News & Reviews:   Apple MacBook Pro

Based on a statement by Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, it seems that this year’s MacBook Pro laptops are expected to come equipped with an HDMI port as well as a built-in SD Card reader. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is officially available in the global market.

A statement by Ming-Chi Kuo seems to hint that the Apple MacBook Pro that’s coming this year will come with a more squared-off design and MagSafe connector but no Touch Bar. While our source did not provide an expected release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when the laptop is officially available in the global market.

It's been a month since Apple introduced the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini. Not only are these laptops and desktop new but they are also equipped with the latest M1 processor made by Apple. Finally after a month, the products are now available on the Apple Malaysia website.

Rumour has it that Apple will release a new lineup of MacBooks with a new look and the M1 chips in H2 2021. Although it's still a long time to go, a new leak might be giving us a peek beforehand at a feature that the new MacBooks might have. The leak suggests that the future MacBook Pro could have its Touch Bar upgraded with a Force Touch sensor for more interactions.

Apple recently announced their new M1 chip powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini with plans to transition their Mac line-up with the new M1 chips and beyond over a 2-year transition period. So in effect, Apple have stopped using Intel chips for their Macs and won't be using them again for the next 2 years. Should you trust Apple's new M1 chip powered Macs?

Are you looking to get a new MacBook? Well, you might want to hold off a little bit, if only to find out what Apple has in store for us soon. News has surfaced claiming that Apple may have a new 13-inch notebook computer in the works that will feature a Magic Keyboard with scissor switches.

Never thought we’d see the day but the Apple MacBook Pro have been banned on flights by the US Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA). The decision came after Apple recalled certain units of the laptop that came with batteries that posed a fire risk.

Apple recently came out with a voluntary recall notice for older 15-inch MacBook Pro units sold between September 2015 and February 2017 that may be prone to overheating. So, if you bought a 15-inch MacBook Pro during that time period, you can send it in for a free battery replacement (which should take 1 to 2 weeks).

As more and more premium laptops flood the Malaysian market, it gets increasingly more difficult to find the best premium laptop for your needs even when your price range is around RM5000 or RM5K. While 15-inch display laptops offer a bit more in terms of display real estate, the 13-inch display premium laptops are the more serious workhorse devices you'd probably need to work and play on the go.

For that purpose we've put together a list of some of the best 13-inch display laptops for around RM5K that you can get or will soon be available in Malaysia. There's a whole bunch to choose from, so let's get to it!

As mentioned in our previous news, Huawei Malaysia will soon be introducing the MateBook X Pro into the Malaysia market and although the local price tag is not confirmed yet, initial estimates have it around RM4796 (not inclusive of tax) due to a direct conversion from its 7988 Yuan price tag in China. Thanks to this price tag, slim design and 13.88-inch display, it lines up as a very strong alternative to the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro. Read on and see why.