Apple today announced a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with a more reliable Magic Keyboard, faster 10th-generation Intel processor options, up to 80 percent faster graphics performance, up to 32GB of RAM and 4TB of SSD storage, and more.





This post has been edited by westlife: Oct 19 2021, 11:10 PM

This post has been edited by westlife: May 5 2020, 11:25 PM

Do note that based on the specs sheet, it shows that you need the 4 thunderbolt port version to get 10th gen processors.

2 thunderbolt port, you are not able to upgrade to 10th gen processors.

make sense for higher end models to get the better processors.

pricing is very decent. they actually down the price. meaning same storage now at cheaper price.

looks like that 14-inch version is not happening.

This post has been edited by westlife: May 4 2020, 09:08 PM

Some comparison

Old 2 port base model:
- 1.4 8th gen (Iris 645)
- 8GB 2133Mhz LPDDR3
- 128GB
- RM5499

Old 2 port upgraded model:
- 1.4 8th gen (Iris 645)
- 8GB 2133Mhz LPDDR3
- 256GB
- RM6299

Old 4 port base model:
- 2.4 8th gen (Iris 655)
- 8GB 2133Mhz LPDDR3
- 256GB
- RM7849

Old 4 port upgraded model:
- 2.4 8th gen (Iris 655)
- 8GB 2133Mhz LPDDR3
- 512GB
- RM8699


(Only mentioning difference from previous)
New 2 port base model:
- 256GB
- Magic Keybaord
- RM5599 (+100 from old model)

New 2 port upgraded model:
- 512GB
- Magic Keyboard
- RM6399 (+100 from old model)

New 4 port base model:
- 2.0 10th gen (Iris Plus)
- 16GB 3733Mhz LPDDR4X
- 512 GB
- Magic Keyboard
- RM7999 (+150 from old model)

New 4 port upgraded model:
- 2.0 10th gen (Iris Plus)
- 16GB 3733Mhz LPDDR4X
- 1TB
- Magic Keyboard
- RM8799 (+100 from old model)

This post has been edited by PoisonSoul: May 4 2020, 09:21 PM

nice summary/

yeah. now with the same price, can get a better storage model.

the 512gb base model is actually very good.

this is the model i will get. good enough for daily use with decent amount of storage.

good thing is all are quad-core models. it should perform decently.

This post has been edited by westlife: May 4 2020, 09:14 PM

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

Wait for 1st wave and youtubers to do all sorts of benchmarks and daily stress test.

and also wait for someone to open the back plate to look at the internals especially the heat pipes. Hope they keep Pro line's heat pipe design.

New 4 port upgraded model:
- 2.0 10th gen (Iris Plus)
- 16GB 3733Mhz LPDDR4X
- 512 GB
- Magic Keyboard
- RM7999 (+150 from old model)

actually this model is also very attractive.

16gb ram instead of previous 8GB and 512gb instead of previous 256gb if i remember correctly.

I'm waiting for Apple to release the ARM version of MacBook

Surprisingly Singapore is not included in the first wave for this MBP.

True. Maybe they have shortage in supply? However, it should be certain that it will be available in lion city faster than bolehland still.

This will be an exciting one too.

Can't wait to see how Apple manages to optimize ARM with their own OS.

Can’t wait to say goodbye to frying pan

Noo, I probably can't install bootcamp and play PC games. Having a Macbook with Mac OS alongside Windows for gaming with external GPU is amazing, and I couldn't imagine having an ARM version that would be suck.

The MacBook life and heat management should be instant. Looking how powerful the chip of iPhones and iPad Pros with fabless design.

Windows can actually run on ARM based machines.

I know this is controversial, but I’m just gonna say it. People who are looking to buy the base model MBP at RM5599, you should consider the i5/512gb MBA instead at the same price.

You get double the storage, faster RAM, better GPU (even the i3 MBA can support Apple’s fancy Pro Display XDR with native 6K resolution but the base model MBP can’t).

Where the base model MBP edges over the MBA is better multicore performance, and better thermal design. I don’t think in day to day regular usage, that would make a tremendous difference, but the storage and RAM are something even average users will appreciate.

To be honest, I’m not sure where Apple is going with these 15W 13-inch MBPs. When they were first launched in 2017 without the touchbar, they were pitched as the replacement for the MBA. But then after Apple revived the MBA, they are just like an awkward middle child. Neither here nor there.

Apple should ditch this base model and focus on making MBA the best laptop for average users (just like back in the good old days), and leave the MBP for high end users.

Depending on individual preference seriously. Personally I will go MacBook Pro anytime due to its design.

MacBook Pro has better display and speakers over air.
It has brighter display and better thermal design for heavier tasks too.

One can consider the 4 ports 512GB 16GB ram model. That’s the model that is best value for money actually.

Personally if u ask me, I would prefer Apple to keep the Previous12-inch model for Super compact design, come out a bigger14-inch model to join in the current 16-inch family.

That’s should be the perfect line-up for macbook.

Personally I find the MacBook Air is ok a more awkward position which it is not as compact as the 12-inch but it is using a lower powered processor.

Obviously Apple purposely did not use the latest 10th processors ok the base mode MacBook Pro becos it will kill the MacBook Air line-up becos the price gap is very very minor. At the same time it is also to push people to go for the 4 ports modes which is more value for money for what is getting.

This post has been edited by westlife: May 5 2020, 12:47 AM