent faster than the previous generation of Mac laptops! All MacBook Pro models now offer double the memory and more hard disk storage capacity than the previous models, as well as a blazing fast FireWire 800 port for connecting to high-speed peripherals. The new MacBook Pro’s stunning, lightweight, aluminum enclosure is just one-inch thin, and is available in 15- and 17-inch models, all with built-in iSight video cameras for video conferencing on-the-go.
Every MacBook Pro has 4MB of shared L2 cache and is more than seven times faster than the 1.67 GHz PowerBook G4. Apple also enhanced OS X to take full advantage of the new technology, resulting in increased performance in pro applications like Aperture 1.5, Final Cut Pro 5, and Logic Pro 7. The MacBook Pro ships with built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking along with built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate). But the coolest features might be Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter (which magnetically couples the power cord to the MacBook and safely disconnects when there’s strain on the power cord), an illuminated keyboard, and Apple’s Sudden Motion Sensor which protects the hard drive in case of a fall. If you’ve been waiting for the ultimate laptops — they’re here now!
