14 DAY TRIAL // Apple announced today the MacBook Pro 2018 line-up with Touch Bar, featuring new features designed specifically for professionals, as well as state-of-the-art components.
Dubbed as the most advanced Mac notebook ever created, the new MacBook Pro 2018 models come in 13" and 15" variants with Touch Bar and Touch ID, boasting 8th-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 "Coffee Lake" processors with Turbo Boost, running at up to 4.8 GHz on the MacBook Pro 15" 2018 model and up to 4.5 GHz with double eDRAM on the MacBook Pro 13" 2018 model. While the MacBook Pro 15" 2018 features 6-core processors, the MacBook Pro 13" 2018 model ships with quad-core processors.
The MacBook Pro 15" 2018 model also includes up to 32GB DDR4 RAM and up to 4TB SSD storage, and powerful AMD Radeon Pro graphics cards with 4GB of video memory. On the other hand, the MacBook Pro 13" 2018 model comes with up to 2TB SSD storage and integrated Intel Iris Plus 655 graphics cards with 128MB of eDRAM. The MacBook Pro 2018 line-up also features True Tone Retina displays, third-generation and more quite keyboard, large Force Touch trackpads, dynamic stereo speakers, and Apple's T2 chip for improved security and "Hey Siri" support.
"The latest generation MacBook Pro is the fastest and most powerful notebook we’ve ever made," said Philip Schiller, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. "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.”
Apple launches new leather sleeves for MacBook Pro owners
Along with the updated MacBook Pro 2018 models, Apple also introduced today new leather sleeves for MacBook Pro owners. Available in Black, Midnight Blue, Saddle Brown, the new leather sleeves fit both the MacBook Pro 15-inch and 13-inch models. They offer extra protection to your MacBook thanks to the high-quality leather and soft microfiber lining. The new MacBook Pro 2018 models and leather sleeves are available for purchase starting today from Apple's online store with prices starting at $1,799 USD and $2,399 USD respectively.
The MacBook Pro 2018 line-up comes with Apple's macOS High Sierra operating system, but this fall, Apple plans to release the macOS Mojave operating system, which features an all-new Dark Mode with dynamic desktop support, several new apps, new Stacks feature to better organize your messy desktop, FaceTime support for chats with up to 32 people, and much more. Of course, the new MacBook Pro 2018 models are up to two times faster than previous ones and believed to be supported for the next 5 years.
