MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro line of notebook computers is Apple's higher-performance notebook range. The first Macbook Pro was announced on January 10th, 2006 at Macworld Expo in San Francisco and released in February 2006 at a price of $1,999. It was the first Mac notebook based on an Intel processor (the second Apple model after the iMac) and delivered up to four times the performance of Apple's predecessor, the PowerBook G4 notebook.

The fifth generation of Macbook Pros was launched in November 2020, marking the transition from Intel processors to Apple's custom silicon M1 processors. 13-inchThirteen-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch models are available. The transition to M1 chips helped Apple sell 22.6 million Macs in 2020, a rise of 16.6% compared to 2019. In the first quarter of 2021, Apple sold 5.7 million laptops (Macbook Pros and Macbook Airs) an increase of 94% compared to the first quarter of 2020.

Since the second-generationsecond generation launched in 2008, MacBook Pros have had an aluminum unibody design with an Apple logo on the display case. The laptops became thinner with each iteration, removing legacy ports in favor of the USB Type-C thunderbolt ports until the 2021 models brought back the HDMI port and SD card slot in a slightly thicker design. Apple has also increased the foot size under the laptops to increase airflow underneath during regular use.

Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro models came with a display "notch," referred to as a camera housing by Apple. The notch is at the top center of the screen, its inclusion slims down the display bezel (space around the display) and moves up the menu bar around the camera housing. Users have criticized the notch for interfering with app menu items. Apple released a support document detailing how to forcibly scale apps to only use the display below the notch.

MacBook Pros continued to run on Intel processors until the fifth-generation 13-inch model launched in November 2020. This was the first laptop wherein which Apple controlled the entire hardware and software stack running their custom silicon M1 chips. Apple states the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip is up to 2.8x faster with up to 5x faster graphics compared to the early 2020 Intel-powered predecessor.

The M1 integrates multiple components including:

MacBook Pros use versions of Apple's macOS, with the latest models using macOS Monterey. The Monterey update offers new social features, universal control, new cross-app functionality, and a Safari redesign with a tab system and changes to the address bar that can be configured by each user. Other changes include the Memoji option in the Messages app, "Shared With You" items, a new photo viewer, and the SharePlay function on facetimeFacetime for listening to music or watching movies with others during a call.

In late 2019, Apple debuted a 16-inch MacBook Pro that returned the keyboard to a scissor-switch mechanism. Known as Magic Keyboards, they resemble those on Apple's Magic Keyboard for desktop devices. The new Magic Keyboard features 1mm of key travel and improves key stability. According to Apple, the keys are designed with a specially crafted rubber dome that stores more potential energy, producing higher responsivity during key presses. The Magic Keyboard has replaced the "butterfly mechanism" on all MacBook Pros.

In 2016, Apple began producing MacBook Pros with thinner butterfly keyboards. These led to multiple issues, including stuck or unresponsive keys, with Apple beginning a warranty program to service devices with keyboard problems. While thinner, the butterfly keyboard design was susceptible to dust, debris, and other particulates building up and preventing the mechanism from working correctly. Apple tried multiple approaches to improve the design without success including the addition of membranes to block particulates.

Apple brought its high-resolution display from the iPhone to its notebook computers in June 2012, with the release of the MacBook Pro with retina display. At the time of release, it was the highest resolution notebook display available with over 5 million pixels. The term "retina" was coined by Apple for displays with pixel densities high enough that at an average viewing distance the user cannot perceive individual pixels.

Apple debuted its new trackpad in 2008, thatwhich allowed users to click anywhere on the surface. Previous trackpads were limited to left-click and right-click buttons underneath the touch-cursor portion. Third-generation MacBook Pros had an updated trackpad called the force touch trackpad. It increased the surface area and incorporated pressure-sensitive haptics that replaced the mechanical clicking hinge.

Using simple gestures, the MacBook Pro trackpad offers a range of actions including:

The force touch trackpad also provides feedback, such as subtle vibrations when rotating objects are aligned.

The first-generation MacBook Pro was launched in January 2006 with a 15-inch model, followed by a 17-inch device in April 2006. It was the first Mac notebook based on an Intel processor and delivered four times the performance of its predecessor, the PowerBook G4. The original Macbook Pros were the first Macbooks with webcams, the MagSafe connector, and a backlit keyboard. It also included a brighter display (67%), a scrolling trackpad, and Apple's sudden motion sensor designed to protect the hard drive if dropped.

Apple announced a third-generation MacBook Pro at WWDC 2012. The new notebook came with a high-resolution retina display screen. Marketed as the "MacBook Pro with Reina Display,", at the time of release it was the highest resolution notebook display on the market. It also added Core i7 processors, USB 3.0, a second Thunderbolt port, and an HDMI port (first MacBook Pro to have an HDMI port), Other new features included refined speakers, a thinner MagSafe 2 port, and a hard drive switch to solid-state.

Released in October 2016, the fourth-generation MacBook Pro was considerably thinner than previous generations, adding the new touch bar and removing many ports meaning users had to purchase adapters to use non-compatible devices.

The multitouch OLED touch bar replaced the row of traditional function keys and dynamically adapted its use depending on the active application and provided an integrated Touch ID sensor. Other new features included a new butterfly mechanism keyboard, an improved display, a 50% increase in trackpad surface area, a faster PCIe-based solid-state drive, improved speakers providing a wider dynamic range, and its availability in a new color (space gray).

Apple announced the second-generation MacBook Pro in October 2008. With a new unibody aluminum design, moving away from the PowerBook chassis. With the new unibody style, the optical drive and ports were rearranged Apple also dropped the FireWire 400 port (leaving the FireWire 800) and updated the DVIDVI port to a Mini DisplayPort. Adding the Mini DisplayPort over the more popular HDMI port was criticized.

The M1 is the first Apple-designed System on a Chip (SoC) developed for use in Macs and contains 16 billion transistors. Unlike the Intel chips built on the x86 architecture, the M1 uses an Arm-based architecture similar to the A-series chips that Apple designed for iPhones and iPads. The M1 is most closely related to Apple's A14 chip built on a 5-nanometer process by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing CompanyTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

Apple brought its high-resolution display from the iPhone to its notebook computers in June 2012 with the release of the MacBook Pro with retina displayretina display. At the time of release, it was the highest resolution notebook display available with over 5 million pixels. The term "retina" was coined by Apple for displays with pixel densities high enough that at an average viewing distance the user cannot perceive individual pixels.

According to Apple's financial records in the financial year ending September 2020, the proMacBook Pro accounted for $9 billion in sales, out of $28.6 billion for all Mac devices.

Since the second-generation launched in 2008, MacBook Pros have had an aluminum unibody design with an Apple logo on the display case. The laptops became thinner with each iteration, removing legacy ports in favor of the USB Type-C thunderbolt ports until the 2021 models brought back the HDMI port and SD card slot in a slightly thickthicker design. Apple has also increased the foot size under the laptops to increase airflow underneath during regular use.

Before the unibody design, MacBook Pros were made withfrom three main parts: a bottom plate or case, an internal frame, and a top plate (palm rest). With the unibody design, MacBook Pros are now made from a single piece of rigid, strong, and light aluminum that is milled, drilled using Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining, laser pierced, and anodized. The unibody construction of MacBook Pros reduced the number of parts by 65%.

Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro models came with a display "notch" referred to as a camera housing by Apple. The notch is at the top center of the screen, its inclusion slims down the display bezel (space around the display) and moves up the menu bar up around the camera housing. Users have criticized the notch for interfering with app menu items. Apple released a support document detailing how to forcibly scale apps to only use the display below the notch.

Shortly after the 13-inch model in November 2020, Apple launched new 14-inch and 16-inch models that run the updated M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. With an integrated CPU and GPU memory stack, these models operate up to 3.7x faster than intel variants.

The M1 is the first Apple-designed System on a Chip (SoC) developed for use in Macs and contains 16 billion transistors. Unlike the Intel chips built on the x86 architecture, the M1 uses an Arm-based architecture similar to the A-series chips that Apple designed for iPhones and iPads. The M1 is most closely related to theApple's A14 chip built on a 5-nanometer process by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

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The M1 Pro contains 33.7 billion transistors with a new 10-core CPU (eight high performance and two high-efficiency) that is up to 70% faster than the M1. The M1 Pro has an up to 16-core GPU that is 2x faster than the M1. The chip can be configured with up 32GB of unified memory and up to 200GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The M1 Max with 57 billion transistors is the largest chip Apple has ever built. It features the same 10-core CPU with a larger 32-core GPU for up to 4x faster graphics performance compared to the M1.

Apple has returned to various port types after previously removing them, a move that drew criticism requiringand required customers to purchase adapters.

In 20152016, Apple began producing MacBook Pros with thinner butterfly keyboards. These led to multiple issues including stuck or unresponsive keys with Apple beginning a warranty program to service devices with keyboard problems. While thinner, the butterfly keyboard design was susceptible to the build-up of dust, debris, and other particulates thatbuilding wouldup preventand preventing the mechanism from working correctly. Apple tried multiple approaches to improve the design without success including the addition of membranes to block particulates.

The first-generation of MacbookMacBook ProsPro was launched in January 2006 with a 15-inch model, followed by a 17-inch device in April 2006. It was the first Mac notebook based on an Intel processor and delivered four times the performance of its predecessor the PowerBook G4. The original Macbook Pros were the first Macbooks with webcams, the MagSafe connector, and a backlit keyboard. It also included a brighter display (67%), a scrolling trackpad, and Apple's sudden motion sensor designed to protect the hard drive if dropped.

First-generation MacBook prosPros came with Mac OS X 10.4.4 through 10.6.8, and an Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz CPU.

Criticisms of the first-generation MacBook Pros included the underclocking of the graphics card and the devices running too hot in temperature.

Apple announced the second-generation MacBook Pro in October 2008. With a new unibody aluminum design, they moved away from the PowerBook chassis.

Apple announced the second-generation MacBook Pro in October 2008. With a new unibody aluminum design, moving away from the PowerBook chassis. With the new unibody style, the optical drive and ports were rearranged Apple also dropped the FireWire 400 port (leaving the FireWire 800) and updated the DVI port to a Mini DisplayPort. Adding the Mini DisplayPort over the more popular HDMI port was criticized.

The second-generation MacBook Pros allowed users to swap out the battery, useful for travel and switching to extend battery life. The device only lasted roughly five hours on a single charge. Apple also added a new glass surface trackpad that allowed users to click anywhere instead of having designated buttons.

Apple announced a third-generation MacBook Pro at WWDC 2012. The new notebook came with a retina display high-resolution screen.

2012 MacBook Pro with Retina Display

Apple announced a third-generation MacBook Pro at WWDC 2012. The new notebook came with a high-resolution retina display screen. Marketed as the "MacBook Pro with Reina Display", at the time of release it was the highest resolution notebook display on the market. It also added Core i7 processors, USB 3.0, a second Thunderbolt port, and an HDMI port (first MacBook Pro to have an HDMI port), Other new features included refined speakers, a thinner MagSafe 2 port, and a hard drive switch to solid-state.

The FireWire 800, optical drive, and ethernet ports were removed with users requiring thunderbolt adapters to utilize devices compatible with these ports. The redesign also removed user upgradeability options by soldering in the memory and gluing in the batter.

The 2012 third-generation MacBook Pros were the lightest ever produced. They also shifted the design moving the "MacBook Pro" text from the lower bezel to the bottom chassis.

The 2012 third-generation MacBook Pro was the best selling MacBook Pro model Apple has produced.

Released in October 2016, the fourth-generation MacBook Pro was considerably thinner than previous generations adding the new touch bar and removedremoving many ports requiringmeaning users had to purchase adapters to use non-compatible devices.

The multitouch OLED touch bar replaced the row of traditional function keys and dynamically adapted its use depending on the active application and provided an integrated Touch ID sensor. Other new features included a new butterfly mechanism keyboard, an improved display, a 50% increase in trackpad surface area, a faster PCIe-based solid-state drive, improved speakers providing a wider dynamic range, and its availability in a new color (space gray).

The fourth-generation MacBook Pros proved controversial with criticisms of the lack of USB-A ports and the new butterfly mechanism keyboard. In April of 2018, a report showed the butterfly keyboard was failing at up to twice the rate of the previous generations. Apple's first revision to the fourth-generation MacBook Pro in November 2019, brought back the scissor mechanism keyboard in the newly dubbed "Magic Keyboard."

The fifth-generation MacBook Pro launched in November 2020 moving on from Intel Processors in favor of custom Apple Silicon, the M1 chip.

The fifth-generation MacBook Pro launched in November 2020 with the 13-inch model. The new MacBook Pros moved from Intel Processors to custom Apple Silicon, with the M1 chip. In October 2021 Apple debuted the faster M1 Pro and M1 Max chips in their 14-inch and 16-inch Macbook Pro models. The new Apple silicon chips offered considerable performance improvements and proved popular amongst users boosting MacBook Pro sales.

The fifth-generation of MacBook Pros also removed the touch bar and introduced more ports including an HDMI port and an SD card slot.

Apple is expected to release a redesigned 13-inch MacBook Pro with a new M2 process in 2022.

First-generation MacBook pros came with Mac OS X 10.4.4 through 10.6.8, an Intel Core 2Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz CPU.

The M1 is the first Apple-designed System on a Chip (SoC) developed for use in Macs and contains 16 billion transistors. Unlike the Intel chips built on the x86 architecture, the M1 uses an Arm-based architecture similar to the A-series chips that Apple designed for iPhones and iPads. The M1 is most closely related to the A14 chip built on a 5-nanometer process by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMCTSMC).

The M1 is the first Apple-designed System on a Chip (SoC) developed for use in Macs and contains 16 billion transistors. Unlike the Intel chips built on the x86 architecture, the M1 uses an Arm-based architecture similar to the A-series chips that Apple designed for iPhonesiPhones and iPads. The M1 is most closely related to the A14 chip built on a 5-nanometer process by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

Apple relies on over 200 suppliers with the top 200 suppliers responsible for 98% of their direct spend on materials, manufacturing, and assembly. For their MacBook Pro machines, Apple relies on the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to produce their chips. Assembly partners include FoxconnFoxconn, Quanta Computer, and Pegatron. Research indicates in 2017 Quanta supplied 79.5% of Apple's Macbook orders and Foxconn the remaining 20.5%.

Apple relies on over 200 suppliers with the top 200 suppliers responsible for 98% of their direct spend on materials, manufacturing, and assembly. For their MacBook Pro machines, Apple relies on the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to produce their chips. Assembly partners include Foxconn, Quanta Computer, and PegatronPegatron. Research indicates in 2017 Quanta supplied 79.5% of Apple's Macbook orders and Foxconn the remaining 20.5%.