This version of the 17-inch MacBook Pro (model MD311LL/A) features a
second-generation 2.4 GHz Core i7 quad-core processor, 750 GB hard
drive, and 4 GB of installed RAM. Other features include ultra-fast
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity, an ExpressCard/34
slot, three USB 2.0 ports, and a FireWire 800 port (see full specifications below).

FaceTime HD camera built into the bezel for crisp, widescreen video chats (see larger image).

The backlit keyboard--great for typing in low-light settings (see larger image).
Key Features
Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology
Developed
by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O
(input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of
transfer speeds in both directions. Built into the MacBook Pro, the
Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible
peripherals as well as existing USB and FireWire peripherals using
simple adapters. You'll be able to move data up to 20 times faster than
with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800, and
you can daisy-chain multiple high-speed devices without using a hub.
And
because Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, you'll be able
to connect to a high-resolution display from the same port. Any Mini
DisplayPort display plugs right into the Thunderbolt port, and you can
also connect displays that use DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, or VGA
connections with an existing adapter. You'll also be able to include
your display into a daisy-chained set of peripherals.

Next-Generation Quad-Core Intel Processor
This
MacBook Pro is powered by a second-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core
processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content
creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost
Technology 2.0, the latest Core i7 increases speed automatically for
whatever you're doing, dynamically accelerating performance to match
your workload.
Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each
core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering
the performance you need for smart multitasking. And you'll enjoy a
rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual experience
with no additional hardware. The Core i7 processor also provides faster
access to the installed RAM, with an integrated memory controller to
connect fast 1333 MHz memory directly to the processor.
With new
microarchitecture, the graphics processor resides on the same chip as
the central processor and has direct access to the 6 MB of shared L3
cache--helping your applications run at peak performance. And an
integrated video encoder enables HD video calls with FaceTime, while an
efficient decoder gives you long battery life when you're watching DVDs
or iTunes movies.

Automatic Graphics Switching
The
MacBook Pro offers excellent graphics flexibility with two video
processors--the discrete AMD Radeon HD 6770M processor (with 1 GB of
GDDR5 video memory) for heavier workloads and an integrated Intel HD
Graphics 3000 processor for better battery life on the go. When gaming
or using processor-intensive applications like Aperture or Final Cut
Pro, you'll appreciate the power of the AMD Radeon HD 6770M, which lets
you see more frames per second and experience better responsiveness. And
the automatic graphics switching feature determines which graphics
processor an application needs and switches instantly between the
processors.
Buttonless Multi-Touch Trackpad
With no
button on the glass trackpad, there's more room to track and
click--left, right, center, and everywhere in between. Without a
separate button, the trackpad gives your hands plenty of room to move on
the large, silky glass surface. It also incorporates Multi-Touch
gestures--including swipe, pinch, rotate, and four-finger swipe. And it
also now supports inertial scrolling, an intuitive way to scroll through
large photo libraries, lengthy documents and long web sites.
Key Specifications
- 17-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass (1920 x 1200-pixel resolution).
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor ("Sandy Bridge") with 6 MB shared L3 cache for excellent multitasking.
- Dual graphics processors with automatic switching between AMD Radeon HD 6770M (with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory) for demanding applications and integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 (with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for power savings.
- 750 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB)
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting
- Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
- Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
- Three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
- ExpressCard/34 slot
- Thunderbolt port with native Mini DisplayPort output plus support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
- Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control with support for inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
- Full-size backlit keyboard
- Stereo speakers with subwoofers
- Dimensions: 15.47 x 10.51 x 0.98 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 6.6 pounds
- Up to 7 hours of battery life
- Meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements
- Rated EPEAT Gold
What's in the Box
17-inch
MacBook Pro, display cleaning cloth, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall
plug, power cord, software DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
Limited Warranty And Service
The
MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year
limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the AppleCare
Protection Plan.
Installed Software
At the heart of
every MacBook Pro--and every Mac--is OS X Lion, an operating system
that's both easy to use and incredibly powerful. It's built on a
rock-solid UNIX foundation and engineered to take full advantage of the
technologies in every new Mac. So everything works together perfectly.
And features like Multi-Touch gestures and Mission Control let you
interact with your computer in amazing and intuitive new ways.
- OS X Lion (includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more)
iLife helps you do more with photos, movies,
and music than you ever thought possible. In iPhoto, you can browse,
edit, and share your photos in stunning new full-screen views. Create
epic Hollywood-style movie trailers from your home video in iMovie. And
GarageBand gives you everything you need to make a great-sounding
song--including tools for keeping your song in perfect rhythm and guitar
and piano lessons.
- iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand)