Apple's entry-level MacBook Pro just got better (and cheaper) — here's how to preorder
As of Oct. 31, Apple's new line of MacBook Pros are up for preorder. Here's where to get your hands on the entry-level MacBook Pro M3 model, which just got a price cut and a brand-new processing chip.
Another Apple Event is in the books, and with it came the announcement of a new line of MacBook Pros featuring three versions of the company's new M3 chip. On Nov. 7, we'll see the official release of these laptops, including the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the baseline M3 chip (which also just got a price cut), as well as the 14- and 16-inch MacBooks Pros with either the M3 Pro or M3 Max chip. (Those last two come in a fun new color, too.)
But let's focus on that base MacBook, because not only is it better than the last iteration, but it's also cheaper ($400 cheaper). You can preorder one right now starting at $1,599, and it'll ship out when the new MacBooks go live on Nov. 7.
So, what's new in this highly anticipated refresh? For starters, there's that M3 chip — it's 15 percent faster than the previous M2 chip, which means you'll get a far speedier and more responsive experience on the new MacBook Pro, as well as within all of your go-to programs like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Suite, and more. It has a 14.2-inch mini-LED display, which isn't the Liquid Retina display, but it's still better than the M2 MacBook's non-mini-LED screen. All-in-all, you'll still get decently high luminance without killing your battery life (up to 1600 nits for HDR content). We haven't tested the device ourselves yet, but Apple claims that the new MacBook Pro M3 will have a 22-hour-long battery life, so stay tuned.
If you're ready to upgrade, preorders for the new line of MacBook Pros are already up on Apple's website, Amazon, and Best Buy starting at $1,599.
Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.
