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Apple Updates MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Models With Minor Spec Bumps

Apple today announced minor updates to its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines, including upgrades to flash storage, memory and processors.

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The 11" and 13" MacBook Air models now include up to 512GB of flash storage, 60% faster graphics, up to 8GB of memory and a 2.0GHz i7 Ivy Bridge CPU. The machines have been upgraded with combined USB 3.0/2.0 ports as well as 720p FaceTime cameras. All MacBook Air models now include 4GB of RAM standard. Pricing remains similar to before, with only the premium 11" MacBook Air seeing a $100 price drop.

The 15" MacBook Pro model include Ivy Bridge quad-core i7 CPU's up to 2.7GHz, a 1GB GeForce GT 650M discrete graphics card, a standard 8GB of 1600 MHz memory, and USB 3.0/2.0 ports. Pricing remains the same at $1,799 and $2,199.

The 13" MacBook Pro includes Ivy Bridge dual-core i7 CPU's up to 2.9GHz. Pricing remains the same at $1,199 and $1,499.

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Top Rated Comments

numbersyx Avatar
186 months ago
But where's the new Mac Pro?????
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
186 months ago
Don't go jumping off a cliff yet. They didn't update the iMac either. There's always the possibility of them updating it with a separate press release later today. The store still isn't back up yet, so there's still hope.

Yeah and if they don't update, then proceed to jump of cliff!
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
186 months ago
Not going to be a productive day in the office.. :D
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
186 months ago
Great keynote, great announcements!
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Luap Avatar
186 months ago
No Mac Pro. Fail.

Whining about Mac Pro's in a MacBook Pro thread. Fail.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
186 months ago
The Mac Pro has a New icon on the store, but the specs look the same, no Thunderbird ports, no USB 3. Is Apple just taunting us now?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)