In addition to Monday’s announcement of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, some neat technical details have surfaced.
First, while the previous generation 13-inch MacBook Pro could only be connected to a single 5K display or two 4K displays simultaneously, the 2020 models works with one external 6K display (6016×3384 resolution) at 60Hz. That means users who prefer the smaller version of the MacBook Pro can now use it with Apple’s Pro Display XDR in its full resolution.
The notebook also includes support for Dolby Atmos playback, just like the 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 2020 MacBook Air. The Dolby Atmos system allows for immersive surround sound for movies, TV shows, and other compatible media. Apple has also included an updated three-mic array in the new computer with directions beam forming, which should allow recorded sound to be crisper and clearer.
Where Wi-Fi is concerned, the new MacBook Pro is not compatible with the Wi-Fi 6 standard, and instead uses the older 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. Wi-Fi 6 allows for faster transfer speeds, better traffic management for congested networks, and is now found on the iPhone 11 and the 2020 iPad Pro. The computer also still uses a 720p FaceTime camera, which is somewhat older to say the least.
The new 13-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1299, but models with the 10th-generation Intel CPU and 16GB RAM starts at $1799.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via 9to5Mac