Apple today unveiled its new 13-inch MacBook Pro, its third announced Mac. With an Apple M1 chip, with integrated graphics processor.
This is the first 13-inch MacBook Pro, with Apple Silicon replacing Intel’s 13-inch model. Apple’s M1 chip has an 8-core CPU and GPU, with a 16-core neural engine. Which when combined with the cooling system, potentially activates the MacBook Pro.
Achieving up to 2.8 times faster than the previous generation, according to Apple. Which makes it up to 3x faster than the best-selling Windows laptop in its class.
- LED-backlit retina display.
- Apple M1 chip.
- Eight-core CPU, with four performance cores and four efficiency cores.
- Eight core GPU.
- 16-core Neural Engine.
- Battery life with up to 17 hours of wireless web browsing.
- Up to 20 hours of video playback on the Apple TV app.
- Backlit Magic Keyboard.
- Thermal efficiency.
- Unified memory.
- SSD storage.
- Apple Secure Enclave.
- Set of three microphones.
- Touch Bar
- Touch ID sensor
- Ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad with precise cursor control and pressure sensitivity.
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
- 720p FaceTime HD camera.
- Dolby Atmos audio support.
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Available Colors: Space Gray and Silver.
- Price: 256GB – $ 1,299.00 | 512GB – $ 1,499.00.
- Deliveries scheduled for November 17.
It should be noted that what Intel manufacturers offer on Apple’s M1 chip is the option of more memory and storage, with custom configurations. The M1 memory options come in at 16GB, compared to the Intel 32GB option. Intel manufacturers also offer more storage, up to 4 TB; compared to 2TB for M1 MacBooks. Here more details.