Apple refreshes MacBook/MacBook Pro range

Although the majority of Apple-lovers were anticipating an exciting and comprehensive update of the two mainstream Mac notebooks, the MacBook and MacBook Pro, it´s only a processor, hard drive and graphics update this time.

All MacBooks (including Pros) were updated overnight with new, faster Intel Core 2 Duo 'Penryn' CPUs and bigger hard drives.

The MacBook can now be configured with processors ranging from 2.1 to 2.4 GHz and with hard drives ranging from 120 to 250 GB.

The 15" MacBook Pro can be built with a 2.4 or 2.5 GHz processor. The 2.4 GHz model is teamed to a 200gb drive whilst the 2.5 GHz variant uses a 250gb drive.

The 17" model now includes standard 2.5 GHz processor and can optionally be built with a Full-HD LED-backlit display.

All models come with 2gb of RAM standard except the baseline 2.1 GHz MacBook.

The Apple Remote, which was previously included on all notebooks from Apple is now an A$29 extra.

The MacBook now starts from A$1499 for the 2.1 GHz model while the MacBook Pro 15" 2.4 GHz starts at A$2699.

Read: Apple Store Australia