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13-inch: 2.4 GHz

• 2.4GHz dual-core
  Intel Core i5
• 4GB 1333MHz
• 500GB 5400-rpm¹
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Built-in battery (7 hours)²
  

• In Stock
• Free Shipping
• RM 3,699.00

13-inch: 2.8 GHz

• 2.8GHz dual-core
  Intel Core i7
• 4GB 1333MHz
• 750GB 5400-rpm¹
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Built-in battery (7 hours)²
  
  

• In Stock
• Free Shipping
• RM 4,599.00

15-inch: 2.2 GHz

• 2.2GHz quad-core
  Intel Core i7
• 4GB 1333MHz
• 500GB 5400-rpm¹
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB GDDR5
• Built-in battery (7 hours)²

• In Stock
• Free Shipping
• RM 5,499.00

15-inch: 2.4 GHz

• 2.4GHz quad-core
  Intel Core i7
• 4GB 1333MHz
• 750GB 5400-rpm¹
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 1GB GDDR5
• Built-in battery (7 hours)²

• In Stock
• Free Shipping
• RM 6,799.00

17-inch: 2.4 GHz

• 2.4GHz quad-core
  Intel Core i7
• 4GB 1333MHz
• 750GB 5400-rpm¹
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 1GB GDDR5
• Built-in battery (7 hours)²

• In Stock
• Free Shipping
• RM 7,699.00

15-inch Technical Specifications

Size and weight

Height:0.95 inch (2.41 cm)

Width:14.35 inches (36.4 cm)

Depth:9.82 inches (24.9 cm)

Weight:5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)¹

Connections and expansion

• MagSafe power port
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
• Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
• Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
• Audio line in
• Audio line out
• SDXC card slot
• Kensington lock slot

Communications

• Wi-Fi wireless networking² (based on IEEE 802.11n specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
• 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio

• Stereo speakers with subwoofers
• Omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
• Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
• Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
• Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Environmental Status Report

MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

• Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
• Mercury-free LED-backlit display
• Arsenic-free display glass
• BFR-free
• PVC-free³
• Energy Efficient Ethernet
• Reduced packaging volume
• Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.2 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold⁴

Display

• Glossy
• Antiglare

• 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors
• Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

Graphics and video support

• AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory on 2.2GHz configuration; or AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory on 2.4GHz configuration
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory⁵
• Automatic graphics switching
• Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
• FaceTime HD camera
• Thunderbolt port

Thunderbolt digital video output

• Native Mini DisplayPort output
• DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
• VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
• Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
• HDMI audio and video output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter

Input

• Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Processor and memory

• 2.2GHz or 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB shared L3 cache; or optional 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache
• 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB

Standard Configurations

2.2 GHz or 2.4 GHz

Configure your MacBook Pro now, only at the Apple Online Store.

Storage

• 500GB or 750GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive, 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive, or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive⁶
• 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
• Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD

Battery and power⁷

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up to 7 hrs wireless web

• Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
• MagSafe power port

Electrical and operating requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F
  (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F
  (-24° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

 

Lenovo announces U300s Ultrabook, U300 and U400 IdeaPads, we go hands-on (video)

The unchallenged reign of the MacBook Air on the thin-and-light domain is nearing an end -- the Ultrabooks are coming, and the Lenovo U300s looks to be one of the strongest competitors we've yet seen. It's a new entry to the IdeaPad lineup, the thinnest and lightest of a redesigned and reborn U Series that will also include the slightly stockier 13.3-inch U300 and the even bigger but even more serious 14-inch U400. All three are shipping in October, and we recently got a chance to try out the tiny trio. Read on for full details and our full impressions.

Lenovo U Series hands-on

 

Intel's long-vaunted Ultrabooks are finally coming to market, and while they're going to be shipping with a range of price points and designs, they're all going to be very thin. The U300s is naturally the thinnest, 14.9mm thick at the front and the rear thanks to a book-inspired design that is slightly concave around the edges. That's actually 2mm thinner than the Air, but of course the Air has that delicious taper making it seem thinner overall (as you can see in the comparison photos in the gallery, and below). But, really, they're both very, very thin indeed.

The U300s takes many design inspirations from the Air, including a glass trackpad and a machined aluminum body, but it's been given a sandblasting and an anodization that Lenovo pledges will make it more scratch resistant than the competition. We didn't get a chance to put that to the test, but the build and construction did indeed feel good on the unit we got our hands on. Again like the Air the bottom of the U300s lacks vents, with air being sucked in through the keyboard. That keyboard is rather unfortunately not backlit, but it is still spill-proof -- another claim we'll have to take Lenovo's word for.

The U300s weighs in at 1.34kg (2.95 pounds), while the still 13.3-inch but 18.3mm thick U300 clicks in at a slightly heavier 1.58kg (3.48 pounds), and the 14-inch U400 is 22.6mm thick and 1.98kg (4.36 pounds). That last one is the only one with dedicated graphics, AMD Radeon HD5470M HD6470M to be specific. All three models have 1,366 x 768 displays (the same as the 11-inch Air, but less than the 1,440 x 900 13-incher) and all also support WiDi tech, for wirelessly beaming video to external displays. Finally, they all sport HDMI output -- not to mention USB 3.0.

When it comes to storage all models can be configured with up to 256GB SSDs that, on the U300s at least, enables 10 second bootups and up to eight hours of battery life. The U300 and U400 also have an array of platter-based storage options up to 1TB and have six and seven hours of battery life, respectively. The U300s maxes out at 4GB of DDR3 memory and can be configured with Intel Core i5 2467M or Core i7 2667M processors, while the other two can double the memory and offer Core i5 2430M or Core i7 2620M silicon. Only the U400 has an optical drive, a slot-loading DVD-RW unit.

All are said to be shipping in October, most in gray but the U300s will have a delectable Clementine Orange color, a limited edition spec for early adopters. The U300s will start at $1,195 while the U300 can be had for $799 and the U400 $849. We'll be back with full reviews then, but if you'd like the full details check out the PR below.