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Apple bumps MacBooks to Santa Rosa, new 2.6GHz MacBook Pro option
Apple has quietly updated the 13-inch MacBook line to the Santa Rosa architecture. The update includes speed bumps and the Intel GMA X3100 integrated video chip. The new 13-inch MacBooks now have the same Santa Rosa-based architecture as the professional MacBook Pro line. Only two days ago we analyzed and predicted upcoming updates to the MacBook and MacBook Pro models. See below.
2.0GHz 13-inch MacBook (white)
- 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 1GB memory
- 80GB hard drive
- Intel GMA X3100 w/ 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM
- Combo drive
- $1,099.00
2.2GHz 13-inch MacBook (white)- 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 1GB memory
- 120GB hard drive
- Intel GMA X3100 w/ 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM
- Double-layer SuperDrive
- $1,299.00
- 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 1GB memory
- 160GB hard drive
- Intel GMA X3100 w/ 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM
- Double-layer SuperDrive
- $1,499.00
Be sure to visit our MacBook Guide for details of the MacBook and a key feature comparison of the new models against the prior generation models.
MacBook Pro 2.6GHz upgrade option
Apple now offers the option to upgrade the 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro portables with a 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo processor (+$250) and 250GB Serial ATA Drive (+ $150).
Available for Purchase
The new MacBook models are now available at the online Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and from Apple Authorized Resellers. Hey switchers, you've waited long enough. Leopard is out of the cage and pre-installed on these new Macs!
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I thought it would be a bigger upgrade to the Macbook pro.
This isn't anything to announce.
Or are there coming a big major update to January?