More Macs, More Power
More Macs with more power–Apple just released the new Mac Mini and MacBook Pro 14” and 16”. Let’s break down everything you need to know about the latest in Apple technology.
Starting off with the M2 Mac mini, the 7.7 square inch desktop machine elevates its predecessor (and does it at a lower price point, too!). If you’re looking to boost your desktop performance for a reasonable price, look no further!
Cost: Starts at $599 (that’s $100 cheaper than the Mac mini M1).
Storage: Starting from 256 GB
Compact and sleek design: Compared to its predecessor, the Mac mini M2 retains a similar look and feel, making it an easy add-on to your existing setup.
Upgraded ports: The new M2 ports can support up to one 6K display or both a 5K and 4K display at a time.
Greater power: The M2’s technology allows for faster, better performance. For example, achieve up to 4.7x faster filter and function performance in Photoshop.
Improved connection: Mac mini M2 has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 capabilities, giving you the fastest of the fast when it comes to connecting your mini to the internet or your other devices.
Next, let’s talk about the MacBook Pro 14” and 16”. Powered by the same powerful M2 technology, these MacBooks encapsulate efficiency at its finest. Many of the features of the new MacBook Pros are similar to that of their predecessor, the MacBook Pro M1, such as the Liquid Retina XDR display which provides “refined specular highlights, incredible detail in shadows, and vibrant, true-to-life colors” (Apple). Here are the major changes to note:
Cost: Starts at $2,499 for the 14” model and $3,099 for the 16” model.
Faster than ever: With the power of the M2 Pro and M2 Max technology, these MacBook Pros yield up to 20% faster performance and up to 30% faster graphics (Mac Rumors).
Longer Battery Life: The 16” model provides the longest battery life yet, with up to 22 hrs of video playback and up to 15 hrs of wireless web browsing. The 14” model has similarly impressive battery life, with up to 18 hours video playback and up to 12 hours of wireless web browsing.
Overall, the updated set of M2 devices from Apple delivers top performance across the board. Is this upgrade for you? If you’re looking to refresh your older devices, hoping to boost your workspace capabilities, or simply searching for a device that can do-it-all, then the answer is yes.
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