There’s a HUGE difference between the latest version and some of Apple’s other 15″ models…
This is the unboxing for Apple’s Mid-2017 15″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. The new unit its VERY thin and VERY light; and VERY lacking in available expansion ports. At least it has four (4) USB-C ports on it instead of just the one that you get on the 12″ MacBook.
The biggest story here, I mean, aside from the lack of expansion ports and of course the new Touch Bar in place of the standard row of function keys is the new device’s size and weight. As part of the overall review, I’ll be comparing the new MacBook Pro to two different models – the Late 2013 and the Mid-2009.
Without ruining the overall, surprise – I’ll have photos as part of the main review – the size and weight comparisons between the three Apple laptops that I have are below.
Size and Weight
| Height | Width | Depth | Weight | |
| Mid 2017 | 0.61 inch (1.55 cm) | 13.75 inches (34.93 cm) | 9.48 inches (24.07 cm) | 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
| Late 2013 | 0.71 inch (1.8 cm) | 14.13 inches (35.89 cm) | 9.73 inches (24.71 cm) | 4.46 pounds (2.02 kg) |
| Mid 2009 | 0.95 inch (2.41 cm) | 14.35 inches (36.4 cm) | 9.82 inches (24.9 cm) | 5.6 pounds (2.54 kg) |
I’ve also got a few device specific accessories that I’ll be going over as well. These are either specific to the Mid-2017 due to its USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 connections. This is shipping up to be a very interesting August, kids. A very interesting August, indeed.
If there’s anything that you’d like to see or like me to address as part of the MacBook Pro review or as part of the accessory reviews, please leave a comment or ping me on Twitter, and let me know.
