Apple's McBook Now Available With Latest Processors, Longer Battery

(RTTNews) - Apple Inc. (AAPL) Tuesday updated MacBook with sixth-generation dual-core Intel Core M processors up to 1.3 GHz, with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.1 GHz, and faster 1866 MHz memory. The new Mac will be available in new rose gold finish, as well as gold, silver and space gray. It will have a longer battery life. 13-inch MacBook Air will have 8 GB of memory standard across all configurations.

MacBook is available through Apple.com starting today, and in Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers starting tomorrow.

Apple said the new Intel HD Graphics 515 deliver up to 25 percent faster graphics performance, and faster PCIe-based flash storage. The latest one will be the thinnest and lightest Mac, the technology giant noted.

The other features are 12-inch Retina display, highly responsive full-size keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, versatile USB-C port and all-day battery life in a design that is just 2 pounds and 13.1 mm thin

MacBook is entirely fanless for silent, efficient performance and with no moving parts or vents.

It has a built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 for fast wireless connectivity. Users can stream content from MacBook to your Apple TV using AirPlay, exchanging files quickly using AirDrop or using wireless headphones.

Pricing for MacBook 1.1 GHz dual-core Intel Core m3 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.2 GHz and 256GB of flash storage is $1,299. Price for 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Core m5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.7 GHz and 512GB of flash storage for $1,599.