Apple’s all-new MacBook Pro packs new NVIDIA GPUs, glass trackpad

Posted by : Dexter Panganiban on October 14, 2008 | ; Filed Under Apple

Apple's all-new MacBook Pro packs new NVIDIA GPUs, glass trackpad

This is a follow up post from my post the other day regarding the meeting at cupertino the new line of Macbook Pro is now released. And it only proves that the leaked photos of Macbook is true. The rumored Macbook Touch Screen was not included in the release. Anyway it might be released soon. Who knows ?

Apple’s also put in some effort on slimming down the computer, bringing it down to a mere 0.95-inches thick (though at 5.5 pounds it’s a hair heavier than the original)

The specs as per Engadget

the specs. Apple’s using NVIDIA’s new 9400M GPU + chipset 1-2 punch for integrated graphics, supplemented by 9600M GT switchable discreet graphics chip for heavy lifting, and pumping out those graphics over a Mini DisplayPort connector, if you’d like to supplement the LED backlit screen. As expected there’s an SSD option, with drive accessible underneath the battery. The 15.4-inch base model retails for $1999, with a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM and both GPUs. Step up to $2499 and you get a faster CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 320GB HDD. The 17-inch MacBook Pro comes in a similar configuration with a 2.6GHz processor, starting at $2799, but sans the redesign and GPU love. Hit the jump for a breakdown of the configurations.

Below are some specification taken during the conference

Apple's all-new MacBook Pro packs new NVIDIA GPUs, glass trackpad

So here is the full specification of the New MacBook

2.4GHz MacBook Pro (MB133LL/A) – $1,999

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz System Bus
2GB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory
250GB 5400 rpm HDD
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M graphics processor, 256MB GDDR3 memory

2.53GHz MacBook Pro (MB134LL/A) – $2,499

2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz System Bus
4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory
320GB 5400 rpm HDD
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M graphics processor, 512MB GDDR3 memory

Shared Specs:

Precision aluminum unibody enclosure, 14.35 x 9.82 x .95-inches, 5.5 pounds
15.4-inches LED-backlit display, 1440 x 900 resolution
8x Slot-loading SuperDrive
Multi-Touch glass trackpad
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI
Built-in iSight camera, stereo speakers, microphone
Optical digital input / analog line in/out
Built-in AirPort Extreme WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1
2 USB 2.0 ports
Gigabit Ethernet Port, 1 FireWire 800 port
ExpressCard/34 slot
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard & iLife ’08
5 Hour Battery life

In The Box:

MacBook Pro
Display Cleaning cloth
85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
Lithium-polymer battery
Install / restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation

{ via engadget.com }

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4 Responses to “Apple’s all-new MacBook Pro packs new NVIDIA GPUs, glass trackpad”

Zigfred on October 14th, 2008 5:42 pm

This is great ! I’ve always loved Macintosh, but their units are so expensive, nevertheless the tehcnology is always worth it !

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Dexter Panganiban Reply:
October 14th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Thanks Zigfred, I have downloaded the ebook and God willing I am going to make my review

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cheftonio on October 14th, 2008 11:01 pm

Good thing I didn’t buy the Macbook pro last month!

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Dexter Panganiban Reply:
October 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Yup.same for me.. But I think they will lower the price of the old macbook pro.

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