Ivy Bridge Processor Anticipated for MacBook Pro 2012

An unofficial survey has indicated that users are looking forward to the Ivy Bridge processor that will be used on the reported MacBook Pro 2012 of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). It appears that the OS X Mountain Lion is playing second fiddle to the Intel processor in terms of the expected anticipated features on the reported MacBook Pro 2012. Around forty percent of the respondents to the survey are looking forward to the Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) processor on the reported MacBook 2012.

Recent benchmark results have given indications that one model of the reported MacBook Pro 2012 will feature the Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor of Intel.

Reports have also indicated that Intel will continue to dominate the processor market especially with the upcoming release of Windows 8 laptops and PCs as well as the possibility that it will be used on the reported MacBook Pro 2012. Some industry watchers have hinted Apple will face a number of Windows-based devices in the use of the chips from Intel.

Earlier reports hinted at the possibility that the reported MacBook Pro 2012 will feature a design similar with the MacBook Air and will not feature an optical drive while its solid state drive and battery will increase in size. Some respondents have indicated that they would want the reported MacBook Pro 2012 to come with these particular features.

The increased interest in the possibility that an Intel processor will be used on the reported MacBook Pro 2012 has surprised some industry watchers even as the upcoming device is anticipated to have the Mac OS X 10.8 already installed. Earlier reports hinted at a second quarter release of the reported MacBook Pro 2012, which will attract a number of potential buyers.

However the reported MacBook Pro 2012 will be facing more competition in the later part of the year when the Windows 8 OS will be released into the market.