The 13-inch Pro line will play a prominent role in Apple’s computing future. Processor: 2.0GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz Resolution: 2560 x 1600 native resolution at 227 ppi Apple is motivating the MacBook Air-using populace to switch over.ĭisplay: 13.3-inch LED-backlit display with IPS technology It’s already made the MacBook Air line obsolete, and as Schiller explained, the new MacBook Pro is “smaller, but better in every way.” It has a higher-resolution screen, faster processor, faster memory, faster storage, faster graphics and new features, like a better keyboard and trackpad. The new Bar-less Pro also holds its own against its 13-inch Bar-endowed brethren. At entry level, they both have the same high-res 2560 x 1600 display, Force Touch trackpad, backlit keyboard, HDR stereo speakers, 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage. The Touch Bar model wins in processing power (2.9GHz versus 2.0GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor), Turbo Boost (up to 3.3GHz versus 3.1GHz), graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 550 versus 540), and number of Thunderbolt 3 ports (four versus two), but for most users - myself included - these features are superfluous.Īfter the initial excitement of the event faded, many Mac enthusiasts voiced concerns about whether the Touch Bar models were “pro” enough. For creative professions, the lack of variety of ports (for starters, there’s no SD card slot - though an argument can be made Pro users lean towards CompactFlash cards), non-gamer-friendly graphics cards, and a max 16GB of RAM simply isn’t good enough.

Plus, at a premium price (starting at $1,799), there are more value-for-money Windows options to buy.Īnd while the Touch Bar is beautiful, functional and full of promise, many early reviews are saying it isn’t quite a Pro-level feature.

It works well with apps like Safari, Messages, Photos, Photoshop and, as shown at the Apple event, djay Pro.

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