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Introducing the new 15.4-inch MacBook Pro. The state-of-the-art quad-core
Intel i7 processor delivers up to 2x faster performance (over the previous
generation of MacBook Pro). New Thunderbolt technology lets you connect
high-performance peripherals and high-resolution displays to a single port, and
transfer files at lightning speeds. And with the new built-in FaceTime HD
camera, you can make astonishingly crisp HD video calls.
The 15.4-inch unibody MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt technology.
With the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, you'll be able to achieve
bi-directional channels with transfer speeds to peripherals like external hard
drives and servers up to an amazing 10 Gbps--while also connecting to a
DisplayPort-compatible high-resolution display.
As with previous models, the MacBook Pro features a precision unibody
enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, creating a thin and light
mobile computing workhorse (less than 1 inch thin and just 5.6 pounds) that's
also highly durable. It includes a 15.4-inch, LED-backlit glass display as well
as a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area)
that features Apple's Multi-Touch technology. And it comes standard with
automatic graphics switching that provides performance when you need it and
energy efficiency when you don't. You'll also get up to 7 hours of battery life
while on the go.
This version of the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro (model MC721LL/A) features a 2.0
GHz Core i7 "Sandy Bridge" quad-core processor, 500 GB hard drive, and 4 GB of
installed RAM. Other features include ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking,
Bluetooth connectivity, an SDXC card slot, two USB 2.0 ports, and a FireWire 800
port. It also comes
with the Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system as well as the iLife software
suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.
FaceTime HD camera built into the bezel for crisp, widescreen video chats.
The backlit keyboard--great for typing in low-light settings.
Key Features
Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology
Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O
(input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer
speeds in both directions. Built into the MacBook Pro, the Thunderbolt port
allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as
existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. You'll be able to
move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster
than with FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain multiple high-speed devices
without using a hub.
And because Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, you'll be able to
connect to a high-resolution display from the same port. Any Mini DisplayPort
display plugs right into the Thunderbolt port, and you can also connect displays
that use DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, or VGA connections with an existing adapter.
You'll also be able to include your display into a daisy-chained set of
peripherals.
Next-Generation Quad-Core Intel Processor
This MacBook Pro is powered by a second-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core
processor (dubbed "Sandy Bridge"), which provides breakthrough digital media
management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i7 increases speed automatically for
whatever you're doing, dynamically accelerating performance to match your
workload.
Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to
work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for
smart multitasking. And you'll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning
and seamless visual experience with no additional hardware. The "Sandy Bridge"
Core i7 processor also provides faster access to the installed RAM, with an
integrated memory controller to connect fast 1333 MHz memory directly to the
processor.
With new microarchitecture, the graphics processor resides on the same chip
as the central processor and has direct access to the 6 MB of shared L3
cache--helping your applications run at peak performance. And 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.
Automatic Graphics Switching
The MacBook Pro offers excellent graphics flexibility with two video
processors--the discrete AMD Radeon HD 6490M processor (with 256 MB of GDDR5
video memory) for heavier workloads and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
processor for better battery life on the go. When gaming or using
processor-intensive applications like Aperture or Final Cut Pro, you'll
appreciate the power of the AMD Radeon HD 6490M, which lets you see more frames
per second and experience better responsiveness. And the automatic graphics
switching feature determines which graphics processor an application needs and
switches instantly between the processors.
Buttonless Multi-Touch Trackpad
With no button on the glass trackpad, there's more room to track and
click--left, right, center, and everywhere in between. Without a separate
button, the trackpad gives your hands plenty of room to move on the large, silky
glass surface. It also incorporates Multi-Touch gestures--including swipe,
pinch, rotate, and four-finger swipe. And it also now supports inertial
scrolling, an intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy
documents and long web sites.
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
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is an even more powerful and refined version of the
world's most advanced operating system. In ways big and small, it gets faster,
more reliable, and easier to use. New core technologies unleash the power of
today's advanced hardware technology and prepare Mac OS X for future innovation.
- 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)
iLife helps you do more with photos, movies, and music than you ever thought
possible. In iPhoto, you can browse, edit, and share your photos in stunning new
full-screen views. Create epic Hollywood-style movie trailers from your home
video in iMovie. And GarageBand gives you everything you need to make a
great-sounding song--including tools for keeping your song in perfect rhythm and
guitar and piano lessons.
- iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, and iDVD)
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