Apple MA254LL User Guide - Page 5

Technology Overview 5 MacBook Pro Product Overview Intel is the first microprocessor supplier to move into high-volume production using industry-leading 65-nanometer process technology. By partnering with Intel, Apple can continue to design thinner and lighter Mac computers without compromising on performance. To identify Universal applications, look for the Mac OS X Universal logo on software packages and websites. Powered by the new Intel Core Duo processor, MacBook Pro is o∂ to a great start. Add a 667MHz frontside bus, 667MHz DDR2 memory, and 16-lane PCI Express graphics, and performance skyrockets. But exceptional performance isn't the whole story. With a built-in iSight camera and Front Row media navigation, this versatile system brings a fresh perspective to mobile computing. First Intel-Based Mac Notebook The Intel Core Duo packs two execution cores on a single silicon chip. A feat of advanced fabrication technology, this new processor includes a generous 2MB of shared L2 Smart Cache and sophisticated Dynamic Power Coordination technology. Its supere∑cient design enables awesome performance while consuming very little energy. The upshot? It's possible to fit dual-core horsepower into the svelte 1-inch-thin MacBook Pro. Next-generation performance With two processor cores, you'll do more and wait less: Enjoy smooth playback of a 1080p high definition movie; host a four-way iChat video conference; or render complex 3D models up to four times faster than before.2 You'll also enjoy new levels of performance in tasks such as web browsing, word processing, and intensive game play. Seamless compatibility MacBook Pro runs your favorite software, such as Microsoft O∑ce and Adobe Photoshop, thanks to Rosetta technology in Mac OS X version 10.4.4.3 Rosetta translates most of your PowerPC-based applications dynamically, so they run on the Intel-based MacBook Pro. Rosetta is completely transparent and requires no configuration. To enjoy the full punch of the Intel Core Duo, you can use Universal applications- software that runs natively on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Mac computers. Apple's iLife '06 and iWork '06 are Universal applications, which means they'll take immediate advantage of the two Intel processor cores in MacBook Pro.