In early 2006 Apple replaced the Powerbook G4 with the MacBook Pro. Since that time it has evolved rapidly to satisfy the requirements of professionals who need a powerful portable computer. iPods for cheap Apple has raised the bar once again with the release of the MacBook Pro Winter 2011 upgrade, in a number of key benchmarks.

The Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 notebook computer joins the Sandy Bridge bandwagon as each one of its designs include Intel second generation Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The more compact model, the 13-inch, will now be powered by the latest Intel Core i5 2620M, which is extremely fast. 15-inch and 17-inch models will have quad-core power which is necessary for running high-end applications like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop without problems. 4 GB remains the starting memory, but 12 additional GBs can be added. Improvements had been made in the graphics end to boot with the two larger styles sporting a fast AMD Radeon HD 6490M for respectable gaming. Hardcore gamers can go for a tailor made configuration that features the Radeon HD 6750M. Do not worry about missing out on life of the battery, since the Intel HD Graphics 3000 operates very efficiently. With these overall performance advancements, the new 2011 models literally soar in the benchmarks.

The connection for the Apple LED Cinema Display has been upgraded to a new technology as well Apple iPods for cheap. Intel's new Thunderbolt technology provides much more versatility in how the port functions. Finally transfer speeds, which have improved by approximately 1200%, will stop being the bottleneck that has slowed down file transfers to high capacity storage drives. One Thunderbolt channel supports several devices when they are connected in a chain.

The newest MacBook Pros also come with an all new type of built in webcam, the FaceTime HD camera. This allows video phone calls to be sent with those supported devices in decent 720p quality.

One major element which hasn't been replaced however, is the battery, which suggests it's going to now last a shorter period of time between charges. You needn't be too concerned though, because it still lasts a reputable seven hours with wireless turned on. The MacBook Pro 13-inch at the same time receives a minor downgrade as it makes use of the Intel integrated graphics without an AMD or NVIDIA counterpart. Only gamers need to be concerned though, because the Intel HD 3000 graphics is a great improvement over its predecessors.

The Apple company has once again taken a commanding lead within the coveted professional notebook computer category with their newest line of MacBook Pros, the Winter 2011 edition. Fresh MacBook Pro buyers can be certain that they are going to be able to run the most demanding software for the near future.