Apple Updates MacBook Pro Family with New Models & Innovative Built in Battery for Up to 40 Percent Longer Battery Life.Summary: this week updated the aluminum unibody MacBookA Pro line to include 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models featuring Apple's innovative built-in battery for up to 40 percent longer battery life. Each MacBook Pro See MacBook. includes an LED-backlit display with greater color intensity, the innovative glass Multi-Touchao trackpad, an illuminated keyboard, an SD card or ExpressCard slot, a FireWireA 800 port and state of the art NVIDIA graphics. The MacBook Pro line is more affordable than ever, with some models at lower prices than the previous generation. The industry's greenest notebook lineup, every MacA notebook achieves EPEAT EPEAT Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool * Gold status and meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] notebook design. this week updated the aluminum unibody MacBookA Pro line to include 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models featuring Apple's innovative built-in battery for up to 40 percent longer battery life. Each MacBook Pro includes an LED-backlit display with greater color intensity, the innovative glass Multi-Touchao trackpad, an illuminated keyboard, an SD card or ExpressCard slot, a FireWireA 800 port and state of the art NVIDIA graphics. The MacBook Pro line is more affordable than ever, with some models at lower prices than the previous generation. The industry's greenest notebook lineup, every MacA notebook achieves EPEAT* Gold status and meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly notebook design.Across the line, all of our new MacBook Pro models now include Apple's innovative built-in battery for up to seven hours of battery life, while staying just as thin and light as before," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "The aluminum unibody MacBook Pro is more affordable than ever and sets a new standard for environmentally friendly notebook design."The new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models include Apple's innovative built-in notebook battery for up to seven hours of wireless productivity on a single charge without adding thickness, weight or cost. Using Adaptive Charging and advanced chemistry first introduced with the 17-inch MacBook Pro earlier this year, the built-in battery delivers up to 1,000 recharges before it reaches 80 percent of its original capacity--nearly three times the lifespan of conventional batteries.** The longer battery lifespan equals fewer depleted de·plete tr.v. de·plet·ed, de·plet·ing, de·pletes To decrease the fullness of; use up or empty out. [Latin d batteries and less waste.The new 13-inch MacBook Pro is a significant upgrade at a lower price than the original aluminum MacBook it replaces. With the same sleek and durable design popular with consumers, students and professionals, all 13-inch MacBook Pro models now include a seven hour built-in battery, an SD card slot A socket for inserting a printed circuit board or a PC Card (CardBus card). See PC Card. , a FireWire 800 port, an illuminated keyboard and an improved LED-backlit display with 60 percent greater color gamut The entire range of colors available on a particular device such as a monitor or printer. A monitor, which displays RGB signals, typically has a greater color gamut than a printer, which uses CMYK inks. . Featuring the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics Refers to having the video display circuitry of a computer contained directly on the motherboard rather than on a separate plug-in card (the display adapter). Integrated graphics typically share memory with the CPU (see shared video memory) and provide a more economical alternative to the processor, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two models: one with a 2.26 GHz Intel Core The latest generation of the Intel x86 family of CPUs. Core supersedes the 13-year run of the Pentium, which was introduced in 1993. It essentially represents the ninth generation of the x86 architecture, the first chip appearing in the IBM PC in 1981. 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive, and another with a 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.The perfect balance of performance and portability, the 15-inch MacBook Pro now features a seven hour built-in battery, an SD card slot, an improved LED-backlit display with 60 percent greater color gamut and 4GB of RAM across the line at an entry price lower than before. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in three models: a 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 250GB hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics; a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 320GB hard drive, and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT graphics; and a 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 500GB hard drive, and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT graphics.The 17-inch MacBook Pro, which includes an eight hour built-in battery, an ExpressCard slot, a brilliant LED-backlit display, 4GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT graphics, has been updated to include a faster 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. and a larger 500GB hard drive for a lower price.All MacBook Pro systems feature Apple's revolutionary aluminum unibody design and for the first time can be upgraded with up to 8GB of RAM, and up to a 500GB hard drive or up to a 256GB solid state drive. The 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models can also be upgraded to a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. All MacBook Pro systems include a next generation, industry-standard Mini DisplayPort to connect with the 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display.Apple today also updated the incredibly thin and light MacBook AirA, making it more powerful and more affordable. Measuring just 0.16 to 0.76-inches thin and weighing just three pounds, the MacBook Air See MacBook. is available in two models, a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 120GB hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, and a 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system with a 128GB solid state drive and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics.Every Mac notebook achieves EPEAT Gold status and meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly notebook design. Each unibody enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. All MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models contain no brominated flame retardants Brominated flame retardants are produced synthetically in 70 variants with very varying chemical properties. There are several groups:
Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , featuring Time MachineA, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac; SpacesA, an intuitive feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; Mail with easy setup and elegant, personalized stationery; and iChatA, the most advanced video chat.Availability The new 13-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Pro, 17-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air will be available end of June through Arab Business Machine Ltd (ABM ABM: see guided missile. ABM - Asynchronous Balanced Mode )'s network of Apple Authorized Premium Resellers, Apple Authorized Resellers and Apple Authorized Retailers in Lebanon, Egypt, United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, federation of sheikhdoms (2005 est. pop. 2,563,000), c.30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. , Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Yemen & the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia (sä  `dē ərā`bēə, sou`–, sô–), officially Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, kingdom (2005 est. pop. .
Mac OSA 1. OSA - Open Scripting Architecture.2. OSA - Open System Architecture. X Snow Leopardao will be shipping in September 2009, and any new Mac system purchased without Snow Leopard snow leopard or ounce Endangered species ( Uncia uncia;) of nocturnal long-haired cat that inhabits the high mountains of Central Asia and India. It is about 6 ft (1.8 m) long, including the 3-ft (1-m) tail, stands about 2 ft (0. from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller between June 8, 2009 and the end of the program on December 26, 2009, is eligible for the Mac OS X Snow Leopard Up-To-Date upgrade package available for a product plus shipping and handling fee. Users must request their Up-To-Date upgrade within 90 days of purchase or by December 26, 2009, or whichever comes first. For more information please visit www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate.The 2.26 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro, includes:* 13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display;* 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache (Level 2 cache) A memory bank built into the CPU chip, packaged within the same module or built on the motherboard. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, and its memory is slower than L1 memory. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, which feeds the processor. ;* 1066 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. front-side bus;* 2GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM See SDRAM. , expandable to 8GB;* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;* 160GB serial ATA See SATA. Serial ATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor The Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) is Apple's patent-pending motion-based hardware- and data-protection system used in their notebook computer systems. Apple introduced the system 1 January 2005 in its refreshed PowerBook line, and included it in the iBook line 26 July 2005. ;* a slot-load 8X SuperDriveA with double-layer support (DVDAR DL/DVDARW/CD-RW) optical drive;* Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);* built-in AirPort ExtremeA 802.11n wireless networking See wireless network. and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) An acronym occasionally used to reflect an advancement in transmission or transfer speed. For example, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR provides a dramatic increase in speed over the previous version. See Bluetooth. ;* Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. port;* built-in iSightA video camera;* two USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 ports;* one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);* SD card slot;* one audio line in/out port, supporting both optical digital and analog;* glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;* built-in, 58WHr lithium polymer A rechargeable battery technology introduced in the late 1990s that stores less energy per pound than lithium ion, but is more flexible. Lithium polymer uses a gelatinous electrolyte rather than liquid. battery; and* 60 Watt MagSafeA Power Adapter An external power supply for laptop computers and just about every portable or semi-portable electronic device on the market. Also called an "AC adapter," it contains a rectifier to convert AC current to DC and a transformer to convert voltage from 120 down to 9, 12, 15 or whatever is . The 2.53 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro, includes:* 13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display;* 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;* 1066 MHz front-side bus;* 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;* 250GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;* a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDAR DL/DVDARW/CD-RW) optical drive;* Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;* Gigabit Ethernet port;* built-in iSight video camera;* two USB 2.0 ports;* one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);* SD card slot;* one audio line in/out port, supporting both optical digital and analog;* glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;* built-in, 58WHr lithium polymer battery; and* 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter. Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a 250GB 5400 rpm, 320GB 5400 rpm or 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive, Mini DisplayPort to DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter See VGA card. , Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCareA Protection Plan.The 2.53 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, includes:* 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;* 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;* 1066 MHz front-side bus;* 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;* 250GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;* a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDAR DL/DVDARW/CD-RW) optical drive;* Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;* Gigabit Ethernet port;* built-in iSight video camera;* two USB 2.0 ports;* one FireWire 800 port;* SD card slot;* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;* glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;* built-in, 73WHr lithium polymer battery; and* 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter. The 2.66 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, includes:* 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;* 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;* 1066 MHz front-side bus;* 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;* NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics with 256MB GDDR GDDR Geographically Dispersed Disaster Restart GDDR Graphics Double Data Rate 3 video memory;* 320GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;* a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDAR DL/DVDARW/CD-RW) optical drive;* Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;* Gigabit Ethernet port;* built-in iSight video camera;* two USB 2.0 ports;* one FireWire 800 port;* SD card slot;* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;* glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;* built-in, 73WHr lithium polymer battery; and* 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter. The 2.8 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, includes:* 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;* 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 6MB shared L2 cache;* 1066 MHz front-side bus;* 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;* NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3 video memory;* 500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;* a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDAR DL/DVDARW/CD-RW) optical drive;* Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;* Gigabit Ethernet port;* built-in iSight video camera;* two USB 2.0 ports;* one FireWire 800 port;* SD card slot;* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;* glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;* built-in, 73WHr lithium polymer battery; and* 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter. Build-to-order options for the 15-inch MacBook Pro include a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the ability to upgrade to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a 320GB 5400 rpm, 320GB 7200 rpm, 500GB 5400 rpm, or 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.The 2.8 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, includes:* 17-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1920 x 1200, glossy display;* 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 6MB shared L2 cache;* 1066 MHz front-side bus;* 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;* NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3 video memory;* 500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;* a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDAR DL/DVDARW/CD-RW) optical drive;* Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);* built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;* Gigabit Ethernet port;* built-in iSight video camera;* three USB 2.0 ports;* one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);* ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;* one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;* glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;* built-in, 95WHr lithium polymer battery; and* 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter. Build-to-order options for the 17-inch MacBook Pro include a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 8GB 1066 MHz DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 3 memory, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive, anti-glare display, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan. 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) 2009 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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