The design integrity of Apple's hardware and software is unparalleled in the industry, providing Mac users with the peace of mind that their identity and data is as protected as it can possibly be. At the local Apple Service Centre where I am on call for training and tech support, we frequently get PCs in for virus removal. Not a single Mac has come in with a virus, ever!
The strict quality control that can only come from Apple's famous 'in-house' manufacturing process has contributed to many evolutionary products like the iPod, iPhone and iMac...
...items that have not only changed the way we interact with technology and each other, but contributed to massive cultural evolutionary change, and will continue to do so into the forseeable future.
Say goodbye to on-line criminals and viruses forever by switching to Mac.
With up to twice the processing speed, advanced graphics and ultrafast Thunderbolt I/O, there’s plenty of fast to go around.
New Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
Up to 2x faster at the core.
New quad-core Intel Core i7 processors are standard on the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro. And the 13-inch models feature the new dual-core Intel Core i5 processor or the fastest dual-core processor available — the Intel Core i7. All the models use Intel’s recently refined chipsets. So what does all that mean for the new MacBook Pro models?
Bottom line: They perform up to twice as fast as the previous generation, breezing through demanding tasks like editing HD video, compiling audio or rendering a multilayered image file. And since Mac OS X Snow Leopard is designed to take advantage of every processor core, it captures every last bit of performance from the processor.
Faster single-chip microarchitecture.
Whether you’re watching a movie, updating your blog or editing photos, data has to travel from place to place to be processed. The latest Intel Core architecture puts the processor, cache, memory controller and graphics engine on a single chip. Since data doesn’t have as far to travel, you get faster performance and greater efficiency.
Turbo Boost 2.0.
Say you’re using a processor-intensive application like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro that benefits from extra power. Turbo Boost is a dynamic performance technology that automatically increases the speed of the active cores — up to 3.4GHz. Turbo Boost 2.0 is even more dynamic and efficient. By shifting core frequency in smaller increments than before, it allows the processor to manage performance without sacrificing efficiency. All this takes place behind the scenes, so your work just goes smoother and faster.
Hyper-Threading.
Hyper-Threading is now standard on every MacBook Pro. This technology allows two threads to run simultaneously on each core, so Mac OS X recognises eight virtual cores on a quad-core processor and four on a dual-core processor. When you’re running multiple applications at once, the processor spreads tasks more evenly across a greater number of cores.
Integrated memory controller.
With faster access to memory, each core can get right to work on your data, rather than waiting for it to arrive. That’s why the new Intel Core architecture uses an integrated memory controller to connect fast 1333MHz memory directly to the processor. Together with up to 8MB of shared L3 cache, the integrated memory controller helps your applications run at peak performance.
Energy-efficient graphics.
Thanks to the new microarchitecture, the graphics processor is on the same chip as the central processor and has direct access to L3 cache. That proximity translates into performance. The graphics processor also automatically increases clock speeds for higher workloads. An integrated video encoder enables HD video calls with FaceTime, while an efficient decoder gives you long battery life when you’re watching DVDs or iTunes movies.
Up to 3x quicker on the draw. And the render.
When you need more performance for things like playing 3D games, editing HD video or even running CAD software, the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro models automatically switch to discrete AMD Radeon graphics that let you see more frames per second and experience better responsiveness. With up to 1GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory, these processors provide up to 3x faster performance than the previous generation.
Introducing Thunderbolt. Data transfer is now lightning fast.
Thunderbolt technology has arrived — and MacBook Pro is the first notebook to have it. Now one connection carries both DisplayPort and PCI Express. With two 10-Gbps data channels, you can transfer data more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800. And don’t worry about a single drive or peripheral tying up the Thunderbolt port: You can daisy-chain up to six devices, including up to two high-resolution displays. So with one tiny, streamlined port, you get lightning-fast transfer speeds and huge expansion capabilities.
With its durable unibody enclosure, Multi-Touch trackpad and energy-efficient design, MacBook Pro looks beautiful. And works beautifully.
Strength. Lightness. Beauty... Seamlessly integrated.
MacBook Pro is machined from a single piece of aluminium, an engineering breakthrough that replaced many parts with just one. It’s called the unibody. And the first time you pick up a MacBook Pro you’ll notice the difference it makes. The entire enclosure is thinner and lighter than other notebooks. It looks polished and refined. And it feels strong and durable — perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack.
FaceTime HD Camera
The FaceTime HD camera built into the MacBook Pro display is even thinner than the camera inside iPhone 4.
A display full of bright ideas.
Everything Apple designers and engineers do, they do for a reason. They chose LED backlight technology for the MacBook Pro because it makes the display instantly bright and allows it to be incredibly thin. They used edge-to-edge glass not just because it looks beautiful, but because it lends structure to the display. And at the top of the screen they hid the new built-in FaceTime HD camera. So you see your friends and family in big, beautiful widescreen — and as little of the camera as possible.
Magnetic Latch
Because the magnetic latch has no moving parts to snag, jam or break, even opening and closing your MacBook Pro is a pleasure.
Multi-Touch trackpad. It just feels right.
The Multi-Touch trackpad has no button because it is the button. That means there’s more room to track and more room to click — left, right, centre and everywhere in between. Apple designers and engineers spent countless hours considering things like sensitivity (how much pressure triggers a click?), audio feedback (what does the click sound like?) and friction over the smooth glass surface (what does it feel like?). The result is a trackpad that just makes sense to you — and your fingers.
Easy access to connections and ports.
The connections and ports on MacBook Pro — MagSafe power, Gigabit Ethernet, Thunderbolt, USB, SDXC and audio in/out — are all smartly integrated on the same side of the notebook. So your cables stay neatly organised and connecting and disconnecting your devices is easy and convenient.
Designed to make an impact. Just not on the environment.
Complete control over how the MacBook Pro is designed, how it’s manufactured and how it’s packaged gives Apple an environmental edge. LED backlight technology preserves energy. Glass and aluminium are highly recyclable. MacBook Pro is free of most harmful toxins. And the 17-inch model ships in packaging that’s 34 percent smaller than the original, while the packaging for the 13-inch model is 41 percent smaller. That means fewer trees used for boxes and fewer planes, trains and trucks used for transport.
All Macbook Pro versions are available and each can be configured for your needs. For advice on which Mac will best suit your needs, please call me on 0414 746420 or email wolf@cartoonprofessor.com
Which MacBook Pro is right for you?
13-inch MacBook Pro |
15-inch MacBook Pro |
17-inch MacBook Pro |
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$1397 RRP inc GST 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor 320GB 5400-rpm hard drive Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory |
$1697 RRP inc GST 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory |
$2087 RRP inc GST 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory AMD Radeon HD 6490M with 256MB GDDR5 memory |
$2487 RRP inc GST 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5 memory |
$2877 RRP inc GST 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5 memory |
Processor |
Processor | Processor | Processor | Processor |
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2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor 3MB L3 cache |
2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor 4MB L3 cache |
2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor 6MB L3 cache |
2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB L3 cache Optional 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB L3 cache |
2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB L3 cache Optional 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB L3 cache |
Graphics |
Graphics | Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory AMD Radeon HD 6490M with 256MB GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching |
Memory and Storage |
Memory and Storage | Memory and Storage | Memory and Storage | Memory and Storage |
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4GB memory 320GB 5400-rpm hard drive |
4GB memory 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive |
4GB memory 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive |
4GB memory 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive |
4GB memory 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive |
Display |
Display | Display | Display | Display |
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13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display 1280 by 800 pixels |
13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display 1280 by 800 pixels |
15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display 1440 by 900 pixels High-resolution 1680-by-1050 glossy or antiglare option available |
15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display 1440 by 900 pixels High-resolution 1680-by-1050 glossy or antiglare option available |
17-inch high-resolution LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display 1920 by 1200 pixels |
Battery |
Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
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Up to 7 hours (wireless web browsing) Built-in lithium-polymer 63.5 watt-hour |
Up to 7 hours (wireless web browsing) Built-in lithium-polymer 63.5 watt-hour |
Up to 7 hours (wireless web browsing) Built-in lithium-polymer 77.5 watt-hour |
Up to 7 hours (wireless web browsing) Built-in lithium-polymer 77.5 watt-hour |
Up to 7 hours (wireless web browsing) Built-in lithium-polymer 95 watt-hour |
Other Features |
Other Features | Other Features | Other Features | Other Features |
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Precision aluminium unibody MagSafe power port Thunderbolt port Two USB 2.0 ports FireWire 800 port SDXC card slot - FaceTime HD camera Multi-Touch trackpad Full-size, backlit keyboard 8x SuperDrive |
Precision aluminium unibody MagSafe power port Thunderbolt port Two USB 2.0 ports FireWire 800 port SDXC card slot - FaceTime HD camera Multi-Touch trackpad Full-size, backlit keyboard 8x SuperDrive |
Precision aluminium unibody MagSafe power port Thunderbolt port Two USB 2.0 ports FireWire 800 port SDXC card slot - FaceTime HD camera Multi-Touch trackpad Full-size, backlit keyboard 8x SuperDrive |
Precision aluminium unibody MagSafe power port Thunderbolt port Two USB 2.0 ports FireWire 800 port SDXC card slot - FaceTime HD camera Multi-Touch trackpad Full-size, backlit keyboard 8x SuperDrive |
Precision aluminium unibody MagSafe power port Thunderbolt port Three USB 2.0 ports FireWire 800 port - ExpressCard/34 slot FaceTime HD camera Multi-Touch trackpad Full-size, backlit keyboard 8x SuperDrive |