The optical drive was shrunk to fit into the slimmer MacBook Pro it runs slower than the optical drive in the PowerBook G4 and cannot write to dual-layer DVDs. The first-generation MacBook Pro used the design of the PowerBook G4, but replaced the PowerPC G4 chips with Intel Core processors, added a built-in iSight webcam, and introduced the MagSafe power connector. The 15-inch and 17-inch Aluminum MacBook Pros In addition to being Apple Silicon-only, this generation re-introduced elements from the previous models which were removed at some point, such as MagSafe and function-keys. Powered by either M1 Pro or M1 Max chips, they are the first to be available only with an Apple silicon system on a chip. The fifth-generation MacBook Pro was released in October 2021 in 14- and 16-inch sizes. The initial 16-inch model with a screen set in narrower bezels was followed by a 13-inch model in May 2020.Īnother revision to the fourth generation was released in November 2020 it was the first MacBook Pro to feature an Apple-designed system on a chip, the Apple M1.
On all but the base model, the function keys were replaced with a touchscreen strip called the Touch Bar with a Touch ID sensor integrated into the power button.Ī November 2019 revision to the fourth-generation MacBook Pro introduced the Magic Keyboard, which uses a scissor-switch mechanism. The fourth-generation MacBook Pro, released in October 2016, adopted USB-C for all data ports and power and included a shallower "butterfly"-mechanism keyboard. It eliminated Ethernet and FireWire ports and the optical drive. It is thinner than its predecessor, made solid-state storage (SSD) standard, added HDMI, and included a high-resolution Retina display. The third-generation MacBook Pro was released in 2012: the 15-inch in June 2012, a 13-inch model in October. Updates brought Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and introduced Intel's Thunderbolt. Called the "unibody" model because its case was machined from a single piece of aluminum, it had a thinner flush display, a redesigned trackpad whose entire surface consisted of a single clickable button, and a redesigned keyboard. The second-generation model debuted in October 2008 in 13- and 15-inch variants, with a 17-inch variant added in January 2009. Later revisions added Intel Core 2 Duo processors and LED-backlit displays. The 15-inch model was introduced in January 2006 the 17-inch model in April.
The first-generation MacBook Pro used the design of the PowerBook G4, but replaced the PowerPC G4 chips with Intel Core processors, added a webcam, and introduced the MagSafe power connector. All models from the current lineup use variants of the Apple-designed M1 system on a chip. It is the higher-end model of the MacBook family, sitting above the consumer-focused MacBook Air, and is currently sold with 13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch screens. 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh notebook computers introduced in January 2006 by Apple Inc.Two Thunderbolt 2 ports (up to 20 Gbps).512GB PCIe-based flash storage Configurable to 1TB flash storage.Configurable to 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz) with 6MB shared 元 cache.2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 6MB shared 元 cache.2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz) with 6MB shared 元 cache.Native resolution: 2880 by 1800 pixels (Retina).Retina display: 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Apple - 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display (2015)ġ5.4-inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel display (196 ppi)