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.Īnd because Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, you'll be able to connect to a high-resolution display from the same port. 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. And with the built-in FaceTime HD camera, you can make astonishingly crisp HD video calls.ĭeveloped 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. New Thunderbolt technology lets you connect high-performance peripherals and high-resolution displays to a single port, and transfer files at lightning speeds.
The dual-core Intel i5 processor delivers up to 2x faster performance (over the previous generation of MacBook Pro). That is the reason for the reduced sale price and the reduced warranty. The unit may not be shipped in retail packaging. Some non-essential items may be missing from the box. That means that they have been opened due to being a photo sample, a tested good customer return or having damaged packaging. The units in this sale are being sold as open box condition.
Outside of their physical appearance, they have been tested to be in full working condition. Hey, you there! These items are expected to have a moderate level of wear & tear including (but not limited to) scratches, dents, and dings.