Apple's Minor MacBook Pro Upgrades Beg One Question: Will Anyone Notice a Difference?

Only if you're performing a speed test.

The rumors were true: Apple

has refreshed the MacBook Pro for the second time this year.

was the first to catch onto this quiet unveiling, which does not involve a single notice on the front page of

. Considering how basic the upgrades are (ex: the 13-inch MacBook Pro now starts with a 2.4 GHz processor), Apple should be given a little credit for avoiding the usual hoopla that surrounds the company's “new” products. Apple knows that this isn't really a new MacBook at all; it's just a slightly better version of the existing model. Obviously any upgrade is good for those who have yet to purchase a MacBook Pro. But if you purchased one in the last eight months, don't feel bad – the latest upgrade is only a minor step above the last.