When apple decide to break 20th consecutive launch To Don’t announce new Macs What’s next for the MacBook family in the last quarter of the year? We’re sure the loyal will always wait for the latest releases, but those looking for a new MacBook right now will have to look at Apple’s current offerings in general, In particular, you may be looking at the latest MacBook Pro.
Still, all the other options available now and in the near future are far better choices than Apple’s latest laptops.
Apple MacBook Pro computers are on display at the John Lewis at Home Shop in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. … [+]
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First, the current new MacBook Pro (released at WWDC in June 2022) Apple’s awkward combination of M2-powered MacBook Air and MacGyvered fans for extra coolingThis allows the processor to run a little faster than the Air, but with a slight increase over the Air, it costs a lot more. Requires a MacBook Pro. Those looking for Apple’s definition of value for money should stay with the MacBook Air.
What about those looking for raw power? The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets are more powerful, but built with the previous generation of Apple Silicon. The long-awaited upgrade to the presumed names M2 Pro and M2 Max Many expected it to arrive in Q4 2022… but it didn’t show up. They are scheduled for the first half of 2023.
Those looking for a larger laptop have many options in the Windows market, but Apple has put its large-screen MacBook options under the Pro designation. Apple silicon raises the performance baseline to levels beyond what is suitable for most consumers (Even if Tim Cook and his team missed the deadline), the MacBook Air’s larger screen is one of the most anticipated upgrades. supply chain Apple is preparing a 15-inch display for consumer laptops – An option that would be a welcome diversion from Apple’s traditional portfolio.
It’s also worth asking if you actually need a laptop.Do you work away from your desk enough to justify portability, or Is a smartphone or tablet paired with an iMac or Mac Studio a better choice?
You can look elsewhere in the current range, save up and buy a truly powerful laptop, or wait for a bigger display.Apple has plenty of options now and in the near future. ..and they’re all better than the new MacBook Pro.
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