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The MacBook Pro is a dual-core 2006 a 17" version followed, replacing the 17" PowerBook G4 Apple PR — ''Apple Introduces 17-inch MacBook Pro'' - April 24, 2006 . The MacBook Pro and the new IMac Core Duo were the first Apple computers to feature Intel processors instead of PowerPC processors. The Mac Mini also began shipping with an Intel processor several weeks later. The rest of Apple's product lines are expected to Switch from PowerPC to Intel processors before the end of 2006. MACBOOK PRO 15.4" (JANUARY 2006) The first version of the MacBook Pro features an Intel Core Duo processor running at 1.83 GHz , 2.0 GHz, or 2.16 GHz; an 80 GB , 100 GB (5400 or 7200 rpm), or 120 GB hard drive (5400 rpm); an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 Graphics Card (128 or 256 MiB GDDR3 ); up to 2 GiB of RAM ; a 15.4-inch screen with a native resolution of 1440 × 900; and a built-in ISight camera. Bundled with the machine is an Apple Remote with Front Row , Photo Booth , Mac OS X Tiger , and ILife '06 . The MacBook Pro also features a new power connector, the MagSafe , which is designed to detach easily when yanked to prevent the laptop from being pulled off a surface. The MacBook Pro also features a backlit Keyboard and a scrolling Trackpad . The 15" model weighs 2.54 kg (5.6 pounds), and the 17" 3.08 kg (6.8 pounds.) Both Models feature similar styling to their immediate predecessor, the aluminum PowerBooks. However, they are both slightly thinner (as well as thinner than the last 17-inch PowerBook) with a thickness of 2.59 cm (one inch), and features a slightly larger screen at 15.4 inches diagonally versus the previous Powerbook's 15.2 inch screen. The new MacBook Pro includes both USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 ports and a next-generation replacement for the PC Card slot, known as ExpressCard/34 . A DVI to VGA adaptor is included. A DVI to S-Video /composite TV-out adaptor (the same one used for the Mac Mini and Power Mac G5 ) is available for separate purchase. FireWire 800 has been eliminated on the 15" model, while the 17" has one FireWire 800 port; an internal V.92 Modem is no longer included with either model, however an external Apple USB modem is available. The first generation began shipping on announced two models of the MacBook Pro at Macworld San Francisco on January 10th, 2006, running at 1.67 GHz and 1.83 GHz respectively. Before shipping, these specifications were upgraded to 1.83 GHz and 2.0 GHz respectively; and a build-to-order option with an 2.16 GHz processor, the fastest Intel Core Duo chip at the time, was made available. The 17" model, announced on April 24 2006 has the single option of a 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor. Specifications
MACBOOK PRO 17" (APRIL 2006) A 17-inch model with the 2.16 GHz Core Duo CPU was introduced on April 24 , 2006 . It features a Firewire 800 port, an additional USB 2.0 port and an 8x SuperDrive that can write to dual layer DVD+Rs. Specifications The 17" MacBook Pro has identical specifications to the 15.4" models, except for the following:
HARDWARE MacBook Pro uses an Intel Core Duo processor, the first dual-core processor designed for laptop computers released by Intel , and the first processor under the 'Intel Core' naming strategy. The Intel Core Duo is a 32-bit Intel Core processor (previously code-named Yonah), which consists of two cores derived from the Banias/Dothan line of Pentium M processors. Features of this processor include SSE , SSE2 and SSE3 instruction sets, 2 MiB of shared L2 Cache and Vanderpool Virtualization technology. The MacBook Pro 15" comes standard with a 1.83 GHz or 2.0 GHz processor. A 2.16 GHz processor is a build-to-order option when ordering the 2.0 GHz model, and is standard on the 17" model. Unlike the IMac , the processor is soldered onto the logic board. This means that it is not upgradable by simply replacing the processor with a faster one. A picture of the logic board with the soldered CPU is available here . Issues There have been a number of issues with the MacBook Pro 15.4", including:
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