Apple hardware is expensive, that’s what we try to highlight whenever there is any kind of discount. Well, if you’re looking for a new laptop, you’ll be happy to know that Apple’s latest high-end MacBooks (8/10, Recommend with WIRED) is theirs Lowest price ever on Amazon. It’s a powerful 2021 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro chip, 16 gigabytes of RAM, and 512 gigabytes of storage.
They still don’t cheap, but these are killer prices for some very capable machines. The 16-inch display fell to this low just once last month, but it’s the lowest ever for a 14-inch machine. This is also a great time to buy them, as Apple introduced it last fall and likely won’t introduce high-end MacBook Pro models this year.
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Why we love the new MacBook Pro
Most people don’t need these top-of-the-line MacBooks. The performance they deliver is overkill for general tasks like web browsing and word processing — if that’s you, stick with it. MacBook Air. (We have A guide to help you choose the best MacBook for your needs.) But if you need a powerful laptop that can handle video editing, music production, 3D rendering, or any other demanding task, they’ll be fine for you. Friend. The High Power mode on the 16-inch screen also lets you edit 8K footage.
Remember the ports? When will you be able to plug everything directly into your MacBook without a protector? Apple eliminated most of them the hard way in 2016. In 2021, it finally listened and brought them back into these two laptops. You’ll get places to keep one HDMI, three USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, an SD card, and a headphone jack. The chargers are also back to the original, magnetic connection back.
Apple also removed the Touch Bar (hello!) and introduced Mini LED displays in both sizes, delivering rich colors and stunning deep blacks. Oh, and they support 120 Hz . refresh rate, also. Read our review For more details.
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