

This is the way professional-class MacBooks will look and feel for the next few years, and longtime Mac users will have to adapt, like it or not. In any case, the base model is a worthy replacement for a five-year-old MacBook Pro or Air, but be prepared to buy a docking station or dongles to connect your peripherals. The $1,799 version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the 15-inch model come with the line's most innovative feature, an auxiliary touch screen called the Touch Bar, but this entry-level model has traditional function keys. But what's really notable is the new chassis with a wider trackpad, two USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a keyboard with butterfly switches similar to the MacBook's. The redesigned ultraportable resembles the 12-inch MacBook ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), and features a 6th Generation Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Iris graphics and a Retina display with more lifelike colors. The latest 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro ($1,499) is the least expensive model in Apple's high-end laptop line. Requires adapters for legacy peripherals.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.

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