2016 MacBook Pro butterfly keyboards failing twice as frequently as older models

Apple launched its new butterfly key-switch keyboard with the MacBook, with some usability complaints starting nearly immediately, but it wasn't until its adoption in the MacBook Pro in 2016 that reliability concerns started popping up — and AppleInsider has the hard data on failure rates.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 205

Grab the lowest prices anywhere on loaded 2016 15" MacBook Pros, plus $749 iMacs with no tax in 48 states

The lowest prices of the year just got even lower with new, exclusive coupon discounts on loaded closeout 15-inch MacBook Pros (save up to $1,200). Or pick up a Late 2015 iMac for as low as $749. All with free shipping and no tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Going all-in on USB-C with Apple's ecosystem? That's impossible — for now

I'm finally ready to fully embrace the smaller, reversible, more powerful USB-C port featured on Apple's recent MacBooks. But in preparing for a full switch to the versatile port, I have hit a number of roadblocks. No matter how badly I want to completely ditch USB-A, it turns out I just can't.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 43

Apple offers replacements for swollen 13-inch MacBook Pro batteries

Apple on Friday activated a new hardware replacement program targeting an issue that causes the internal battery of certain non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pro models to expand.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 16

Lowest Prices Ever: High-end 12" MacBook on sale for $969; loaded 15" MacBook Pros from $1,949; iMac deals as low as $779

The lowest prices we've ever seen on popular MacBooks, MacBook Pros and iMacs are in effect now with instant, cash savings. Save up to $1,150 on loaded configs with prices starting at just $779. All with free shipping and no tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Apple Deals: 2017 13" Touch Bar or 27" iMac 5K for $1,599; $250 off premium Radeon 560 15" MacBook Pro

Fresh Apple deals have landed this week, and shoppers can save $200 on Apple's current Mid 2017 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar or 27" iMac 5K with no tax in most states. Apple's high-end 15" MacBook Pro is also on sale for $2,549, a discount of $250 off retail.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

B&H is knocking $1,100 off Radeon 460 MacBook Pros, $20-$50 off Apple Watch Series 3 with no tax in most states

B&H is clearing out remaining Late 2016 15-inch MacBook Pros with cash discounts of up to $1,100 off. Prices start at just $2,099 for premium models with free expedited shipping and no tax in most states. Meanwhile, Apple Watch Series 3 devices with GPS + Cellular functionality are up to $50 off.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

2017 MacBooks on sale from $1,194 ($100-$250 off), plus no tax in 48 states and 0% financing

Shoppers looking for a graduation gift or a new Mac for themselves can save up to $250 this week on a variety of models with combined instant and coupon savings. In addition to the cash discounts, there's no sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ, along with no interest for 12 months on approved credit. Only at AppleInsider.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

MacBook Pros are up to $1,000 off, refurbished Apple Pencils are 20% off, 10% off select tech at eBay

April deals are in effect now with instant savings on 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros and no tax in most states. Refurbished Apple Pencils are also 20 percent off this week, bringing the price down to $79.99, and select tech is 10 percent off at eBay with coupon.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

15-inch MacBook Pro refresh could have Intel's new six-core i9 processor

Intel on Tuesday unveiled its latest laptop processors based on the Coffee Lake platform, most notably bringing its high-performance Core i9 line to laptops for the first time in the same thermal profile that the existing 15-inch MacBook Pro design can accommodate — but the new chips still don't support LPDDR4 RAM.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 58

2017 Macs on sale from $899, accessories up to 99 percent off

On the heels of Apple's education event, Apple authorized resellers are launching instant rebates on a variety of Mid 2017 MacBooks and iMacs. Save $100 to $250 on systems with prices starting at just $899. Looking to upgrade an older Mac? Save up to 99 percent on a variety of components and accessories as well.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's 13" Touch Bar MacBook Pro, plus last call for $105 Apple TV 4K & 15% off at eBay

Readers this week can exclusively save $300 on Apple's Mid 2017 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (3.1GHz, 16GB, 512GB), now $1,899 with coupon. The popular free Apple TV 4K with 3 months of DirecTV Now promo also ends this week — and eBay just launched a 15% off coupon valid on a variety of tech items.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Lowest Prices of 2018: 15" MacBook Pros from $2,149 ($250-$300 off); $250 off 13" Touch Bars; high-end 27" iMac 5K for $2,299

Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year on Apple's current generation of Macs at Adorama with discounts of up to $300 off. Pick up a Mid-2017 15" MacBook Pro for just $2,149 or a premium Mid-2017 27" iMac 5K with Radeon 580 graphics for $2,299 ($200 off) — all with no tax outside NY and NJ.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Deals: 13" Touch Bar MacBook Pros and 27" iMac 5Ks for $1,599; Radeon 580 models as low as $1,999 ($300 off)

New deals have just arrived, bringing shoppers the lowest prices of the year. Save $200 on both Apple's Mid 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and 27-inch iMac 5K. Or opt for an upgraded model and save up to $300 while supplies last with no tax in most states.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Final day: $1,000-$1,300 off Apple's 15" MacBook Pro with no tax in most states

Today is the last day to exclusively save $1,000 to $1,300 on Late 2016 15-inch MacBook Pros, from the base model all the way up to loaded configs. Prices start at just $1,899 with no tax in most states.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

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