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We will post full-length reviews of the new MacBook Pros in due course. That way you have a powerful machine that's not reliant on adapters, though its years-old form factor and last-gen display could make it look a little aged.įor a more in-depth look, read New Atlas' review of the MacBook Air or first impressions of the non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro. Still, for maximum forward and backward utility, it's tempting to get a custom-configured Air with a speedy processor. It has a far superior display and graphics, and for an additional $300, it's got the fancy new Touch Bar as well. On the other hand, it's always tempting to opt for the latest and greatest, which in this case would be the year-and-a-half newer MacBook Pro. Using this year's MacBook Pro, especially for professional applications, is likely to demand the use of adapters and other peripherals. The Air has a few things the MacBook Pro doesn't, namely traditional ports. This is Apples way of extending your keyboard. That's a significant amount, so it complicates this decision. Touch Bar: The Touch Bar is available on 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro models released in late 2016 and beyond. The non Touch Bar version of the 13' MacBook Pro (Late 2016) has a similar style as the Apple MacBook (Early 2016) where one side has an analog audio jack while the other side has two USB Type-C ports.Ĭlick here to see the Silver version of the non Touch Bar version of the 13' MacBook Pro (Late 2016).The base model Air starts out US$500 cheaper than the Pro. The 13' MacBook Pro (Late 2016) also comes with stickers and simple documentation. The Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter provides 12 watts (5 volts 2.4 amps), 27 watts (9 volts 3 amps), and 60 watts (20 volts 3 amps) using USB Power Delivery as analyzed in this review. Using software from Granite River Labs to look at the capabilities of the cable, we see that it just supports charging and USB 2.0 speeds. The 13' MacBook Pro (Late 2016) simply comes with an Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter which uses USB Power Delivery for charging as well a USB Type-C to Type-C cable to connect between the charger and Mac. The box is the standard premium packaging that one expects from Apple. Here is a look at what's inside the box of the Space Gray version of the 13' MacBook Pro (Late 2016). The Touch Bar versions were not immediately shipping upon the new MacBook Pro's release. We received the first non Touch Bar version of the 13' MacBook Pro (Late 2016) which we ordered the day of the new MacBook Pro announcement.

Unboxing and Analyzing the USB Accessories of the Space Gray 13-Inch MacBook Pro (Late 2016)

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