![]() It sure does offer more screens, but apps need to be updated to optimize the space wisely. Apple says that the notch is a “smart way” to offer users more screen real estate, where the notch area accommodates the menu bar, while still giving you a full 16:9 aspect ratio screen. In this limited time, I did watch a few episodes of a TV show and some music videos, and I’m impressed so far.īut it’s not just the screen, now there is a notch too, which houses a 1080p web camera. ![]() And with LiquidRetina XDR and ProMotion tech (where it can automatically adjust refresh rate between 24Hz to 120Hz), the screen offers vivid color reproduction. They need it for good legibility under direct sunlight, but as the MacBook Pros are built for on-the-go content creators, having super bright display makes sense.Īpple says that the screen can offer sustained brightness of 1000 nits, and while I could not test the claims, the screen does look better. The screen also offers better brightness (up to 1600 nits), which is amazing, especially considering that even smartphones like Galaxy S21 Ultra have 1500 nits peak brightness. With hundreds and thousands of dimming zones, the display offers better contrast and black levels like OLED screens. I’m writing the first impressions on the MacBook Pro 16 itself, and the experience is pretty good.īright and Vivid Display, Crisp and Loud AudioĪpple switched to mini-LED displays for its iPads which brings certain benefits both from viewing and energy-saving point of view. The new full-height physical function keys also bring shortcuts to control music playback and volume, enable quick dictation, Spotlight Search, and more. The new keyboard feels nice and has good key travel too. For charging, you can use MagSafe to charge at 140W, or you can also charge using any of the Type-C ports using a PD (power delivery) adapter, but at slower speeds. No, you do not get the USB Type-A port back, but the SD card slot and the HDMI port are back. After ditching MagSafe, SD Card slot, and introducing a TouchBar nearly five years ago, Apple has now gone back in time to roll back all these to how things were before. Just like the Time Machine feature that lets you back up your Mac and restore it to the previous state in case something goes wrong, Apple’s move is something similar. ![]() TouchBar is Gone, MagSafe and SD Card Slot is On Watch:Apple MacBook Pro 16 with M1 Pro SoC: Unboxing and First Impressions Though, I wish it was in black to not look dirty as it attracts dust over time. The cable has a braided finish and looks very sturdy. The cable has a Type-C connector on one end, which goes in the charging brick, and the other end has a MagSafe connector. It is Apple’s first GaN charger, which supports charging at 140W. Inside the box, you have the MacBook Pro 16 in a thin paper wrap, a 140W charging brick, and a MagSafe cable. As it is made from 100% recycled materials, the packaging ensures reducing environmental impact while also offering a nice unboxing experience. In a way, the lid cannot come off from the box until it is opened. The back of the box has an adhesive paper tab with the tear-off strip. Just like the iPhone 13 series, the new MacBook Pros also gets new box packaging, which eliminates the plastic wrap. We picked up the 16-inch MacBook Pro base model which starts at $2,499, and here are our first impressions. Offered in 14-inch and 16-inch models with prices starting at $1,999, the new notebooks are now on sale, although with limited stocks. ![]() Apple has added more ports and support for 140W fast charging using a MagSafe connector.Īpple revamped its high-end MacBook Pro notebooks with a refreshing new design, faster chipsets, better display, and much more.It is powered by M1 Pro or M1 Max SoCs with up to 64GB unified memory depending on the configuration you choose.The MacBook Pro 16 features a 16.2-inch edge-to-edge display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
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