MacBook Pro FAQ: Everything you need to know about Apple's new laptops25 years after the first Mac laptop, Apple's got a brand new pro machine.
The laptop Mac is back and better than ever. Senior vice presidents Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi were on-hand Thursday to preview Apple's latest pro laptop, the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro. But first, they gave the original Mac laptop — and all those following — a touching nod: The 25th anniversary of the Mac was just two days prior, on October 25.
From there, Apple sped through 25 years of Mac laptops to bring us the new and improved MacBook Pro. Here's what you need to know.
Design
The MacBook Pro retains its aluminum shell, but it's been reengineered to be lighter, thinner, and plastic-free: The hinge is now made up entirely of metal.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro is now 14.9mm (17% thinner) and weighs only 3 pounds (a half-pound less), while the 15-inch comes in at 15.5mm (14% thinner) and 4 pounds. They've also reduced the overall volume of the computer: 23% less on the 13-inch model and 20% on t...
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MacBook Pro FAQ: Everything you need to know about Apple's new laptops
