Today Apple Released Multiple Hardware Updates to it’s NoteBook Line.
The Mac Lineup has seen multiple hardware updates so far in 2019. The trend continues today with the July 2019 Hardware Updates. Today we have two updated Macs and two discontinued Macs.
2019 Entry-Level 13″ MacBook Pro
When released the 13″ Non Touch Bar MacBook Pro was supposed to be an affordable way to get into the MacBook Pro line. The model did not come with a Touch Bar or Touch ID. After it was released, two hardware refreshes passed and it never gained the T2 Security Chip. That all changes today with the new updated model. The new features are listed below.
- 8th-generation Intel Core quad-core processors
- Touch Bar
- Touch ID
- T2 Security Chip
- Still 2 ThunderBolt 3 Ports
- Same Base Price of $1,299
The price is pretty important here because, you get all the features above yet the same price of the previous model that did not have Touch ID, Touch Bar or the T2.
Apple.com New Entry-Level 13″ Specs
2019 Updated MacBook Air
Apple today also updated the MacBook Air today after redesigning it in late 2018. The 2017 Model that was still for sale was finally discontinued. The 2017 Model carried on since late 2010.
- Gained True Tone Display
- Lowered Starting Price to $1099
- 2017 Model that was still for sale finally discontinued.
So long 2010-2017 MacBook Air! I really believe that this model was one of the greatest notebooks Apple has ever created.
12″ MacBook Discontinued
I really liked the 12″ MacBook. It was super light and very portable, yet it lacked two things that would have made it a winner. I feel if it had Thunderbolt 3 and a 2nd port it would have sold a lot better. It’s too late for that now since it’s now dead. So long 12″ MacBook!
Lowered Internal SSD Cost Across Mac Line
Users have long complained about the SUPER high prices of Apple’s internal storage upgrades. Well today Apple has lowered the price for SSD Storage across the following models.
1TB SSD Upgrades have dropped by $200
- iMac
- MacBook Pro
- Mac Mini
2TB Upgrades have dropped by $400
- MacBook Pro
- Mac Mini
4TB Upgrades have Dropped by $1400
- MacBook Pro
This was a MUCH needed change as the prices for SSD storage did not even come close to current market prices.
