Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-Inch Laptop Apple MacBook Pro
With Sandy Bridge and Thunderbolt, Apple refreshes its MacBook Pro line
Apple hopes that fans and video professionals are of the early adopters of its new laptops. Image: Apple.
If something catapulted Apple in the tech industry it was its software, which has inspired many of its rivals, but that does not mean that apple has neglect this second aspect, especially when it comes to their lines of MacBook Pro and Mac Pro The most powerful from the brand. This reality was demonstrated again this year as the renewal of its line of computers shows that Apple wants to satisfy even the most demanding users of computing power.
Apple Notebook line now have the Sandy Bridge architecture, which is the latest from Intel and which include new versions of its i5 Core and i7 Core . This is important because, according to Intel, this is the fastest consumer processor in the world, the new 15 and 17 inch models feature quad-core (four cores).
LightPeak is now Thunderbolt.
But more remarkable than the new computing power is expected to include a technology known as code LightPeak, but Intel has renamed Thunderbolt. This technology developed by Intel does not make many promises, just one, but powerful: the maximum data transmission speed. With 10 gigabits per second (Gbps), Thunderbolt is 20 times faster than USB 2.0, more than 12 times faster than FireWire, and at least twice as fast as the poorly received USB 3.0.
An Apple Authorized spokesman did not hesitate to affirm that all the new MacBook Pro's, without a doubt will contain this most remarkable technology. "These new laptops have many interesting technologies, but the amazing thing about them is Thunderbolt. What we are proposing as a standard-once again-though not alone, as Intel has done a spectacular job and some companies have developed arrangements for external hard drives adopting this technology, "he said.
What users need this or who is Thunderbolt targeted to ? In general, anyone who requires high computing power and in particular requires fast data transmission to other devices. But the spokesman stressed that the video in HD (high definition) requires technologies like this. "Users who develop high-definition video, both professional users use such a consumption, urgently needed a new communications protocol. They are the first to make the jump to MacBook Pro and Thunderbolt, but hopefully in the future a more widespread adoption will happen. "
Thunderbolt To be successful, requires not only that Apple and other manufacturers to adopt it for their equipment, but those who make use of peripheral devices and gaming gadgets. According to the spokesman of Apple, no doubt the first devices to 'come up on this bus' will be the backup system, hard disks and hard disk arrays for video editing. Then follow the camcorders, especially now that HD is practically a standard.
With Sandy Bridge and Thunderbolt, Apple refreshes its MacBook Pro line
New camera and graphics processor.
The third notable improvement is the arrival of a high definition camera. Now the owners of a MacBook Pro can use FaceTime, as the popular iPhone 4 application has now come to the Mac App Store for $ 0.99, "Skype and other video conferencing and video calls with the best image quality , but require a bandwidth that can support that amount of data. Should not have this requirement, you can still enjoy the new 'widescreen' format display so that your videos and photos cover a larger field of view.
Finally, the visual power of the laptop was also improved, but only for the 15 and 17 inch models . Apple decided to replace NVIDIA graphics processors in these models with AMD HD Radeon HD 6490M or 6750M with 256 MB and 1 GB of RAM, respectively. Fans of video games and photo and video professionals now have a better option to enjoy their activities.
Fans and video professionals, "Is Thunderbolt itself a sufficient motivation to put your existing mobile on sale right now, and pursue a new MacBook Pro? Your answers will be one of the first indicators of what the market will tell.
Key Specifications
- 15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass (1440 x 900-pixel resolution).
- 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor ("Sandy Bridge") with 6 MB shared L3 cache for excellent multitasking.
- Dual graphics processors with automatic switching between AMD Radeon HD 6490M (with 256 MB of GDDR5 video memory) for demanding applications and integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 (with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for power savings.
- 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB)
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting
- Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
- Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
- Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
- SDXC card slot
- Thunderbolt port with native Mini DisplayPort output plus support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
- Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control with support for inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
- Full-size backlit keyboard
- Stereo speakers with subwoofers
- Dimensions: 14.35 x 9.82 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 5.6 pounds
- Up to 7 hours of battery life
- Meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements
- Rated EPEAT Gold
What's in the Box
15.4-inch MacBook Pro, display cleaning cloth, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, software DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
Limited Warranty And Service
The MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Installed software
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- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools, and more)
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- iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, and iDVD)
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