SYDNEY\u201412 June, 2012\u2014Apple\u00ae today updated MacBook Air\u00ae with the latest Intel Core processors, faster graphics and flash storage that is up to twice as\u00a0fast as the previous generation.* MacBook Air is the ultimate everyday notebook, and with new lower prices it is more affordable than ever. The current generation 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook\u00ae Pro have also been updated with the latest Intel Core processors and powerful discrete graphics from NVIDIA. Apple\u2019s popular AirPort\u00a0Express\u00ae has been redesigned to include features previously available only in AirPort Extreme\u00ae.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday we\u2019ve updated the entire MacBook line with faster processors, graphics, memory, flash storage and USB 3 connectivity,\u201d said Philip Schiller, Apple\u2019s senior vice\u00a0president of Worldwide Marketing. \u201cWe\u2019ve made the world\u2019s best portable family even better and we think users are going to love the performance advances in both the\u00a0MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.\u201d<\/p>\n
Available in 11-inch and 13-inch designs, the new MacBook Air features the latest Core i5 and Core i7 dual-core processors and is perfect for browsing the web, making\u00a0movies and managing photos. The new integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 is up to 60 percent faster and gives the MacBook Air plenty of power to tackle games and\u00a0videos.** MacBook Air features flash storage up to four times faster than traditional hard drives for instant-on performance and fast access to your apps and data. Now\u00a0with 4GB of faster memory, configurable up to 8GB, you can run memory-intensive apps with ease. MacBook Air also features a new FaceTime\u00ae HD camera that\u00a0delivers high-definition 720p.<\/p>\n
The 13-inch MacBook Pro features the latest Intel Core i5 or Core i7 dual-core processors up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6 GHz. The 15-inch MacBook\u00a0Pro features the latest Intel Core i7 quad-core processors up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.7 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M discrete graphics. Both\u00a0the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro can be configured with a 1TB hard drive or SSDs up to 512GB that are up to twice as fast as the previous generation.<\/p>\n
MacBook Air and MacBook Pro both feature a high-speed Thunderbolt port and two USB 3.0 ports to easily connect to external displays and a wide variety of high\u00a0performance peripherals. The 13-inch MacBook Air, and 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro deliver up to 7 hours of wireless battery life, and the 11-inch MacBook Air\u00a0delivers up to 5 hours. Mac\u00ae notebook batteries use advanced chemistry and Adaptive Charging technology to provide up to 1,000 recharges.***<\/p>\n
The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro ship with OS X\u00ae Lion. Starting today, customers who purchase a Mac are eligible for a free copy of OS X Mountain Lion when it\u00a0becomes available. Mountain Lion introduces innovative features including the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, AirPlay\u00ae Mirroring,\u00a0Game Center and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper. With iCloud\u00ae built into the foundation of OS X, Mountain Lion makes it easier than ever to keep your content up\u00a0to date across all your devices.<\/p>\n
Priced at a recommended retail price of AUD$119 inc. GST, the new AirPort Express features a completely redesigned compact enclosure and new wireless and connectivity capabilities. Simultaneous dual-band\u00a0802.11n 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\u00a0external powered speakers or an A\/V receiver and use AirPlay to wirelessly stream from iTunes\u00ae on your Mac or iOS device. A USB 2.0 port allows you to share a\u00a0printer wirelessly over your network, and an additional ethernet port lets you connect to other computers and network devices. Setup is built right into OS X and iOS and\u00a0can be done in just a few simple steps, and with AirPort Utility 6.0 for OS X Lion and iOS you can access a visual map of your network for viewing and reconfiguring\u00a0devices.<\/p>\n
Pricing & Availability
\nThe 11-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.7 GHz processor, 4GB of memory and is available with 64GB of flash storage starting at a recommended retail price of AUD$1099 inc. GST, and 128GB of flash\u00a0storage starting at a recommended retail price of AUD$1249 inc. GST. The 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.8 GHz processor, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at a recommended retail price of AUD$1349 inc. GST, and 256GB of flash storage starting at a recommended retail price of AUD$1689 inc. GST. Configure-to-order options include a 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, up to 8GB of 1600 MHz DDR3\u00a0onboard memory and up to 512GB flash storage.<\/p>\n
The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available with a 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of memory and 500GB hard drive starting at a recommended retail price of AUD$1349 inc. GST, and with a 2.9\u00a0GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of memory and 750GB hard drive starting at a recommended retail price of AUD$1689 inc. GST. The 15-inch MacBook Pro is available with a 2.3 GHz quad-core\u00a0Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, and 500GB hard drive starting at a recommended retail price of AUD$1999 inc. GST; and with a 2.6 GHz\u00a0quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, and 750GB hard drive starting at a recommended retail price of AUD$2499 inc. GST. Configure-to-order options include faster quad-core processors up to 2.7 GHz, additional hard drive capacity up to 1TB, up to 8GB of memory and solid state storage up to 512GB. *Testing conducted by Apple in June 2012 using preproduction MacBook Air configurations. For more information visit\u00a0apple.com\/macbookair\/features.html<\/a>. <\/p>\n ***The Wireless Web protocol testing was conducted by Apple in June 2012 using preproduction MacBook Pro and MacBook Air configurations. Battery life and charge\u00a0cycles vary by use and settings. For more information\u00a0visit\u00a0apple.com\/macbook-pro\/features\/<\/a>. SYDNEY\u201412 June, 2012\u2014Apple\u00ae today updated MacBook Air\u00ae with the latest Intel Core processors, faster graphics and flash storage that is up to twice as\u00a0fast as the previous generation.* MacBook Air is the ultimate everyday notebook, and with new lower prices it is more affordable than ever. The current generation 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook\u00ae Pro have<\/p>\n
\nAdditional technical specifications, configure-to-order options and accessories are available online at\u00a0apple.com\/au\/macbookair<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0apple.com\/au\/macbook-pro<\/a>. The updated\u00a0MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are available through the Apple Online Store (http:\/\/store.apple.com\/au<\/a>), Apple\u2019s retail stores and Apple Authorised Resellers.<\/p>\n
\n**Testing conducted by Apple in June 2012 using preproduction MacBook Air configurations. For more information\u00a0\u00a0visit\u00a0apple.com\/macbookair\/features.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nApple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its\u00a0iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and\u00a0computing devices with iPad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"