The New Macbook Pros: A Comprehensive Review
The new Macbook Pros are finally here, and they're packed with exciting features that are sure to please even the most discerning tech enthusiasts. One of the first things you'll notice about these machines is the removal of certain ports. Gone are the days of optical drives, FireWire, and Ethernet connectors, replaced instead by a pair of Thunderbolt ports, USB 3.0, and HDMI out.
This may come as no surprise to many users, who have been predicting the demise of these older technologies in favor of newer, faster alternatives. The addition of Thunderbolt ports, in particular, should be music to the ears of anyone looking to upgrade their Mac's connectivity options. And with USB 3.0 and HDMI out included, you'll be able to connect your Mac to a wide range of devices, from external hard drives to HDTVs.
But what about performance? The new Macbook Pros are indeed fast, thanks to the latest Ivybridge processors. Both models will come equipped with quad-core Intel Core i5 or i7 CPUs, making them well-suited for demanding tasks like video editing and programming. And with 8GB or 16GB of RAM available, you'll be able to tackle even the most memory-intensive projects.
Storage is also a major focus in these new machines, with SSD storage options starting at 256GB and going all the way up to 1TB. Unfortunately, there will be no traditional hard drives included in the mix, which may be a disappointment for some users who prefer the flexibility and reliability of spinning disk storage.
The graphics situation is also interesting, with the new Macbook Pros powered by the Nvidia GeForce GT650M. While this may not be as powerful as some of the more high-end dedicated graphics cards out there, it should still provide plenty of oomph for most users' needs.
So how much will these new machines cost? The 15.4-inch Retina model will start at $2,200, which is certainly a premium price point. However, when you factor in the quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD, it's hard to argue with the value proposition.
For those looking for something a bit more affordable, there are still some options available. The current generation of Macbook Pros will continue to be sold, starting at $1,200 for the 13-inch model. However, these machines may not have all the bells and whistles of their new counterparts – you'll get a Core i5 processor with Intel HD 4000 graphics instead of the latest Ivybridge processor.
The MacBook Air is also getting an update, with both 11-inch and 13-inch models available starting at $1,000. The 11-inch model will start at this price point, with a slightly lower spec Core i5 and 4GB of RAM. The 13-inch model starts at $1,200, with a Core i5 processor and 128GB SSD.
In terms of the update schedule, it's worth noting that all of these new machines will get a free upgrade to Mountain Lion next month. This is in addition to any existing operating system updates you may be due for.
Ultimately, the decision on which Macbook Pro or MacBook Air model to choose will depend on your individual needs and budget. If you're looking for a powerful machine with plenty of storage and graphics oomph, the new 15.4-inch Retina model is certainly worth considering. However, if you're on a tighter budget, there are still some great options available in the current generation lineup.
For those who want to get their hands on one of these machines as soon as possible, rest assured that they'll be shipping today and will come with all the latest features and software updates.
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey guys this is Austin and today I'm here with a video recapping WWDC 2012 now Apple announced quite a few things to the event however what we're going to talk about today are the new MacBooks to start with let's talk about the Next Generation MacBook Pro now they're actually keeping the current generation around and I'll explain that in just a minute but for starters let's go over the brand new flagship of the line so the new Macbook Pro has a lot of new features but probably the most important is the new Retina Display so it's a 15.4 in panel with a resolution of 2880 by 1800 now if you guys keeping track that is a lot of pixels that's more than the iPad 3 that's more than any kind of highdefinition TV it's even more than the 27in iMac the new Macbook Pro is also quite a bit thinner so it's not quite as thin as the MacBook Air however it's pretty close at only 7 in all the way across on top of that they've also removed a few things and added some ports so they have removed the optical drive I don't think anyone is all that surprised about that and they've also removed fire wire as well as ethernet in exchange they've added a pair of Thunderbolt ports USB 3.0 as well as HDMI out these new Macbook Pros are also fast so you can pick it up with either an Intel Core I5 or core i7 CPU both of them are going to be quad core and they're also the latest ivybridge models on top of that you can pick it up with either 8 or 16 GB of RAM an SSD between 256 GB 512 GB or 768 GB again in an SSD there's not going to be any kind of normal hard drive option and as far as Graphics go it's going to be powered by the Nvidia GeForce gt650m the new Macbook Pros are going to to be shipping today now it's going to start at a list price of $2,200 definitely not cheap however for that money you're going to get the quad core Core i5 you're going to get 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD like I said earlier these are not the only new Macbook Pros so the current generation with the same design is still going to be staying around so it's going to be starting with the 13in it's going to still be $1,200 however it will now have the new Core I5 with the Intel HD 4000 Graphics the 15-in model of the MacBook Pro is also going to be staying around and just like the 13in it's going to gain a few new features so it will have a core i5 or core i7 it have USB 3 and it will stay at the same prices the MacBook Air is also saw an update so the design is just the same and you're still going to be able to pick it up as an 11 or a 13-in model however the prices and some of the specs have changed the 11in air still starts at $1,000 and for that price you're going to get a Core i5 4 GB of RAM which is up from 2 GB previously and a 64 GB SSD at $1,100 you'll be able to get that exact same setup but with 128 gigs of s SSD storage moving on to the 13in err for $1,200 you'll be able to pick up the base model which comes with 4 GB of storage a slightly upgraded Core i5 as well as 128 GB of storage now for another $300 on top of that you can bring that 128 GB up to 256 all right so let's go over all these new models so for starters the Next Generation MacBook Pro is going to be starting at $2,200 and it's only going to come in a 15.4in variety now of course that 15-in display is going to be retina which should be really nice it also comes standard with a quad processor 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD we also have brand new 13 and 15-in MacBook Pros now these are going to come with core i5s or optionally a core i7 and they will also come with normal standard spinning hard drives we also have the new Macbook airs which come in a 13-in and 11in model so the 13in starts at $1,200 and comes with a core i5 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB SSD the 11in will also come with 4 GB of RAM a slightly lower spec Core i5 as well as 6 4 GB of SSD storage in space configuration for $1,000 now all of these computers are shipping as of today and they will all get a free update to mountainline next month so there you guys have it the full recap on all the new Macbook Pros and MacBook airs I'm very curious to know what do you guys think personally I'm going to be ordering a new 11-in Macbook Air as soon as I'm done editing this video but of course I'm very curious to know what you guys are thinking anyway if you enjoyed this video definitely be sure to leave it a thumbs up and if you're interested in more coverage of the MacBook area definitely be sure to subscribehey guys this is Austin and today I'm here with a video recapping WWDC 2012 now Apple announced quite a few things to the event however what we're going to talk about today are the new MacBooks to start with let's talk about the Next Generation MacBook Pro now they're actually keeping the current generation around and I'll explain that in just a minute but for starters let's go over the brand new flagship of the line so the new Macbook Pro has a lot of new features but probably the most important is the new Retina Display so it's a 15.4 in panel with a resolution of 2880 by 1800 now if you guys keeping track that is a lot of pixels that's more than the iPad 3 that's more than any kind of highdefinition TV it's even more than the 27in iMac the new Macbook Pro is also quite a bit thinner so it's not quite as thin as the MacBook Air however it's pretty close at only 7 in all the way across on top of that they've also removed a few things and added some ports so they have removed the optical drive I don't think anyone is all that surprised about that and they've also removed fire wire as well as ethernet in exchange they've added a pair of Thunderbolt ports USB 3.0 as well as HDMI out these new Macbook Pros are also fast so you can pick it up with either an Intel Core I5 or core i7 CPU both of them are going to be quad core and they're also the latest ivybridge models on top of that you can pick it up with either 8 or 16 GB of RAM an SSD between 256 GB 512 GB or 768 GB again in an SSD there's not going to be any kind of normal hard drive option and as far as Graphics go it's going to be powered by the Nvidia GeForce gt650m the new Macbook Pros are going to to be shipping today now it's going to start at a list price of $2,200 definitely not cheap however for that money you're going to get the quad core Core i5 you're going to get 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD like I said earlier these are not the only new Macbook Pros so the current generation with the same design is still going to be staying around so it's going to be starting with the 13in it's going to still be $1,200 however it will now have the new Core I5 with the Intel HD 4000 Graphics the 15-in model of the MacBook Pro is also going to be staying around and just like the 13in it's going to gain a few new features so it will have a core i5 or core i7 it have USB 3 and it will stay at the same prices the MacBook Air is also saw an update so the design is just the same and you're still going to be able to pick it up as an 11 or a 13-in model however the prices and some of the specs have changed the 11in air still starts at $1,000 and for that price you're going to get a Core i5 4 GB of RAM which is up from 2 GB previously and a 64 GB SSD at $1,100 you'll be able to get that exact same setup but with 128 gigs of s SSD storage moving on to the 13in err for $1,200 you'll be able to pick up the base model which comes with 4 GB of storage a slightly upgraded Core i5 as well as 128 GB of storage now for another $300 on top of that you can bring that 128 GB up to 256 all right so let's go over all these new models so for starters the Next Generation MacBook Pro is going to be starting at $2,200 and it's only going to come in a 15.4in variety now of course that 15-in display is going to be retina which should be really nice it also comes standard with a quad processor 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD we also have brand new 13 and 15-in MacBook Pros now these are going to come with core i5s or optionally a core i7 and they will also come with normal standard spinning hard drives we also have the new Macbook airs which come in a 13-in and 11in model so the 13in starts at $1,200 and comes with a core i5 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB SSD the 11in will also come with 4 GB of RAM a slightly lower spec Core i5 as well as 6 4 GB of SSD storage in space configuration for $1,000 now all of these computers are shipping as of today and they will all get a free update to mountainline next month so there you guys have it the full recap on all the new Macbook Pros and MacBook airs I'm very curious to know what do you guys think personally I'm going to be ordering a new 11-in Macbook Air as soon as I'm done editing this video but of course I'm very curious to know what you guys are thinking anyway if you enjoyed this video definitely be sure to leave it a thumbs up and if you're interested in more coverage of the MacBook area definitely be sure to subscribe
