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Which MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to buy at any price point

Apple offers a lot of choices in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines across a very wide range of prices. Here's what model you should buy based on how much you want to spend.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

16-inch MacBook Pro users reporting MagSafe issues, clamshell mode problems

For some users, the new 16-inch MacBook Pro does not always charge when completely shut down, and others are dealing with external monitors not waking correctly in clamshell mode.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Compared: Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro versus MSI GE76 Raider

Apple directly compared the graphical capabilities of the 16-inch MacBook Pro against the MSI GE76 Raider gaming notebook at its launch. Here's how it fares against the rest of the notebook's specifications.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Reddit breaks down the math on how the new MacBook Pro saves them money

Following an initial claim that the fully-loaded new MacBook Pro will save Reddit money and engineering time, the company has broken down the figures to show when the shift will pay off.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Thanksgiving surprise: Apple's over-priced cleaning cloth is shipping early

Buyers of Apple's $19 polishing cloth may soon get to grasp the cleaning tool sooner than they thought, as the fabric accessory has started to ship early.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Is the new 16-inch MacBook Pro a pro-only machine?

Apple's latest MacBook Pro launches offer high performance for creative professionals, but is it really just meant for those who need the performance, or can those who can afford the purchase justify it for bragging rights and knowing they have the best available Mac?

Mark Ellis | 2 years ago

Compared: 16-inch MacBook Pro vs Razer Blade 15 Advanced

Apple used the Razer Blade 15 Advanced as a point of comparison for the performance of the M1 Max chip. Here's how the rest of the notebook compares against the 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple catching up with MacBook Pro, iPhone demand, says analysts

Researchers at investment bank Goldman Sachs report that shipping times for the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, revised 16-inch MacBook Pro, and iPhones, are beginning to shrink.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

The new MacBook Pro: Why did Apple backtrack on everything?

Apple's new models of MacBook Pro have detoured away from the trend of becoming lighter and more minimal, and toward being thicker, heavier, and packed with more connection options. Why did Apple change course?

Mark Ellis | 2 years ago

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Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro can be as fast and give as much to users as the 16-inch MacBook Pro — with some caveats

Mike Wuerthele | 2 years ago

How to add PCI-E cards to your new MacBook Pro

While you can't jam a PCI-E card inside your MacBook Pro, you can still add cards to expand its capabilities by using Thunderbolt. Here's what you need to do, and the best enclosures to get the job done.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Compared: M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro versus Mac Pro

Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Max processor is undeniably a powerhouse. Here's how it compares to Apple's Intel-based Mac Pro tower, and why folks that rely on that machine may need to consider the laptop as a viable upgrade.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple shipped estimated 6.5M MacBooks in Q3

Apple shipped an estimated 6.5 million MacBooks in the third quarter of 2021, increasing the company's slice of the notebook market on the back of strong demand for products like MacBook Air.

Mikey Campbell | 2 years ago

Beats axes Beats Solo Pro, Powerbeats and Beats EP

Apple is paring down its Beats product lineup following the release of Beats Fit Pro on Monday, with the audio subsidiary no longer offering Beats Solo Pro, Powerbeats or Beats EP devices for sale.

Mikey Campbell | 2 years ago

Chip delivery delays stretch longer as global shortage worsens

The global chip shortage is continuing to get worse, with firms dependent on new chips seeing delays in production and delivery lengthen to over a year, and in some cases until 2024.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Compared: M1 vs M1 Pro and M1 Max

The new MacBook Pro has an evolution of the year-old Apple Silicon, bringing both more computing power and graphical ability to the new models. Here's how the M1 Pro and M1 Max compare against the original, and how it impacts the Mac lineup.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple's 21.5-inch Intel iMac is officially retired

Apple has taken down the 21.5-inch iMac from the online Apple Store, leaving customers with the choice of either the 24-inch iMac or the Intel-based 27-inch iMac.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple's 140W 16-inch MacBook Pro charger gets the teardown treatment

Peripherals company ChargerLab has taken apart Apple's first-ever GaN charger, the 140W one for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and detailed every component sourced.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Apple won't make a touch-screen MacBook Pro, but will improve third-party repairs

Apple executives explain how the new MacBook Pro designs came about because of pro user feedback — and how the company needs to do more work as it pertains to improving third-party repair access.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

MacBook Pro's Liquid Retina XDR display supports reference modes and fine tuning

With the introduction of Liquid Retina XDR display technology on MacBook Pro, Apple is now able to offer professional users options to create and use reference modes customized for specific color workflows.