
The 13-incher measures 0.59 by 11.97 by 8.36 inches (HWD), and weighs 2.99 pounds. No longer will keynote speakers and professors have to stare into a sea of glowing Apple logos. The Apple logo on the top lid is now opaque and reflective silver, as it is on the MacBook. The all-aluminum body feels sturdy, as if carved out of a single block of metal. The new MacBook Pro ($808.85 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) line is available in two finishes: traditional matte silver and Space Gray (like our review unit).

(Opens in a new window) Design and Features Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. This is the way professional-class MacBooks will look and feel for the next few years, and longtime Mac users will have to adapt, like it or not. In any case, the base model is a worthy replacement for a five-year-old MacBook Pro or Air, but be prepared to buy a docking station or dongles to connect your peripherals. The $1,799 version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the 15-inch model come with the line's most innovative feature, an auxiliary touch screen called the Touch Bar, but this entry-level model has traditional function keys. But what's really notable is the new chassis with a wider trackpad, two USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a keyboard with butterfly switches similar to the MacBook's. The redesigned ultraportable resembles the 12-inch MacBook ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), and features a 6th Generation Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Iris graphics and a Retina display with more lifelike colors. The latest 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro ($1,499) is the least expensive model in Apple's high-end laptop line.



