New MacBook Pro Meets Almost Everything, But One Thing Is Missing
The new MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display meets most expectations of a long-time iPad Pro writer. However, it has one very important missing feature. We wish it had it, but Apple didn't think of it...
We waited for long years, and Apple finally delivered. Breaking new ground after the iPhone Duo, the technology giant introduced the touchscreen MacBook Pro model with an OLED display. Featuring innovations in many senses, the laptop does not escape our attention with its high price tag of 200,000 TL either. But the MacBook Pro is actually lacking a very important feature that we could say "would be nice to have."
Apple's new MacBook Pro model with a PROLED XDR screen offers almost all of the expected upgrades. Those who have been using the iPad Pro as their primary computer for a long time can expect this new model to replace their main computer. However, the lack of a cellular connection option stands out as the user's biggest hesitation.
Why is a return to the Mac being considered?
A writer at 9to5mac.com has been using the iPad Pro as their main computer since 2015 and hasn't used a Mac as their primary device for years. However, they state that the hardware and software sides of the Mac have improved significantly recently, making the idea of full-time use attractive once again.
Among the features the writer likes on the iPad Pro are touch support, an OLED display in a thin and light chassis, and iPadOS's software structure progressing in parallel with iOS. The recent inclusion of macOS in this harmonious development line seems to have increased interest in the Mac. The writer believes that Apple has largely directed its newest technologies to the iPad and iPhone in recent years, apart from professional-oriented chips.
The same writer's computing needs are not very high. However, they care about a high-quality display, touch support, and modern system features such as Dynamic Island. It is stated that the new MacBook Pro meets these expectations. The writer notes that they have ordered the device and are preparing for a real test as their full-time computer.
Why is cellular connectivity critical?
However, the biggest question mark in minds is the absence of a cellular connection option on the MacBook Pro. While the iPad Pro has cellular connectivity, you can spend at least a few hours a day in different locations such as cafes and outdoor spaces without suffering from Wi-Fi trouble.
Therefore, a permanent cellular connection is one of the most important features on the iPad, and the fact that this option is not offered on the MacBook Pro is a subject of debate. Because after paying a price like 200,000 TL, we could have at least expected to see cellular data support as well.
Of course, even if there is no cellular data support, there are additional options. You can also use the MacBook Pro with high-speed data flow by using a personal hotspot, which means sharing the internet from an iPhone or iPad.
Because Apple states that the N1 wireless chip in the MacBook Pro improves the performance of this feature. In addition, it is said that carrying an iPhone Duo model close to tablet size in one's pocket in the future could meet the cellular need to some extent
Overall assessment for the user
In my opinion, the new MacBook Pro with an OLED screen is not suitable for everyone due to the price barrier. Still, if you love technology and have the budget, it is definitely worth a try.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
