Apple Updates MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Models With Minor Spec Bumps

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Apple today announced minor updates to its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines, including upgrades to flash storage, memory and processors.

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The 11" and 13" MacBook Air models now include up to 512GB of flash storage, 60% faster graphics, up to 8GB of memory and a 2.0GHz i7 Ivy Bridge CPU. The machines have been upgraded with combined USB 3.0/2.0 ports as well as 720p FaceTime cameras. All MacBook Air models now include 4GB of RAM standard. Pricing remains similar to before, with only the premium 11" MacBook Air seeing a $100 price drop.

The 15" MacBook Pro model include Ivy Bridge quad-core i7 CPU's up to 2.7GHz, a 1GB GeForce GT 650M discrete graphics card, a standard 8GB of 1600 MHz memory, and USB 3.0/2.0 ports. Pricing remains the same at $1,799 and $2,199.

The 13" MacBook Pro includes Ivy Bridge dual-core i7 CPU's up to 2.9GHz. Pricing remains the same at $1,199 and $1,499.

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numbersyx Avatar
numbersyx
143 months ago
But where's the new Mac Pro?????
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
HardRain Avatar
HardRain
143 months ago
Don't go jumping off a cliff yet. They didn't update the iMac either. There's always the possibility of them updating it with a separate press release later today. The store still isn't back up yet, so there's still hope.

Yeah and if they don't update, then proceed to jump of cliff!
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sfxx Avatar
sfxx
143 months ago
Not going to be a productive day in the office.. :D
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
SamSmith Avatar
SamSmith
143 months ago
Great keynote, great announcements!
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Luap Avatar
Luap
143 months ago
No Mac Pro. Fail.

Whining about Mac Pro's in a MacBook Pro thread. Fail.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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petsounds
143 months ago
The Mac Pro has a New icon on the store, but the specs look the same, no Thunderbird ports, no USB 3. Is Apple just taunting us now?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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