This week Apple updated the MacBook Pro line with increases in processor speed, hard drive capacity and graphics processing power, with prices carrying over from the previous generation. Here is an overview of the updates to the base models of the 13”, 15” and 17” MacBook Pro:
13-inch MacBook Pro
The entry-level 13” MacBook Pro, priced at $1199.99, now has a 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (up from 2.3GHz) and a 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive (up from 320GB). The $1499.99 13” MacBook Pro’s dual-core i7 processor now runs at 2.8GHz (up from 2.7GHz) and the 5400-rpm hard drive now starts at 750GB (up from 500GB). The graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000) of these 13” MacBook Pro base models remain unchanged.
15-inch MacBook Pro
The entry-level 15” MacBook Pro, priced at $1799.99, now sports a 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (up from 2.0GHz), while the $2199.99 model now has a 2.4GHz quad-core i7 processor (up from 2.2GHz). The hard drives on the base models of the 15” MacBook Pro remain at 500GB 5400-rpm and 750GB 5400-rpm, respectively. Graphics have been updated on both base models: integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 and discrete AMD Radeon HD 6750M (up from 6490M) on the entry-level model and integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 and discrete AMD Radeon HD 6770M (up from 6750M) on the 2.4GHz model.
17-inch MacBook Pro
The base model 17” MacBook Pro, priced at $2499.99, now includes a 2.4GHz quad-core Intel i7 processor (up from 2.2GHz) as well as integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 and discrete AMD Radeon HD 6770M (up from 6750M). Standard hard drive capacity remains 750GB 5400-rpm.
As with the previous generation, all MacBook Pro base models come with 4GB RAM (upgradable to 8GB).
We have stock on most base models online and in our retail stores and will be receiving more soon. Call to purchase or reserve yours today. Custom configurations are available for all MacBook Pro models and generally ship in 7-10 business days.
Previous-generation models have come down in price. We still have a small number of 13” and 15” models available, but they won’t be around for long.