Apple launches new MacBook with touchscreen and OLED — starts at $2,899
The computer is also lighter and sports a new look.
Apple unveiled a new lineup of MacBook Pros at an event in Los Angeles, marking a significant departure from the company's traditional design. The new models, set to launch on November 6, feature OLED XDR displays and support for touch input. Both the 14-inch and 16-inch versions are available for pre-order starting at $2,899 and $3,399 respectively.
The 14-inch model weighs 3 pounds, making it slightly lighter than its predecessor, while the 16-inch version is 4 pounds, or about 0.7 pounds less than before. Apple has also slimmed down the bezels on these laptops. The screens are slightly thinner than the previous generation, with the 16-inch model being nearly a millimeter thinner and the 14-inch model half a millimeter thinner.
Apple's new MacBook Pros incorporate the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, with options for up to 16TB of storage and 128GB of memory. They also introduce the Dynamic Island, a design reminiscent of the iPhone, which can display real-time notifications. Additionally, the new MacBook Pros feature light-up Apple logos, a design element not seen on a MacBook Pro since 2016.
The screen technology in these laptops is a major upgrade, with ProMotion technology allowing for refresh rates ranging from 10 Hz to 120 Hz. The OLED XDR display promises 2,000 nits of peak brightness and a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, delivering intensely deep blacks. The 14-inch MacBook Pro weighs 3 pounds, while the 16-inch version is 4 pounds, marking a slight decrease in weight compared to their predecessors.
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