Digital Home Thoughts: Apple Introduces MacBook Pro

"Apple® today unveiled its new MacBook™ Pro notebook computer featuring the new Intel® Core™ Duo processor which delivers up to four times the performance of the PowerBook® G4. The new MacBook Pro, the first Mac notebook based on an Intel processor, features a stunning aluminum enclosure just one inch thin, weighs only 5.6 pounds, includes a built-in iSight™ video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, and the Apple Remote and Front Row™ software for a simple, intuitive and powerful way for users to enjoy their content wherever they go. The new MacBook Pro, available in February, also features Apple’s new patent-pending MagSafe™ magnetic power connector, designed especially for mobile users. “MacBook Pro delivers dual-processor desktop performance in a thin, sleek notebook,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “The new MacBook Pro, with its Intel Core Duo dual-core processor, delivers the performance of not just one, but two G5 processors in the world’s most stunning one inch thin design.”



PowerBook is dead...long live MacBook Pro! Well not quite, despite a new name this is actually the same old PowerBook with some much needed improvements. Like its cousin, the iMac, MacBook Pro also sports the same Intel Core Duo processor under the hood, which Apple claims dramatically boosts performance; more than 4-5 times faster than its predecessor, the G4 PowerBook. I'm not surprised. The G4 was long in the tooth. But I find Apple's battery life spec very vague. How long can this thing go on a single charge?

Prices start at $1,999 and available for pre-order on Apple's website.