MacBook Pro 2016

We’re rather in love with the MacBook Pro, but as with many love affairs there are irritations. The trackpad is huge and wonderful to use; but it’s so big that the keyboard has been pushed up to make room, as well as flattened down to make the laptop slimmer. These factors together mean typing on the new Pro is a little harder – especially for touch typists, who will struggle to locate keys at first – than on on previous models. And those arrow keys are a nightmare. The Touch Bar is lovely to look at and fun to use. Right now it’s fun, but we’re reasonably confident that it will become essential. This is a fast machine, of course, but maybe not quite fast enough for some tastes; it’s worth reflecting on that maximum spec of 16GB of RAM, which may hold this machine back from a role in genuine pro settings.  All in all, this is a fast and beautiful laptop but one with some flaws to consider.

-- As reviewed by TechAdvisor
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Product details

  • This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
  • There will be no visible cosmetic imperfections when held at an arm’s length. There will be no visible cosmetic imperfections when held at an arm’s length.
  • This product will have a battery which exceeds 80% capacity relative to new.
  • Accessories will not be original, but will be compatible and fully functional. Product may come in generic Box.
  • This product is eligible for a replacement or refund within 90 days of receipt if you are not satisfied.

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By TechAdvisor on January 11, 2017
We’re rather in love with the MacBook Pro, but as with many love affairs there are irritations. The trackpad is huge and wonderful to use; but it’s so big that the keyboard has been pushed up to make room, as well as flattened down to make the laptop slimmer. These factors together mean typing on the new Pro is a little harder – especially for touch typists, who will struggle to locate keys at first – than on on previous models. And those arrow keys are a nightmare. The Touch Bar is lovely to look at and fun to use. Right now it’s fun, but we’re reasonably confident that it will become essential. This is a fast machine, of course, but maybe not quite fast enough for some tastes; it’s worth reflecting on that maximum spec of 16GB of RAM, which may hold this machine back from a role in genuine pro settings.  All in all, this is a fast and beautiful laptop but one with some flaws to consider.
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