MacBook Pro 2008 vs MacBook Pro 2009
Posted on 12. Feb, 2009 by admin in Macintosh | 827 views
MacBook Pros were design with the multimedia artist in mind, which means it’s the laptop of choice for people who work with audio, video, or large images as well as high-end applications. At this time, you are most likely aware of the design changes, which include a new "unibody" chassis, new buttonless multitouch trackpad, the addition of a mini DisplayPort, and the subtraction of the FireWire 400 port. Let’s take a closer look at the changes under the hood. We compared the current 15-inch model 2009 edition with the 15-inch Pro from 2008.
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MacBook Pro 2008 |
MacBook Pro 2009 |
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15-inch, 2.4GHz MacBook Pro
(MB470LL/A) |
15-inch, 2.53GHz MacBook Pro
(MB471LL/A) |
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Display:
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15.4 in TFT active matrix 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
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15.4 in TFT active matrix 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
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Processor:
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2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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Memory:
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2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB
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4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB
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Graphics Controller:
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NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - 512 MB
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NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT / GeForce 9400M - 512 MB
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Graphics memory:
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256MB GDDR3
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512MB GDDR3
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Optical Storage:
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DVD?RW (?R DL) - Integrated
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DVD?R (+R DL) - Integrated
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L2 cache
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3MB shared
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6MB shared
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OS Provided: |
Apple MacOS X 10.5
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Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
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Battery:
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Removable lithium-polymer
Up to 5 hours of wireless productivity |
Removable lithium-polymer
Up to 5 hours of wireless productivity |
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Connections and Expansion:
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MagSafe power port
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MagSafe power port
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Gigabit Ethernet port
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One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
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One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
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Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
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Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
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Mini DisplayPort
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Mini DisplayPort
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Audio line in
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Audio line in
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Audio line out
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Audio line out
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ExpressCard/34 slot
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ExpressCard/34 slot
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Security cable lock slot
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Security cable lock slot
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Price:
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$1,999.00
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$2,499.00
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Pros:
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Classic design; excellent overall performance; much improved graphics performance; bright and environmentally friendly screen; 2GB of RAM, which is expandable to 4GB.
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Thin, rounded design; easier to service and upgrade; ecologically conscious; gorgeous, bright, glossy screen; retains FireWire port; large trackpad with numerous multi-touch gesture choices; great new keyboard.
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Cons:
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Just two USB ports and none of the fancy stuff like HDMI, eSATA, Blu-ray drive or even a lousy SD slot. Expensive.
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No choice of screen finishes; trackpad button can be hard to press; disappointing battery life; some multi-touch gestures more difficult to maneuver than others.
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Bottom Line:
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A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air’s best feature–expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.
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It’s typically well designed and houses some powerful components. However, the glossy screen will put off many corporate users, as will the lack of an integrated DVI output.
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