DigiTimes: 16-Inch MacBook Pro to Launch by End of October With Ultra-Slim Bezels and Scissor Keyboard

[MacRumors]

Apple's widely rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro will be available by the end of October, suggesting that an announcement is imminent, according to supply chain sources cited by hit-or-miss industry publication DigiTimes.

16-inch MacBook Pro concept by MacRumors​

The report claims Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta Computer has already begun volume shipments of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which the supply chain sources expect to feature a more reliable scissor keyboard, an "ultra-thin bezel design," and Intel's latest Coffee Lake Refresh or Ice Lake processors, although Intel has yet to announce Ice Lake chips appropriate for a high-end MacBook Pro.

The slimmer bezels would result in the 16-inch MacBook Pro being around the same size as the existing 15-inch model despite having a larger display. IHS Markit analyst Jeff Lin said the notebook's resolution will be 3,072x1,920 pixels.

Last week, icons depicting a MacBook Pro with slimmer bezels in Silver and Space Gray were uncovered in the macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta, lending credence to an upcoming release. Both icons were created just over a week ago, have "16" in the filename, and reference an unreleased MacBookPro16,1 model.

15-inch MacBook Pro icon on left, possible 16-inch MacBook Pro icon on right via MacGeneration​

Apple's plans to release a 16-inch MacBook Pro were first revealed by Ming-Chi Kuo, who back in February said the notebook would be released in 2019. Kuo later said the notebook would be equipped with a scissor keyboard. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has also reported that the notebook is coming in 2019.

Apple is expected to position the 16-inch MacBook Pro at the high end of its notebook lineup, with existing 15-inch and 13-inch MacBook Pro models remaining available and following suit with scissor keyboards in 2020, according to Kuo.

Article Link: DigiTimes: 16-Inch MacBook Pro to Launch by End of October With Ultra-Slim Bezels and Scissor Keyboard

 

[AyeKay15]

How much is this going to cost?

 

[acorntoy]

Can we please just get this damn October event invitation already Apple?

 

[dumastudetto]

$2999 starting price I estimate.

 

[MrGunnyPT]

Price? Does it ship with Navi? Let's wait and see.

 

[jkichline]

Look I posted before people start to complain about not having a 17" version. Yay!

 

[Stuipdboy1000]

I can see another week of press releases coming next week, much like they did back in March.

AirPods Pro, 16” MacBook Pro, Apple tags, Mac Pro release information. A few things they could announce.

 

[balderoine]

but how about an imac with thinner bezels. from switching between my liquid retina ipad and iphone 11 pro, i almost flinch everytime i see my imac's bezels. they're literally the size of the notch.

 

[AyeKay15]

$2999 starting price I estimate.

Are you kidding me? Who in their right mind would buy this, let alone anyone here on the MacRumors forums has enough cash to buy this?

 

[0-0]

Where are the invites though ?

 

[sfwalter]

$2999 starting price I estimate.

I'm guessing the same price as existing MBP. Other than a little thinner bezel, new keyboard, and upgraded processors there isn't much as far as we know. Of course this is Apple and they could use increase the price for the heck of it.

 

[MacFather]

Deleted.

 

[acorntoy]

Are you kidding me? Who in their right mind would buy this, let alone anyone here on the MacRumors forums has enough cash to buy this?

With the right upgraded internals I imagine a lot of people would bite at that price.

 

[jaredlipsitz]

Are you kidding me? Who in their right mind would buy this, let alone anyone here on the MacRumors forums has enough cash to buy this?

Just because you don’t have the cash, don’t assume no one does.

 

[sfwalter]

Where are the invites though ?

If we don't get them by tomorrow I'm guessing for a press release or YouTuber early hands on release. If they are not introducing iPad Pros do they really need a keynote? We already know about the Mac Pro other than pricing. This MBP although a much needed upgrade isn't revolutionary. It's pretty much the same design.

 

[jonnysods]

A dagger through the heart! I bought a new MBP in July when the 19s came out...

 

[alexandr]

can't wait to meet in person. i've pretty much decided to go with a 13"mpb for my next laptop, but this may change my mind)

 

[miflgr92]

This will definitely be way out of my price range but I’m hoping the redesigned keyboard gets excellent reviews and makes its way into smaller MacBook models soon after.

 

[AyeKay15]

Just because you don’t have the cash, don’t assume no one does.

Well realistically $3999 on a Macbook Pro sounds really insane. What makes it worth it though?

 

[JosephKing]

I guess no October event? Hmmm...

 

[Nick A]

I hope the new 13in(14?) launches along side it. The 16in will likely be outside the average person's price range and it'll be hard to buy the current 13in knowing that it'll adopt the new features of the 16in in the near future.

Apple lately has had a really confusing, mismatched lineup with all it's products so who knows.

 

[johnyslats]

Good ol' DigiTimes...

22nd March: Announces AirPower to launch in 'Late March'
29th March: AirPower cancelled
...
21st October: Announces 16 inch MBP to launch in 'Late October'

Let's just wait and see

 

[rmoliv]

Stop repeating the same over and over again because there will be no October event this yet or else the invites would’ve already been sent. This new MacBook Pro could be released in March next year, at best.

 

[JokerPower]

Finally scissor keyboard..

Butterfly is very unreliable.

 

[jaredlipsitz]

Well realistically $3999 on a Macbook Pro sounds really insane. What makes it worth it though?

I’m not saying whether it’s worth it or not. I’m saying don’t comment on what people can or cannot afford on this forum.