Apple Computer, maker of the uber-popular iPod digital media player, on Tuesday announced that its entire line of MacBook Pro laptop computers will feature Intel Core 2 Duo processors, Reuters reports via WashingtonPost.com. Intel Core 2 Duo In early September, Apple announced that all of its new iMac computers would also feature Core 2 Duo chips from Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel.Apple offers its MacBook Pro notebooks in 15- or 17-inch versions, and it said the new chips will give the computers up to 39 percent more performance speed than their predecessors, with twice the memory and additional storage capacity, according to Reuters. Apple MacBook Pro The 15-inch MacBook Pro will ship on Tuesday with a price tag of $1,999 for the 2.16GHz edition and $2,499 for the 2.33GHz model, Reuters reports. The 17-inch MacBook Pro with 2.33GHz will ship a week later for $2,799 each, according to Reuters. In related news, Apple’s golden child, the iPod, celebrated its fifth birthday this week.Related Links: Apple iMac Line Gets Intel Core 2 Duo Chips Apple iPod Hits 5 Years Old Apple Notes Occasional MacBook Shutdowns MacBook Gets Heat Update MacBook Vulnerable to Wireless HackCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature 4 remedies to avoid cloud app migration headaches The compelling benefits of using proprietary cloud-native services come at a price: vendor lock-in. Here are ways CIOs can effectively plan without getting stuck. By Robert Mitchell Nov 29, 2023 9 mins CIO CIO CIO case study Steps Gerresheimer takes to transform its IT CIO Zafer Nalbant explains what the medical packaging manufacturer does to modernize its IT through AI, automation, and hybrid cloud. By Jens Dose Nov 29, 2023 6 mins CIO SAP ServiceNow feature Per Scholas redefines IT hiring by diversifying the IT talent pipeline What started as a technology reclamation nonprofit has since transformed into a robust, tuition-free training program that seeks to redefine how companies fill tech skills gaps with rising talent. By Sarah K. White Nov 29, 2023 11 mins Diversity and Inclusion Hiring news Saudi Arabia will host the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh By Andrea Benito Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe