Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro/2.2GHz specs

Pros

• Classic design
• Bright and environmentally friendly screen
• Much improved graphics performance
• 2GB of RAM, which is expandable to 4GB
• Excellent overall performance

Cons

• Some software needs tuning for new graphics chip
• No PCMCIA slot or eSATA port

At A Glance

The MacBook Pro gets a new chipset, which means processor bumps, a faster frontside bus, and more RAM capacity. However, the more significant refinements in this update are improvements to the display -- this 15-inch model's LCD is backlit by light-emitting diodes for improved battery life and less environmental impact -- and a new graphics system powered by the Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT.

Manufacturer’s Description

MacBook Pro is built on the Intel Core 2 Duo which packs the power of two processor cores (up to 2.4GHz) inside a single chip. It provides 4MB of Smart Cache, L2 cache that can be shared between the cores as needed. It delivers higher performance in 2D and 3D graphics, video editing, and music encoding. But the faster engine is only part of the story. MacBook Pro delivers up to 4GB of 667MHz DDR2 memory with a faster, 800MHz frontside bus and support for hard drives up to 250GB. Ultimate speed, performance, and connectivity. To go. That's MacBook Pro.

The Specs

Performance