Apple Unveils Touchscreen Laptop
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The entry-level 14-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899, while the cheapest 16-inch model costs $3,399 — both $400 more than comparable non-touchscreen models equipped with M5 Pro chips.
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The new laptop marks a major shift for Apple, which has long resisted adding touchscreens to its Mac computers, instead relying on keyboards and trackpads while embracing touch controls on its iPhones and iPads.
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Apple has released its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, priced up to $14,549 for the fully loaded 16-inch model, causing controversy among fans. The highest cost comes from upgrading storage to 16TB at an additional $7,000 and maxing out memory at 128GB for another $2,000. While some professionals find even entry-level prices steep at $2,899-$3,399 respectively, others argue that the extra cost is only significant on…
Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro can cost up to a whopping $15K, infuriating fans →2 articles from New York Post on this storyApple introduced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro after years of resisting such features, marking a significant shift towards integrating touch capabilities into their laptops. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch models with OLED displays and Dynamic Island technology, the new MacBook Pro is powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and will be priced starting at $4599 for the 14-inch version. CEO John Ternus announced this…
Apple unveils its first-ever touchscreen laptop →At an event in Los Angeles on October 28, Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, marking a significant shift from Apple's previous stance against touchscreens in laptops. The new MacBook Pro is available for pre-order starting October 28 and will go on sale November 6, priced at $2,899 for the base model (14-inch) and up to $4,799 for the highest-end…
Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker →This article provides first impressions of Apple's newly released touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring an OLED display with up to 2,000 nits peak brightness and a contrast ratio of 10 million-to-one. The laptop also includes Dynamic Island technology for enhanced user interaction and a backlit logo on the lid. It weighs less than previous models but dimensions are only slightly altered. Pre-order details are also…
My first impressions of Apple's first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro – and how to pre-order →Analysis
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- 28 Oct
The new MacBook Pro starts at US$2,899 (S$3,700) for the 14-inch model with the M5 Pro chip, while the highest-end configuration starts at US$4,799 for the 16-inch model with the more powerful M5 Max chip.
- 29 Oct
Apple has resisted putting a touchscreen on Apple laptops until now, so the change is a major one, though Apple was emphasising the OLED upgrade more.
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29 Oct Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro can cost up to a whopping $15K, infuriating fansApple has released its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, priced up to $14,549 for the fully loaded 16-inch model, causing controversy among fans. The highest cost comes from upgrading storage to 16TB at an additional $7,000 and maxing out memory at 128GB for another $2,000. While some professionals find even entry-level prices steep at $2,899-$3,399 respectively, others argue that the extra cost is only significant on…New York Post
29 Oct My first impressions of Apple's first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro – and how to pre-orderThis article provides first impressions of Apple's newly released touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring an OLED display with up to 2,000 nits peak brightness and a contrast ratio of 10 million-to-one. The laptop also includes Dynamic Island technology for enhanced user interaction and a backlit logo on the lid. It weighs less than previous models but dimensions are only slightly altered. Pre-order details are also…Evening Standard28 Oct Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone makerAt an event in Los Angeles on October 28, Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, marking a significant shift from Apple's previous stance against touchscreens in laptops. The new MacBook Pro is available for pre-order starting October 28 and will go on sale November 6, priced at $2,899 for the base model (14-inch) and up to $4,799 for the highest-end…The Straits Times
28 Oct Apple unveils its first-ever touchscreen laptopApple introduced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro after years of resisting such features, marking a significant shift towards integrating touch capabilities into their laptops. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch models with OLED displays and Dynamic Island technology, the new MacBook Pro is powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and will be priced starting at $4599 for the 14-inch version. CEO John Ternus announced this…Sydney Morning Herald
28 Oct Apple slated to unveil first touchscreen laptops amid product blitzApple plans to unveil its first touchscreen MacBooks in Los Angeles on Wednesday as part of a series of product launches leading up to the holiday shopping season. This move comes after recent releases of a folding iPhone and a smart home hub earlier this month. The decision marks a shift from Apple’s previous stance against touchscreens in laptops, which was criticized by some analysts but seen as inevitable by…New York Post
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