. January 10, 2006; 12 years ago ( 2006-01-10) ( Original). July 12, 2018 ( 2018-07-12) ( Current) Predecessor Related articles, Website The MacBook Pro (sometimes abbreviated as MBP) is a line of portable computers introduced in January 2006. It is the high-end model of the and is currently available in 13- and 15-inch screen sizes. A 17-inch version was available between April 2006 and June 2012.

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The first generation MacBook Pro is externally similar to the it replaces, but uses instead of chips. The 15-inch model was introduced first, in January 2006; the 17-inch model followed in April. Both received several updates and processors later 2006. The product's second iteration, known as the 'unibody' model, has a casing made from a single piece of aluminum.

It debuted in October 2008 in 13- and 15-inch screen sizes. In January 2009, the 17-inch model was updated with the same unibody design. Subsequent updates brought upgraded and processors and introduced Intel's technology. Apple released the third generation of MacBook Pro with a 15-inch screen during 2012 and discontinued the 17-inch variant. The previous generation 13- and 15-inch unibody models continued to sell with updated processors.

The third generation model is thinner than its predecessor and is the first to include a high-resolution. A 13-inch variant was released in October 2012. The fourth generation MacBook Pro was announced on October 27, 2016. It replaces the function keys with an interactive, multi-touch 'Touch Bar' and a Touch ID sensor integrated into the Power button. The MacBook Pro 15 inch The original 15-inch MacBook Pro was announced on January 10, 2006 by at the. The 17-inch model was unveiled on April 24, 2006. The first design was largely a carryover from the PowerBook G4, but uses instead of chips.

The 15-inch MacBook Pro weighs the same as the 15-inch aluminum PowerBook G4, but is 0.1 inches (0.25 cm) deeper, 0.4 inches (1.0 cm) wider, and 0.1 inches (0.25 cm) thinner. Other changes from the PowerBook include a built-in and the inclusion of, a magnetic power connector designed to detach easily when yanked. These features were later brought over to the.

The optical drive was reduced in size in order to fit into the slimmer MacBook Pro, hence it runs slower than the optical drive in the PowerBook G4 and cannot write to. Both the original 15- and 17-inch model MacBook Pros come with slots, which replace the slots found in the. All first generation 15-inch models have two ports and one port, while the 17-inch models have three USB 2.0 ports as well as one FireWire 400 port. When first introduced, the MacBook Pro did not come with or ports, although FireWire 800 was added in the next 15-inch model revision and is present in every version of the 17-inch design.

S-Video capability can be attained through the use of a DVI to S-Video adapter. External displays with up to a pixel resolution are supported through a dual-link port. All models include a built-in port,.

Later models include support for the draft 2.0 specification of. Updates Apple refreshed the entire MacBook Pro line on October 24, 2006 to include Duo processors. Memory capacity was doubled for each model, to 1 GB on the low-end 15-inch and 2 GB for the high-end 15- and 17-inch models.

Was added to the 15-inch models. Hard drive capacity was increased, although video card options stayed the same. The MacBook Pro line received a second update on June 5, 2007 with new video cards and faster processor options.

Backlighting was added to the 15-inch model's screen, and its weight was reduced from 5.6 pounds (2.5 kg) to 5.4 pounds (2.4 kg). Furthermore, the speed of the was increased from 667 MHz to 800 MHz.

On November 1, 2007, Apple added the option of a 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU as well as reconfigured hard drive options. First-generation 17-inch MacBook Pro On February 26, 2008, the MacBook Pro line was again updated. Was added as an option for the 17-inch model. Processors were updated to ' cores, which are built on the process ( ' cores were previously used), and hard drive and memory capacities were increased. Multi-touch capabilities, first introduced with the earlier that year, were brought over to the MacBook Pro's.

When the 15-inch unibody MacBook Pro was introduced on October 14, 2008, the pre-unibody model with the same screen size was discontinued, while the 17-inch pre-unibody model continued to be sold. The original case design was discontinued on January 6, 2009, when the 17-inch MacBook Pro was also updated with unibody construction. Reception Some reviewers applauded the MacBook Pro for its doubling or tripling the speed of the PowerBook G4 in some areas. For example, the program was 3.3 times as fast (2.3 times faster), and its time was more than twice as quick. The MacBook Pro generally outperformed the PowerBook G4 in performance analyzer utility tests XBench and Cinebench. Reviewers lauded the screen's maximum brightness, 67 percent higher than the PowerBook G4; the excellent horizontal viewing angles; the matte options; and the bright, crisp, and true colors. Although the screen offered fewer vertical pixels (1,440 × 900 in the MacBook Pro instead of 1,440 × 960 in the PowerBook), one reviewer called the screen 'nothing less than stellar'.

Reviewers praised the new MagSafe power adapter, although one reviewer said it disconnected too easily in some instances. They also praised the backlit keyboard, large, and the virtually silent operation of the machine. The new laptop also offered better performance.

One reviewer criticized the decision to the graphics card by about 30 percent its original speed. The notebook was also noted for running hot. Users complained that upgrading was harder than in older Apple notebooks. Since the dimensions for the 15-inch MacBook Pro were tweaked slightly from the 15-inch PowerBook G4, older accessories such as notebook sleeves did not work with the new models.

Some users noted a slight flickering when the screen was on lower brightness settings. Apple increased the by 10, going from 50 in the PowerBook G4 to 60, but the more powerful Core Duo CPU required more power. Battery life therefore remained about the same as in previous models, at three-plus hours. MacBook Pro Unibody 15 inch On October 14, 2008, in a press event at, Apple officials announced a new 15-inch MacBook Pro featuring a 'precision aluminum unibody enclosure' and tapered sides similar to those of the. Designers shifted the MacBook Pro's ports to the left side of the case, and moved the slot from the front to the right side, similar to the. The new MacBook Pros had two video cards, which the user could switch between: the with either 256 or 512 MB of dedicated memory and a GeForce with 256 MB of shared system memory.

Although the FireWire 400 port was removed, the FireWire 800 port was retained. The port was replaced with a receptacle. The original unibody MacBook Pro came with a user-removable battery; Apple claimed five hours of use, with one reviewer reporting results closer to four on a continuous video battery stress test. Apple said that the battery would hold 80 percent of its charge after 300 recharges. Design The unibody-construction MacBook Pro largely follows the styling of the original aluminum and the and is slightly thinner than its predecessor, albeit wider and deeper due to the display. The screen is high-gloss, covered by an edge-to-edge reflective glass finish, while an anti-glare matte option is available in the 15- and 17-inch models in which the glass panel is removed.

The entire trackpad is usable and acts as a clickable button. The trackpad is also larger than the first generation model's, giving more room for scrolling and gestures. When the line was updated in April 2010, was added, making the scrolling experience much like that of the. The keys, still backlit, are now that of Apple's now-standard sunken keyboard with separated black keys. A size comparison of the unibody line of MacBook Pro laptops During the keynote on January 6, 2009, announced a 17-inch MacBook Pro with unibody construction. This version diverged from its 15-inch sibling with an anti-glare 'matte' screen option (with the glossy finish standard) and a non user-removable battery.

Instead of traditional round cells inside the casing, the lithium-ion polymer batteries are shaped and fitted into each laptop to maximally utilize space. Adaptive charging, which uses a chip to optimize the charge flow to reduce wear and tear, extends the battery's overall life.

Battery life for the 17' version is quoted at eight hours, with 80 percent of this charge remaining after 1,000 charge-discharge cycles. Hosh walon ko khabar kya liras. At Apple's (WWDC) on June 8, 2009, it was announced that the 13-inch unibody MacBook would be upgraded and re-branded as a MacBook Pro, leaving only the white MacBook in the MacBook line.

It was also announced that the entire MacBook Pro line would use the non user-removable battery first introduced in the 17-inch MacBook Pro. The updated MacBook Pro 13- and the 15-inch would each have up to a claimed seven hours of battery life, while the 17-inch would keep its eight-hour capacity. Some sources even reported up to eight hours of battery life for the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros during casual use, while others reported around six hours. Like the 17-inch MacBook Pro, Apple claims that they will last around 1,000 charge cycles while still containing 80 percent of their capacity. Graphics card options stayed the same from the previous release, although the 13-inch and the base model 15-inch, came with only the GeForce 9400M GPU.

The screens were also improved, gaining a claimed 60 percent greater. All of these mid 2009 models also included a port and all except the 17-inch models would receive an slot.

The 17-inch model would retain its slot. For the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the was moved to the right side of the chassis. In August 2009, Apple extended the 'matte' anti-glare display option to the 15-inch MacBook Pro. On April 13, 2010, and were introduced in the 15- and 17-inch models, while the 13-inch retained the with a speed increase. The power brick was redesigned and a high-resolution display (of ) was announced as an option for the 15-inch models.

The 13-inch gained an integrated (GPU) with 256 MB of shared memory, while the 15- and 17-inch models were upgraded to the GT, with either 256 or 512 MB of dedicated memory. The 15- and 17-inch models also have an integrated Intel GPU that is built into the Core i5 and i7 processors. The 15-inch model also gained 0.1 pounds (0.045 kg). Save for a third USB 2.0 slot, all the ports on the 17-inch MacBook Pro are the same in type and number as on the 15-inch version.

All models come with 4 GB of system memory that is upgradeable to 8 GB. Battery life was also extended further in this update, to an estimated ten hours for the 13-inch and 8–9 hours on the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros. This was achieved through both greater power efficiency and adding more battery capacity. One reviewer reported about six hours of battery life through a continuous video battery stress test in the 15-inch and another, who called the battery life 'unbeatable', reported nearer to eight in the 13-inch through their 'highly demanding battery drain test'. Technology, dual core Intel Core i5 and i7 (on the 13-inch model) or quad-core i7 (on the 15- and 17-inch models) processors, and a camera were added on February 24, 2011. Intel HD Graphics 3000 come integrated with the CPU, while the 15- and 17-inch models also utilize Radeon HD 6490M and Radeon HD 6750M graphics cards. Later editions of these models, following the release of OS X Lion, replaced the dashboard (F4) key with a launchpad key.

The chassis bottoms are also engraved differently from the 2010 models. The Thunderbolt platform can achieve speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s, which is up to twice as fast as the specification, 20 times faster than the specification, and up to 12 times faster than. Apple says that Thunderbolt can be used to drive displays or to transfer large quantities of data in a short amount of time. On June 11, 2012, Apple showcased its upgraded Mac notebooks, and iOS 6 at the (WWDC) in San Francisco.

The new MacBook Pro models were updated with processors and USB 3.0 ports, and the default RAM on premium models was increased to 8 GB. Following this announcement, the 17-inch model was discontinued. After a media event on October 22, 2013 Apple discontinued all second generation MacBook Pros except for the entry-level 2.5 GHz 13-inch model.

Apple discontinued the 13-inch 2nd generation MacBook Pro on October 27, 2016. Prior to its discontinuation it was Apple’s only product to still include an optical drive and a Firewire port, and only laptop with a hard disk drive and Ethernet port. MacBook Pro 13-inch was available in the following versions: mid 2012, late 2011, early 2011, Mid 2010 and Mid 2009 Reception Some reviewers praised the new laptop's performance and compact size, the quality of the screen, and sturdy unibody build, which allowed easier upgrading of internal components as compared to the original models. Some reviewers also noted that the new MacBook Pro ran more quietly and at cooler temperatures than first generation machines.

Others, however, criticized the amount of heat generated by the new design. Reviewers lamented the loss of a matte screen option for the 2008 unibody MacBook Pro, noting the reflectiveness of the screen in sunlight, even when its brightness was turned all the way up. 's commented of the mid-2009 models: 'According to Apple, the new display offers a wider color gamut, and the screen certainly looks bright and colorful, but we wish the same matte-screen option offered on the 17-inch MacBook Pro was available across the line. While the LED screen means a thinner lid and some battery life benefits, the edge-to-edge glass covering the entire display panel grabs stray light rays with ease, making the glossy screen hard to see in some lighting conditions.' By 2011, matte screens were offered for both the 15' and 17' models.

Furthermore, the addition of instead of the more popular was criticized. The relatively low number of ports and lower end technical specifications when compared to similarly priced laptops from other brands were also bemoaned. Laptop Magazine 's Michael Prospero praised the 2010 15-inch model's display, calling it 'bright and crisp'. He further commented, 'While reflections from the glossy display weren't overwhelming, it's also nice to know there's an antiglare option—though only for the higher resolution display. Still, colors were bright, blacks were deep and dark, and viewing angles were excellent both vertically and horizontally.' He also lauded the quality of the webcam, the responsiveness of the touchpad, the microphone and speakers, as well as the performance of the new CPUs for the 15' model and the long battery life. Complaints included the price of the laptop, the low number of ports, and the lack of.

Praised the automatic graphics switching features of the 15- and 17-inch 2010 models as well as the graphics cards themselves. Acclaim was also given to the Core i5 and i7 CPUs, the multi-touch trackpad, and the addition of audio capabilities to the video output. They also called for the addition of HDMI and the format, saying that most other computers in the MacBook Pro's price range possessed these features. CNET also criticized the option of a higher resolution screen in the 15-inch model, saying that 'the higher-resolution screen should be included by default.'

A (top) and a third generation Retina MacBook Pro (bottom). The MacBook Pro has a thinner 2 port and two ports. On June 11, 2012, at the in San Francisco, Apple introduced the third generation MacBook Pro, marketed as the 'MacBook Pro with Retina display' to differentiate it from the predecessor model.

The new model includes Intel's third generation processors , and a high-resolution 15.4' 2880×1800-pixel. Other new or changed features include a second port, a port, and a thinner port, dubbed the 'MagSafe 2'.

Apple introduced a 13-inch version on October 23, 2012 with specifications similar but slightly inferior to the 15-inch version's, such as less powerful processors. The new models omit and ports, though Apple offers Thunderbolt adapters for both interfaces. They also omit a, making the 15-inch model Apple's first professional notebook since the to ship without a built-in optical drive.

Instead of a, the new models ship with a housed in a proprietary flash module design rather than a 2.5' notebook drive. Apple also claims improved speakers and microphones and a new system for cooling the notebook with improved fans. The new case design does not have a, so alternative products are required to physically secure the computer. The Retina models also have fewer user-accessible upgrade or replacement options than previous MacBooks. Unlike in previous generations, the memory is soldered onto the logic board and is therefore not upgradable. The solid state drive is not soldered and can be replaced by users, although it has a proprietary connector and form factor.

The battery is glued into place; attempts to remove it may destroy the battery and/or trackpad. The entire case uses proprietary screws and cannot be disassembled with standard tools.

While the battery is glued in, recycling companies have stated that the design is only 'mildly inconvenient' and does not hamper the recycling process. On February 13, 2013, Apple announced updated prices and processors for the MacBook Pro with Retina Display and increased the RAM of the high-end 15-inch model to 16 GB.

On October 22, 2013, Apple updated the line with Intel's Haswell processors and Iris Graphics, Wi-Fi, and PCIe-based flash storage. The chassis of the 13-inch version was slightly slimmed to 0.71 inches (18 mm) to match the 15-inch model. The lower-end 15-inch model only included integrated graphics while the higher-end model continued to include a discrete Nvidia graphics card in addition to integrated graphics.

Support for video output via HDMI was added but limited the maximum number of external displays from three to two. On July 29, 2014 Apple announced updated prices and processors for the Haswell MacBook Pro with Retina Display. On March 9, 2015, the 13-inch model was updated with Intel Broadwell processors, Iris 6100 graphics, faster flash storage, increased battery life, and a trackpad. On May 19, 2015, the 15-inch model was also updated with similarly fast flash storage, increased battery life, the Force Touch trackpad, and an AMD Radeon R9 discrete graphics card on the higher-end model. The higher-end 15-inch model also added support for dual-cable output to 5120×2880 displays. The 15-inch models were released with the same Intel Haswell processors and Iris Pro graphics as the 2014 models due to a delay in shipment of newer Broadwell quad-core processors.

Apple continued to sell the 2015 15-inch model until July 2018. Design The Retina Display MacBook Pro largely follows the design of the previous generation with its aluminum enclosure and separated black keys.

The most apparent body changes are a thinner chassis and a display with a redesigned hinge and thinner bezel and the removal of the internal optical drive. The power button is moved from the upper right corner of the chassis onto the keyboard, taking the place of the optical disc eject button. At 0.71 inches (18 mm) thick, the 15-inch model is 25 percent thinner than its predecessor. The model name is no longer placed at the bottom of the screen bezel; instead, it is found on the underside of the chassis, similar to an device. It is the first Macintosh laptop to not have its model name visible during normal use, as every prior laptop had its model name on the screen bezel or keyboard.

Reception The third generation MacBook Pro received positive reviews of the Retina Display, flash storage and power. It was criticized, however, for its high price and lack of an Ethernet port and optical drive. Roman Loyola of said that the Retina MacBook Pro was 'groundbreaking' and made people 'rethink how they use technology'. He praised the inclusion of USB 3.0 and the slimmer body. Of commented 'I've previously called the 15-inch MacBook Pro one of the most universally useful all-around laptops you can buy. This new version adds to that with HDMI, faster ports, and more portability. But it also subtracts from that with its exclusion of an optical drive and Ethernet port, plus its very high starting price.

The Pro and Retina Pro are clearly two laptops designed for two different users, and with the exception of all-day commuters who need something closer to a MacBook Air or ultrabook, one of the two branches of the MacBook Pro family tree is still probably the most universally useful laptop you can buy.' The Retina MacBook line has no internal optical drives. External drives such as Apple's (pictured) must be used instead.

Joel Santo Domingo of gave the MacBook Pro an 'Editor's Choice' rating. He praised its 'brilliant Retina display', the thin design, port selection and speedy storage, and highlighted the expandability via Thunderbolt ports which support up to seven devices each. Of praised the 15-inch model's screen, keyboard, sound, start-up time, cosmetics, battery life, storage, and capacity. They criticized the lack of a, pricing, and the MagSafe 2 power connector's lack of backwards compatibility with the older MagSafe design. The on the MacBook Pro have been criticized for ', specifically for displays manufactured. In 2017, one year after the introduction of the, the original lead developer of Marco Arment wrote an evocative article in which he declared the third-generation MacBook Pro the best laptop ever made. The sentiment was shared by many users of various social platforms.

Repairability and environmental concerns Since the battery is glued in and cannot be easily disassembled for recycling (an requirement), Apple received criticisms about the machine's ability to be recycled. Spokesman Casey Harrell said Apple 'has pitted design against the environment—and chosen design. They're making a big bet that people don't care, but recycling is a big issue.'

Wired also criticized Apple's recyclability claims, stating 'the design may well be comprised of 'highly recyclable aluminum and glass'—but my friends in the electronics recycling industry tell me they have no way of recycling that has glass glued to it like Apple did with both this machine and the recent iPad.' The 15-inch late 2016 MacBook Pro Apple unveiled fourth generation 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro models during a press event at their on October 27, 2016.

All models, except the baseline 13-inch model, introduced the Touch Bar, a multi-touch enabled strip built into the top of the keyboard in place of the. The Touch Bar models also include a sapphire-glass covered sensor at the right end of the Touch Bar which doubles as a power button. The models also introduce a 'second-generation' butterfly mechanism keyboard that provided more travel than the first iteration implemented on the Retina. The 13-inch model has a trackpad that is 46% larger than its predecessor while the 15-inch model has a trackpad twice as large as the prior generation.

All ports have been replaced with either two or four combination ports that support and dual 1.2 signals, any of which can be used for charging. The MacBook Pro is incompatible with some older Thunderbolt 3 certified peripherals, including Intel's own reference design for Thunderbolt 3 devices. Furthermore, on MacBook Pro blocks certain classes of Thunderbolt 3 compatible devices from working by blacklisting them. Support for Thunderbolt 3 external (eGPU) was added in. Devices using HDMI, previous generation Thunderbolt, and USB will require an adapter to connect to the MacBook Pro.

The models come with a, although functionality of older generation MacBook Pros has been removed. Other updates to the MacBook Pro include dual and quad-core Core i5 and i7 processors, improved graphics, and displays that offer a 25% wider, 67% more brightness, and 67% more contrast. All versions are able to output to a display, with the 15-inch models capable of two.

The 15-inch models include a discrete, 455 or 460 graphics card in addition to the integrated Intel graphics. Additionally, Apple introduced a cheaper lower-end 13-inch model which lacks the Touch Bar in favor of function keys, and has only two USB-C ports. The flash storage in the Touch Bar models is soldered to the logic board and is not upgradeable, while in the 13-inch model without Touch Bar, it is removable, but difficult to replace, as it is a proprietary format of SSD storage.

On June 5, 2017, Apple updated the line with Intel processors and newer graphics cards. Additionally, the 13-inch model now comes with a 128GB storage option, down from the base 256GB storage. New symbols are introduced to the control and option keys. On July 12, 2018, Apple updated the Touch Bar models with Intel quad-core processors in 13-inch models and six-core processors in 15-inch models, updated graphics cards, improved third-generation butterfly keyboards, True Tone display technology, and larger capacity batteries. The 15-inch model can also be configured with up to 4TB of storage, 32GB of and a Core i9 processor. In late November the higher-end 15-inch model could be configured with graphics.

Design and usability The fourth generation MacBook Pro follows the design of the previous two generations with an all-metal unibody enclosure and separated black keys. A few apparent design changes are a thinner chassis, thinner screen bezel, larger trackpad, the OLED Touch Bar, and shallower butterfly mechanism keyboard with less key separation than the previous models. The speakers grilles have been relocated to the sides of the keyboard on the 13-inch variant. Tear downs show that the speaker grilles on the 13-inch model with Touch Bar are 'largely cosmetic', and that sound output mostly comes through the side vents. The fourth generation MacBook Pro comes in two finishes, the traditional silver color and a darker 'space gray' color. The MacBook Pro model name returns to the bottom of the screen bezel in Apple's font after being absent from the third generation.

As with the Retina, the new models replace the backlit white Apple logo on the rear of the screen with a glossy black opaque version. MagSafe, a magnetic charging connector, has been replaced with USB-C charging. Unlike MagSafe, which provided an indicator light within the user’s field of view to indicate the device's charging status, the USB-C charger has no visual indicator.

Instead, the MacBook Pro emits a chime when connected to power. The Macintosh startup chime that has been used since the first Macintosh in 1984 is now disabled by default.

The laptop now boots automatically when the lid is opened. Battery life The battery life of the new models also received mixed reception, with outlets reporting inconsistent battery life and inaccurate estimates of time remaining on battery by the operating system. Apple addressed the latter by hiding the display of estimated battery time remaining entirely in a macOS update. Did not initially recommend the 2016 MacBook Pro models, citing inconsistent and unpredictable battery life in its lab testing (which involves the consecutive loading of multiple websites). However, Apple and Consumer Reports found that the results had been affected by a bug caused by disabling in 's developer tools. Consumer Reports performed the tests again with a patched macOS, and retracted its original assessment.

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Repairability gave the models score of 1 out of 10 for repairability, noting that memory, the processor, and flash storage are soldered to the logic board, while the battery is glued to the case. The entire assembly uses proprietary and cannot be disassembled with standard tools. Keyboard reliability A report by has claimed that the updated butterfly keyboard fails twice as often as previous models, often due to particles stuck beneath the keys.

Repairs for stuck keys have been estimated to cost more than $700. In May 2018, two class action lawsuits were filed against Apple regarding the keyboard issue with one alleging a 'constant threat of nonresponsive keys and accompanying keyboard failure' and accusing Apple of not alerting consumers to the issue. In June 2018, Apple announced a Service Program to 'service eligible MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards, free of charge'. The 2018 models added a membrane underneath keys to prevent malfunction from dust. Heat decreasing performance Testing on the 2018 Core i9 15-inch model shows thermal throttling slows performance, according to 'the Core i9 processor Apple chose to use inside the MacBook Pro (i9-8950K) has a base clock frequency of 2.9GHz, which is capable of bursting up to 4.8GHz when necessary. However, testing carried out by YouTuber Dave Lee showed that the Core i9 couldn't even maintain 2.9GHz, let alone 4.8GHz. In fact, it ended up running at 2.2GHz due to the heat generated inside the chassis forcing it to throttle.

Lee found the 2018 i9 MacBook Pro was slower than the 2017 MacBook Pro and stated, 'This isn't a problem with Intel's Core i9, it's Apple's thermal solution.' When Lee put the i9 MacBook Pro inside a freezer, the render times were over 8 minutes shorter. On July 24, Apple released a software fix for the new 2018 MacBook Pros which addressed the thermal throttling issue. Apple said 'there is a missing digital key in the firmware that impacts the thermal management system and could drive clock speeds down under heavy thermal loads on the new MacBook Pro'. Battery swelling issues A 'limited number' of 13-inch MacBook Pro units without Touch Bar, manufactured between October 2016 and October 2017, may have the built-in battery expanded, which is also known as 'swelling'. Apple initiated a free replacement program for eligible units. Solid-state drive issues A 'limited number' of 128GB and 256GB solid-state drives (SSD) used in 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) units have an issue that may result in data loss and failure of the drive.

13-inch MacBook Pro units with affected drives were sold between June 2017 and June 2018. This resulted in Apple launching a repair program for those affected- the repair involves the update of firmware. Other issues Some users are reporting on 2018 MacBook Pro units. The T2 chip may be to blame for this issue. Apple is already aware of the issue and performing an investigation. Other than the kernel panic issues, there are user reports about the speaker crackling issues on the 2018 MacBook Pros.

Reception The fourth generation MacBook Pro received mixed reviews. The display, build quality, and audio quality were praised but many complaints went toward the keyboard butterfly switch, the touch bar not being useful in many applications due to a lack of development for it, and the lack of any ports or an SD card slot. Noted that the second-generation keyboard with firm keys was a 'drastic departure' from previous keyboards. It further noted that resting palms may brush the trackpad occasionally causing inadvertent cursor jumps onscreen as the laptop interprets this as input, without one's hands or wrists actually resting on it.

Also noted was an increase of bandwidth and approximately 40 percent increased read speed of the flash storage. Praised the thinner, lighter design, improved display and audio, and increased speed of the graphics and flash storage, but criticized the lack of ports and price. Praised the display, calling it 'the best laptop display I've ever seen', as well as praising the Touch Bar, though it criticized the need of adapters for many common connectors. Likewise, concluded that 'using the new MacBook is alienating to anyone living in the present. I agree with Apple's vision of the future. I'm just not buying it today.' Engadget voiced their concerns that 'by doing things like removing full-sized USB ports, the memory card reader and even the Function row, Apple seems to have forgotten how many of us actually work'.

Heavy keyboard users criticized the Touch Bar, noting that command-line tools like Vim rely on keyboard usage, and the Touch Bar does not provide the tactile feedback necessary for 'blind' usage of Function keys. Miriam Nielsen from the Verge said about the Touch Bar experience: 'When I tried to intentionally use the Touch Bar, I felt like a kid learning how to type again.

I had to keep looking down at the bar instead of looking at the images I was actually trying to edit.' She also pointed out that after learning the Touch Bar one cannot work as efficiently on any other computer. Developers have their share of headaches because they cannot rely on the Touch Bar being present on every machine that runs their software. Even if Apple makes the Touch Bar an integral part of macOS, it will take 'many years' for it to become ubiquitous, in the meantime anything in the Bar needs to be available through another part of the interface. Other items of critique were non-compatibility between Thunderbolt 2 and 3 devices, frequently unpleasant fan whine noises in idle CPU states on the larger screen (15') models were reported, where the two integrated fans run all the time by default. The powering the touch bar and higher of the stronger CPU models are responsible for this behavior.

YouTube tech reviewer Dave Lee was very critical of the high price of the MacBook Pro. He ultimately said that 'for most people, the MacBook Pro is just way too expensive and overpriced.' . Through use of a second display, all pre-unibody MacBook Pros simultaneously support their native resolution on the internal display and a maximum of 2560 × 1600 on an external display.

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