The 13-inch MacBook Pro hits the market and this is everything you need to know about it

the new laptop macbook pro with 13-inch screen Manzanawhich will hit stores this Friday, offers faster speed and better performance than the previous model thanks to the incorporation of the M2 in-house chip.

The 13-inch Pro (technically the diagonal of the retina display measures 13.3 inches) is a good option for gaming, photo and video editing, at a significantly lower price ($1,299 US and €1,619 UK). Europe) than its “big brothers”, the 14-inch and 16-inch Pro.

Announced on June 6, This is the first M2-equipped laptop to hit the market.since the MacBook Air will not be in stores until July.

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In addition to the new chip, the inclusion of an active cooling system also contributes to improving device performancewhich is particularly effective when performing resource-intensive tasks such as high-quality video editing.

In this sense, Efe was able to verify that the improvement is noticeable both in the use of Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro, two of the most popular video editing programs, that charge and allow you to work faster.

Also the popular photo editing software Photoshop benefits from the power of the new microprocessor.

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An interesting note when editing with Final Cut Pro is the option to make changes to the color grading, which are carried out instantly with good results.

The chip also provides good battery lifewhich Apple claims reaches 20 hours of video playback without recharging (17 hours if you are browsing the internet connected to a WiFi network).

On a technical level, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro comes equipped with an octa-core CPU, a ten-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage for the cheapest version (although these last two variables can be increased if you are willing to pay more).

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Another aspect in which the M2 chip brings substantial improvements is the FaceTime HD camera, with 720 pixels the same as in the previous model, but which offers better image quality and improvements in noise reduction and dynamic range thanks to the microprocessor.

The computer keeps the controversial touch bar of previous models (a tool that does not convince all users), as well as a fingerprint identification sensor in the upper right corner of the keyboard to unlock the device or make purchases.

The exterior design remains identical to the previous model, and can be purchased in silver or space gray.

In general terms, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro is a powerful computer, suitable for those who want to carry out tasks that require great power such as video editing or playing 3D video games, at a lower price than the 14-inch models and 16 inches.

Source: Elcomercio

James

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