Apple has updated its line of MacBook Pro notebooks with faster models. These new MacBook Pros come equipped with the latest Core 2 Duo processors from Intel, increased memory of up to 4GB, and some nifty high-speed graphics courtesy of the Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT.

The new models come encased in a one-inch thin lightweight aluminum enclosures and are available in 15- and 17-inch models. The 15-inch models now sport mercury-free LED-backlit displays. The 17-inch model, on the other hand, features an optional 1920-1200 high-resolution display.

The 15-Inch MacBook pros come in two models: a 2.2 GHz model that retails for a suggested price of US$ 1,999 and a 2.4 GHz model that retails for a suggested price of US$ 2,499. The 17-inch 2.4GHz model has a suggested price tag of US$ 2,799. All of these models are now available.