14 DAY TRIAL // The rumored MacBook Pro refresh is just around the corner, with a proven reliable source now revealing the configurations slated for release as early as this week.
Via 9to5mac comes word that Apple is indeed upgrading its Pro line of notebooks. Don’t expect any major overhaul, though.
According to the source leaking Apple’s new MacBook Pro configurations, the new 13-inch models will boast slightly higher clocked CPUs at 2.4 GHz dual-core, 4 GB of RAM, and a 500 GB hard drive.
A slightly more powerful version will ship with a 2.8 GHz dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 750 GB hard drive.
The new 15-inch MacBook Pro boasts a 2.2 GHz quad-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 500 GB hard drive for an entry-level configuration, and 2.4 GHz quad-core CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 750 GB hard drive for a higher-end version.
At the other end of the spectrum, the all-mighty 17-inch MacBook Pro gets a 2.4 GHz quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, 750 GB hard drive, and Express Card slot (in addition to the SD card slot which comes standard with all MacBook Pros).
Built-to-order configurations include: 15-inch: 2.5 GHz, 4 GB of RAM, 750 GB hard drive (faster 7200 RPM); and 17-inch: 2.5 GHz, 4 GB of RAM, 750 GB hard drive (faster 7200 RPM).
Pricing will also remain in place, according to the source.
As always, I’ll be on the lookout for the yellow sticky sign this week to let you in on when Apple launches these new MacBook Pros.
A press release is likely to accompany the upgrade, but I don't expect Apple to replace the main apple.com advertisements currently showcasing the iPhone 4S.
At the most, Cupertino will likely use its smaller spaces at the bottom of the page to market the new Macs and, of course, the Apple online store.