[Just in] New Macbook and Macbook Pro Models

[crazzyyfool]

Apple Introduces New MacBook and MacBook Pro Models

Multi-Touch Trackpad Comes to MacBook Pro

CUPERTINO, California?February 26, 2008?Apple? today updated its popular MacBook? 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? trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air?. All Mac? notebooks include a built-in iSight? video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, Apple's MagSafe? 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? or Aperture? 2 or browse web pages in Safari?; 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? and a built-in SuperDrive?.

Every Mac in the Apple lineup comes with iLife? '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?, both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery for online photo and video sharing. Every Mac also includes Leopard?, the sixth major release of the world's most advanced operating system which introduces Time Machine?, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac; a redesigned Finder? 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?. .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 whilPricing & Availabilityicing & Availability

The new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store? (www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The 2.1 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,099 (US), includes:

• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
  
• 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
  
• 800 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
  
• 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
  
• a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
  
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
  
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
  
• two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Scrolling trackpad; and
  
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), includes:

• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
  
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
  
• 800 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
  
• 160GB 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;
  
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
  
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
  
• two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Scrolling trackpad; and
  
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US), includes:

• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
  
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
  
• 800 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
  
• 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;
  
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
  
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
  
• two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Scrolling trackpad; and
  
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

Build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, Apple Mini-DVI 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 $1,999 (US), includes:

• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
  
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
  
• 800 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
  
• 200GB 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;
  
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
  
• DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video adapter sold separately);
  
• built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
  
• ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
  
• two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
  
• 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

The 2.5 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:

• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
  
• 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
  
• 800 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
  
• 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;
  
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
  
• DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
  
• built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
  
• ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
  
• two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
  
• 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

The 2.5 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US), includes:

• 17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display;
  
• 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
  
• 800 MHz front-side bus;
  
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
  
• 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;
  
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
  
• DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
  
• built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
  
• built-in iSight video camera;
  
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
  
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
  
• ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
  
• three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
  
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  
• Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
  
• 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
  

Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 200GB (7200 rpm), 250GB (5400 rpm) or a 300GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen display, 17-inch LED-backlit 1920 x 1200 high-resolution display and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

Additional build-to-order options for both MacBook and MacBook Pro include pre-installed copies of iWork? '08, Logic? Express 8, Final Cut? Express 4 and Aperture 2.

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Edited February 26, 2008 by kraized

[Unto Darkness]

After a update on the Apple Store, Apple announced new models of the popular Macbook and Macbook Pro notebooks. They feature faster processors as well as larger harddrives.

I KNEW something was up when Apple were busy updating the store today! :D

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kraized's Detailed Post

Woohoo!

Edited February 26, 2008 by Unto Darkness

[sanctified Veteran]

DAMN!!!

[null_]

Yup, Penryn across the board, 2.4 GHz CPU and 256MB VRAM on the base model, and multi-touch on the MacBook Pro. It's a modest update, not something I'd say it's trade-in worthy of.

[crazzyyfool]

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=622226 :whistle:

[Unto Darkness]

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=622226 :whistle:

Haha, sorry mate! The thread wasn't up when I checked.

[TruckWEB]

So now, the poor forgotten Mac Mini is really on the low-end now. No updates...

Nice to finally see MacBook with 2Gb of RAM standard.

[crazzyyfool]

No worries. :D

[sanctified Veteran]

Yup, Penryn across the board, 2.4 GHz CPU and 256MB VRAM on the base model, and multi-touch on the MacBook Pro. It's a modest update, not something I'd say it's trade-in worthy of.

Still I just got my macbook pro last week, maybe I should`ve waited. :(

[crazzyyfool]

Still I just got my macbook pro last week, maybe I should`ve waited. :(

You have a 14-day return policy. Though if its been used there is a 10% restock fee.

[.Kompressor]

It's a little more than a Modest update. Because.... it's the first set of 45nm processors. :D

I'd like to see the benchmarks, battery life, and temperature measurements on these babies. :D

I'm waiting for the Nehalem to hit before I get a macbook pro. ;)

[Unto Darkness]

*whistle* nVidia 8600GT 512 MB GDDR3 Memory..

Bye bye Dell XPS! :laugh:

[Scirwode]

*whistle* nVidia 8600GT 512 MB GDDR3 Memory..

Bye bye Dell XPS! :laugh:

Wasn't it GDDR3 before :blink: ? I'm still waiting until they refresh it with a new design, and that is only going to happen in May when Montevina comes out.

Edit: I've only just noticed that it's now 512MB GDDR3, but I'll wait until the next Nvidia/ATi card, as I'm in no rush :laugh: !

Scirwode

[Vortex566]

I am happy I have waited to get my macbook ! I will be getting one in April we won't see an update for a while now right ?

[Dazog]

Mini-DVI

Cmon who uses this standard?

Seriously.

Where is the HDMI out?

[Unto Darkness]

Wasn't it GDDR3 before :blink: ? I'm still waiting until they refresh it with a new design, and that is only going to happen in May when Montevina comes out.

Scirwode

Oops, mistake.

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Still I just got my macbook pro last week, maybe I should`ve waited. :(

It is an unwritten law of the universe that the first few macs you purchase, within a month, two months at the very longest, a newer, better model will indeed be released. I know you are kicking yourself right now, I remember the initial discussion about what model you should get and more importantly when you should get it.

There is a 14 Day Return Period as mentioned. If barely used, back up, re-format, and give it a chance. I am sure by now though you are already well on your way to having things set up how you want them, so I say just live with it. While it is a nice update, it is not going to make a huge difference in your apps. Literally seconds, if that, would be saved from the overall processing speed, so while it sounds way better on paper, the real world difference, although it is there, will be very minimal.

[Unto Darkness]

I thought Apple mentioned something about a price cut on the Macbook Pros?

[null_]

Still I just got my macbook pro last week, maybe I should`ve waited. :(

Sanctified, I wouldn't get too worked up over it. You've probably gotten things set up just how you like them, and the improvements in this revision really don't warrant a trade-in in my opinion. You won't see that much of a performance increase anyway, in reality the only thing you'd really be gaining is multi-touch and a larger hard drive/more video memory (and, depending on your configuration, the hard drive could already match what is now offered as standard). Enjoy your MacBook Pro and wait at least few revisions before jumping the gun.

[Unto Darkness]

I would definitely go for the upgrade. Man, 8600GT 512MB.....Well if that does not matter to you than I say you should chill out Sanctified.

[null_]

I would definitely go for the upgrade. Man, 8600GT 512MB.....Well if that does not matter to you than I say you should chill out Sanctified.

Video memory doesn't mean a huge difference in performance. The only time you'd ever need it is if you're planning on playing any overly heavy games or if you're doing something that is seriously graphics intensive that is going to take advantage of it.

[.Kompressor]

The 17" also now comes with LED screen !!!!!

plus MULTI-Touch track pad !!

[crazzyyfool]

Has the keyboard been updated with new markings or was it like this on the last revision? :unsure:

[null_]

Those would indeed be new markings. Has anyone noticed that the number pad function key markings were removed from the M, L, K, J, P, O, I, and U keys? Also, command is written on the Apple key, and the second Enter button has been removed.

[KeR]

Sanctified, I am sure if you took it in, they would replace it for you. I have done this before, Apple is very willing to do stuff like that.