macbook pro

The MacBook Pro is a line of Mac-branded laptop computers developed and manufactured by Apple. Introduced in 2006, it is the high-end sibling of the MacBook family, sitting above the ultra-portable MacBook Air, the entry-level MacBook Neo, and previously the mid-range MacBook line. It is currently sold with 14- and 16-inch screens, all using Apple M-series chips. Before the introduction of Apple Silicon in 2020, all MacBook Pro models used Intel chips, and was the first laptop made by Apple to do so, replacing the earlier PowerBook. It was also the first Apple laptop to carry the MacBook designation.

The first MacBook Pro used a similar design to the PowerBook G4, but replaced the PowerPC G4 chips with Intel Core Duo processors, added an iSight webcam, and introduced the MagSafe power connector. The 15-inch model was announced in January 2006 followed by the 17-inch model in April. Later revisions added Intel Core 2 Duo processors and LED-backlit displays.