Retina MacBook Pro announced, MacBook Pro and Air models updated
So WWDC has kicked off, and Apple have just announced their first changes, which are coming the both the Macbook Pro and the Macbook Air, let’s take a look:
MacBook Air:
We’re still seeing the two sizes, 11″ and 13″, and there are no aesthetic changes to report, however under the hood, things get a lot more interesting.
- New processors – The Air will see Intel’s 3rd generation core, Ivy Bridge. The highest, the i7, will clock at 2.0GHz, with a Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz.
- More RAM – Up to 8GB to be precise
- More Storage – up to 512GB of flash storage with even faster SSD’s than before
- USB 3.0 – 10 times faster than USB 2
- New FaceTime camera – 720p
Prices will start at $999 for the cheapest, and max out at $1499 for the top of the range model. They start shipping today!
Macbook Pro:
Similar improvements to the Macbook Pro.
- Ivy Bridge – 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.7 GHz
- 8Gb RAM (1600 MHz)
- Nvidia GeForce GT 650M graphics with Kepler architecture and 1GB of dedicated RAM, a 60% improvement on current models
- USB 3
New Macbook Pro:
There is also a new Macbook Pro to go alongside the current updates. This Pro sees some aesthetic changes and from what I’ve seen it looks fantastic, it’s now a lot thinner than it used to be. But perhaps the greatest change, and the one we’ve all been waiting for… Retina Display! A 220 ppi this qualifies as a Retina Display, which makes it the highest-resolution notebook in the world!
It’s also got:
- Huge battery, 7 hour life (30 days of standby)
- Quad core processors – i5 or i7 depending (2.7GHz)
- Flash Storage – up to 768 GB
- 1600MHz RAM – Up to 16GB!
- Nvidia GeForce GT 650M (see above)
- Connectivity – SD card, HDMI, USB 3/2, Magsafe 2, Thunderbolt,
- HD Facetime, Dual microphones,
- “The best stereo speakers we’ve ever put into a notebook”
The New Macbook Pro!
There are also some updates to the OS to encompass the new display, and there are updates to the professional apps, Arpeture and Adobe Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro now operates in 1080p!
All the Macbooks mentioned are now shipping today! So if you fancy grabbing yourself one, head over to the online Apple Store (Once it comes back online). In the meantime, be sure to leave your thoughts on the updates and the new Macbook Pro!
2199 and all they can give is 250 flash memory -_-
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