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?
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
45 responses to “Apple Launches Faster MacBook Pro Lineup With Increased Storage”
I think I’m going to buy the bigger 15 inch MBP… plus the HARDWRK Superdrive/HDD replacement kit, so that I can have an SSD+Hard drive in the MBP and use the Superdrive with the included USB case (which looks exactly like the Apple USB Superdrive)… this kit retails for only 79 €
I was going to get the entry level MacBook last night! Am I glad I held off!
Perfect, my 3 year Applecare runs out at the end of the year… so it looks like the faster 15″ is going to be perfect.
: ) Great timing!
did you ever have to use the Apple Care Services? I think I’m not going to buy Apple Care, although the Apple Store staff always push you to do so
If you do that aren’t you voiding the warranty?
I never had to use the warranty in the 3 years that I had my Macbook, so I don’t worry about that. The warranty is only one year, anyway, right?
question for you guys:
I’m planning on getting a 13 inch Macbook pro, but would like a bigger screen. If it all comes down to it though, I would sacrifice screen size for speed.
suggestions?
The way I see it, any insurance or extended guarantee service is something you pay hoping never to have to use. It’s more about the piece of mind of knowing that, in case you need it, your equipment (investment) is protected. If you never need it, some think it was wasted money. I think of it as tranquility. Up to you, really….
Why no Bluetooth 4.0??
Does it come with Thunderbolt?
if you want a bigger screen, get a bigger screen.
I’ve had 13″s for years and recently got a 17″ and love it.
I don’t care that its heavier or fits tighter in my backpack.
I can see “all the things !”
blah. I’m gonna wait for Ivy Bridge
OMG intel hd 300 in all MacBooks pro? where’s ATI??
dislike
don’t you see it reads AMD…in all models 15 inch and above?
sure, it’s just a speedbump from the old model
why would you have to sacrifice screen size for speed? the 15 inch MBPs are faster AND have bigger screens… they have quad-core processors, the 13 inch models just have dual core processors
Didn’t do much to differentiate here. Given the cheap price of RAM, they could have at least made 8 gigs standard in the upper level configs.
Would have liked to seen 16GB as an option (yes, I know about OWC). And the option of ever higher performance graphics cards – even if was just on the 17 incher.
why no bluetooth 4.0?
Apple – step it up! A laptop today without an SSD memory is a step backwards, and it needs to be cost effective. I was so hoping to get a new MAC by xmas, it’s not looking like that will happen. I’ll have to see what the PC world has to offer.
the extra price for 128GB SSD is just 100 € in the 15 inch model (2,4 ghz)
Yup, $100 Canadian here – that makes it a $2349.00 laptop…. him that’s two Samsung series 9 laptops. I enjoy my toys, but I can’t see the value in a laptop costing over 2 grand.
Hey guys, I am going to be getting a mac book for sure, not sure if the 1 gig of amd is worth the extra money compared to the 500mb of amd?? im getting the 15inch for sure tho. I will be using the mac for protools recording mainly and possibly video editing. should if spend the extra money for the 1 gig of AMD, and what does it actually improve? wht is the amd im new to the mac world somebody help