Apple has finally released the long awaited update for its Macbook Pro family, and it’s a very good update. See the details after the break.

From the press release:

“Apple today updated the MacBook Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. The popular 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to 80 percent faster graphics and a groundbreaking 10-hour built-in battery. The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and Apple’s new automatic graphics switching technology that toggles seamlessly between powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and energy efficient Intel HD Graphics processors.

All 13-inch MacBook Pro models now include faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 4GB RAM, a 10-hour built-in battery and the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor.

The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models are up to 50 percent faster than the previous systems.

Using Intel’s state-of-the-art 32 nanometer process, Intel Core i5 and i7 processors integrate the memory controller and Level 3 cache for faster access to system memory. Hyper-Threading technology improves data throughput by creating virtual processing cores, while Turbo Boost optimises performance between the two processor cores, accelerating the system from 2.66 GHz to 3.06 GHz for intensive dual core tasks, and up to 3.33 GHz for single core tasks.

All 15-inch and 17-inch models include two graphics processors, the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M for peak performance and Intel HD Graphics for energy efficient operation.”

And there you have it. Faster, more powerful and with a longer battery life Macbook Pros available from today at the Apple Store. Also, having both NVIDIA and Intel graphics, applications will be able to automatically switch between them. AAlso, you can choose between glossy, high resolution glossy and high resolution glossy with anti-glare displays for 15 and 17-inch models. An option of a 512GB SSD is also available.

Thank you, Steve. Now I know what I have to buy next.