Apple introduces Penryn-based MacBooks and MacBook Pros

Apple today updated its popular MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models.

MacBook Pro

In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB of video memory, and Apple's innovative Multi-Touch trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air.

The new MacBook Pro features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo technology with up to a 2.6 GHz processor with 6MB of shared L2 cache; up to 4GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory and up to a 300GB hard drive, plus NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with up to 512MB of video memory.

Every MacBook Pro now includes a trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support for pinch, rotate and swipe, making it more intuitive than ever to zoom and rotate photos in iPhoto or Aperture 2 or browse web pages in Safari; an illuminated keyboard that makes it ideal for dimly lit environments such as airplanes, studios or conference halls and a built-in ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the keys as well as the brightness of the display for optimal visibility.

MacBook

Featuring a 13-inch glossy widescreen display, and with prices still starting at just $1,099, the new MacBook lineup comes in three models and includes faster processors and larger hard drives across the line; white 2.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz models with 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm hard drives and a black 2.4 GHz model with a massive 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, previously only available as an option. The 2.4 GHz MacBook models ship with 2GB of memory standard, expandable up to 4GB across the line.

Every MacBook and MacBook Pro includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go; Apple's MagSafe Power Adapter that magnetically connects the power cord and safely disconnects when under strain; the latest generation of 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g; built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking; Bluetooth; analog and digital audio inputs and outputs; USB 2.0; FireWire and a built-in SuperDrive.

Pricing & Availability

The new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store , Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The 2.1 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,099 (US), includes:

13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display
2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache
800 MHz front-side bus
1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB
120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Scrolling trackpad and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), includes:

13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache
800 MHz front-side bus
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB
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
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Scrolling trackpad and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter

The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US), includes:

13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache
800 MHz front-side bus
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB
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
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Scrolling trackpad and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter

Build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

The 2.4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:

15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache
800 MHz front-side bus
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB
200GB 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
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video adapter sold separately)
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot
two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter

The 2.5 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:

15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display
2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
800 MHz front-side bus
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB
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
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately)
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot
two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter

The 2.5 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US), includes:

17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display
2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
800 MHz front-side bus
2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB
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
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory
DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately)
built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display
built-in iSight video camera
Gigabit Ethernet port
built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot
three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port
one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard and
85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter

Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 200GB (7200 rpm), 250GB (5400 rpm) or a 300GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen display, 17- inch LED-backlit 1920 x 1200 high-resolution display and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

Additional build-to-order options for both MacBook and MacBook Pro include pre-installed copies of iWork '08, Logic Express 8, Final Cut Express 4 and Aperture 2.