Apple said on Tuesday its entire MacBook Pro line of notebook computers will use Intel Corp.'s Core 2 Duo processors.

Apple said the new notebooks, available in 15-inch and 17-inch models, will deliver performances up to 39 percent faster than the previous generation, and offer double the memory and bigger storage capacity.

The 15-inch MacBook Pro is shipping on Tuesday with a 2.16 GHz model retailing at $1,999 and a 2.33 GHz version retailing at $2,499. The 2.33 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro will start shipping next week at $2,799, Apple said. Mac Book Pro at a glance

15.4-inch display
2.16GHz or 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
5.6 pounds
6x double-layer-burning SuperDrive
One FireWire 400
One FireWire 800
Two USB
ExpressCard/34
Up to 200GB hard drive
Gigabit Ethernet
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Built-in AirPort Extreme
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Illuminated keyboard
Scrolling trackpad
MagSafe Power Adapter