Apple Upgrades Macbook Pro Range

n news sure to keep Apple fans happy, the company has upgraded their premier laptop range the Macbook Pro, which is now based on Intel's Santa Rosa platform. The upgraded series now comes with faster processors, significantly improved graphics and vastly increased memory. Another significant upgrade, to the Macbook Pro line is the fact that the 15-inch laptops will now be using a backlit LED LCD panel. This promises significant power savings and are environmentally friendly as they are mercury free. Finally these new laptops can now be equipped with an Nvidia 3d graphics solution for better display.



The lower end 15.4-inch model, which ships for $1,999 is now available with a 2.2 GHz processor while the mid-end 15.4-inch model that retails for $2,499 is now available with a 2.4 GHz processor. The same 2.4 GHz processor also powers the high-end 17-inch model, which is available at $2,799. All these machines also now use DDR2 800 RAM, can be upgraded with up to 4 GB of RAM as compared to 2 GB earlier and can be equipped with an Nvidia 8600M GT graphics card for improved 3D performance.



This announcement marks the beginning of what could be a busy year for Apple products. Only recently, they upgraded their Macbook range and with the launch of their much touted iPhone at the end of the month, consumers can look forward to increased competition as other companies scramble to match Apple's releases.