Apple Introduces New Members in MacBook Pro Family

Apple has updated its MacBook Pro line by introducing 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models with 40 percent longer battery life. The newly introduced MacBook Pro includes an LED-backlit display, glass multi-touch trackpad, FireWire 800 port, SD card or Express Card slot, illuminated keyboard and NVIDIA graphics.

“Our MacBook Pro models will now have Apple’s in-built battery that gives up to 7 hours of support while its size will stay just as thin and light as it was before. Available at an approx starting price of Rs.57,000, the aluminum body MacBook Pro is more affordable and is setting a new standard for environment friendly notebook design”, said Philip Schiller, Senior VP, Apple.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two models:

• One with a 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive priced at Rs. 57, 000 approximately.
• Second model with 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive priced at an approx price of Rs. 71,000.

Here are some highlighting features of 13-inch MacBook Pro models:

• In-built 7 hours battery backup.
• SD card slot.
• Illuminated keyword.
• LED backlit display with 60% increased color gamut.
• FireWire 800 port.

The 15-inch MacBook Pro comes in 3 models:

• A 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 250GB hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics priced at Rs. 80,000 approx.
• A 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 320GB hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT graphics for an approx price of Rs. 95,000.
• A 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 500GB hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT graphics at an approx price of Rs. 1,94,000.

The 15-inch models also have up to 7 hours battery back, SD card slot and an LED backlit display with 60% increased color gamut. These have 4GB RAM.

Priced at Rs. 1,18,000 approx., the 17-inch MacBook Pro model has following features:

• Eight hours battery backup.
• Express card slot.
• 4GB RAM.
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT graphics
• A faster 2.8GHz Intel Core Duo processor.
• Larger 500GB hard drive.