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Apple Introduces MacBook Pro and iMac With Its First 2nm Chip
Apple unveiled the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip and updated iMac models on October 27. The computers look the same as the previous generation. The main upgrade is the new processor. Preorders will open on October 28 at 21:10 Azerbaijan time. Sales and deliveries will begin on November 6.
The M6 is the first Apple chip made using 2-nanometer technology. The MacBook Pro version has a 12-core central processing unit (CPU) and a 12-core graphics processing unit (GPU). Two separate 16-core Neural Engines are included to handle artificial intelligence tasks. Each graphics core also has its own accelerator.
According to the company, the M6 is 1.2 times faster than the M5 in multicore workloads. Graphics performance is 30% higher compared with the M5 Max. AI processing is also said to be 25% faster.
The new MacBook Pro has 3 USB-C ports for charging and DisplayPort connectivity. However, there appears to be a discrepancy in Apple’s statements about the port standard. Some technical specifications list Thunderbolt 4, while others list Thunderbolt 5. The laptop also has HDMI, an SDXC card slot, and a headphone jack. The MagSafe 3 connector can be used for fast charging.
The Apple N1 communications chip adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity to the laptop. The 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display can also be ordered with a nano-texture coating that reduces reflections. The computer has a 12 MP Center Stage camera and a 6-speaker sound system. According to Apple, the model offers up to 24 hours of battery life. The color options are silver and space black.
The MacBook Pro with the M6 chip starts at $1,999. The base version has 16 GB of unified memory and 1 TB of internal storage. A 24 GB memory option is also available. It costs $2,199 (approximately AZN 3,740). There is also a model with 32 GB of memory. This version sells for $2,399 (approximately AZN 4,080).
Upgrading the internal storage to 2 TB costs $500 (approximately AZN 850). The 4 TB option costs $1,500 (approximately AZN 2,550). With the education discount, the starting price is $1,899 (approximately AZN 3,230).
The iMac starts at $1,499. This version has a 10-core central processing unit and a 10-core graphics processing unit. With the education discount, the model can be purchased for $1,449 (approximately AZN 2,460).
A version with the full 12-core M6 chip will also go on sale. It costs $1,699 (approximately AZN 2,890). With the education discount, the price drops to $1,599 (approximately AZN 2,720). Both computers were announced ahead of the Pro and Tell event to be held in Los Angeles.