Overview of latest MacBook Configuration updates

Overview of the latest MacBook Pro Configuration updates

 

Apple today introduced
A refreshed line of MacBook Pro notebooks, bringing several new
Features to the company's popular aluminum-clad offerings. Here is
Look at some of the changes defined in the update:

Processors

Processor
: The 13-inch Intel Core 2 Duo processor is used, while the 15-inch and 17-inch core I5 and i7 processors are used.

Apple stuck with Intel Core 2 Duo processors for the 13 "MacBook Pros,
Bumping the two standard configuration models from 2.26 GHz and 2.53 GHz
To 2.4 GHz and 2.66 GHz. The 15 "and 17" models, however, saw a bump
From the Core 2 Duo line to core I5 and i7 processors offering Intel's
Hyper-threading technology that allows for four virtual cores on
Dual-core processor. While the processors run at slightly lower clock
Speeds than the core 2 duo in the previous generation, the smaller
32-nanometer process, hyper-threading, and other enhancements yield
Performance improvements of up to 50% according to Apple. The core I5
And i7 processors also support turbo boost, pushing clock speeds for
I7 models as high as 3.33 GHz for single-threaded tasks.

Graphics

Graphics processor
: 13 "NVIDIA geforce 80% M integrated graphics card, 48 processing cores, three times higher than the previous version, Apple said his performance has improved, less energy than the original 40%;

The 15-inch and 17-inch NVIDIA geforce GT 330 m features 256 or 512 MB independent memory, providing 30% energy-saving performance. It also provides the automatic display switch function.

On the New 13 "MacBook Pro, Apple debuted the NVIDIA geforce 320 m
Integrated graphics processor that offers 48 processing cores, three
Times that of the previous generation. Apple claims a performance boost
Of up to 80% with the new graphics capabilities while also being able
To deliver up to 40% less power usage. The geforce 320 m is reportedly
Custom
Production
For Apple, offering greater performance than NVIDIA's
Standard integrated graphics without building in discrete graphics
Capabilities.

The 15 "and 17" MacBook Pro models utilize the NVIDIA geforce GT 330 m
With either 256 or 512 MB of dedicated memory, offering more horsepower
While also delivering up 30% greater energy efficiency. The 15 "and 17"
MacBook Pro models also offer automatic
Graphics Switching
, Allowing system to seamlessly switch
The dedicated NVIDIA graphics processor and the specified ded integrated
Intel HD graphics processor for optimal balance of power and efficiency.
Previous MacBook Pro models have required users to manually switch
Between integrated and discrete graphics and log out of their account
For each switch.

Battery

Battery
: A 13-inch charging cycle can be up to 10 hours, 15 and 17 hours to 8-9 hours, and 1000 times. For average users, the battery life can reach 5 years.

All three MacBook Pro models offer greater battery life than their
Predecessors, a feat achieved through a combination of larger battery
Capacity and greater energy efficiency. The 13 "MacBook Pro now offers
Up to 10 hours of power, while the 15 "and 17" models boast battery life
Of 8-9 hours. The previous generation of the MacBook Pro offered 7
Hours on the 13 "and 15" models and 8 hours on the 17 "model.
Batteries in all three machine sizes are non-user-replaceable and are
Designed for up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles. While
Designed to last five years for typical users, Apple offers a battery
Replacement service
Priced at $129 (13 "and 15" models) or $179
(17 "model ).

Display

Display:
You can choose to increase the resolution from 1440x900 to 1680x1050 in a 15-inch way.

The 15 "MacBook Pro has gained a new option for a high-resolution
Display, offering users the opportunity to bump the standard 1440x900
Screen to 1680x1050. The high-resolution display is available in both
Glossy ($100 extra) and anti-glare ($150 extra) versions. Notably,
Anti-glare option for the lower-resolution display does not appear to be
Available. The 17 "MacBook Pro continues to sport a 1900x1200 Screen
In either glossy (standard) or anti-glare ($50 extra). Apple also
Continues to offer a single standard glossy display running at 1280x800
For the 13 "model.

Hard drive

Hard drive: 500 GB, 5400 RPM hard drive, or 7200 RPM high-speed hard drive

Apple is offering up to 500 GB, 5400-rpm sata hard drives guest SS all
Three sizes, with the 15 "and 17" models also offering the option of up
To 500 GB, 7200-RPM drives. Solid-state drive capacities have increased
With the addition of a 512 GB option, although it carries a hefty price
Premium of $1300-$1450 depending on which base hard drive the customer
Is upgrading from.

Inertial scrolling

Touchpad: Extended touchpad
The new MacBook Pro offers an enhanced multi-touch trackpad supporting
Inertial scrolling. The feature, already present in similar forms on
Apple's iPhone OS devices and the magic mouse, allows users to "flick"
While scrolling as the trackpad senses the momentum of the gesture and
Smoothly scrolls through long variables ents and libraries.

In North America, the standard 13-inch service is available within 2-4 working days, while the 15-17-inch service is available within 24 hours.

In the U. S. and Canada, Apple's new MacBook Pro line is currently
Showing 2-4 business day shipping windows for standard-configuration 13"
Models, while base 15 "and 17" models are showing Availability
24 hours. Apple's international online stores are showing Shipping
Windows ranging from 24 hours to 5 business days for various
Standard-configuration models, with the 13 "models and the mid-range 15"
Model most frequently seeing the longer delays.

 

Performance Testing

The performance test looks good, as shown in the figure below:

 

MacBook Pro geek1_results: 2.66 GHz core i7 (Green
).
2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (blue
)

 

 

MacBook Pro x‑results: 2.66 GHz core i7 (purple
) Vs. 2.8
GHz Core 2 Duo (blue
)