Apple has just updated the specs of the MacBook Pro. The good news is that the MacBook Pro 2010 range offers significant spec upgrades, but sadly the prices have also gone up a little.

The 13-inch models are still sticking with the Core 2 Duos but with faster 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz processors. Bigger MacBook Pro 15-inch and 17-inch models are now upgraded to Intel’s new Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The 13-inch model comes with NVIDIA GeForce GT 320M graphics card while the bigger MacBooks Pros will have the NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (256MB – 512MB).

All the new units come with 4GB of RAM (upgradable to8GB) with standard hard drive capacities of 320GB and 500GB. An SSD option is also available up to 512GB.

The look, shape and dimensions of the new MacBook Pro range will remain exactly the same, so this means that all existing MacBook Accessories will still be compatible with the new MacBook Pro 2010 models.

If you’re thinking about buying a new MacBook Pro, don’t forget to check out GearZaps online store for a huge range of MacBook Cases and accessories.

- How can I identify my MacBook?

- What are the differences between MacBooks?

- Which MacBook do I have?

Are you trying to find out which version of the Apple MacBook you own? This is a common question from MacBook owners because Apple has released new models under the same name. This can cause problems, for example; when you’re looking to buy a MacBook accessory or MacBook case which is designed for a specific MacBook.

This article aims to tell you the main differences between the recent models of the MacBook so you can work out which model you have or want to buy.

MacBook History

In May 2006, Apple released the first generation black and white MacBook. A unibody aluminum MacBook was subsequently introduced in October 2008. Then in October 2009, a unibody polycarbonate MacBook was introduced.

For the purposes of identifying your MacBook, we now refer to the model using the date it was first introduced i.e. MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009).

How to identify your MacBook

Note: These instructions are only for the MacBook 13″ and not the MacBook Pro.

STEP ONE:

Find out at least one of the following pieces of information:

-         Serial Number: on the bottom of the case / the battery bay or system information

-         Model Number: on the box, receipt or system information

-         Configuration: on the box, receipt or system information

STEP TWO:

Use the information from STEP ONE to find your MacBook in the table below. This will give you the date it was released and allow you to identify which cases and accessories work with your MacBook.

Once you know which MacBook you have, why not visit our MacBook Accessories Shop or buy a MacBook Case.