I was excited when I heard Apple were releasing updated MacBook Pro’s… but now they are here! Apple have released their latest update to the MacBook Pro family with three new different sized models that are faster, clearer and better.
The MacBook Pro line-up is equipped with state-of-the-art processors, HD Facetime cameras and Apple’s latest I/O technology with a new speedy Thunderbolt expansion port. Visually they are still timeless laptops sculpted by the hands of Jobs, not looking much different from the previous ones to hit our shelves but with plenty of hidden treasures to top it all off.
The aluminium laptops are little pricey: a 13-inch model will start from £999, a 15-inch version from £1,549 and a 17-incher from £2,099. iTechnology suggests avoiding the 13-inch younger brother as it simply isn’t as powerful as the two larger ones, but does still have the majority of features. The main difference between the three is the processors; the bigger devices feature Intel’s quad-core i7 processors, whereas the smaller 13-inch only comes with a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 processor.
When it comes to features these MacBook’s are a treat. All three versions contain an Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor, but the beauty of the two larger MacBook’s is that they automatically switch to the new high-performance AMD Radeon graphics processors giving out thrilling and fluid graphics when you start up demanding applications such as computer games, or high definition tasks such as FaceTime.
Each version comes with a 720p webcam built-in designed to connect the MacBooks with other Apple software such as the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad to video call people using FaceTime.
Apple has also enhanced control of the new laptops with a glass multi-touch trackpad described by Apple as ‘the most natural way to interact with what’s on your screen’ by letting you zoom, flip and rotate by different gestures.
The ‘breakthrough high speed I/O’ described by Apple is just that, up to 20 times faster than a USB 2.0 port this Thunderbolt technology will connect high-performance peripherals to this high-performance computer. What’s more, seven hours of battery life mean this is one of the longest lasting laptops available, and can provide this for to 1,000 full charges, nearly three times longer than a normal notebook. And this is all whilst giving out state-of-the-art graphics, high-sensitivity control and professional speed.
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