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Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 notebook computer joins the Sandy Bridge bandwagon as each of its designs include Intel second generation Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The actual Intel Core i5 2620M is actually the new engine under the hood of the 13-inch MacBook Pro. But, the larger models, at 15″ and 17″, now run on quad-core processors, which can power even the most demanding video and graphics editing software easily. 4 GB continues to be the starting memory, however 12 more GBs can be added. If you are into gaming or other graphic intense applications, the AMD Radeon HD 6490M can fully suit your needs. Serious gamers may opt to use a customised configuration which includes the Radeon HD 6750M. With the Intel HD Graphics 3000 your computers battery will continue to provide extended life between charges. The newest MacBook Pros virtually scream in just about every speed test. [readthereviewfirst.com]


Price Range: $2,025.45 - $2,399.00

Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 notebook Specifications :

Processor
Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz
Multi-Core Technology
Quad-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Integrated memory controller, Hyper-Threading Technology

Cache Memory

Type
L3 cache
Installed Size
6 MB

RAM

Installed Size
4 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
Form Factor
SO DIMM 204-pin
Configuration Features
2 x 2 GB

Built-in Devices
Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
Width
14.3 in
Depth
9.8 in
Height
0.9 in
Weight
5.5 lbs
Localization
English
Notebook type
Mid-size laptops (5-7 lbs.)

Processor

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
50 °F
Max Operating Temperature
95 °F
Humidity Range Operating
0 - 90%

Storage Controller

Storage controller type
Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface
Serial ATA-300

Storage

Hard Drive
750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

Type
DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated
Read Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
Rewrite Speed
10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

Card Reader

Card reader type
Card reader
Supported flash memory cards
SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SD Memory Card

Display

Display Type
15.4 in TFT active matrix
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Max Resolution
1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Features
Glossy

Video

Multi-GPU Configuration
1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor / Vendor
AMD Radeon HD 6750M / Intel HD Graphics 3000
Video Memory
1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM

Audio

Audio Output
Sound card
Audio Input
Microphone

Notebook Camera

Camera Type
Integrated
Capture Resolutions
1280 x 720

Input Device(s)

Input device type
Backlit keyboard, Trackpad
Keyboard localization and layout
English
Features
Multi-touch touchpad

Telecom

Modem
None

Networking

Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slot(s)
2 (total) / 0 (free) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
Interfaces
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Thunderbolt - Apple mini-DisplayPort, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Cleaning cloth
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Aluminum enclosure

Power

Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery

Technology
Lithium polymer
Installed Qty
1
Capacity
85 Wh
Run Time (Up To)
7 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

OS Provided
Apple MacOS X 10.6
Software
Apple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Drivers & Utilities, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple DVD Player, Apple iLife, Apple Time Machine, Apple Quick Look, Apple Spaces, Photo Booth, Front Row, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iChat

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days

Other World Computing has updated its "quad interface" Mercury Elite Pro mini portable storage device with a new Oxford 944SE chipset. OWC says the Oxford chipset offers better data transfer performance, reduced power consumption, and reduced heat.

The Mercury Elite Pro mini portable storage device is bus powered and has four interfaces to choose from: FireWire 400/800, USB 2.0, and eSATA. Currently there is no support for USB 3.0. The drive is designed for both PC and Mac users.

The drive is offered with a variety of internal hard drives, from a 250GB 5400RPM drive for $99.99 to a 750GB 7200RPM high performance drive for $174.99. Additionally the company offers the drive with SSDs built in, starting at $209.99 for a 60GB SSD and topping out at a 480GB SSD for $969.99.

Availability
The Mercury Elite Pro mini portable storage device is available now starting at $99.99. Available models include the following:

250GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache $99.97
320GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache $104.99
500GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache $119.99
750GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache $139.99
1.0TB 5400RPM 8MB Cache $169.99
1.5TB 5400RPM 8MB Cache $274.99


7200RPM

320GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache $109.99
500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache $129.99
750GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache $174.99


SSD

60GB SSD $209.99
115GB SSD $299.99
240GB SSD $594.99
480GB SSD $969.99

All are backed by a three-year limited warranty.

Article source [http://www.storagereview.com/owc_upgrades....new_chipset]

Apple Macbook is now being released the newest product, the Pro Series 17-inch full-featured and easy specification of its users. For details please read the article directly on the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch Price Specifications below.

Enclosure	Precision aluminium unibody
Processor	2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
L3 cache	6MB shared
Memory	4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM supports up to 8GB
Hard drive	750GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive	8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 30005 and AMD Radeon HD 6750M with automatic graphics switching
Graphics memory	1GB GDDR5
Video	FaceTime HD camera Thunderbolt port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
Display	17-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display, 1920-by-1200 resolution
Expansion	One Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps), one FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), three USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), ExpressCard/34 slot
Audio	Stereo speakers with subwoofers, omnidirectional microphone, audio line in minijack (digital/analog), audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
Networking	10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)2 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Hardware accessories	85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Warranty	1 Year Limited By Authorised Distributor
OS	Mac OS X Snow Leopard + iLife ’11

Price range : $2,499.00