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The often rumored Macbook Pro updated came true today on Apple Tuesday (that’s my new name for Tuesdays).  In addition to the new MBP, the Macbook also saw an update.  Of the two updates, the Macbook Pro sees the most significant changes.  So what’s new?

Macbook Pro

• Base model now features the 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo and 200GB HDD
• Mid 15″ and 17″ come with 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo and 250GB HDD
• The base model now has 256MB video RAM and the other two have 512MB RAM
• 4GB RAM upgrade is now cheaper, but still not worth it ($400)
• You now have a 300GB HDD option on the 17″ MBP
• The 17″ now sports an LED display
• Multi-Touch trackpad added to all models

Macbook

• Base model now features the 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo and 120GB HDD
• Other model now features a 2.4GHZ Core 2 Duo, 160GB HDD, and 2GB RAM
• Price for the Black option now down to $100 (from $125)
• 4GB RAM upgrade is now cheaper, but still not worth it ($400; $500 if you’re buying the base model)

Both updates are available immediately with the same pricing as previous models.  I’m glad to see Apple is keeping up with the changing hardware, but when will they just make 2GB of RAM standard across their entire notbook line?  The entry model Macbook is the only model that doesn’t come with 2GB of RAM.

Update: I made a few corrections to the earlier post to reflect the 17″ LED display and the wording on the video card update. In addition to that, the Apple Remote is now a $19 paid upgrade. I hardly ever use mine and I suspect Apple is trying to cut cost/waste with the move.

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