Apple's new thermal management system is quieter, which we can totally get behind if we're studying in the library.
A Thermal Management System: You may remember previous models of the Macbook Pro (think 2011) had giant vents cut into the back, with loud humming fans pumping out warm air. The 13" Air is still available (unlike the 11" model, which has been discontinued), but the fact that the new 13" Pro is thinner and lighter than a laptop whose entire purpose is to be thin and light could signal Apple's decision to slowly phase it out.ĥ. What is interesting about the new size of the Pro is how it stacks up to the the MacBook Air. The 13" model is 17% thinner and weighs a half a pound less than the previous generation of 13" laptops. It's not surprising that Apple has somehow managed to make the new MacBook Pro thinner and lighter than all previous models, but we go through this every time the brand releases something. Thinnest and Lightest Ever: Because obviously. However, Apple is still making a less expensive model of the new Pro without the Touch Bar, for those of us who are attached to our function keys (or just don't want to shell out the extra cash).Ĥ. It's too soon to predict how this will change computing, but it's effectively a second screen to work with, and that's pretty significant. Apps like PhotoShop and Microsoft Office will also be compatible. In Safari, the Touch Bar will display shortcuts to favorite sites and a search engine bar. In video-editing apps like iMovie and Final Cut Pro, the Touch Bar acts as a scrubbing device. A move toward smart messaging, the tool will also show you QuickType keyboard suggestions. For examples, in Messages, Touch Bar will offer access to emojis, GIFs, and reactions. The Touch Bar works to effectively replace the function keys along the top of your keyboard, and adapts itself to whichever app you're using. The models featuring this small second screen are priced at $1,799 and up. Touch Bar: The Touch Bar is the selling feature of the new MacBook Pro, but it's going to cost you.
Here are some of the best features of the new MacBook Pro:ġ. The new MacBook Pro is thin, light, and has all the same features we know and love, except for a few key improvements. But here we are, and we're not complaining. While rumors about the new MacBook Pro have been circulating for months, the device wasn't expected to launch until next spring. The new MacBook Pros are just as much a throwback as they are a giant leap forward. Yesterday, CEO Tim Cook and the rest of the Apple team unveiled the new MacBook Pro at the "Hello Again" keynote in Cupertino, California, to celebrate the MacBook's 25th anniversary. MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) review: A throwback design with serious new power.