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The new MacBook Pro sets all-new benchmarks for Mac notebooks. This 15-inch
MacBook Pro features an Intel Core i5 processor and next-generation NVIDIA
graphics that bring high performance to everything from 3D games to photos and
videos. Additionally, the MacBook Pro comes standard with automatic graphics
switching that provides performance when you need it and energy efficiency when
you don't--helping the built-in battery last up to 8-9 hours.
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 as
well as a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking
area) that features Apple's Multi-Touch technology.
This version of the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro (model MC372LL/A) features a 2.53
GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 500 GB hard drive, and 4 GB of installed RAM. Other
features include integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity,
an SD card slot, and two USB 2.0 ports. 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.
Key Features
Automatic Graphics Switching
The MacBook Pro 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. When gaming or using
processor-intensive applications like Aperture or Final Cut Pro, you'll
appreciate the power of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, which brings more realistic
game environments and virtual worlds playing at high resolutions and fluid frame
rates. And the automatic graphics switching feature determines which graphics
processor an application needs and switches instantly between the processors.
The backlit keyboard--great for typing in low-light settings
Intel Core i5 Processing Power
The first level in Intel's latest processor family, the dual-core Core i5
provides a fast, responsive computing experience for your everyday tasks as well
as image management in iPhoto, video editing in iMovie, and enjoying your entire
music and HD video collection in iTunes.
With Intel's Turbo Boost technology, the Core i5 automatically speeds up your
processor when it needs extra performance--making it a great match to
processor-intensive applications like Aperture 3 or Final Cut Pro. And 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.
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).
- 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor (3 MB shared L3
cache).
- Dual graphics processors with automatic switching
between NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (with 256 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.
- 500 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
- 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
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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