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Apple Event to Include 13-Inch MacBook Pro, 16-Inch MacBook Pro, and 13-Inch MacBook Air With Apple Silicon Chips [Updated]
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The current Mac Pro needs that cooling because of Intel's thermal loads.
I am guessing we will see a two-prong Mac Pro approach: the current Intel model for workflows that require Intel / Windows support and ASi for those that do not.
I'm in the market right now for a new laptop, but I'm not sure I want to buy an AS version, when I'm sure so much third party stuff will be slow to catch up. I've already done this runaround once.
Apple silicon may finally bring us the mythical xMac...
Error in translation from a Mark Gurman Bloomberg article? He may be wrong, but has an excellent track record.
MBP 16 will likely be the last Intel Mac with updated 1080p Facetime Camera. (Unless the 13 inch smokes the MBP 16 really bad)
It’s not all that different from a cpu standpoint; it may still use the AMD GPU.
I'll just keep waiting for the first new silicon mac laptop with a new design. Would love a 13 or 14" macbook pro/air with smaller bezels like the 16".
If this turns out to be true, I'm surprised that Apple didn't take the opportunity to do the model redesign (at least making the 13.3" -> 14", whether it's mini-LED or not). Would've thought they'd take every opportunity to get more people to jump in on ASi.
I think it would be very strange to not bring the new AS MBP with the redesigned display. Why not stick with the Intel version and wait for the redesigns then? Guess my MB 12 will have to do much longer then. Considering COVID19, travel will not push me to upgrade anyways ...
Especially with the MBP 16 claim, I would not bet anything on this “leak“
Especially with the MBP 16 claim, I would not bet anything on this “leak“
I mean that something like “Apple will introduce a new 16” MBP” might have been turned into a “16 MBP with Apple Silicon” somewhere in the rumor chain. I just don’t see Apple being ready with the larger chips yet.
You might right but how do you know? I dont think Apple would have made the transition if they were not confident that they can atleast meet the current specs.
Yes, but not just the CPU, there are seven slots that could well include 500W of GPU.
But I think you’re right about Apple keeping the Intel-based Mac Pro around until it’s not needed. At least I hope so...
The thin bezel windows machines are very pleasant to look at.
Also I would appreciate a rounding or chamfering or the 90* edge
This makes no sense at all. The 16 inch was updated in the summer with a new graphic card.
Next week's Apple event will see Apple introduce three new Macs with Apple Silicon processors, including a 13-inch MacBook Pro, a 16-inch MacBook Pro, and a 13-inch MacBook Air.
The updated info on which Macs we can expect to see at the event comes direct from Bloomberg, with sources listed as "people familiar with the matter."
Aside from the transition to Apple Silicon chips, the new Macs will not feature significant design changes, with Apple continuing to use the same MacBook form factor. Rumors suggest Apple is working on redesigned versions of the MacBook Pro that will come in 14.1 and 16.1-inch sizes with mini-LED displays, but those machines will not be ready until 2021.
Apple's new Macs will feature 5-nanometer chips that are based on the A14 in the iPhone 12 models, bringing power efficiency and performance improvements. Apple plans to transition the entire Mac lineup to Apple Silicon, but the process will take around two years.
While the notebooks will be the first to get refreshed, Apple is working on a redesigned iMac with an Apple Silicon chip and a new, smaller Mac Pro model.
Apple's event is set to kick off on Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will live stream the event, and we'll also have coverage here at MacRumors.com and the MacRumorsLive Twitter.
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I understand the lower cost MacBook Pro as it was stuck on 8th gen intel for a century. I understand the MacBook Air as the temperature management of the current version is an absolute joke, but replacing the 16 inch is ridiculous. Especially if they then replace it again 6 months later.
That would go against everything Apple said during the WWDC. They promised unified memory and Apple GPUs for Apple Silicon Macs.
Bring it on! I’m interested how, if at all, they integrate touch functionality to the MacBook screen to bring greater functionality to all those incoming iOS apps. While the iPad proves cursors work well for touch-centric devices, it has yet to be seen how cursor-only input would fare for for a non-touch device with iOS apps like the Apple Silicon MacBook.
Seriously doubt that.
Intel Comet Lake. It’s barely an upgrade (same CPU, slightly higher clocks), but it does have a higher number in the model name.
I don't think you'll see a 14" until mini-LED is ready, and it's not yet ready.
They won’t, this story is wrong. 16” MBP will be an Intel refresh. There will be two lower end 13” MacBooks with Apple Silicon, and top end 13” MacBook Pro with Intel will stay too.