The new MacBook, 15-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air feature a next-generation Mini DisplayPort optimised for connecting the new 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display. The new display includes a built-in iSight video camera, microphone and speaker system in an elegant aluminium-and-glass enclosure. As part of the next generation of DisplayPort standards, the new Mini DisplayPort delivers a pure digital signal suitable for displays up to 30 inches. At only 10 per cent the size of a standard DVI connector, Mini DisplayPort fits perfectly with the slim design of the new MacBook family. Adapters are available for using Mini DisplayPort with previous-generation VGA, DVI/HDMI and dual-link DVI displays.
Every Mac in Apple’s product family ships with iLife ’08, Apple’s suite of digital-lifestyle applications. iLife ’08 includes iPhoto and a completely redesigned version of iMovie, both of which work seamlessly with the new MobileMe Web Gallery for easy online sharing of photographs and video. Every Mac also comes with Leopard, Apple’s advanced operating system. Leopard includes Time Machine for effortless automatic backup of all data on a Mac; a redesigned Finder for quickly browsing and sharing files across multiple Macs; Quick Look for viewing documents without launching their associated application; Spaces for grouping applications and switching rapidly between them; a new desktop with Stacks for easy access to files from the Dock; and major enhancements to Mail and iChat.
The new MacBook, 15-inch MacBook Pro and 17-inch MacBook Pro are shipping immediately and will be available through the Apple Store at http://www.applestore.de, Apple Retail Stores and Apple Authorised Resellers. The new MacBook Air will follow during the first weeks of November. An updated white 13-inch MacBook with a 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 120 GB 5,400 rpm hard drive and 8x SuperDrive is available immediately for €949 including VAT.
