The 13-inch MacBook Pro (approx. 1,200 euros on Amazon) based on the Apple M1 uses pretty much the same design as the 2016 model, and it seems Apple intends to stick with that chassis. Then MacRumors has learned from a supposedly reliable source that Apple will indeed be presenting a new MacBook Pro for the launch event on March 8th, but that it will not receive any design changes.
Compared to the 14-inch MacBook Pro (approx. 2,050 euros on Amazon), which debuted last fall with a brand new design, means buyers will have to forgo the thinner bezels and larger 120Hz ProMotion panel. After all, there is no notch due to the old design. Instead of traditional function keys, the cheapest MacBook Pro is the only device in Apple’s current product portfolio to continue to use the Touch Bar.
This information is consistent with recent rumours. Just like the Apple M1, the Apple M2 ARM SoC is to have four performance and four efficiency cores, but the graphics chip has up to ten computing units in the new chip instead of just eight in the previous model. The fact that Apple is sticking with the old design could mean that the MacBook Pro will still have to make do with just two Thunderbolt ports. However, this approach also has advantages: The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro weighs 1.4 kg and is around 200 grams lighter than the 14-inch model, which was the predecessor in our test achieve impressive battery life.
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