Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch Laptop

Apple today updated line of MacBook Pros with faster processors and Intel Core i7, i5, and the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 330M last generation and a battery life even longer. Like Apple MacBook pro 15 inch and Apple MacBook Pro 17.

After a long wait, Apple has finally revealed its new MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro is a simple upgrade, featuring an upgraded configuration of hours based on the latest Intel platform for notebooks, Calpella. The design remains unchanged, but prices rise significantly. Difficult to understand why Apple has waited so long (over four months) to update its laptop, since the only change made is in the choice of processor, now more advanced. Moreover, despite the placement of top range, the Apple MacBook Pro 17 does not include an Intel Core i7 Quad Core, but has a balanced configuration for users who want more power and speed in the development, particularly in multitasking. Using advanced 32-nanometer production process, Intel Core i7 and i5 integrate the memory controller and the Level 3 cache for faster access to system memory.

Hyper-Threading technology improves data throughput by creating virtual processor cores, while the Turbo Boost maximizes performance between two processor cores, speeding up the system from 2.66 GHz to 3.06 GHz dual-core operations and costly to to 3.33 GHz single-core operations.

The arrival of the new Intel Core i7 and i5 can nevertheless benefit from slightly greater autonomy, particularly thanks to the NVIDIA Optimus. This allows you to automatically switch from integrated graphics to discrete graphics card as needed. You then have the new models of greater efficiency in terms of power / energy consumption. According to the Cupertino company, the new MacBook Pro will reach the maximum range of nine hours of continuous work.

All models Apple MacBook pro 15 inch and Apple MacBook Pro 17 include two graphics processors, the new NVIDIA GeForce 330M GT for higher performance and Intel HD Graphics for energy efficient operations. Twice as fast GeFroce 320M, the powerful new GeForce GT 330M graphics provides incredibly smooth and effective screen for 3D games at high graphics use, software for creative and technical applications. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in three models: a 2.4 GHz processor Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 320GB hard drive and € 1,749, with a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and hard drive to 500GB with price € 1,949, and with a 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce 330M GT and hard drive to 500GB with price € 2.149.

Specs of Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch 2.4 GHz (price 1,749 euros)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz with 3MB L3 cache shared memory
• Memory: 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• Display: glossy widescreen 15.4-inch LED-backlit 1440 x 900
• Graphics: Intel HD + Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 330M GT with 256MB of discrete VRAM
• Hard Disk: SATA 320GB 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• Optical Drive: 8x SuperDrive with retractable loading and double-layer support (DVD ± R DL / DVD ± RW / CD-RW)
• Interfaces: Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI sold separately), 2 USB 2.0, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 compatible), SD card slot, audio line in and audio line out combo (analog / digital);
• Networking: AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Gigabit Ethernet
• Trackpad: Multi-Touch glass and illuminated keyboard
• Battery: Lithium Polymer 77.5WHr
• Supply: 85 Watt MagSafe
• Others: iSight video camera

Specs of Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch 2.53 GHz (price 1,949 euros)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 2.53 GHz with 3MB L3 cache shared memory
• Memory: 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• Display: glossy widescreen 15.4-inch LED-backlit 1440 x 900
• Graphics: Intel HD + Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 330M GT with 256MB of discrete VRAM
• Hard Disk: SATA 500GB 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• Optical Drive: 8x SuperDrive with retractable loading and double-layer support (DVD ± R DL / DVD ± RW / CD-RW)
• Interfaces: Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI sold separately), 2 USB 2.0, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 compatible), SD card slot, audio line in and audio line out combo (analog / digital);
• Networking: AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Gigabit Ethernet
• Trackpad: Multi-Touch glass and illuminated keyboard
• Battery: Lithium Polymer 77.5WHr
• Supply: 85 Watt MagSafe
• Others: iSight video camera

Specs of Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch 2.66 GHz (price 2,149 euros)
• Processor: Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz with 4MB of shared L3 cache
• Memory: 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• Display: glossy widescreen 15.4-inch LED-backlit 1440 x 900
• Graphics: Intel HD + Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 330M GT with 256MB of discrete VRAM
• Hard Disk: SATA 500GB 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• Optical Drive: 8x SuperDrive with retractable loading and double-layer support (DVD ± R DL / DVD ± RW / CD-RW)
• Interfaces: Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI sold separately), 2 USB 2.0, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 compatible), SD card slot, audio line in and audio line out combo (analog / digital);
• Networking: AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Gigabit Ethernet
• Trackpad: Multi-Touch glass and illuminated keyboard
• Battery: Lithium Polymer 77.5WHr
• Supply: 85 Watt MagSafe
• Others: iSight video camera

Options BTO (Build-to-order) for the MacBook Pro 15 inch includes the ability to upgrade to 8GB of DDR3 1066 MHz, a high-resolution screen 1680 x 1050 glossy and reflective, an HD 500 GB 5400 rpm or 500GB 7200-rpm, a 128GB solid state drive, 256 GB o512GB Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter, Mini Display Port to Dual-Link DVI (DVI to 30 “) Mini DisplayPort to VGA Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.