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The OLED MacBook Pro's display is absolutely stunning, but the touchscreen feels unnecessary

This is the best display I've ever seen in a laptop.

The OLED MacBook Pro's display is absolutely stunning, but the touchscreen feels unnecessary

Apple's new MacBook Pro with ProLED XDR display is a stunning piece of technology, but its touchscreen functionality feels more like a novelty than a necessity. Despite the laptop being in development before current CEO John Ternus took over from Tim Cook, the 14-inch and 16-inch models still retain many design elements from previous generations, such as minimized bezels, a slimmer profile, and the iPhone's Dynamic Island.

The OLED display is responsive and offers impressive contrast and color accuracy, with support for P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, as well as HDR video editing. However, the touchscreen functionality remains underutilized, with only a few apps offering touch-optimized features. While it's a neat feature, it's not essential, and the premium price tag doesn't justify the limited practicality.

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