When it comes to high-quality premium notebook computers Apple is a brand many people can get behind. They have delivered with their MacBook line of notebooks for years now and the market presence and brand awareness that Apple enjoys is a testament to that fact. Today, Apple has released their newest iteration of the MacBook Pro notebook with Intel 8th Gen 6 Core processor, 32 GB of RAM and 4TB SSD for storage. The MacBook Pro 2018 looks absolutely stunning on paper with its top of the line specs, as for visuals, the notebook looks sleek and classy with a premium look that makes it stand out from the competition.
The MacBook Pro 2018 comes in two display sizes, one with a 13-inch display and one with a 15-inch display. Apple claims that this is their most advanced notebook ever and honestly we believe them. The 13-inch version features a quad-core processor while the 15-inch version comes with a 6 core processor. According to Apple, the new MacBook Pro is…
“— ideal for manipulating large data sets, performing complex simulations, creating multi-track audio projects or doing advanced image processing or film editing.“
Already the developer’s favorite notebook, the MacBook Pro 2018 is designed to compile code faster and run multiple virtual machines and test environments easier than before. It also affords its users the options to upgrade hardware depending on their needs. Users can opt for a 32 GB of RAM and up to 4TB of fast SSD memory, a True Tone display and an improved third-generation keyboard for quieter typing.
Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Philip Schiller said,
“The latest generation MacBook Pro is the fastest and most powerful notebook we’ve ever made,Now with 8th-generation 6-core processors, up to 32GB of system memory, up to 4TB of super fast SSD storage, new True Tone technology in its Retina display and Touch Bar, the Apple T2 chip for enhanced security and a third-generation quieter keyboard packed into its thin and light aluminum design with all-day battery life, it’s the best notebook for pro users.“
MacBook Pro 2018 Full Specifications
- Processor(15inch): 6-core Intel Core i7 and Core i9 processors up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz.
- Processor(13inch): Quad-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo.
- RAM: Up to 32GB of DDR4 memory.
- Graphics: Powerful Radeon Pro discrete graphics with 4GB of video memory.
- Storage(15inch): Up to 4TB of SSD storage
- Storage(13inch)Up to 2TB of SSD storage
- True Tone display technology
- Apple T2 Chip
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
- Misc: third-generation keyboard, large Force Touch trackpad, dynamic stereo speakers, quiet Apple-designed cooling system, Thunderbolt 3 for data transfer.
No one can deny how Apple has included the most impressive specs into its latest notebook. Seems like there are no compromises and only the best hardware has made its way to this years MacBook Pro.
While there are many impressive quirks to this notebook, Apple has especially highlighted their Retina Display with True Tone technology as being the best ever display they have made. It delivers 500 nits of brightness and support for the P3 wide color gamut. The Retina display delivers accurate and sharp colors with a more natural feel to them.
Another feature that is new to the MacBook Pro 2018 is the T2 Chip which according to Apple promises enhanced security and brings the “Hey Siri” feature which was absent from previous models.
Apple MacBook Pro 2018 Pricing and Availability
The 13inch MacBook Pro is going for $1,799 while the 15inch version is going for $2,399. The Notebooks are available for order on www.apple.com and would come to select Apple retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers later this week.
Let us know in the comments how you feel about the new MacBook Pro.