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Updated with Intel's Core i5 processor and next-generation NVIDIA GeForce GT
330M graphics, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro is faster than ever and will keep
you working longer away from power cords with an enhanced battery life of up to
9 hours of battery life. As with previous models, the new 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. And it includes a 15.4-inch, LED-backlit
glass display (instead of an LCD panel) as well as a glass trackpad that doesn't
include a button (for larger tracking area) that features Apple's Multi-Touch
technology.
The 15-inch unibody MacBook Pro.
Now faster than ever with a Core i5
processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics, and automatic
graphics switching.
The MacBook Pro also offers excellent graphics flexibility with two
video processors--the discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M processor (with
256 MB of GDDR3 video memory) for heavier workloads and an integrated
Intel HD Graphics processor for better battery life on the go. And the
new automatic graphics switching feature determines which graphics
processor an application needs and switches instantly between the
processors.
It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating
system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology
inside--and it also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications,
including iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iTunes.
Specification Highlights
- 15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass (1440 x 900-pixel
resolution).
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor for
smart performance with a Turbo Boost maximizing speed when you need
it the most for demanding applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut
Pro (3 MB shared L3 cache).
- Dual graphics processors with automatic switching
between NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (with 512 MB of GDDR3 video memory)
for demanding applications and integrated Intel HD Graphics (with
256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for power savings.
- 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB installed RAM (1066 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 iSight 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
- SD card slot
- Mini DisplayPort video output with optional
adapters for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI output
- 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 8-9 hours of battery life
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard
- Meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements
What's in the Box
MacBook Pro, display cleaning cloth, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall
plug, power cord, software DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
The ports on the left side of the 15-inch MacBook
Pro.
Key Features
Enjoy a processor Turbo Boost and automatic switching
to the fast NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor when using
processor-intensive applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro.
New Intel Core i5 Processor
The new Intel Core i5 processor boosts performance up to 50 percent over the
previous generation. Based on Intel's latest 32-nanometer process technology,
the Core i5 also offers Intel's Turbo Boost feature. If you're using
processor-intensive applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro that would
benefit from an extra performance kick, Turbo Boost dynamically increases the
speed of one or both cores.
Built-in Hyper-Threading allows two threads to run simultaneously on each
core, so Mac OS X recognizes four virtual cores instead of just two. When you're
running multiple applications at once, the Core i5 processor spreads tasks more
evenly across a greater number of cores--so you can get more done, faster.
And unlike systems that connect memory to the processor through a separate
controller, the new MacBook Pro uses an integrated memory controller to connect
memory directly to the processor. With faster access to memory, each core gets
right to work on your data, rather than waiting for it to arrive.
Next-Generation Graphics
The latest MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics
processor--the fastest graphics ever in a Mac notebook. With 48 processing cores
and 256 MB of dedicated video memory, this graphics processor delivers even more
horsepower than the previous generation. And you don't have to sacrifice
efficiency for speed: The NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M is up to 30 percent more energy
efficient than its predecessor. For even greater power savings, the MacBook Pro
also includes integrated Intel HD Graphics.
Also new is the MacBook Pro's breakthrough automatic graphics switching
technology, enabling you to switch graphics processors on the fly to give you
performance when you need it (when you're playing the latest 3D game, for
example) and better battery efficiency when you don't (such as when you're
reading email). Whether you're using applications like Aperture, Motion, or
Final Cut Pro or just surfing the web, your MacBook Pro always knows which
processor to use. You don't have to log out, shut down, or change your
preferences.
Unibody Design
Traditionally, notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the MacBook Pro all
of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody enclosure. Every
MacBook Pro starts its life as a single block of aluminum, which is precisely
machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass and the unibody takes
shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard emerges. When you pick up a new
MacBook Pro, you immediately notice the entire enclosure is thinner and lighter.
And it feels strong and durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your
briefcase or backpack.
LED-Backlit Display
LCD displays typically use cold cathode fluorescent lamps, or CCFLs, to create
light and project a picture onto a screen, and this creates two problems--the
lamps require more space and they take more time to warm up to full brightness.
The MacBook Pro uses LED backlight technology to create the same amount of
brightness in less space. And unlike fluorescent lamps, an LED backlight reaches
maximum brightness instantly. Finally, a new, smaller iSight camera is concealed
behind the display for quick access to video chats and snapping pics for
uploading to social networks.
Additionally, conventional CCFL displays use mercury to create a backlight and
arsenic to prevent irregularities in the glass. The LED-backlit display on the
MacBook Pro, on the other hand, is both mercury- and arsenic-free. LED backlight
technology also conserves energy: This display requires up to 30 percent less
power than a CCFL display.
Buttonless Multi-Touch Trackpad
With no button on the durable glass trackpad, there's more room to track and
click--left, right, center, and everywhere in between. Without a separate
button, the spacious 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 even more natural inertial
scrolling--an intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy
documents and long web sites. If you're coming from a right-click world, you can
right-click with two fingers or configure a right-click area on the trackpad.
Long-Lasting Battery
The new energy-efficient architecture in every MacBook Pro, along with automatic
graphics switching, gives you dramatically longer battery life. On a single
charge, the battery in the new 15-inch MacBook Pro lasts up to 8 to 9 hours. And
you'll get up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles--that's nearly three
times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries. Advanced chemistry and
Adaptive Charging allow the battery to maintain charging capabilities longer and
determine the optimal way to charge the battery's cells. Because the battery
lasts up to five years, MacBook Pro uses just one battery in the same time a
typical notebook uses three. That makes for less waste. And that, in turn, makes
for one environmentally friendly battery.
Environmental Considerations
Apple has worked hard to eliminate many of the toxins that are a common part of
computer manufacturing. Apple engineers removed the majority of brominated flame
retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from circuit boards, internal
cables, connectors, insulators, adhesives, and more in the MacBook Pro. Because Apple makes both the hardware and the software for the MacBook,
they're designed to work together to produce a smarter product that uses less
electricity. For instance, to reduce energy consumption, the hard drive spins
down automatically when inactive. MacBook Air also decides which processor--CPU
or GPU--is best suited to efficiently perform a task. The LED-backlit display in
the MacBook Pro is another feature that plays an important part in conserving
energy, consuming 30 percent less power than conventional LCD displays. And the
display is designed to dim when you enter a darkened room.
The MacBook Pro meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA,
giving it ENERGY STAR qualification. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher
efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer's
typical annual power consumption.
Also, every MacBook Pro model has earned the highest rating of EPEAT Gold.
The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, or EPEAT, evaluates the
environmental impact of a product based on how recyclable it is, how much energy
it uses, and how it's designed and manufactured.
Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife '09
Every Mac comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world's
most advanced operating system, and Life, Apple's innovative suite of
applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and
learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X
innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core
technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife
features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie with
powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video
stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which
introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.
Installed software
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look,
Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book,
QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer
Tools)
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