---
title: Apple Refreshes MacBook Pro
date: 2011-02-24 23:45:45
permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/02/24/apple-refreshes-macbook-pro/
author: Lester Chan
categories:
  - "Desktop, Laptop & Server"
tags:
  - Apple
  - laptop
  - MacBook Pro
---

[Apple’s MacBook Pro](http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/) has been refreshed, bumping up the speed and processor while the unibody design remains the same.

Here is what’s new in a nutshell:

- New 2nd generation Intel Core i5 for entry level MBP 13″ and Intel Core i7″ for higher end 13″, all 15″ and all 17″ models
- Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor for all models and dedicated AMD Radeon graphics processors for 15″ and 17″ models
- Thunderbolt aka [Intel Light Peak](http://techresearch.intel.com/ProjectDetails.aspx?Id=143). So basically your Mini DisplayPort can transfer data on top of video signals
- FaceTime HD camera, previously known as iSight
- New 2nd generation Intel Core i5 for entry level MBP 13″ and Intel Core i7″ for higher end 13″, all 15″ and all 17″ models
- The new SDXC card slot on the 13″ and 15″ models supports up to 64GB cards

5 models are available, 2 for 13″, 2 for 15″ and 1 for 17″:

**13″: Core i5 2.3 GHz (Dual-Core) – S$1,648**

- Intel Core i5 2.3GHz dual-core
- 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- 320GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)

**13″: Core i7 2.7 GHz (Dual-Core) – S$2,048**

- Intel Core i7 2.7GHz dual-core
- 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- 500GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)

**15″: Core i7 2.0 GHz (Quad-Core) – S$2,488**

- Intel Core i7 2.0GHz quad-core
- 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- 500GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)
- AMD Radeon HD 6490M (256MB GDDR5)

**15″: Core i7 2.2 GHz (Quad-Core) – S$2,988**

- Intel Core i7 2.2GHz quad-core
- 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- 750GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)
- AMD Radeon HD 6750M (1GB GDDR5)

**17″: Core i7 2.2 GHz (Quad-Core) – S$3,398**

- Intel Core i7 2.2GHz quad-core
- 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- 750GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm)
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 (384MB of DDR3 SDRAM)
- AMD Radeon HD 6750M (1GB GDDR5)

Apple MacBook Pro: [Technical Specifications](http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/specs.html)  
Apple Store (Singapore): [MacBook Pro](http://store.apple.com/sg/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro?mco=MTM3NjU3MDM)