Apple debuts 17-inch MacBook Pro
Apple debuts 17-inch MacBook Pro
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Apple has announced a 17-inch version of the MacBook Pro, with specs very similar to those of the . The $2,699 base configuration includes a 17-inch wide-screen display (with a 1,680x1,050 native resolution); a 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo processor; 1GB of DDR2 RAM (667MHz); a 100GB, 7,200rpm SATA hard drive; an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics card; and an 8X DVD SuperDrive that reads and burns CDs and DVDs. Uprgading to 2GB of RAM and a 120GB hard drive pushes the price to $3,099. The 17-inch model also offers a smattering of additional ports and connections, including three USB ports and a FireWire 800 port. Gone is the 17-inch PowerBook from Apple's lineup.
You can see a complete list of technical specs here.
Apple says units should be ready to ship in 7 to 10 days.
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