Apple updates MacBooks, gets Retina Display: WWDC 2012

Tim Cook announce the annual refresh to the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air with the latest generation hardware. But that’s not all. Apple also introduced a slimmer 15-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina Display, no optical drive , faster processing speeds, USB 3.0 ports and FaceTime cameras


MacBook Air

• OS X Lion
• It is powered by 3.2GHz Intel’s Ivy Bridge processor Bridge.
• Up to 8GB RAM,
• 512GB flash storage 
• Reading speed- 512Mbps. T
• he 11-inch model will feature 1366 x 768 resolution while the 13-incher has a 1440 x 900 screen.  USB 3.0 ports 
• FaceTime will now offer 720p high-definition video from the forward-facing camera 
• Also supports high-definition FaceTime cameras.

The new updated Macbook will begin shipping today in the U.S.The 11-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7 GHz processor, 4GB of memory and 64GB of flash storage start at  67,900 inc VAT(  64,666 ex VAT), and 128GB of flash storage start at  74,900 inc VAT( 71,333 ex VAT). The 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.8 GHz processor, 4GB of memory and available with 128GB of flash storage starting at  1,900 inc VAT ( 78,000 ex VAT), and 256GB of flash storage starting at  99,900 inc VAT( 95,142 ex VAT). Configure-to-order options include a 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, up to 8GB of 1600 MHz DDR3 onboard memory and up to 512GB flash storage.  


MacBook Pro and Next generation Macbook Pro

Retina Display

• OS X Lion
• The MacBook Pro also gets the Ivy Bridge upgrade. The 2.7GHz Ivy bridge processors can be turbo boosted up to 3.7GHz. 
• Nvidia’s GeForce GT 650m graphics
•  USB 3.0 with ports backward compatible with USB 2.0.
• Main feature is the Retina display with a 2880 x 1800 resolution (or 220ppi)
• 16GB of RAM
• Nvidia Kepler GT 650M graphics, up to a quad-core 2.7GHz Core i7 processor.
• a maximum 768GB of storage 
• Battery life up to seven hours and a standby time of 30 days. 
• Apple also adds the thin MagSafe connector and a new fan. 

The starting price of the next generation Macbook Pro is $2,199 (approx  1,22,475).The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available with a 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of memory and 500GB hard drive starting at  81,900 inc VAT( 78,000 ex VAT). With a 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of memory and 750GB hard drive it starts at  99,000 inc VAT( 95,142 ex VAT). The 15-inch MacBook Pro is available with a 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 and Nvidia GeForce GT 650M, and 500GB hard drive starting at  122,900 inc VAT( 117,047 ex VAT). The 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 and Nvidia GeForce GT 650M, and 750GB hard drive will start at  52,900 inc VAT( 145,619 ex VAT). Configure-to-order options include faster quad-core processors up to 2.7GHz, additional hard drive capacity up to 1TB, up to 8GB of memory and solid state storage up to 512GB. 


Those who buy the Mac are eligible for a free copy of OS X Mountain Lion when it becomes available. Priced at just  7,140 inc VAT(  5,991 ex VAT), the new AirPort Express features a completely redesigned compact enclosure and new wireless and connectivity capabilities. Simultaneous dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi allows users to easily create a network that delivers optimal performance and range. The AirPort Express also features an audio-out port to connect external powered speakers or an A/V receiver and use AirPlay to wirelessly stream from iTunes on your Mac or iOS device.