On Tuesday, after weeks of speculation, Apple released the latest version of its MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops.

The changes for the MacBook line are as follows:

MacBook (US$1,099) - white
-2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-1 GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x512MB
-120 GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
-Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
-AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth

MacBook (US$1,299) - white
-2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-2 GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
-160 GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
-SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
-AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth

MacBook (US$1,499) - black
-2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-2 GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
-250 GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
-SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
-AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth

The updated MacBook Pro configurations are as follows:
MacBook Pro (US$1,999) - 15"
-2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-200 GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
-Backlit Keyboard
-SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
-2 GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB

MacBook Pro (US$2,499) - 15"
-2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-2 GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
-250 GB Serial ATA @ 5400 rpm
-SuperDrive 8X (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
-Backlit Keyboard
-Scalable up to 2.6 GHz for an additional US$250

MacBook Pro (US$2,799) - 17"
-2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
-2 GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
-250 GB Serial ATA @ 5400 rpm
-Backlit Keyboard
-Scalable up to 2.6 GHz for an additional US$250

Additional build-to-order options include the ability to upgrade to four gigabytes of RAM, choose a larger hard drive, include a USB modem, Apple Remote, MagSafe Airline Adapter, AppleCare Protection Plan and Mini-DVI to VGA and Mini-DVI to DVI adapter.

The new models also feature multi-touch trackpads and are stated to ship within 24 hours.

As always, let us know what you think over in the comments or forums.