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Touchscreen MacBook Pro: what to weigh before you upgrade

Apple announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, running its higher-end M5 Pro and M5 Max chips (the processors that power the laptop). Starting prices are $2,899 and $3,399. Preorders open October 30, and availability begins November 6.

Why it matters

If you edit photos, video or designs on a Mac, this is the biggest change to the laptop in years. At these prices, touch only earns its cost if it speeds up your actual work.

Byte's take

Worth a look if your current Mac is slowing down paid creative work and you were already planning to upgrade. If your laptop still handles your jobs fine, skip the preorder and let reviews show whether touch actually helps.

Your movePrice out the model your work truly needs, then wait for hands-on reviews after November 6 before preordering.

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