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Apple Plans To Launch an 'All-New' 16-inch MacBook Pro and 32-inch 6K Monitor This Year, Says Report (theverge.com)

Posted by msmash on from the shape-of-things-to-come dept.

Apple is planning an "all-new" MacBook Pro design for this year, well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said. From a report: The lineup is reportedly led by a model with a screen of between 16 and 16.5 inches, which would make it the biggest screen in a Mac notebook since the 17-inch models stopped being sold in 2012. Kuo says the lineup may also include a 13-inch model with support for 32GB of RAM; right now only the 15-inch MacBook Pro can be configured with that amount of memory.

[...] More interestingly, Kuo has the first credible details of the external monitor that will mark Apple's return to the pro display market. It's said to be a 31.6-inch 6K display with a "Mini LED-like backlight design." Apple discontinued its last monitor, the Thunderbolt Display, back in 2016; right now the best option for owners of more modern Macs is the Apple-sanctioned but imperfect 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K.

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  1. I can see the store page now. by pushing-robot · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The MacBook Pro Pro. Starting at $3999.

    I miss the days when minor new features and upgraded components were part of a normal product refresh and didn't justify a new name and pricing tier.

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  2. "Support" for 32GB of RAM... by b0s0z0ku · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Does "Support for 32GB of RAM" mean you can plug in two 16GB modules, or does it just mean that you can pay 3x the street price of the RAM extra to buy a laptop with it soldered to the motherboard?

  3. Re:Finally! by b0s0z0ku · · Score: 4, Insightful

    It will be the glued-shut, no-port, soldered-everything version of the old 17" MacBook Pro ... this thing will be to power laptops like the Jeep Compass is to off-road vehicles.

  4. We'll see... by SuperKendall · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It will be the glued-shut, no-port, soldered-everything version of the old 17" MacBook Pro

    That seems very unlikely given what they did with the iMac Pro, and even the MacBook Pro updates - more ports and some flexibility in expansion.

    I am even fine with all USB-C ports, as long as there's four or so. In a larger form factor they will probably include more ports.

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  5. Re:Do it, Apple! by Joe_Dragon · · Score: 3, Insightful

    No wired network is a killer in some settings.

  6. Re:Finally! by Fly+Swatter · · Score: 4, Insightful

    With Apple's reduction in bezel sizes the new 16" should have about the same screen size as the old 17" in a slightly smaller form factor.

    I hate to break it to you but that's not how screen sizes are measured. A 16 inch screen will be 1 inch smaller screen size than a 17 inch, regardless of bezel size.

  7. Re:Apple falling short by 2K by AHuxley · · Score: 4, Insightful

    4K for the 4K video.
    The extra 2K is for the software to place its GU to work on the 4K video.

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  8. More features no one is asking for...... by Proudrooster · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Quick Survey. did anyone ask for?

    • Face ID on their MBP laptop
    • 16" Display on their MBP laptop
    • 6K on their MBP laptop
    • Face ID on their MBP laptop

    Here is what was on my list:


    • Better keyboard
      Option for Touch Screen
      Better Repairability (See Louis Rossman, easy to replace keyboard and battery)
      Better Upgradability (Not Soldered in HDD and RAM)
      Better Water Resistance
      Return of the MagSafe
      More Ports on the Pro Model including a classic USB3.0 port
      eGPU Options for High End Cards with Plug N Play