[Macpartners] Fwd: [GL] Apple Updates MacBook Pro Family
Patrick McNeal
mcneal at MIT.EDU
Mon Jun 8 17:35:17 EDT 2009
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> Apple Updates MacBook Pro Family with New Models & Innovative Built-
> in Battery for Up to 40 Percent Longer Battery Life
> SAN FRANCISCO—June 8, 2009—Apple® today updated the aluminum unibody
> MacBook® Pro line to include 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models
> featuring Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to 40 percent
> longer battery life. Each MacBook Pro includes an LED-backlit
> display with greater color intensity, the innovative glass Multi-
> Touch™ trackpad, an illuminated keyboard, an SD card or ExpressCard
> slot, a FireWire® 800 port and state of the art NVIDIA graphics.
> Starting at just $1,199, the MacBook Pro line is more affordable
> than ever, with some models up to $300 less than the previous
> generation. The industry’s greenest notebook lineup, every Mac®
> notebook achieves EPEAT* Gold status and meets Energy Star 5.0
> requirements, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly
> notebook design.
>
> “Across the line, all of our new MacBook Pro models now include
> Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to seven hours of battery
> life, while staying just as thin and light as before,” said Philip
> Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product
> Marketing. “Starting at just $1,199, the aluminum unibody MacBook
> Pro is more affordable than ever and sets a new standard for
> environmentally friendly notebook design.”
>
> The new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models include Apple’s
> innovative built-in notebook battery for up to seven hours of
> wireless productivity on a single charge without adding thickness,
> weight or cost. Using Adaptive Charging and advanced chemistry first
> introduced with the 17-inch MacBook Pro earlier this year, the built-
> in battery delivers up to 1,000 recharges before it reaches 80
> percent of its original capacity—nearly three times the lifespan of
> conventional batteries.** The longer battery lifespan equals fewer
> depleted batteries and less waste.
>
> The new 13-inch MacBook Pro is a significant upgrade at a lower
> price than the original aluminum MacBook it replaces. With the same
> sleek and durable design popular with consumers, students and
> professionals, all 13-inch MacBook Pro models now include a seven
> hour built-in battery, an SD card slot, a FireWire 800 port, an
> illuminated keyboard and an improved LED-backlit display with 60
> percent greater color gamut. Featuring the powerful NVIDIA GeForce
> 9400M integrated graphics processor, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is
> available in two models: one with a 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB
> of RAM and a 160GB hard drive priced at $1,199, and another with a
> 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive priced
> at $1,499.
>
> The perfect balance of performance and portability, the 15-inch
> MacBook Pro now features a seven hour built-in battery, an SD card
> slot, an improved LED-backlit display with 60 percent greater color
> gamut and 4GB of RAM across the line at an entry price $300 less
> than before. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in three
> models: a 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 250GB hard drive
> and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics for a new entry price of $1,699; a
> 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 320GB hard drive, and NVIDIA
> GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT graphics for $1,999; and a 2.8 GHz Intel
> Core 2 Duo system with a 500GB hard drive, and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
> and 9600M GT graphics for $2,299.
>
> The 17-inch MacBook Pro, which includes an eight hour built-in
> battery, an ExpressCard slot, a brilliant LED-backlit display, 4GB
> of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT graphics, has been
> updated to include a faster 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a
> larger 500GB hard drive for $2,499, which is $300 less than before.
>
> All MacBook Pro systems feature Apple’s revolutionary aluminum
> unibody design and for the first time can be upgraded with up to 8GB
> of RAM, and up to a 500GB hard drive or up to a 256GB solid state
> drive. The 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models can also be
> upgraded to a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. All MacBook Pro
> systems include a next generation, industry-standard Mini
> DisplayPort to connect with the 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display.
>
> Apple today also updated the incredibly thin and light MacBook Air®,
> making it more powerful and more affordable. Measuring just 0.16 to
> 0.76-inches thin and weighing just three pounds, the MacBook Air is
> available in two models starting with the new entry price of $1,499
> for a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 120GB hard drive and
> NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, and a 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
> system with a 128GB solid state drive and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
> graphics for $1,799.
>
> Every Mac notebook achieves EPEAT Gold status and meets Energy Star
> 5.0 requirements, setting a new standard for environmentally
> friendly notebook design. Each unibody enclosure is made of highly
> recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-
> backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free
> glass. All MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models contain no brominated
> flame retardants and use internal cables and components that are PVC-
> free. The built-in battery design results in less waste and depleted
> batteries can be replaced for $129 or $179, which includes
> installation and disposal of your old battery in an environmentally
> responsible manner.
>
> Every MacBook Pro comes with Apple’s innovative iLife® ’09 featuring
> iPhoto® for managing photos, iMovie® for making movies and
> GarageBand® for creating and learning to play music. Every Mac also
> runs Leopard®, the world’s most advanced operating system, featuring
> Time Machine®, an effortless way to automatically back up everything
> on a Mac; Spaces®, an intuitive feature used to create groups of
> applications and instantly switch between them; Mail with easy setup
> and elegant, personalized stationery; and iChat®, the most advanced
> video chat.
>
> Pricing & Availability The new 13-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook
> Pro, 17-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are now available through
> the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple
> Authorized Resellers. Mac OS® X Snow Leopard™ will be shipping in
> September 2009, and any new Mac system purchased without Snow
> Leopard from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller between June 8,
> 2009 and the end of the program on December 26, 2009, is eligible
> for the Mac OS X Snow Leopard Up-To-Date upgrade package available
> for a product plus shipping and handling fee of $9.95 (US). Users
> must request their Up-To-Date upgrade within 90 days of purchase or
> by December 26, 2009, or whichever comes first. For more information
> please visit www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate.
>
> The 2.26 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of
> $1,199 (US), includes:
>
> • 13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display;
> • 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;
> • 1066 MHz front-side bus;
> • 2GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
> • 160GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden
> Motion Sensor;
> • a slot-load 8X SuperDrive® with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD
> ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
> • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
> • built-in AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking and
> Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
> • Gigabit Ethernet port;
> • built-in iSight® video camera;
> • two USB 2.0 ports;
> • one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);
> • SD card slot;
> • one audio line in/out port, supporting both optical digital and
> analog;
> • glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
> • built-in, 58WHr lithium polymer battery; and
> • 60 Watt MagSafe® Power Adapter.
>
> The 2.53 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of
> $1,499 (US), includes:
>
> • 13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display;
> • 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;
> • 1066 MHz front-side bus;
> • 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
> • 250GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden
> Motion Sensor;
> • a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD
> ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
> • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
> • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and
> Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
> • Gigabit Ethernet port;
> • built-in iSight video camera;
> • two USB 2.0 ports;
> • one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);
> • SD card slot;
> • one audio line in/out port, supporting both optical digital and
> analog;
> • glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
> • built-in, 58WHr lithium polymer battery; and
> • 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
>
> Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to
> upgrade to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a 250GB 5400 rpm, 320GB 5400 rpm
> or 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive,
> Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI
> Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter,
> Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare®
> Protection Plan.
>
> The 2.53 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of
> $1,699 (US), includes:
>
> • 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;
> • 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;
> • 1066 MHz front-side bus;
> • 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
> • 250GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden
> Motion Sensor;
> • a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD
> ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
> • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
> • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and
> Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
> • Gigabit Ethernet port;
> • built-in iSight video camera;
> • two USB 2.0 ports;
> • one FireWire 800 port;
> • SD card slot;
> • one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting
> both optical digital and analog;
> • glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
> • built-in, 73WHr lithium polymer battery; and
> • 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
>
> The 2.66 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of
> $1,999 (US), includes:
>
> • •15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;
> • 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;
> • 1066 MHz front-side bus;
> • 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics with 256MB GDDR3 video
> memory;
> • 320GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden
> Motion Sensor;
> • a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD
> ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
> • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
> • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and
> Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
> • Gigabit Ethernet port;
> • built-in iSight video camera;
> • two USB 2.0 ports;
> • one FireWire 800 port;
> • SD card slot;
> • one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting
> both optical digital and analog;
> • glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
> • built-in, 73WHr lithium polymer battery; and
> • 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
>
> The 2.8 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of
> $2,299 (US), includes:
>
> • 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;
> • 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 6MB shared L2 cache;
> • 1066 MHz front-side bus;
> • 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3 video
> memory;
> • 500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden
> Motion Sensor;
> • a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD
> ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
> • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
> • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and
> Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
> • Gigabit Ethernet port;
> • built-in iSight video camera;
> • two USB 2.0 ports;
> • one FireWire 800 port;
> • SD card slot;
> • one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting
> both optical digital and analog;
> • glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
> • built-in, 73WHr lithium polymer battery; and
> • 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
>
> Build-to-order options for the 15-inch MacBook Pro include a 3.06
> GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the ability to upgrade to 8GB 1066
> MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a 320GB 5400 rpm, 320GB 7200 rpm, 500GB 5400 rpm, or
> 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive, Mini
> DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI
> Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter,
> Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare
> Protection Plan.
>
> The 2.8 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of
> $2,499 (US), includes:
>
> • 17-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1920 x 1200, glossy display;
> • 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 6MB shared L2 cache;
> • 1066 MHz front-side bus;
> • 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
> • NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3 video
> memory;
> • 500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden
> Motion Sensor;
> • a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD
> ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
> • Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
> • built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and
> Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
> • Gigabit Ethernet port;
> • built-in iSight video camera;
> • three USB 2.0 ports;
> • one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);
> • ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
> • one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting
> both optical digital and analog;
> • glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
> • built-in, 95WHr lithium polymer battery; and
> • 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
>
> Build-to-order options for the 17-inch MacBook Pro include a 3.06
> GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 8GB 1066 MHz DDR 3 memory, 500GB
> 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive, anti-glare
> display for $50 (US), Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini
> DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini
> DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline
> Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
>
> *EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare
> the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products
> meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of
> the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The
> EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680
> standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products.
> For more information visit www.epeat.net.
>
> **A properly maintained MacBook Pro battery is designed to retain 80
> percent or more of its original capacity during a lifespan of up to
> 1,000 recharge cycles. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use
> and settings. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbookpro/battery
> .
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