Apple has just unveiled its latest line of both MacBook Pro and iMac computers (via Business Wire) - and going by Apple's specs, these machines are set to become the company's most powerful home computers yet.
First up is the MacBook Pro, and Apple's signature laptop has received quite the upgrade. While it may seem like a minor update, the Force Touch trackpad can make a big difference, and adds another layer of precision and control. Not only that, but it's customizable: new gestures are included, and users can even set the level of pressure required to click. Apple is also sending out its trackpad API to third-party developers - it likely won't be long before developers start incorporating these new gesture capabilities directly into their apps.
The laptop's graphical capabilities are also receiving a hefty upgrade: new AMD Radeon R9 M370X cards are included with high-end models, meaning that video and graphics rendering will be approximately 80-percent faster than previous models. Of course, a fancy graphics card doesn't mean much without a screen, and the new 15-inch MacBooks come with Apple's tried-and-true Retina display. The system's battery has also been updated to keep up with the new screen, and a single battery charge on the MacBook Pro should last for roughly 9 hours (though, as always, battery life will vary with usage).
The new MacBook Pro is definitely a powerhouse, but the new $1999 iMac is an absolute beast. The new 27-inch 5k Retina display comes with a ridiculous 5120 x 2880 resolution, and boasts 67 percent more pixels than a standard 4K screen - basically, this display is better than most high-end HDTVs on the market. The hardware's been upgraded to match the new display, as the new iMac will come with an AMD Radeon R9 M290 graphics card standard - but, if you're looking for the best of the best, the high-end iMacs (which start at $2299) feature a 3.5 GHz Intel i5 processor and a AMD's Radeon R9 M290X, making it even more powerful.
Both the new iMacs and the MacBook Pro comes with Apple's OS X Yosemite, which features a newly-redesigned interface, enhanced Continuity features and even more apps to tinker with. iMovie, Garageband and Photos for OS X are also standard, meaning that anyone with a creative spark will be able to start right out of the box - and, as always, Apple's own Final Cut X and Logic Pro X are available for purchase.
The best part? You can head out and buy these new machines today: the new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available at Apple retailers, the Apple Online Store and select Authorized Apple Resellers. The standard model starts at $1999, while higher-end models start at $2499. For those that want a bit more control with the hardware inside, the Apple Online Store features configure-to-order options.
The new 27-inch iMac is also available online and at retailers, and starts at a similar price point: base models are available for $1999, and come with the standard hardware specs. The top-end model (which features more storage and better hardware) starts at $2299, and configure-to-order options are also available through the Apple Online Store.
If you're looking to buy one of Apple's new machines, the easiest place to do it is over at Apple's Online Store.
