Thursday, February 24, 2011

Macbook Pro, thoroughly

The new MacBook Pro is now a reality and they are here. New versions that keep the same design as previous models but they do implement new technologies as ThunderBolt or the latest Intel Core Sandy Bridge, and change to more modern GPU, AMD instead of NVidia. The renovation involves the whole range of MacBook Pro, including all models of 13, 15 and 17 inches.

Prices remain as in previous models, so that part of 1,149 euros. Are you interested in them? Here we explain what's new all-new MacBook Pro processor in 13-inch MacBook Pro was one of its weaknesses. Core 2 Duo that is now history and has been replaced by Intel Core i7 i5 and ranging from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz, depending on the model chosen.

All will be i7 except the base model 13-inch MacBook, which is an i5. These processors are what we once called Sandy Bridge, and it is very current and recent models, presented in January. Its main feature is to have a GPU integrated into the CPU itself, on which we will in the next step.

Another important aspect is the renewal in the graphic. The new MacBook Pro 15 "and 17" mounted an integrated combo dedicated Intel + AMD. For its part, the only 13-inch MacBook will have the Intel integrated. The specific models are as follows: An interesting move. The integrated Intel provide a sufficient return for the vast majority of users.

The world of integrated laptop GPU has advanced a lot in recent years, and unlike the past, now offer a decent performance even some video games. Of course, in tasks like video playback in high definition will suffice, but probably fell short of demanding applications and games very advanced.

For its part, AMD is dedicated implemented only in the 15 and 17 inches because of its non-professional, and provide extra income to run applications that are a step ahead from the ones that home users. Perhaps the big news is Thunderbolt. Does it sound? And study it thoroughly, even under the project name: Light Peak.

Thunderbolt is your business name, and talked about technology of high-speed connection between devices. It is direct competition with USB 3.0, but includes new features to everyone more interesting. Among them we emphasize the possibility of being used as the video output, integrated into other standards such as DisplayPort.

As we discussed back in April, the future was very promising Peak Light and MacBook Pro are the first notebooks with Thunderbolt. For these teams, Thunderbolt is integrated into miniDisplayPort video output, so that either connect an external display ... or an external hard drive. It is a great little stick.

Thunderbolt has a bandwidth of up to 10 Gbps, twice as USB 3.0. Obviously there are no devices to achieve this bandwidth, but hopefully that can be accessed in the future. In fact, for now do not even exist under ThunderBolt peripherals, so we'll have to wait for several manufacturers to begin submitting.

Intel has confirmed that LaCie and Western Digital, among other companies, have collaborated with them and launch their products soon. We do not forget to comment other news: The new MacBook Pro can be purchased in Spain from 1,149 euros. Specifically for each model is as follows: You know, now it's your turn: What do you think this renewal?

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