[WelMac] New MacBook Pro model

[David Empson]

New models are out.

http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/specs.html

Here's what I spotted:

NZ price has dropped about $300 at the low end, as anticipated. New 
prices $3399, $4199, $4699. NZ Apple store is claiming 2 to 4 
business days delivery.

LED backlight in the 15.4" models (doesn't appear to be in the 17").
1440x900 (15.4") or 1680x1050 (17"). 17" model has an option for 1920x1200.
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB or 256MB RAM.
Santa Rosa chipset, 2.2 or 2.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB.
All models come with 2 GB RAM standard, using 667 MHz DDR2. Max RAM is 4 GB.
120 or 160 GB hard drive standard (no change). There is a 250 GB 
option on the 17".
Superdrive 8x on all models.

External case design appears identical.

Claimed battery life is 6 hours for 15.4" model (was 5 if MacTracker 
is right). 17" model may be slightly better as well (5.75 vs 5.5).

The 15" model might be a tad lighter (5.4 pounds vs 5.6). No change 
for the 17".

The Apple spec page doesn't mention S-Video or composite output as an 
option, but I don't know if it did before.

Overall, a minor improvement in line with expectations.

So what will Steve be unveiling at WWDC? No sign of updated desktop 
models yet...

-- 
David Empson
dempson at actrix.gen.nz
Snail mail: P.O. Box 27-103, Wellington, New Zealand