Intel-powered iMac and MacBook Pro.They may look familiar, but for Apple's iMac and MacBook Pro See MacBook. (formerly the Powerbook A family of laptop computers from Apple that was introduced in 1991. PowerBook was the first Apple brand name for a series of portable computers, which lasted until 2006, when they were superseded by the MacBook Pro. ), it's what's inside that counts and that is Intel processors. Both the iMac and the MacBook Pro feature 2.0GHz 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. Duo processors See Core Duo and Intel Core. to run two to four times faster than previous models. The iMac is available in 17- or 20-inch screen sizes, while the MacBook Pro will initially carry a 15.4-inch screen. Both feature built-in iChat cameras on selected models. Professional applications such as MS Office, Final Cut, and logic Pro designed for the new processor will be available in March, and current users can upgrade these applications for $49. Apple expects to transition its entire product line to the Intel processors within a year. The iMac starts at $1,299 and the MacBook Pro starts at $1,999. For more information, go to www.apple.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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