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The MacBook Pro OLED Isn’t the Touchscreen Mac I Was Looking For

Headline from CNET, on the newest of 2 developments

Commentary: Apple finally put touch on a MacBook Pro, but at a price and form that confuses me.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Apple’s next-gen OLED MacBook Pro could start at a steep $2,899

    Headline from Digital Trends ·

  2. Newest

    The MacBook Pro OLED Isn’t the Touchscreen Mac I Was Looking For

    Headline from CNET ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

38 articles, oldest first.

  1. Digital Trends

    Apple wants touchscreens on Macs, but its MacBook lineup could get weird (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    Apple's growing MacBook lineup could become confusing as entry-level Pro models, premium touchscreen MacBooks, and future OLED displays blur the boundaries.

  2. Bloomberg

    Apple 14-inch, 16-inch MacBook Pro Touch Price Is Likely $2,899; Laptop Details (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    Apple Inc., after successfully betting this month that consumers are willing to pay $2,000 or more for a foldable iPhone, is preparing to test their appetite for another pricey new product: touch-screen laptops.

  3. Digital Trends

    Apple’s next-gen OLED MacBook Pro could start at a steep $2,899 (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    "At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says a Bloomberg.

  4. Gizmodo

    Touchscreen MacBook Pro to Reportedly Start at $2,899 for 14-Inch, $3,399 for 16-Inch (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    Anonymous sources tell Bloomberg Apple has “discussed” some wild prices.

  5. Bloomberg

    Apple Unveils Touch-Screen MacBook Pro, Reversing Longheld Jobs Stance (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    Apple Inc., after two decades of spurning the idea, unveiled an overhauled MacBook Pro that includes a touch screen, giving its flagship laptop a feature that has become a must-have in the personal computer industry.

  6. Engadget

    Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro has an OLED touchscreen, weighs just three pounds (opens Engadget)

    Published

    Engadget's feed description

    It could use a more distinctive name, though.

  7. Gizmodo

    The OLED MacBook Pro Finally Arrives, and Yes, It Has a Touchscreen (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    The dawn of the ultra-high-end MacBook shows Apple is putting a heavy price on premium.

  8. Digital Trends

    The MacBook Pro finally gets a touchscreen with M5 Pro muscle and an eye-watering price (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    After years of rumors and anticipation, Apple finally unveiled the touchscreen MacBook Pro, or as it likes to call it, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display. There’s no new chip, so the focus is entirely on the touchscreen.

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Apple unveils its first touchscreen MacBooks (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

    Published

    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    LOS ANGELES >> Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company’s first touchscreen MacBooks today, abandoning a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps a burst of product launches ahead of the holiday shopping season.

  10. Quartz

    Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    The 14-inch model starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch at $3,399, with pre-orders open and deliveries set to begin Nov. 6

  11. BGR

    Apple's Next-Gen MacBook Pro Is Here With An OLED Touchscreen And A Fan-Favorite Feature Returning (opens BGR)

    Published

    BGR's feed description

    Apple just introduced its first MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR touchscreen display, which is a feature fans have been requesting for years.

  12. Digital Trends

    The new OLED MacBook Pro brings back Apple’s iconic glowing logo after a decade (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    Apple has just released its touchscreen MacBook Pro, and there’s plenty to get excited about. It’s the first MacBook with an OLED display, powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and even gets the Dynamic Island from the iPhone.

  13. Insider

    Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro will set you back nearly 3 bands (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    At Apple's "Pro and Tell" event, the company said the new OLED MacBook Pro models with touchscreens launch on November 6.

  14. Engadget

    Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro feels both familiar and radically improved (opens Engadget)

    Published

    Engadget's feed description

    It's thinner, lighter and has a better screen - but it's still a MacBook Pro.

  15. Howtogeek

    The touchscreen MacBook Pro is here, and it brings back a fan-favorite logo (opens Howtogeek)

    Published

    Howtogeek's feed description

    MacBook enters a new era as Apple promises a fresh take on the laptop experience.

  16. KVIA El Paso

    Apple just announced its first ever MacBook with a touchscreen (opens KVIA El Paso)

    Published

    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple once scoffed at the idea of a laptop with a touchscreen.But that all changed on Wednesday when the tech giant announced the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, its first laptop with a touch-sensitive display.

  17. Tech Startups

    Apple unveils first touchscreen MacBook Pro, reversing decades of resistance to touchscreen laptops: starting at $2,899 (opens Tech Startups)

    Published

    Tech Startups's feed description

    Apple spent years arguing that touchscreens didn’t belong on laptops. On Wednesday, the company reversed course, introducing its first touchscreen MacBook Pro and ending one of its longest-standing design positions.

  18. Forbes

    Apple Reveals Touchscreen MacBook Pro Starting At $2,899—Here’s What Buyers Get (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The new laptop contains the same M5 chips used in other current models but costs more.

  19. Digital Trends

    How to pre-order Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    Apple’s new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models start at $2,899 in the U.S. Here’s how M5 Pro and M5 Max pricing compares, when orders arrive, and how education discounts and trade-ins can help you save.

  20. Digital Trends

    What’s actually new and different on the MacBook Pro PROLED XDR? Here’s everything you need to know (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro brings tandem OLED, brighter visuals, lighter designs, and upgraded M5 chips. Here’s how it compares with the standard model.

  21. Digital Trends

    A top-shelf MacBook Pro PROLED XDR can be yours for just under $15,000 (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    For nearly $15,000, you can get the 16-inch version of the laptop with a nano-texture glass layer on the screen to reduce reflections and glare, 16TB storage, 128GB RAM, and M5 Max chip.

  22. Inc.

    Apple’s New Touch-Sensitive MacBook Pro Is Here. This Is What You Get for $2,899 (opens Inc.)

    Published

    Inc.'s feed description

    Apple is targeting professional users with its first-ever touchscreen Mac. It also brought back an iconic feature from the past.

  23. ZDNet

    Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pros may be late, but they have one big advantage (opens ZDNet)

    Published

    ZDNet's feed description

    Apple finally revealed its new MacBook M5 Pro and Max with a touchscreen OLED display, bringing the best features from the iPhone to its laptops.

  24. Inc.

    Apple Just Announced a MacBook Pro With a Delightful Touch of Nostalgia (opens Inc.)

    Published

    Inc.'s feed description

    Apple’s latest MacBook Pros are delightful in more ways than you might expect.

  25. Quartz

    Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899, with a $400 touch premium (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    The touchscreen MacBook Pro adds a tandem OLED display, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and a $400 touch premium — eight details to weigh before you preorder

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