Apple has updated it’s MacBook Pro line with processor upgrades to the new Core 2 Duo processors. There are two 15” models, the low end sporting a 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM and a ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB VRAM. The high end 15” model features a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM and 256MB VRAM. Both 15” models see the return of the Dual Layer Superdrive (albeit at 6x speed) and of Firewire 800. The 17” model features a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB Ram, 256MB VRAM, 160GB HD, 8x Super drive and an extra USB 2 port. All models can be upgraded to 3GB of ram and 200GB of HD space

Deep Thought’s Take: These Core 2 Duo MBPs are exactly what people wanted from the first MBP. It’s also nice to see that Apple has decided not to skimp on the default RAM for once.