MacBook Pro Topic

If you haven't heard already, Apple released new MacBook Pro models yesterday.  Amazon is now showing these models in stock and is offering between $40-$100 off the price charged by Apple.  On top of that, Amazon doesn't impose shipping charges or rebate forms to get these discounts.  For most buyers, you won't even have to pay state sales tax.  Thus, buying your new MacBook Pro from Amazon could save you some significant coin!

This article details the key differences between the newly released April 2010 MacBook Pro models against the prior generation models that were released in June 2009.  Those interested in making the comparison will find this article quite useful as it could aid in the purchase decision.

On the heels of today's MacBook Pro update from Apple, we have updated our MacBook Pro Guide to reflect the features of the latest models.  The guide offers a detailed review of the MacBook Pro broken down as follows:

Apple today updated the MacBook Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. The popular 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to 80 percent faster graphics and a groundbreaking 10-hour built-in battery. The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and Apple's new automatic graphics switching technology that toggles seamlessly between powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and energy efficient Intel HD Graphics processors.

Following today's announcements WWDC announcements that included the re-branding of the 13-inch MacBook as a MacBook Pro, the release of new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models and a MacBook Air update, it's expected that the 2009 Back To School promotion will be subjected to increased interest from education buyers due to lower prices across the Mac portable lineup.  Education buyers can get a free iPod touch when purchased along side a new qualifying Mac.

During the 2009 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday, Apple not only announced the rebranding of the popular unibody MacBook as the 13-inch MacBook Pro but also lowered the standard build models by $100 (U.S).

During the 2009 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday, Apple announced the release of new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models that feature faster processors, 4GB standard RAM, better displays, and built-in batteries on the 15-inch models.

Apple has launched its 2009 Back to School promotion for education customers across a number of its international online stores a day after the launch of the U.S. and Canadian promotion was unveiled.  The timing of the international promotion comes as a surprise because Apple usually launches it later in the year.

Apple has announced the 2009 Back-To-School promotion. Qualified students, faculty, and staff can get a free iPod when they purchase a new MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac Pro.  A total savings of $719 can be achieved by combining a qualifying Mac, iPod, printer, and software.

Apple's MacBook portables have taken three top spots in the June 2009 issue of Consumer Reports.  Apple Macintosh laptops ranked highest across the 13-inch, 14-to 16-inch and 17- to 18-inch categories as Apple readily beat out PC vendors who sell Windows based systems.  Interestingly the systems that Microsoft has featured in their recent television ads came nowhere close to Apple systems in the ratings.

In conjunction with an entire Mac desktop revamp of new consumer and pro Mac models, Apple has quietly added the option to upgrade the 15-inch MacBook Pro with a  2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache.  This new option replaces the prior high end 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor option.  Apple has also upgraded the standard processor on the high-end MacBook Pro with a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor thereby dropping the standard 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

Our MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air guides have been updated to reflect the features of the latest models within the respective lineups.  The guides offers an overview of the models as well as detailed information broken down into the several categories and buying advice.

At the 2009 Macworld Conference & Expo, Apple unveiled the new 17-inch MacBook Pro that features a durable and precision aluminum unibody enclosure, and a revolutionary new built-in battery that delivers up to eight hours of use and up to 1,000 recharges for more than three times the lifespan of conventional notebook batteries

Apple today unveiled an all new MacBook family that redefines notebook design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced notebook features including all-metal enclosures and pro-performance notebook graphics by $700 to make them far more affordable.

Apple will be conducting a special notebook event tomorrow where they are expected to unveil updates to the MacBook and MacBook Pro models.  For many, tomorrow can't come fast enough as the agony of holding out has been driving them crazy.

Tomorrow is the big day.  For months now people have been anticipating the release of new Mac notebooks.  That anticipation ends tomorrow when Apple conducts an invitation-only event as they shine the 'spotlight' on new Mac portables.  The event kicks off at 10AM Pacific in Cupertino, California.

In his report at Register Hardware, Tony Smith cites data from market research firm NPD shows that Apple's portable Macs grabbed 20 percent of the U.S. retail market for the months of July and August 2008.  The data demonstrates that Mac portable sales increased by 30 percent on a revenue basis and 35 percent on a unit basis.

Whenever someone considers purchasing something new one of the initial reactions is to determine if the current model(s) will be updated in the near future. This true for automobiles, gadgets, electronics and of course computers. This post will provide insight into how Apple updates and refreshes their line of Macintosh computers with particular emphasis on the MacBook and MacBook Pro lines.