Apple just released their updated MacBook Pro lineup. The big thing now is the retina Touchbar which replaces the function keys we have lived with for an eternity. With this, the key bar is able to change its function and form depending on type of application you currently have open.
This opens up new possibilities to control complex applications with customisable quick access to tools.
A Touch ID sensor is included as well so you can unlock the computer the same way you unlock your iPhone. It is also possible to use with Apple Pay. If you share the computer with others and have multiple user accounts you can just use your finger to login to another account on the Mac.
Naturally the new notebooks have gotten a spec bump with Skylake processors from Intel. As for graphics you can opt for a higher end version with graphics from AMD on the 15 Inch version. The lower end 13-Inch includes built-in graphics from Intel.
Design
Smaller and lighter, as always. A new smaller hinge and the new butterfly keyboard used in the twelve inch MacBook is what you get here. Although improved. This is the first time they release it in another color: Spacegrey.
Specifications 15-Inch MacBook Pro
Processor
- 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Graphics
- Radeon Pro 450
RAM
- 16GB memory
Storage
- SSD: 256GB up to 2TB / 3GB/s
Display
- 2880 x 1800 “retina” Display
- 67% Brighter
- 25% more colors
Ports & Features
- Retina Touchbar
- Touch ID
- Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
Specifications 13-Inch MacBook Pro with Touchbar
Processor
- 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
Graphics
- Intel Iris 550
RAM
- 8GB memory
Storage
- SSD: From 256GB / 3GB/s
Display
- 2560 x 1600
Ports & Features
- Retina Touchbar
- Touch ID
- Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
Specifications 13-Inch MacBook Pro without Touchbar
Apple have released a 13-Inch model without the toolbar, it have the regular function keys instead and some lower specifications. This will be a solid choice for schools and others that have tight budget restrictions.
Processor
- 2.0GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
Graphics
- Intel Iris 550
RAM
- 8GB memory
Storage
- SSD: From 256GB / 3GB/s
Display
- 2560 x 1600
Ports & Features
- Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
Review
I don’t have access to new hardware from Apple right away. A review from all about apple will come, but not before I get my hands on one. This will probably be around new year 2017. I plan to review every aspect of the device, but if you have anything specific you want me to review leave a comment about it below.
Where to buy?
Directly from the Apple Store is one option, this way you buy it directly from Apple and that is the most preferred option in my opinion. However you can also get them from Amazon
Any update or anything new on the Mac Mini…..
Thanks for the updates bro,
Now I have to work some more overtime to buy me one of those new gadgets…..
As of this writing no news about Mac Mini, Mac Pro or iMac. They are still out of date.
With these events I suspect Apple focus their efforts on the products by popularity. Their iOS devices like iPhone and iPad are extremely popular and thats why they talk about them first.
After the iPhones the portable laptops are next in line in terms of popularity. The ones released today.
I am not sure what Apple is going to do with their desktop computers. I hope they give them some updates, but only time will tell.