At first glance, it seems that with the exception of design and increased screen new 16-inch MacBook Pro no different from last year's model. Although many characteristics, including processors, really have not changed, there are differences - and almost all the better. We talk about the most important changes.
1. Assemble the top model for your needs has become cheaper
To purchase available in two basic models, but at the request of the iron can be improved by the designer in the company's Apple store. Importantly, the improved performance is worth much less than before: a laptop with a maximum filling worth 6099 dollars - yes, that's a lot, but the 15-inch MacBook Pro 2018 with similar improvements in cost 6699 dollars. Of course, few people need such a beast, but generally decrease in value apreyda can not but rejoice.
2. Battery 100 Wh
As is the case with the iPhone 11, a slight increase in the thickness of the MacBook Pro battery is allowed to establish more into it. As a result, we get 100 Wh instead of 83.6 Wh at last year's model.
3. Adapter 96 W bundled
Apple has improved not only the battery but the charger for it: now complete with the MacBook Pro you find 96-watt adapter (the most powerful in Apple!), while the 15-inch model comes with a charging 87 Tues.
4. Built-in microphones are suitable for recording podcasts
Apple said that the new microphones are 40% better suppress noise and provide a "studio-quality recording." The latter may have a slight exaggeration - but for comfortable conversations via Skype or FaceTime this should be more than enough.
5. new keyboard
As expected, Apple has finally got rid of sticky Butterfly Keyboard and used in new notebook Magic Keyboard with scissor mechanism. In addition, the back button Escape!
6. Display
The difference in the amount of more obvious from the names of laptops, but has increased not only the size but also the resolution. It is now 3072 x 1920 pixels with a density of 226 ppi - is the highest pixel density of the Apple laptops. Another bonus: it is also the first MacBook, which allows you to adjust the refresh rate of the built-in monitor.
7. Speakers
Laptop got an updated system of the 6 speakers, which sounds better than ever. Vibration at a high volume vapor suppresses special woofers, which also reduces the floor octave bass. Moreover, this is the first MacBook with Dolby Atmos support - ideal for Apple TV +.
8. Dimensions and cooling
The new model is slightly wider, heavier (2 kg vs. 1.83 kg) and about a millimeter thicker than its predecessor. At the same time, an improved system of ventilation by 28% effective heat dissipation, due to which the new product can withstand a greater load than the 15-inch model.
Bonus: Stickers
By "serious" differences is not classified, but is now bundled with the laptop apple stickers you get the color of the body. Previously labels were white - even if the device body is dark gray or gold.
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