MacBook Pro Line Updated: Core i5/i7 Processors!
MacBook Pros Updated to i5/i7
Without much of an announcement, Apple has updated both the 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros to include Intel’s lateset core i5 and i7 processors. Now, ONLY the 15-inch and 17-inch models have both an option for the i5 or i7 processor and the 13-inch model is left out of all the fun, still rocking the Core 2 Duo it’s had. A little lame Apple. There IS such a thing as a core i3 processor that can probably beat out the Core 2 Duo you’re using in the 13-incher right now. Aside from the processor changes, it seems that Apple has also updated the magsafe on the MacBook Pros to the new sleeker style and upgraded the graphics cards in the laptops. The 13-inch MBP is also claiming 10 hours of battery life (Probably more like 6-8…). Some nice changes and I’ll admit, even though my original 17-inch MacBook Pro is still serving me well, the core i7 15-inch MBP is VERY appealing, but I’ll save my cash for a while. I STILL want Apple to revive the MacBook line a little more and give the Pro series it’s power back. Most consumers don’t need a MacBook Pro, but there really isn’t a good deal with the cheaper MacBook. Oh well, at least they caught up to everyone else with the new processors…
