Apple upgrades MacBook Pro models

 

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By Hani Megerisi

Posted on 13 Apr 2010 at 15:16

Apple has announced a series of upgrades to its MacBook Pro range.

The 13in, 15in and 17in laptops have been given a hardware overhaul, with the larger models refreshed with Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. The 15in and 17in models also sport an Nvidia GeForce GT 330M graphics card combined with integrated Intel HD Graphics, with the MacBook automatically switching between the two as necessary.

Apple claims the top two models are up to 50% faster than their predecessors, with more than twice the graphics power - although we'll wait until they've been put through our benchmarks before supporting such lofty claims.

The 13in MacBook Pro is restricted to Core 2 Duo processors and GeForce 320M graphics. Apple claims the 13in model now offers ten hours of battery life, with the 15 and 17in models offering eight to nine hours.

All models have also received extra memory and disk space, with 4GB RAM as standard, expandable to 8GB. 500GB hard disks are now standard on the larger models with Apple offering 128GB, 256GB and 512GB solid-state drive options for all three.

Prices for the new MacBook Pros start from £999 for the 13in model, £1,499 for the 15in and £1,899 for the 17in. All models are available now.