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Apple MacBook Pro 2018 laptops debut with Core i9 CPUs, Radeon Pro 560X, 4TB SSDs

Apple has finally updated its MacBook Pro range of laptops with the newer generation internals. The latest 8th Gen processors power the new laptops with AMD Radeon Pro graphics. Both Apple MacBook Pro 2018 models ship with macOS High Sierra for now and would receive the recently launched macOS Mojave, later this year.

Only the TouchBar variants are getting the internal spec bump while the base variant 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touchbar is left alone. The Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro comes in configurations with Hexa-core Core i7 and i9, whereas the 13-inch MacBook Pro settles for the Quad core i5 and i7.

15-inch MacBook Pro 2018

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 variant comes with comes with a 15.4-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 2880×1800. The True Tone display has a maximum brightness of 500 nits, Wide color DCI-P3 color space support.

The MacBook Pro 15 comes with 8th Gen Core i7 processors which can be configured up to Core i9 processors. The graphics are handled with up to AMD Radeon Pro 560X. The memory can be configured up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM with 2400 MHz clock speed. For the storage, it can be configured up to 4TB of SSD storage.

For connectivity, it has four USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3.0 ports with support for charging, display port, Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps) & USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps). There’s also a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The wireless connectivity options include Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth 5.0.

The MacBook Pro comes with a 720p FaceTime HD camera. It has stereo speakers, as well as three microphones. The new MacBooks come with the third-gen Butterfly keyboards. There’s also the Touchbar along with the Force Touch trackpad.

The 83.6 WHr Li-Po battery is said to provide up to 10 hours of web browsing, 10 hours of iTunes movie playback or even last up to 30 days on standby. It comes with an 87 W USB C power adapter for charging the laptop. The laptop is 1.55 cm thick and weighs only 1.83 Kgs.

Pricing and Availability of Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro 2018

The 15-inch MacBook Pro comes in only in Silver and Space Grey colors. The pricing of the 15-inch variant starts from USD 2,399, while the fully specced one would set you back at USD 6,699. In India, the 15-inch MacBook Pro’s pricing starts from INR 1,99,990 and will be available across select Apple authorized resellers.

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touchbar

The MacBook Pro 13 Touchbar variant comes with comes with a 13.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 2560×1600. The True Tone display has a maximum brightness of 500 nits, Wide color DCI-P3 color space support.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with 8th Gen Core i7 processors which can be configured up to Core i9 processors. Unlike the 15-inch variant that comes with dedicated AMD Radeon graphics, the 13-inch model only comes with the Intel integrated Iris Plus 655 graphics with 128 MB eDRAM. The memory does take hit, as it comes with Low Profile DDR3 RAM instead of the faster LPDDR4 RAM, and can be configured with up to 16 GB only. For the storage, it can be configured up to 2TB of SSD storage.

The MacBook Pro comes with a 720p FaceTime HD camera. It has stereo speakers, as well as three microphones. The new MacBooks come with the third-gen Butterfly keyboards. There’s also the Touchbar along with the Force Touch trackpad.

For connectivity, it has four USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3.0 ports with support for charging, display port, Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps) & USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps). There’s also a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The wireless connectivity options include Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth 5.0.

The 58 WHr Li-Po battery is said to provide up to 10 hours of web browsing, 10 hours of iTunes movie playback or even last up to 30 days on standby. It comes with a 61 W USB C power adapter for charging the laptop. The laptop is 1.49 cm thick and weighs only 1.37 Kgs.

Pricing and Availability of Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro

The 13-inch MacBook Pro comes in only in Silver and Space Grey colors. The pricing of the 13-inch variant starts from USD 1,799. In India, the 13-inch MacBook Pro’s pricing starts from INR 1,49,990 and will be available across select Apple authorized resellers.

New Leather Sleeves for MacBook Pro

New Leather Sleeves for MacBook Pro

Additionally, Apple has also announced the New Leather Sleeves for the MacBook Pro. It is available for both the 13-inch MacBook Pro as well as the 15-inch MacBook Pro. The sleeves are designed with high-quality leather and soft microfibre lining for added protection. The New Leather Sleeve for the MacBook Pro come in Saddle Brown, Midnight Blue and, Black colors.

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  1. Wow that’s so interesting specs looks amazing Apple MacBook Pro with higher end spec’s great work #GizmoArmy

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