Apple MacBook Pro 2007 Edition series

The Bottom Line: The design remains the same, but under the hood Apple's MacBook Pro laptops received a jolt by way of faster processors, a new chipset, and--depending on the screen size--either new screen technology or the option for a higher resolution. Those pining for a 12-inch MacBook Pro will need to continuing waiting, but there's nothing to complain about for the updated 15- and 17-inch models, which offer improved specs at the same starting prices.

Release Date: 06/05/2007

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, Apple MacOS X 10.5, DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, L2 cache, 4 MB, EPA Energy Star

The Bottom Line: Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price.

Release Date: 06/21/2007

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, Apple MacOS X 10.5, DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, L2 cache, 4 MB, EPA Energy Star

CNET editors' take

The Bottom Line: The design remains the same, but under the hood Apple's MacBook Pro laptops received a jolt by way of faster processors, a new chipset, and--depending on the screen size--either new screen technology or the option for a higher resolution. Those pining for a 12-inch MacBook Pro will need to continuing waiting, but there's nothing to complain about for the updated 15- and 17-inch models, which offer improved specs at the same starting prices.

Release Date: 06/05/2007

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, 17 in TFT active matrix, Apple MacOS X 10.5, DVD±RW (±R DL) - Integrated, PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM, 6.8 lbs, L2 cache, 4 MB, EPA Energy Star

CNET editors' take