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The MacBook Pro 2016 prices are going to be announced today at Apple’s big MacBook launch event in Cupertino, but how much will its new laptops cost?
It’s the top question among our readers in the US, UK and Australia, and it’s a fair one to ask. Buying a MacBook Pro 2016 is going to be quite an investment.
The good news is Apple doesn’t often deviate from current MacBook Pro prices when it refreshes its most powerful 13-inch and 15-inch notebooks annually.
That said, this is a tipped to be a special refresh of the MacBook, complete with a fancy OLED touch display, according to Apple’s own documentation. Components like that can be pricey.
Let’s take a look at how much the MacBook Pro 2016 is going to cost, and if you should buy a cheaper 2015 MacBook Pro instead.
13-inch MacBook Pro price
Right now, MacBook Pro prices start at $1,099 (£899, AU$1,699), but that’s for a non-Retina 13-inch MacBook Pro – one with an old-school spinning hard drive.
[IMG alt="7d07aaf9202e314f728a0e34732142da" width="640px" height="360px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7d07aaf9202e314f728a0e34732142da.jpg[/IMG]
Expect a thinner design, but don’t hold your breath for slimmer prices
The new MacBook Pro 2016 price in the US is more likely to cost $1,299, while Apple may keep the entry-level MacBook Pro Retina it replaces at $1,099.
13-inch MacBook Pro UK price should follow the same exact trend: £999 for the updated 2016 configuration and £899 for last year’s Retina as a starting price.
The MacBook Pro 2016 price in Australia would then take over the old price of AU$1,999, leave the 2015 MacBook Pro Retina to cost AU$1,699.
Upgrades to a faster processor and more hard drive storage are expected at $1,499 (£1,199, AU$1,399) and $1,799 (£1,399, AU$2,799) price levels.
15-inch MacBook Pro price
The 15-inch MacBook Pro price is naturally going to cost more, but it’ll feature a faster Intel chipset and, of course, that larger Retina display size.
[IMG alt="Jz4xE3DyTtpd2tFmuHkNgh" width="690px" height="338px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jz4xE3DyTtpd2tFmuHkNgh.jpg[/IMG]
The 15-inch MacBook Pro will likely come in two configurations
We expect the bigger MacBook Pro to cost $1,999 (£1,599, AU$3,099) and top out at a rather staggering $2,499 (£1,999, AU$3,799) price.
Are an additional 2 inches and and a speedier quad-core processor worth the price bump? That all depends on your workflow and video editing desires.
However, you’ll still find a lot of power behind the 2015 MacBook Pro, with prices that are dropping because of today’s Apple launch event.
Don’t forget MacBook accessories
You may not know it yet, but you’re going to have to pony up for MacBook Pro accessories that you never needed before. The blame? USB-Type C.
[IMG alt="bfd68c1e83325878e4aea0576269d29b" width="690px" height="387px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bfd68c1e83325878e4aea0576269d29b.jpg[/IMG]
When you lose this, you’ll feel like your life is over
It’s the smaller, reversible USB port that makes all of your cables obsolete, and it can be a pain without the proper accessories. Trust us 12-inch Macbook owners.
Here’s the good news: you can find relatively cheap USB-C cables and adapters online at sites like Amazon. You don’t have to rely on the Apple Store prices.
You can find the official Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter for $79 (about £61, AU$129), however there are cheaper versions for less than $30 (£26).
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
[ul]
[li]$79 at Amazon US[/li][li]$61 at Amazon UK[/li][li]$129 at Apple AU[/li][/ul]
Generic USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
[ul]
[li]$29.98 on Amazon US[/li][li]£25.90 on Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
You’re also going to want to invest in USB-C-to-Lightning cables for your iPhone or (less likely if you’re buying a MacBook) micro-USB Android phone and other gadgets.
USB-C-to-USB-C cables for MacBook Pro
[ul]
[li]Amazon US[/li][li]Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
USB-C-to-Lightning cables (to plug in your iPhone)
[ul]
[li]Amazon US[/li][li]Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
USB-C-to-micro-USB cables (to plug in Android and other gadgets)
[ul]
[li]Amazon US[/li][li]Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
USB-C adapters for MacBook Pro
[ul]
[li]Amazon US[/li][li]Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
Cheaper MacBook Pro alternatives?
Today’s MacBook Pro price will send a lot of new laptop buyers in another direction, and that’s to be expected. Luckily, there are several alternatives.
[IMG alt="f5dce2d546ad690f318efed0416fbfe8" width="690px" height="387px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f5dce2d546ad690f318efed0416fbfe8.jpg[/IMG]
You can still upgrade and not buy a new MacBook
You’ll still be able to buy last year’s MacBook Pro at a discount at retailers in the US, UK and Australia, even if the Apple Store doesn’t re-stock every model.
Our 15 best laptops guide is also full of Windows-based MacBook rivals that you may love even more – that is if you’re not wholly stuck in Apple’s ecosystem.
Continue reading…
It’s the top question among our readers in the US, UK and Australia, and it’s a fair one to ask. Buying a MacBook Pro 2016 is going to be quite an investment.
The good news is Apple doesn’t often deviate from current MacBook Pro prices when it refreshes its most powerful 13-inch and 15-inch notebooks annually.
That said, this is a tipped to be a special refresh of the MacBook, complete with a fancy OLED touch display, according to Apple’s own documentation. Components like that can be pricey.
Let’s take a look at how much the MacBook Pro 2016 is going to cost, and if you should buy a cheaper 2015 MacBook Pro instead.
13-inch MacBook Pro price
Right now, MacBook Pro prices start at $1,099 (£899, AU$1,699), but that’s for a non-Retina 13-inch MacBook Pro – one with an old-school spinning hard drive.
[IMG alt="7d07aaf9202e314f728a0e34732142da" width="640px" height="360px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7d07aaf9202e314f728a0e34732142da.jpg[/IMG]
Expect a thinner design, but don’t hold your breath for slimmer prices
The new MacBook Pro 2016 price in the US is more likely to cost $1,299, while Apple may keep the entry-level MacBook Pro Retina it replaces at $1,099.
13-inch MacBook Pro UK price should follow the same exact trend: £999 for the updated 2016 configuration and £899 for last year’s Retina as a starting price.
The MacBook Pro 2016 price in Australia would then take over the old price of AU$1,999, leave the 2015 MacBook Pro Retina to cost AU$1,699.
Upgrades to a faster processor and more hard drive storage are expected at $1,499 (£1,199, AU$1,399) and $1,799 (£1,399, AU$2,799) price levels.
15-inch MacBook Pro price
The 15-inch MacBook Pro price is naturally going to cost more, but it’ll feature a faster Intel chipset and, of course, that larger Retina display size.
[IMG alt="Jz4xE3DyTtpd2tFmuHkNgh" width="690px" height="338px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jz4xE3DyTtpd2tFmuHkNgh.jpg[/IMG]
The 15-inch MacBook Pro will likely come in two configurations
We expect the bigger MacBook Pro to cost $1,999 (£1,599, AU$3,099) and top out at a rather staggering $2,499 (£1,999, AU$3,799) price.
Are an additional 2 inches and and a speedier quad-core processor worth the price bump? That all depends on your workflow and video editing desires.
However, you’ll still find a lot of power behind the 2015 MacBook Pro, with prices that are dropping because of today’s Apple launch event.
Don’t forget MacBook accessories
You may not know it yet, but you’re going to have to pony up for MacBook Pro accessories that you never needed before. The blame? USB-Type C.
[IMG alt="bfd68c1e83325878e4aea0576269d29b" width="690px" height="387px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bfd68c1e83325878e4aea0576269d29b.jpg[/IMG]
When you lose this, you’ll feel like your life is over
It’s the smaller, reversible USB port that makes all of your cables obsolete, and it can be a pain without the proper accessories. Trust us 12-inch Macbook owners.
Here’s the good news: you can find relatively cheap USB-C cables and adapters online at sites like Amazon. You don’t have to rely on the Apple Store prices.
You can find the official Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter for $79 (about £61, AU$129), however there are cheaper versions for less than $30 (£26).
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
[ul]
[li]$79 at Amazon US[/li][li]$61 at Amazon UK[/li][li]$129 at Apple AU[/li][/ul]
Generic USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
[ul]
[li]$29.98 on Amazon US[/li][li]£25.90 on Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
You’re also going to want to invest in USB-C-to-Lightning cables for your iPhone or (less likely if you’re buying a MacBook) micro-USB Android phone and other gadgets.
USB-C-to-USB-C cables for MacBook Pro
[ul]
[li]Amazon US[/li][li]Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
USB-C-to-Lightning cables (to plug in your iPhone)
[ul]
[li]Amazon US[/li][li]Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
USB-C-to-micro-USB cables (to plug in Android and other gadgets)
[ul]
[li]Amazon US[/li][li]Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
USB-C adapters for MacBook Pro
[ul]
[li]Amazon US[/li][li]Amazon UK[/li][/ul]
Cheaper MacBook Pro alternatives?
Today’s MacBook Pro price will send a lot of new laptop buyers in another direction, and that’s to be expected. Luckily, there are several alternatives.
[IMG alt="f5dce2d546ad690f318efed0416fbfe8" width="690px" height="387px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f5dce2d546ad690f318efed0416fbfe8.jpg[/IMG]
You can still upgrade and not buy a new MacBook
You’ll still be able to buy last year’s MacBook Pro at a discount at retailers in the US, UK and Australia, even if the Apple Store doesn’t re-stock every model.
Our 15 best laptops guide is also full of Windows-based MacBook rivals that you may love even more – that is if you’re not wholly stuck in Apple’s ecosystem.
Continue reading…