Apple Launches Faster MacBook Pro Lineup With Increased Storage

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We’ve seen a number of rumors surrounding a MacBook Pro refresh in recent weeks, and just as expected, the latest models hit the Apple online store this morning. In addition to increased storage for some models, there are speed improvements across the board with faster Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.

The entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro now ships with a 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor — an improvement over the last model’s 2.2GHz chip — and is available in a 2.8GHz option for an additional $400. The 15- and 17-inch models now also get modest speed bumps with Intel’s Core i7 quad-core CPUs:

13-inch MacBook Pros:

  • 2.4 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 500 GB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000 — $1,199
  • 2.8 GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 750 GB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000 — $1,499

15-inch MacBook Pro:

  • 2.2 GHz quad-core Intel i7 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 500 GB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000, AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB GDDR5 — $1,799
  • 2.4 GHz quad-core Intel i7 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 750 GB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000, AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 1GB GDDR5 — $2,199

17-inch MacBook Pro:

  • 2.4 GHz quad-core Intel i7 processor, 4GB of RAM, 750 GB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000, AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 1GB GDDR5 — $2,499

What do you think of Apple’s latest MacBook Pro lineup?

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