Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here, and yes, touching a MacBook screen feels totally and wonderfully natural
Do not adjust your screen; it is perfectly normal to put your digits on a touchscreen MacBook Pro. In fact, I rather enjoyed it, and you might, too.
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on October 28 in Los Angeles, offering a 14-inch and 16-inch model powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max Apple silicon. CEO John Ternus emphasized the laptop's innovative features like its PROLED screen and lightweight design, weighing 3lbs for the 14-inch model and 4lbs for the 16-inch one.
Upon trying the touchscreen, it felt as natural as expected, allowing users to tap, swipe, gesture with three fingers, pinch, and zoom with ease. The laptop's backlit OLED display, featuring a glowing Apple logo, offers brighter and more vibrant visuals while maintaining deep blacks. The 16-inch model also retains the Magic Keyboard and a ForceTouch Trackpad, while the 14-inch version is lighter at 3lbs.
The touchscreen provides a seamless experience for tasks like using a 3D design app, opening Maps, and even playing touchscreen piano. Despite the absence of Apple Pencil support, the touchscreen MacBook Pro marks a significant step forward in the MacBook Pro lineup, offering a more intuitive and natural user experience.
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