Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro got updated

By: Matthias Bauer

Apple updated its notebook series MacBook and MacBook Pro. Now, these notebooks offer Penryn Core 2 Duo processors, more working memory, bigger hard drives, more video memory (Pro) and a multi touch trackpad (Pro).

Apple MacBook

Apple MacBook

Apple MacBook Pro

Apple MacBook Pro

Apple MacBook

The Apple MacBook got a new chipset, and its processor was upgraded too. The new Penryn CPU (review here) is a little bit faster, than an identical clocked Merom CPU. The MacBook should be able to calculate faster, because of its 2 GB of working memory. Furthermore, the price tag was reduced a little bit to make it more attractive.

Our review of its predecessor

The white 2,1 GHz 13-inch MacBook costs 999 Euro incl. VAT., and offers:
• a glossy 13,3-inch wirescreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels;
• 2,1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache;
• 800 MHz Front-side bus;
• 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, up to 4 GB are possible;
• 120 GB Serial ATA hard disk (5400 rpm), with sudden motion sensor;
• DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive;
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
• a Mini-DVI port (adapter for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video optionally available);
• integrated iSight camera;
• a gigabit ethernet port;
• integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11n WLAN and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• two USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire 400 port;
• optical and analogue audio in/out;
• a scrolling track pad;
• a 60 Watt MagSafe power pack.

The white 2,4 GHz 13-inch MacBook costs 1.199 Euro incl. VAT., and offers:
• a glossy 13,3-inch wirescreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels;
• 2,4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache;
• 800 MHz Front-side bus;
• 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, up to 4 GB are possible;
• 200 GB Serial ATA hard disk (5400 rpm), with sudden motion sensor;
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
• a Mini-DVI port (adapter for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video optionally available);
• integrated iSight camera;
• a gigabit ethernet port;
• integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11n WLAN and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• two USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire 400 port;
• optical and analogue audio in/out;
• a scrolling track pad;
• a 60 Watt MagSafe power pack.

The black 2,4 GHz 13-inch MacBook costs 1.399 Euro incl. VAT., and offers:
• a glossy 13,3-inch wirescreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels;
• 2,4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache;
• 800 MHz Front-side bus;
• 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, up to 4 GB are possible;
• 250 GB Serial ATA hard disk (5400 rpm), with sudden motion sensor;
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
• a Mini-DVI port (adapter for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video optionally available);
• integrated iSight camera;
• a gigabit ethernet port;
• integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11n WLAN and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• two USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire 400 port;
• optical and analogue audio in/out;
• a scrolling track pad;
• a 60 Watt MagSafe power pack.

It is possible to upgrade the MacBook with up to 4
GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 160 GB or 250 GB hard disk, Apple USB
modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI-adapter, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter,
Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

Apple MacBook Pro

The new MacBookPro is equipped with a multi touch trackpad (like the MacBook Air, review here) and a Penryn CPU is installed as well (review here). Its video memory got upgraded from 128 MB to 256 MB, or from 256 MB to 512 MB.

Our review of its predecessor

The 2,4 GHz 15-" MacBook Pro costs 1.799 Euro incl. VAT., and offers:
• a 15,4-" LED-widescreen-display with a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels;
• 2,4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache;
• 800 MHz Front-side bus;
• 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, up to 4 GB are possible;
• 200 GB Serial ATA hard disk (5400 rpm), with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256 MB GDDR3 video memory;
• DVI port for connecting external displays (VGA adapter is included, Composite/S-Video optionally available);
• built in Dual Link support of Apples 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
• integrated iSight camera;
• Gigabit ethernet port;
• integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11n WLAN and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
• ExpressCard/34 slot;
• two USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 400 port and a FireWire 800 port;
• optical and analogue audio in/out;
• a Multi-Touch track pad and a keyboard with backlight;
• a 85 Watt MagSafe power pack.

The 2,5 GHz 15-inch MacBook Pro costs 2.199 Euro incl. VAT., and offers:

• a 15,4-" LED-widescreen-display with a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels;
• 2,5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache;
• 800 MHz Front-side bus;
• 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, up to 4 GB are possible;
• 250 GB Serial ATA hard disk (5400 rpm), with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512 MB GDDR3 video memory;
• DVI port for connecting external displays (VGA adapter is included, Composite/S-Video optionally available);
• built in Dual Link support of Apples 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
• integrated iSight camera;
• Gigabit ethernet port;
• integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11n WLAN and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
• ExpressCard/34 slot;
• two USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 400 port and a FireWire 800 port;
• optical and analogue audio in/out;
• a Multi-Touch track pad and a keyboard with backlight;
• a 85 Watt MagSafe power pack.

The 2,5 GHz 17-inch MacBook Pro costs 2.499 Euro incl. VAT., and offers:
• a 17-inch widescreen-display with a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels;
• 2,5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache;
• 800 MHz Front-side bus;
• 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, up to 4 GB are possible;
• 250 GB Serial ATA hard disk (5400 rpm), with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512 MB GDDR3 video memory;