Apple launched new models of their MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks which have faster processors and more storage then earlier models.
Apple released three MacBook models. Basic model comes with 13.3 inch screen, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz processor, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable upto 4GB) and 120 GB HDD which retails for $1,099. Second model retails for $1,299 which includes Intel 2.4 GHz processor, 2GB SDRAM and have the specification as the first model. The third model also has the same specification as second model but includes a 250 GB hard drive and retails for $1,499.
The new MacBook Pro model include 15.4 inch screen, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz processor, 2GB DDR 2 SDRAM (expandable upto 4 GB), nVidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics chip with 512MB of GDDR3 memory, 200 GB HDD. It also includes the Multi-Touch pad, which allows its users to rotate move and scroll through images with touch of a finger. This model presently retails for $1,999.
It has been seen that Apple had been more frequently upgrading its notebook line since they have moved to Intel processors. It is also said that other notebook PC makers will try to introduce the same Multi-Touch pad feature in their notebooks which is starting to sprinkle in Apple product line.
As Apple have exceeded its last year average shipment, it will be interesting to see if Apple keep this momentum going on which would clear that if Apple has established itself as a luxury brand or a necessary technology provider.
Apple laptops are laptops which are generally brought for their look, as they are laptops which look posh, unique and stylish. Apple is a big company and they have changed many things when it comes to technology, which is why it’s not so cheap to purchase Apple computers or laptops. Apple laptops on the other hand are very reliable and if you are someone who can afford to spend over your budget then getting an Apple laptop is a good decision to make. Its good to look at the vast range and variety of the laptops as time has gone by the latest laptops provide the best services and facilities.
Apple made the world’s slimmest laptop but this laptop was not the only end, they also needed a case to protect this magnificent creation. What Apple came up with was pretty much amazing, as it revealed an “envelope” type case to protect this precious machine.
This envelope type case is called “The Manila Case” which measures 0.07 inches at its thinnest point when fully empty and can go to a maximum of 6.9 inches when loaded with stuff. This case is basically a fake envelope which has Apple logo and a red tag to close the opening of the case.
This case went through certain stages before it became a reality. The first stage it went through is “demo-ware” when this case was introduced by Apple. After this stage it came to its next stage “humor-ware” where this case was taken as a joke by the people. After going through the stage of “humor-ware” this case came to its final stage “hardware” when Apple included it in it’s online shopping catalog.
This case is presently priced at $29.99, which have some additional upgradable options which include Apple 2B Pencil and Woz’s One Big Honky Eraser.
At Macworld conference & Expo in San Francisco, Apple chief executive Steve Jobs revealed the world’s slimmest notebook named Apple MacBook Air which weighs 1.36kg and is just 1.9 cm thick.
This notebook has standard 80 GB hard disk drive, 13.3 inch screen, 2 GB Ram but it does not have any CD or DVD drive. To use CD or DVD one needs to access it from another computer using its wireless connection capability. There is also an upgrade option of 64 GB solid flash-based drive instead of standard 80 GB hard disk drive.
MacBook Air is powered by one of the fastest Intel dual-core processors. Intel had to reduce the size of its processor by more then 60 percent which according to Intel chief executive Paul Otellini looked impossible in the beginning but still they managed to make this possible.
According to Jobs, MacBook Air features are inspired from Apple iPod and iPhone as this notebook uses a compact hard disk drive which is used in iPods and also it has a large multi-touch track pad that is presently used in iPhones.
Expected retail price of this master piece is $2,500 which would surely slim down one’s pocket.