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Apple Unleashes M4 Max-Powered MacBook Pro: A New Era in Speed and Performance

Word on the StreetWednesday, Oct 30, 2024 3:00 pm ET

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On October 30, Apple unveiled the latest MacBook Pro lineup featuring the groundbreaking M4 Max chip, alongside the M4 and M4 Pro variants. These new models promise a considerable boost in performance, showcasing Apple's continued innovation in computing technology.

The MacBook Pro is available in two sizes, 14-inch and 16-inch, with color options of deep space black and silver. Both models include the Liquid Retina XDR display, with an optional nano-texture glass that reduces glare. The M4 series chips are crafted using the second-generation 3-nanometer process, marking Apple's most advanced chip architecture yet.

The M4 chip incorporates a 10-core CPU, with a combination of performance and efficiency cores, and a 10-core GPU. Meanwhile, the M4 Pro features up to a 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU, whereas the top-tier M4 Max boasts up to a 16-core CPU and an impressive 40-core GPU. These advancements significantly enhance capabilities in processing complex AI models directly on the device.

Apple claims that the M4 models offer up to 3.4 times the speed of those equipped with the M1 chip, making tasks like photo editing and complex scene rendering in applications like Blender more efficient. With such improvements, users can expect enhancements in both creative and professional workflows.

The new MacBook Pros also offer extended battery life, up to 24 hours, setting a new record for the Mac. For connectivity, the M4-equipped models include Thunderbolt 4 ports, while the M4 Pro and M4 Max models upgrade to Thunderbolt 5 ports, facilitating faster data transfer speeds.

The starting price for the new MacBook Pro with the M4 chip in the US is $1599, with availability beginning on November 8. Meanwhile, the Chinese market sees a starting price of RMB 12,999. These offerings place the MacBook Pro as an attractive option for a range of users, from students and creatives to professionals in need of robust computing power.

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