MacBook Pro

[Luisks]

As had been speculating Apple updated its MacBook Pro notebook line, which now carry in their guts the latest processors provided by Intel along with new NVIDIA graphics card (hopefully not present the same problems of the previous generation).

In this way the most popular model, the MacBook Pro 13 "- now includes a new graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 320M, which is obtained with improved graphics processing up to 80%. It also added a new battery that promises a range close to 10 hours.

In terms of its larger siblings, the models of 15.4 and 17 inches-now feature the new Intel Core i5 (2.4 GHz and 2.53 GHz) and i7 (2.66 GHz), the that adds a new discrete graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 330M GT (256 MB shared). The latter is complemented by integrated graphics via Intel HD Optimus technology, which helps extend battery life (8 to 9 hours).

The price range which will be marketed with the new MacBook Pro start at USD $ 1,199 for 13-inch model (MacBook Pro 13 ", 2.4 GHz and 250 GB). Next comes the 15-inch model priced part in the USD $ 1799 (MacBook Pro 15 "2.4 GHz Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce 330M GT, 320 GB hard drive), to end the 17-inch model which will be marketed only a model which will be priced $ 2,299 USD.

All models can be purchased from the Apple Store today, and is expected to arrive in other markets in the coming weeks.

Link: MacBook Pro

http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/

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[Mikkel]

That's sweet!

 

[Deacon]

Combine that w/ Steam for Mac and you'd have a nice little system.

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