Cupertino (CA) - Apple has updated its line of MacBook Pro computers to include configurations with the latest Core 2 Duo processors and up to 4 GB of DDR2 SDRAM.

The new configuration is based on Intel's Santa Rosa platform, with an 800 MHz front-side bus.  It also includes an Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics card.

The Pro comes with 4 MB of shared L2 cache, as well as 2 GB of DDR2 SDRAM memory, which can be upgraded to 4 GB.  Apple says the new Intel processor can run Mac applications 50% faster than the previous Core Duo model.

Although the Intel chipset includes the proprietary Kedron wireless technology, Apple is continuing to use its AirPort platform.  It has built-in 802.11n wireless networking, the latest specification from the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The MacBook Pro is available with either 2.2 GHz or 2.4 GHz processors, and comes with a built-in iSight webcam.  Additionally, it comes packed with Bluetooth, two FireWire ports, a DVI output, ExpressCard expansion slot, and a backlit keyboard.  It of course also comes with iLife pre-installed, which includes iPhoto, iMovie, and iTunes.

The new configurations are available as of today, with the 2.2 GHz model going for around $2000.  The 2.4 GHz unit comes with a 15-inch monitor for a list price of around $2500, or a 17-inch display for around $2700.

Hello? LED Displays!!!

Jun 05, 2007 11:00     

Is it just me, or is it a big deal to have LED lit displays on a 15" laptop? Even Apple doesn't seem to play this up much.
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6bit laptops

Jun 05, 2007 11:29     

I could be mistaken, but Apple still has a class action suit hanging over it's head about 6bit MacBook's. It's very possible that 6bit displays are still a reality on some MacBook's despite the LED back lighting.
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17-inch 1920x1200

Jun 05, 2007 11:37     

For a hundred bucks extra you can bump up the 17-inch's resolution to 1920x1200. WOW! That is rediculous for a screen that size.
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Re: 17-inch 1920x1200

Jun 05, 2007 16:23     

Um... read again. It says, it can SUPPORT up to 1920x1200 resolution. It didn't say on the 17" display. It's actually talking about those 30-inchers Apple offers.
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That's a good buy

Jun 05, 2007 23:07     

That's expensive to do. $2k gets you a lot of functionality here, especially if you're going to install Linux and don't want the price of your machine to be influenced my the Microsoft monopoly.
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