Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro is coming soon, and the latest leak offers potentially great news for truly 'pro' users worried about the rumored thinner design. The MacBook Pro has long attracted customers who may not be 'pros' in the sense of doing professional coding work, video editing, photography, or other tasks requiring extra computing power. Many people buy it simply because it's the best laptop Apple sells, with the best display in a Mac, the most power, and the longest battery life.
A new design is coming, and previous reporting said it would be thinner and lighter than the current model. Earlier this week, Mark Gurman even said it would be "significantly" lighter. That may sound appealing to "prosumers," but it could raise concerns for true pros. Gurman has since offered reassurance, saying he doesn't think the new model will be significantly thinner in the end.
Thinner, but not significantly so, while still offering a big weight reduction, sounds like the right balance for most users. If the new design doesn't drastically reduce thickness, it should retain all or most of its existing ports, offer battery life not far off from current models, and have plenty of thermal headroom. Weight is a more common complaint than thickness, so making the laptop easier to carry while still delivering the power and versatility pros need would be a big win.
Readers are invited to share their thoughts on the rumored design in the comments.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing