Apple updates processors, prices

Apple is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now features a new 2.6 GHz processor and 256GB of flash storage. The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now features a faster 2.4 GHz quad-core processor, and the top-of-the-line 15-inch notebook comes with a new 2.7 GHz quad-core processor and 16GB of memory. Apple today also announced that the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display with 128GB of flash, and the 13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of flash have a new lower price.

The MacBook Pro with Retina display features the world’s highest resolution notebook display. Whether you’re reading emails, writing text, editing home movies in HD or retouching professional photography, everything appears vibrant, detailed and sharp, delivering an unrivaled viewing experience. The MacBook Pro with Retina display features flash storage that is up to four times faster than traditional notebook hard drives, and delivers improved reliability, instant-on responsiveness and up to 30 days of standby time. Pricing & Availability Pricing and availability of the updated MacBook Pro with Retina display and MacBook Air models are available through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) and Apple Authorised Resellers.

Local pricing has not yet been announced.

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