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16 December 2016

This update of EveryMac.com features a comprehensive new MacBook Pro "Touch Bar" Q&A to cover the latest models in detail. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.

MacBook Pro Touch Bar Models
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The MacBook Pro "Touch Bar" Q&A answers "What SSD storage options are available for the 'Touch Bar' MacBook Pro? Is it even possible to upgrade the SSD?" and "What is the real battery life of the 'Touch Bar' MacBook Pro? Have software updates made a difference?" as well as many other questions about the latest MacBook Pro offerings.

EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for the latest MacBook Pro line -- as well as other Macs and devices -- from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contributed info from recent purchases. It's appreciated always.

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If you bought, or buy, a new MacBook Pro Touch Bar model, please send in your serial number. Non-personal information will be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.

New Q&As

A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:

  • What are all the differences between the 13-Inch and 15-Inch "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro models? Which should I buy?
  • What are all the differences between the 13-Inch "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro models and the previous "Early 2015" models? Which is the better choice for me?
  • What are all the differences between the 15-Inch "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro models and the previous "Mid-2015" models? Which is best for my needs?
  • How fast are the "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro models compared to one another? Are they faster than the models replaced?
  • What is the "real-world" battery life of the "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro models? Have software updates made a difference?
  • What SSD storage options are available for the "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro models? Is it even possible to upgrade the storage?
  • How do you use an SD card with the "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro? What is the best option?
  • Is there a "hack" to use the "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro models with a "MagSafe" power connector?

For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.










Additions & Changes:

Added an all new MacBook Pro "Touch Bar" Q&A that covers the new MacBook Pro models in detail.

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