After some considerable downtime on the Apple online store yesterday, the Californian bigwigs finally unveiled the latest version of the much-anticipated new MacBook Pro series.  The new 15.4” and 17” models come fully equipped with Intel’s Core i5 and Core i7 processor chips.  For the meantime, the 13” will have to wait patiently for an overhaul.

It’s an all-round refresh for the MacBook Pro family as the machine now comes equipped with 4GB of RAM as standard. On some of the bigger models users can also choose between a range of different processors and graphics card options.

 If you’re interested in buying the new 15.4” model, you also have three types of screen to pick from: a glossy widescreen display, a high-res glossy widescreen display and a high-res antiglare widescreen display.  Other enhancements include the battery life, now up to 10 hours from a single charge on the 13” model and between 8-9 hours for its larger 15.4” and 17” counterparts.

There hasn’t been a great deal of variation in price, with the exception of the 13” model where buyers can potentially save around £200.

What are your thoughts on the new series?