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Apple unveils its first touchscreen Mac, a MacBook Pro starting at $4,599
Apple unveils a touchscreen MacBook Pro priced from $4,599, launching in Australia on 6 November.
Key points
- The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $4,599 and the 16-inch at $5,499, with Australian sales from 6 November.
- The OLED screen has a 120Hz variable refresh rate and the Dynamic Island interactive camera cutout.
- The touchscreen can be turned off, and the new MacBook Pros are thinner and lighter than their predecessors.
Why it matters. Australian buyers can purchase the premium laptop from 6 November at prices starting at $4,599, though early testers and analysts remain divided on touchscreen laptops.
Apple unveiled the premium MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR Display on Thursday, a move the company had previously said it would never make. The laptop launches in Australia on 6 November, priced at $4,599 for the 14-inch model and $5,499 for the 16-inch, with M5 Pro and M5 Max chip options. Apple says the touchscreen can be turned off and opens a new dimension for professionals, while social media commenters have raised concerns about fingerprints and ergonomics.
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Apple unveils its first touchscreen Mac, a MacBook Pro starting at $4,599
Apple revealed a new MacBook Pro on Thursday, its first Mac with a touchscreen. The company had previously said it would never make such a device. The laptop uses a PROLED XDR display and is aimed at professional users. In Australia it will go on sale on 6 November, starting at $4,599 for the 14-inch version. Reports describe it as one of the most expensive laptops Apple has released.