On Monday Apple took the wraps off of new versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops, refreshed with faster CPUs that sport the Intel “Ivy Bridge” architecture. USB 3.0 is now included on the devices.

MacBook Airs in particular get some big boosts with this latest refresh, including more robust RAM and storage offerings. The 11-inch comes with a 1.7 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage for $999, while the 13-inch comes with a 1.8 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage for $1,199. Configure to order options include more storage capabilities, more RAM and a 2.0 GHz processor. Intel HD 4000 graphics are standard issue, which Apple says gives the new MacBook Airs a 60 percent graphics speed boost.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro comes equipped with 2.5 GHz i5 processor, 4 GB RAM and 500 GB hard drive for $1,199 – faster processor, more memory and bigger hard drive are all options. Its 15-inch cousin comes with 2.3 GHz quad-core i7 processor, 4 GB RAM, and Nvidia GeForce GT 650M graphics, starting at $1,799. A faster 2.6 GHz quad-core model comes with 8 GB RAM and 500 GB hard drive for $2,199. Configure-to-order options include faster processors, additional hard drive capacity and flash storage.

Apple’s standout among the new MacBook offers is an all-new model sporting a “retina display” capable of 2880 x 1800 pixel resolution – the highest resolution of any Apple display, including Apple’s 27-inch Cinema Display. Apple has engineered the MacBook Pro case to be smaller, as well. It measures 0.71 inch high when closed and is 14.3 inches wide, weighing 4.46 pounds.

It comes with a 2.3 GHz quad-core i7 processor and 8 GB of RAM, starting at $2,199. There’s no hard drive inside – the new MacBook Pro, which will be sold alongside existing models, has 256 GB of flash storage (512 GB on the more expensive model), with Nvidia GeForce GT 650M graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000 are integrated on the motherboard – like other MacBook Pro models, you can switch between the graphics modes to save battery life. USB 3 ports, two Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, and an SDXC card slot round out the expansion ports, along with a slimmer “MagSafe 2” power connection. It comes with 802.11n networking and Bluetooth 4.0 support.

(Editor’s note: Updated 12:35 PT with more details)