On Friday, June 17, Apple will open up preorders for the 13-inch MacBook Pro. It’s the first Mac with Apple’s next-generation M2 processors, to be followed be the redesigned MacBook Air next month. But while it may appear to be a “new” device, the MacBook Pro is actually packing plenty of older features that we thought Apple had jettisoned. So should you buy one? Here are five reasons why you might want to hold off.
It’s more expensive than the M2 MacBook Air
While Apple hasn’t increased the price of the M2 MacBook Pro, it’s still in an awkward spot as far as pricing goes. Starting at $1,299, it’s $100 more than the upcoming MacBook Air with a larger screen and similar processor (8-core GPU versus 10-core GPU). The MacBook Pro does come with more storage (512GB vs 256GB) and a better cooling system, which will enable faster speeds for longer durations, though most users probably won’t notice.
Read more at Macworld.com