New MacBooks (photos)

Our version of the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro has 2.7GHz second-generation Intel Core i5 CPU, a 500GB hard drive, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics for $1,499.

All models also include new HD Webcams that are compatible with Apple's preinstalled FaceTime Web chat app.

The new MacBook Pros are the first to include Intel's new I/O hardware connector called Thunderbolt, a new cable system that unifies the way that devices like smartphones, hard drives, and other accessories interface with computers. The technology boosts the speed and responsiveness of media files along a single wire, and Intel claims it can transfer a full HD movie in less than 30 seconds.

Base models of the new Pro line include two 13-inch models, two 15-inch models, and a single 17-inch model priced at $2,499.

As usual, custom configurations with faster processors, more storage with a solid-state option, increased memory, and better displays are available on Apple's Web site.

Packing for the new laptops is similar to previous models.