MacBook Pro is finally here!The MacBook Pro is the latest addition to the Apple's notebook catalog. Though it may look like your regular Powerbook, but the MacBook Pro is a completely new generation because it features an Intel processor instead of the regular PowerPC processor. The new MacBook Pro spots the usual niche functionalities such as Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, 54Mbps Airport Extreme wireless networking, slot-loading DVD rewriter and the addition of an integrated iSight, making video conferencing easy as a 'click' of a button away.
The Intel Core Duo processor represents an order-of-magnitude leap in processor design. It’s actually two processors (cores) engineered onto a single chip — offering virtually twice the computational power of a traditional single processor in the same space. With two cores tightly integrated, increased L2 cache. While the Intel Core Duo delivers far more horsepower and consumes less energy. In short, the MacBook Pro runs at an enormous speed 4x faster than your Powerbook G4.
Universal language symbol found on latest Mac application means they’re made to run on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers. Simply install them as usual. They’ll automatically run at peak performance for your Mac’s architecture. And, it bears repeating, if your Mac is powered by the Intel Core Duo, that performance will be nothing less than astounding — up to 4X what is possible on PowerPC-based machines.Technical Specifications
In the box
MacBook Pro
Power adapter with MagSafe Connector, AC wall plug and power cord
Lithium-polymer battery
Apple Remote
DVI to VGA adapter
Install/restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation
Processor and Memory
1.67 or 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2MB on chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
667MHz frontside bus
512MB (single SODIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory on 1.67GHz configuration; and 1GB (single SODIMM) on 1.83GHz configuration; two SODIMM slots support up to 2GB
Expansion
One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps
Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports
ExpressCard/34 slot
Battery and power
60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) (1)
85W Power Adapter with MagSafe Connector and cable management system
Power adapter port
Communications
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11g standard) (2).
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Audio
Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
Built-in stereo speakers
Internal omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
Keyboard and trackpad
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
Solid-state scrolling Trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Apple Remote included
Security
Kensington cable lock slot
Electrical and environmental requirements
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT display, support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480 and 640 by 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio
Video and graphics support
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor, dual link DVI support, 128MB of GDDR3 on 1.67 GHz configuration. 256MB GDDR3 on 1.83GHz configuration
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
DVI output port
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
Built-in iSight camera
Storage
80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive on 1.67GHz configuration. Optional 100GB 5400-rpm, 100GB 7200-rpm, 120GB 5400-rpm drives (3).
100GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive on 1.83GHz configuration. Optional 100GB 7200-rpm or 120GB 5400-rpm hard drives.
Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Maximum Write: 4x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
Maximum Read: 8x DVD-ROM (single layer); 6x DVD (double layered), DVD-9, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD
Size and weight
Height: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm)
Width: 14.1 inches (35.7 cm)
Depth: 9.6 inches (24.3 cm)
Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.54 kg) with battery and optical drive installed (4)
Software
Mac OS X v10.4.4 Tiger (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife ’06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork ’06 (30-day trial), QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Comic Life, FileMaker Pro trial, Omni Outliner
Photo Booth
Front Row
Find out more here: MacBook Pro
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