Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A
17-Inch Laptop (2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4 GB RAM,
320 GB Hard Drive, Slot Loading
SuperDrive)
- Built-in lithium-polymer battery. Up
to 8 hours of wireless productivity.
- NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics processor and
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor; Glossy
display
- 320GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; 512MB of GDDR3
memory
- 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support
up to 8GB
- SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Redesigned with a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a
single block of aluminum, the 17-inch MacBook Pro is thinner
and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more
durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating with the body's
design. The MacBook Pro also includes a new high-resolution
LED-backlit widescreen with a 1920-by-1200-pixel resolution, a
greater color gamut for more vibrant colors, and a 700:1
contrast ratio that makes whites brighter and blacks blacker.
It also includes the new glass trackpad that does away with the
trackpad button (for larger tracking area) and features Apple's
Multi-Touch technology. And the non-removable battery lasts up
to 8 hours on a single charge and can be recharged up to 1000
times--compared with only 200 to 300 times for typical
notebooks.
Under the hood, the MacBook Pro is powered by a
powerful 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (with 6 MB L2
cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which runs applications
faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce power
requirements and save on battery life. And the MacBook Pro
includes two video processors for ultimate flexibility: NVIDIA
GeForce 9400M integrated graphics for great everyday
performance and NVIDIA 9600M GT discrete graphics (512MB of
GDDR3 memory) for fast, smooth video--perfect for 3D gaming.
It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating
system, which enables easy backup of your most important data
via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate
clutter. It also comes with the iLife '09 suite of
applications--including the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie,
and Garageband--and the newest version of the fast-loading
Safari web browser. Other hardware features include a 320 GB
hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 8
GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as
well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed
networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), FireWire
800 port, Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA
connections), and an ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot for
expansion solutions such as 3G cellular networking.
The New MacBook Pro Design
Traditionally notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the
new MacBook 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.
The standard aluminum electro-static trackpad has been
replaced with a new glass Multi-Touch trackpad, which provides
40 percent more tracking area than before. Use two fingers to
scroll up and down a page. Pinch to zoom in and out. Rotate an
image with your fingertips. Swipe with three fingers to flip
through your photo libraries. Swipe with four fingers to show
your desktop, view all open windows, or switch applications.
The entire trackpad surface is also a button, allowing you to
both track and click virtually anywhere on the trackpad. And
you can easily enable multiple virtual buttons in software,
such as right-clicking.
The keyboard has also been improved, with the rigid aluminum
keyboard webbing cut precisely to hold the keys, which are
curved to perfectly fit fingers. And it's illuminated, so when
you're in low-light settings, such as airplanes or conference
rooms, you can always see what you're typing.
Vibrant Display
With the high-resolution LED-backlit widescreen display on the
17-inch MacBook Pro, you get desktop-quality color in an Apple
notebook for the first time. The moment you open your MacBook
Pro, you're greeted instantly by full, corner-to-corner screen
brightness. The 1920 x 1200-pixel resolution (133 pixels per
inch) means you can view more palettes and windows or watch HD
video in its native 1920 x 1080 resolution. Perfect whether
you're working in the studio or out in the field, the display
offers a 60 percent greater color gamut than previous
generations for richer, more vibrant colors and a 700:1
contrast ratio that makes whites brighter and blacks blacker.
In addition, the seamless glass enclosure makes the display
stronger and more durable. Because it's power efficient and the
glass is mercury- and arsenic-free, it's also greener than
ever.
Long-Lasting Battery
The 17-inch MacBook Pro includes a newly engineered
lithium-polymer battery that that lasts up to 8 hours on a
single charge thanks to advanced chemistry, intelligent
monitoring of the system and battery, and Adaptive Charging
technology. The battery is built right into the computer,
eliminating the space-consuming mechanisms and housings that
standard removable batteries require. This non-removable
battery also provides a longer battery lifespan of up to 1,000
recharges--meaning fewer depleted batteries and less waste,
which is better for the environment.
Giving it a lifespan of up to 1000 recharges required
breakthroughs in battery technology. Apple electro-chemists
developed advanced chemistry that maintains the battery's
charging capabilities longer than ever. And while most
notebooks wear down their batteries by charging them at a
constant rate, the 17-inch MacBook Pro takes a different
approach. Using an Apple-developed technology called Adaptive
Charging, a microchip on the battery constantly communicates
with the computer to determine the optimal way to charge its
cells, adjusting the current up and down depending on a variety
of conditions. Combined, these advancements offer a dramatic
improvement in battery lifespan: more than three times the
lifespan of typical notebook batteries--up to five years.
Off-the-shelf
lithium-ion cells come in fixed, cylindrical
shapes. The 17-inch MacBook Pro is powered by
custom-made, ultrathin lithium-polymer
batteries. |
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless
connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 2.66 GHz Intel
Core 2 Duo processor, which has a super-fast 1066 MHz
front-side bus (FSB), and an extra-large 6 MB on-chip shared L2
cache running 1:1 with processor speed. (An L2, or secondary,
cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help
speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data
between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will
deliver better overall performance.)
The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical
current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy,
giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With 6 MB of
shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the
two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and
allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And,
because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use
the entire amount if the other happens to be idle.
Video Processing & Output
The new MacBook Pro combines the efficiency of an integrated
graphics processor with the desktop-class performance of a
discrete graphics processor thanks to the inclusion of both.
Out of the box, it runs the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
processor, which provides plenty of performance for everyday
use with up to 5 hours of battery life. But when you need
turbocharged performance for the most graphically intensive
tasks, the discrete NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT processor
delivers--such as for demanding 3D games like Quake, Call of
Duty, and Spore. And thanks to a new graphics architecture,
it's easy to switch between these two processors. The 9400M
graphics processor shares 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main
memory, while the 9600M provides 512 MB of dedicated GDDR3
video memory.
The MacBook Pro includes a next generation Mini DisplayPort,
which delivers a pure digital signal that can drive up to a
30-inch widescreen display. The Mini DisplayPort is
ultra-compact at just 10 percent the size of a full DVI
connector, and is compatible with Apple's 24-inch Cinema
Display. Adapters are also available for using VGA, DVI/HDMI
and Dual-Link DVI displays
Hard Drive and Memory
The 320 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the
pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and
USB 2.0. The 4 GB of PC3-8500 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024
MB) has an industry-leading 1066 MHz speed, and the RAM
capacity can be increased to 8 GB.
Wireless Connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five
times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's
also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you
to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It
works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use
the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your
PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures
from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for
iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files
with a colleague.
Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the glass display is an iSight camera, which
enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap
pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat
AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your
iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze.
iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and
provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound
so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you
can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb
to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded
podcast.
Other Features
- Three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800, ExpressCard/34
slot
- Mini DisplayPort compatible with DVI, VGA, and
dual-link DVI connectors (all optional)
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write
speeds: 8x DVD±R; 4x DVD±R DL (double layer); 4x DVD±RW;
24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
- Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or
79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys
(inverted "T" arrangement)
- Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in
speakers
- Combined optical digital output/headphone out
(minijack)
- Combined optical digital input/audio line in
(minijack)
- 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 8
hours of battery life using 9400M graphics (up to 7 hours
using 9600M graphics)
- Kensington lock slot
- Measures 15.47 x 10.51 x 0.98 inches (WxDxH) and weighs
6.6 pounds (including battery)
Environtmental Considerations
The entire new MacBook family meets stringent Energy Star 4.0,
EPEAT Gold and RoHS environmental standards, and leads the
industry in the elimination of toxic chemicals by containing no
brominated flame retardants, using only PVC-free internal
cables and components, and using energy efficient LED-backlit
displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free
glass.
Preloaded with Leopard and iLife '09
The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
operating system features over 300 new features, including:
- 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
- Major enhancements to Mail and iChat
Preloaded with Leopard,
you'll enjoy enhanced productivity and a
clutter-free desktop (thanks to the the redesigned
3D Dock with Stacks). |
Leopard's new desktop includes the redesigned 3D Dock
with Stacks, a new way to organize files for quick and easy
access with just one click. Leopard automatically places web,
email and other downloads in a Downloads stack to maintain a
clutter-free desktop, and you can instantly fan the contents of
this and other Stacks into an elegant arc right from the Dock.
The updated Finder includes Cover Flow and a new sidebar with a
dramatically simplified way to search for, browse and copy
content from any PC or Mac on a local network.
Time Machine lets you easily back up all of the data on your
Mac, find lost files and even restore all of the software on
their Mac. With just a one-click setup, Time Machine
automatically keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on the
Mac. In the event a file is lost, you can search back through
time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other
digital media and then instantly restore the file.
The MacBook also comes with the iLife '09 suite of
applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use
iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's
got an email address. Record your own songs and podcasts with
GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD.
Then take all the stuff you made on your MacBook and share it
on the web in one click with iWeb.
Included Software
Mac OS X v10.5 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)
iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
What's in the Box
MacBook Pro, display cleaning cloth, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter,
AC wall plug, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and
electronic documentation
Product Description
The latest Intel processor, a bigger hard drive, plenty of
memory, and even more new features all fit inside just one
liberating inch. The MacBook Pro has the performance, power,
and connectivity of a desktop computer. Without the desk
part.
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