A rep from local Apple reseller, Power Mac Center, sent a note informing me that the new batch MacBook Pros has just arrived. These are the ones that have the Thunderbolt technology (10Gbps port speed, formerly referred to as Intel Light Peak).
The units are available in all Power Mac Center outlets. However, when I asked about the retail prices of the units, they turn out to be more expensive than the SRP of the Apple Online Store.
Macbook Pro 13-inch: 2.3 GHz
Intel Core i5 2.3GHz dual-core
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM
320GB HDD 5400rpm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM
Built-in battery (7 hours)
Power Mac Center Price: Php64,990
Online Apple Store Price: Php61,990
Macbook Pro 13-inch: 2.7 GHz
Intel Core i7 2.7GHz dual-core
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM
500GB HDD 5400rpm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM
Built-in battery (7 hours)
Power Mac Center Price: Php79,990
Online Apple Store Price: Php76,990
Macbook Pro 15-inch: 2.0 GHz
Intel Core i7 2.0GHz quad-core
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM
500GB HDD 5400rpm
Intel HD Graphics 3000
AMD Radeon HD 6490M with 256MB GDDR5
Built-in battery (7 hours)
Power Mac Center Price: Php95,990
Online Apple Store Price: Php91,990
Macbook Pro 15-inch: 2.2 GHz
Intel Core i7 2.2GHz quad-core
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM
750GB HDD 5400rpm
Intel HD Graphics 3000
AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5
Built-in battery (7 hours)
Power Mac Center Price: Php114,990
Online Apple Store Price: Php112,990
Macbook Pro 17-inch: 2.2 GHz
Intel Core i7 2.2GHz quad-core
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM
750GB HDD 5400rpm
Intel HD Graphics 3000
AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5
Built-in battery (7 hours)
Power Mac Center Price: Php129,990
Online Apple Store Price: Php126,990
Was actually hoping the local stores would sell the laptops at a much lower price than the SRP provided by Apple. Not sure if this is the trend with Power Mac but the last time I bought a Macbook Air at iStudio, it was cheaper than Apple’s official prices.
Interesting post, it was really helpful when i
had been wondering more about this. I will be sure to share
this so even more people can see too.
I believe nothing could beat this beast in term of performance. Design wise, it’s classical and no other pc laptop able to match with the unibody aluminum case. However, the worst part of the MacBook Pro is also the aluminum case. It is very prone to scratches cause by day to day usage especially using outdoor. I would suggest to get it cover up by skinstyler.com wrist rest products. They help to reduce the sharpness edge of aluminum case and also protect it from scratches. Do check out their classical designer collection to match with MacBook Pro http://www.skinstyler.com/wrist-rest-protection-cover-skin-designer-collection-c-26_25.html
I’m getting a laptop for my college, Hindi ko alam kung anu mas better sa dalawa: Sony Vaio SB or Macbook pro…
Depends on your needs. If you’re going after gaming performance for for vaio sb. . but if your’re after mobility, go for macbook pro. I’m a macbook pro user. Battery lasts 7.5-8 hrs on a single charge. :D
ang anghang ng presyo.
ang anhang ng presyo.
sorry for my first claim, I have overlooked at the other mac books. hehehe sorry =))
Macbooks are overpriced if you consider only the specs, but mix in its excellent build quality (I haven’t been able to use any laptop to date that is both sturdy and sexy as a Macbook) and the price starts to get more reasonable.
Go to Digital Hub if you’re gonna buy Macs cuz it’s cheaper there.
Wow! Prices almost gave me a heart attack. lol But awesome specs. We also bought our Mac Book air at istudio in greenhills and the price is a lot lot lower than Power Mac.
You would probably get the same price because of the shipping fees.
Wow. iPad is the nearest I can get to an Apple computer. Soh hexpenshive…
Specs… Bow!!!
Expensive :)