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More powerful versions of the MacBook Pro have been released today with up to 2. 6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn processors, and the MacBook Air’s trackpad, which allows for multi-touch gestures. The 2. 5 and 2. 6GHz models come with a new NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB of GDDR3 RAM. The MacBook has also been upgraded (yay!), but no multitouch (boo!), probably to make a distinction between them and the MacBook Air.

. Mac members can use the new Back to My Mac feature to browse and access files on their home computer from a Mac over the Internet while out on the road. Prices The 2. 1 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook $1,099 (US) The 2. 4 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook $1,299 (US) The 2. 4 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook $1,499 (US) The 2. 4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro $1,999 (US) The 2. 5 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro $2,499 (US) The 2.

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I’m stoked that even though the new MacBook Pro touchpad looks the same and is the same size, it’s loaded with multitouch! And LED backlights available across the range! But I was curious why the new MacBook (standards) don’t have either. So I asked them. Here’s the official Apple answer: The multitouch technology is a feature of the MacBook Pro and Air, but not the MacBook.

Very zen, but what does it mean? Seems like the LEDs are too expensive for the sub-$2000 MacBooks. But the difference in the answers above (one gives the reason of cost and one doesn’t give much of an answer) kind of implies that the lack of multi in the standard is another way to separate the standard from the pro. That’s too bad, because like the pinching and zooming on the Air and iPhone, I think non-professional Mac users could get a kick out of using it too.

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UPDATE: We’ve been trying to understand the new Apple Macbook Pro battery life ratings compared to the old models. It’s been hard to quantify generational differences because Apple is now testing using a more challenging battery benchmark, while improving the efficiency of the new machines via Penryn chips and LED backlights. Is it a wash, then? Not quite.

But while this may explain the drop, it doesn’t seem that simple. The MacBook Pro 15 battery life, for example, remains unchanged across all CPU speeds even with the new battery test method. Apple sources point out that the use of LED screen backlighting saves about 30 minutes of battery life. But is that enough to compensate against the drop in battery life of the MacBook Pro 17? [MacBook and MacBook Pro].

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Earlier today, the Apple Store was offline worldwide. Typically, this means new products or updated ones. Today was no exception. The MacBook received an upgrade today featuring “[T]he latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives, and up to 2GB of memory standard. Best of all, MacBook still starts at $1099. It’s the same does-everything-you-want notebook but better.

Isn’t that always how it is? You think about buying an Apple product, and they change it.   I’m glad I waited to buy one! [Apple. com] Gift Ideas: The Coolest Gadgets Gift Guides. Related Posts:Apple Releases 17″ MacBook ProThe New MacBook is OutGet your MacBook Air on TuesdayNew battery and installation for MacBook Air will only run $129MacBook Air to get add-ons .

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Today, the Apple store was down worldwide - and this means some of your favorite Apple products have received an upgrade! The MacBook Pro received a ton of new features today: the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard (upgradeable to 4GB!), the latest NVIDIA graphics processors (with up to 512MB of video memory) and the Multi-Touch trackpad (first introduced in the MacBook Air) in addition to all the standard features all MacBook models have.

Available right now at the Apple Store. [Apple. com] Gift Ideas: The Coolest Gadgets Gift Guides. Related Posts:Apple debuts the ultra-thin MacBook AirNow THAT’s a touch screen . . . The New MacBook is OutApple Announces New MacBook ModelsRumors rampant of more multiTouch Mac products .

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Filed under: Misc. Gadgets As you may or may not know, Apple has made some sort of announcement — however minor — every Tuesday since the beginning of 2008. The internet is currently stacked floor-to-ceiling with guesses of what this last Tuesday in February will bring. Many are speculating that it’s going to be the often-discussed, never-seen MacBook Pro update, while others are certain that this will be the day old Jobsy unveils iPhone’s supposedly-delayed SDK to the world.

Still there are those who believe this Tuesday will see the launch of the Apple Robot Army, while many think that we’re going to finally get a look at that iShrink shrink ray that’s been long-rumored. Of course, it’s possible this will be a heaping dose of iNothing. We want to know: what do the talented, handsome, and infinitely-wise readers of Engadget think we’ll see tomorrow?Read - More New Apple Products.

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Filed under: Laptops If you’ve been replying to our earlier post on Apple rumors by repeatedly typing “MacBook Pro update” across the screen, you’ll be happy to hear this latest news. AppleInsider claims they have confirmed three new Apple part numbers which are showing up in both the Best Buy and Apple inventory databases. The numbers, MB402LL/A, MB403LL/A, and MB404LL/A, have appeared on these systems with the prices of $1,999, $2,499, and $2,799 in tow — leading some (read, all) to believe t.

Of course, we haven’t seen these inventory management systems with our own, bloodshot, sleep-deprived eyes, so don’t be too disappointed when it turns out this was just a really, really specific typo. Update: Apparently AI had an actual typo in their part numbers (which we reprinted) — they’ve been fixed. [Thanks, Mark] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments.

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Filed under: Laptops Our tip jar, it brings us so much joy — and it brings you, dear reader, this printout of what’s purported to be the Best Buy database listing for one of those heretofore-unknown MacBook model numbers. You’ll note that whatever MB402LL/A turns out to be, it’s said to be in stock on March 2nd, which is just a few days away — but also note that current MacBook Pros have MA-series model numbers, while the regular MacBook has traditionally carried the MB designation.

That’s interesting, but we doubt a $1,999 MacBook is about to surface — besides, the current MacBook box is 15 inches square, smaller than the 17 inches listed here. (Yes, we measured. ) As always, we’ll see when we see — come on Tuesday, you’re almost here.  Permalink | Email this | Comments.

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Filed under: Laptops We’ve always heard that Apple deliberately sends out misinformation to distract the rumor sites, and it looks like that may actually be true — check out these shots of the Future Shop inventory system, listing the upcoming MB402LL/A and MB403LL/A SKUs from Apple as being priced at CA$1149 and CA$1349, respectively. That’s MacBook pricing, if we had to make a guess — but remember that earlier Best Buy shot that showed a box size of 17 inches square, which is way bigger than.

So, to recap: there are definitely new Apple laptops coming soon, but we have almost no idea what kind — based on product cycles, we’d say it’s the MacBook Pro, but signs point to the MacBook as well. Confused yet? Yeah, we thought so — but hopefully answers are coming soon. Continue reading More Apple MacBook / MacBook Pro models numbers pop up Permalink | Email this | Comments.

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Rumor site AppleInsider claims that the new MacBook Pro Apple part number appeared on the channel Apple and distributors' inventory management systems, including Best Buy. Apparently, one of the databases indicated that stocks will be available this Friday, February 29, which starts on Tuesday as the only possible introduction date. New prices are in line with current models.

According to AppleInsider, the new MacBook Pros will have Intel Core 2 Duo processors running up mobile Penryn 2. 6 GHz, a MacBook Air style multiple sensors trackpad and prices are exactly $ 1999, $ 2499 and $ 2799. However, I imagine that we will not see new designs outside, only new casings. If something gets out of jobs and Ive kitchen, which would have been subject to a special event boomtastic Apple.

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