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Apple Updates MacBook, MacBook Pro Lineups

Apple Updates MacBook, MacBook Pro Lineups

CNet News   |  Mike Ricciuti   |   February 26, 2008 11:50 AM

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Apple updated its MacBook and MacBook Pro lineups today with Intel's Penryn processors, while bringing multitouch trackpads to MacBook Pros.


The MacBook Pro is available with Core 2 Duo (Penryn) processors at up to 2.6GHz and up to 6MB of cache memory. Storage options have been revised to include up to a 300GB hard drive. In addition, Apple has added Nvidia's GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with up to 512MB of video memory. The 17-inch model now gives you the option to upgrade the LCD to an LED-backlit unit for $100. That feature is still standard on the smaller 15-inch model.

The MacBook Pro will also now include the multitouch trackpad, first introduced with the MacBook Air. The trackpad lets users rotate photos and browse Web pages using gestures such as pinch, rotate, and swipe.

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- Harrier I'm a Fan of Harrier permalink

As a Vista user, anything is better than Vista

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:41 AM on 02/28/2008
- auramac I'm a Fan of auramac permalink

Great technology- alien analysis. Macs are actually cheaper than a "comparable PC"- especially in the long run, and even more so adding tech support, anti-virus/spyware utilities to the equation. And how much does aggravation (Windows) cost? Leopard's still not perfect, but it's the best there is.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:57 PM on 02/27/2008
- UtahLiberal435 I'm a Fan of UtahLiberal435 permalink

Now, if they could just get the price down to reasonable levels, and clean up the bugs in their Leopard OS software.

Apples are great, but they should have licensed their OS and architecture years ago.

Currently, you pay twice the amount for an Apple that you would for a comparable PC.

Of course, that's without without the disgusting Windows reboots, but still, it's a huge price premium. And even with the price premium, Apple's still making most of its corporate profit off iPods.

Great computer design, dumb business model.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:32 PM on 02/26/2008
- mrdontplay I'm a Fan of mrdontplay permalink

alien technology?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:09 PM on 02/26/2008
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