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Apple Introduces New MacBook and MacBook Pro Models

Apple Introduces New MacBook and MacBook Pro Models

Multi-Touch Trackpad Comes to MacBook Pro

CUPERTINO, California--February 26, 2008--Apple today updated its popular
MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo
processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models.
In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors,
now with up to 512MB of video memory, and Apple's innovative Multi-Touch
trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air. All Mac notebooks include a
built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go*, Apple's
MagSafe Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain and
built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance
and twice the range of 802.11g.**

The new MacBook Pro features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo technology with up
to a 2.6 GHz processor with 6MB of shared L2 cache; up to 4GB of 667 MHz
DDR2 SDRAM memory and up to a 300GB hard drive, plus NVIDIA GeForce 8600M
GT graphics with up to 512MB of video memory. Every MacBook Pro now
includes a trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support for pinch, rotate and
swipe, making it more intuitive than ever to zoom and rotate photos in
iPhoto or Aperture 2 or browse web pages in Safari; an illuminated keyboard
that makes it ideal for dimly lit environments such as airplanes, studios
or conference halls and a built-in ambient light sensor, which
automatically adjusts the brightness of the keys as well as the brightness
of the display for optimal visibility.

Featuring a gorgeous 13-inch glossy widescreen display, and with prices
still starting at just $1,099, the new MacBook lineup comes in three models
and includes faster processors and larger hard drives across the line;
sleek white 2.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz models with 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm hard
drives and a stunning black 2.4 GHz model with a massive 250GB 5400 rpm
hard drive, previously only available as an option. The 2.4 GHz MacBook
models ship with 2GB of memory standard, expandable up to 4GB across the
line.

Every MacBook and MacBook Pro includes a built-in iSight video camera for
video conferencing on-the-go; Apple's MagSafe Power Adapter that
magnetically connects the power cord and safely disconnects when under
strain; the latest generation of 802.11n wireless networking for up to five
times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g; built-in 10/100/1000
BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking; Bluetooth; analog and
digital audio inputs and outputs; USB 2.0; FireWire and a built-in
SuperDrive.

Every Mac in the Apple lineup comes with iLife '08, the most significant
update ever to Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle
applications, featuring a major new version of iPhoto and a completely
reinvented iMovie, both seamlessly integrated with the new .Mac Web Gallery
for online photo and video sharing***. Every Mac also includes Leopard, the
sixth major release of the world's most advanced operating system which
introduces Time Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up
everything on a Mac; a redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and
share files between multiple Macs; Quick Look, a new way to instantly see
files without opening an application; Spaces, an intuitive new feature used
to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; a brand
new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock and
major enhancements to Mail and iChat. .Mac members can use the new Back to
My Mac feature to browse and access files on their home computer from a Mac
over the Internet while out on the road.

Pricing & Availability

The new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be
available through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores
and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The 2.1 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,099
(US), includes:

* 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
* 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 800 MHz front-side bus;
* 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
* Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
optical digital and analog;
* Scrolling trackpad; and
* 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299
(US), includes:

* 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
* 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 800 MHz front-side bus;
* 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support
(DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
* Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
optical digital and analog;
* Scrolling trackpad; and
* 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,499
(US), includes:

* 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display;
* 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 800 MHz front-side bus;
* 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support
(DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
* Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately);
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
* two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
optical digital and analog;
* Scrolling trackpad; and
* 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

Build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to up
to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, 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.

The 2.4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999
(US), includes:

* 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
* 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
* 800 MHz front-side bus;
* 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 200GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support
(DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
* DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video adapter sold separately);
* built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
* two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
optical digital and analog;
* Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
* 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.

The 2.5 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499
(US), includes:

* 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 LCD display;
* 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
* 800 MHz front-side bus;
* 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support
(DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
* DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
* built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
* two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
optical digital and analog;
* Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
* 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.

The 2.5 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799
(US), includes:

* 17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display;
* 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
* 800 MHz front-side bus;
* 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
* a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support
(DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory;
* DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
* built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
* built-in iSight video camera;
* Gigabit Ethernet port;
* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
* three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and one FireWire 400 port;
* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
optical digital and analog;
* Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; and
* 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.

Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade
to up to 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, a 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor,
200GB (7200 rpm), 250GB (5400 rpm) or a 300GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, Apple
Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen
display, 17-inch LED-backlit 1920 x 1200 high-resolution display and the
AppleCare Protection Plan.

Additional build-to-order options for both MacBook and MacBook Pro include
pre-installed copies of iWork '08, Logic Express 8, Final Cut Express 4 and
Aperture 2.

*iChat video conferencing requires broadband internet connection; fees may
apply. ** Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate,
site conditions, size of network and other factors ***The .Mac service is
available to persons aged 13 or older. Annual membership fee and internet
access required. Terms and conditions apply.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its
award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional
applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with
its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has
entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

 

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