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 Saudi Vision 2030: Why the Kingdom is becoming a hub in EdTech education By Andrea Benito Jun 07, 2023 5 mins brandpost From edge to cloud: The critical role of hardware in AI applications The rise of generative artificial intelligence By Broadcom Jun 06, 2023 5 mins Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence brandpost The new value calculator: Levers for business optimization Squeezing maximum value out of your data is not only about cost-savings—it’s time to create significant potential by transforming your competitive position. By Sandrine Ghosh Jun 06, 2023 5 mins Data Management brandpost The new wave of data observability Innovative ‘applied observability’ can detect issues and diagnose their root causes swiftly and effectively. By Sandrine Ghosh Jun 06, 2023 4 mins Data Management 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