


However, if you own an Apple Watch, Mac OS Sierra and High Sierra allow you to use the Apple Watch to unlock your MacBook Pro if you're wearing it and both devices are on the same network. Apple iPhone and iPad users can already tell you how great it is, and the idea that you can ditch the password and open your Mac via your finger print, while not new, is a great reason to be tempted by the tech. While Apple will talk of app shortcuts and a row of keys that adapts to the apps you are using, we've yet to see any real value in any of the apps we've tried on the Touch Bar versions of the MacBook Pro.įor us, one of the main reasons to feel that you'll want the Touch Bar is that you get Touch ID. Apple MacBook Pro (2017): Why Touch ID is unnecessary We've had no issue running a range of different apps on the laptop, and any fears that this is underpowered compared to the Touch Bar model should be disregarded. Apple MacBook Pro (2016): Release date, specs and everything you need to know.You have to ask whether you need all that extra horsepower, screen technology, and size reduction. You are getting a lot of powerful tech for your money. The introduction of a 128GB offering does reduce the somewhat pricey entry-point debuted in 2016, but still makes this a considered purchase. It will cost £1,249 and 1,449 respectively. The mid 2017 updated 13-inch MacBook Pro features Kaby Lake processors up to 3.5 GHz Core i7 with Turbo Boost up to 4.0 GHz, The starting model features a 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6GHz, 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of SSD storage. It's not just about the exterior, the internals get a refresh too with new processors, new graphics, and faster storage. This model doesn't come with the Touch Bar or Touch ID and instead delivers a no frills traditional row of Fn keys as you will be familiar with on all MacBook models previously. Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo Switch.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Xbox Console.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Google Nest.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Amazon Echo Devices.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Fire TV Stick.
