Apple has updated the MacBook Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. This line is now available in Malta.
The company said the 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to 80 per cent 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.
All 13-inch MacBook Pro models now include faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 4GB RAM, a 10-hour built-in battery and the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor. With 48 processing cores, the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M is the fastest integrated graphics processor on the market, ideal for graphics intensive applications or high performance games.
Apple said the new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models are up to 50 per cent faster than the previous systems. Using Intel's state-of-the-art 32-nanometre process, Intel Core i5 and i7 processors integrate the memory controller and Level 3 cache for faster access to system memory. Hyper-Threading technology improves data throughput by creating virtual processing cores, while Turbo Boost optimises performance between the two processor cores, accelerating the system from 2.66 GHz to 3.06 GHz for intensive dual core tasks, and up to 3.33 GHz for single core tasks.
All 15-inch and 17-inch models include two graphics processors, the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M for peak performance and Intel HD Graphics for energy efficient operation. Apple's automatic graphics switching determines which graphics processor an application needs and switches instantly between processors to deliver peak performance and long battery life. Tightly integrated hardware and software allow the new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro to deliver eight to nine hours on a single charge.
The MacBook Pro glass Multi-Touch trackpad now supports inertial scrolling, an intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy documents and long websites. All models feature bright, LED-backlit wide-angle displays with a broad colour gamut. The 17-inch model includes a high resolution 1920 x 1200 display, and the 15-inch model is now available with an optional high resolution 1680 x 1050 display. Customers can also upgrade their MacBook Pro with new 128GB, 256GB and 512GB solid state drives.
All Macs come with Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system, and iLife, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music.
The new MacBook Pro range is available from iCentre, the Malta's Apple authorised service provider.
www.icentre.com.mt