MKBHD drops a blunt verdict on Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee has shared his assessment of Apple's newly released touchscreen MacBook Pro, describing the experience as sloppy and messy. While Brownlee found the touchscreen responsive, he concluded the feature is not essential for everyday use. He praised the laptop for its lighter design and OLED display, but the device faces criticism regarding screen wobble, reachability, and limited daily value. Meanwhile, retailers are offering incentives like gift card bundles for preorders as consumers weigh the high-profile release against historical design philosophy.
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- ✓ Marques Brownlee described the touchscreen experience on Apple's new MacBook Pro as sloppy and messy.
- ✓ Brownlee found the new MacBook Pro touchscreen to be responsive but not essential.
- ✓ The new laptop features an OLED display and a lighter-weight design.
- ✓ Best Buy is offering a one hundred dollar gift card bundle with touchscreen MacBook Pro preorders.
What changed
Marques Brownlee published his review criticizing the new touchscreen MacBook Pro as sloppy and messy.
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MKBHD Delivers Blunt Verdict on Touchscreen MacBook Pro
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee has shared his assessment of Apple's newly released touchscreen MacBook Pro, describing the experience as sloppy and messy. While Brownlee found the touchscreen responsive, he concluded the feature is not essential for everyday use. He praised the laptop for its lighter design and OLED display, but the device faces criticism regarding screen wobble, reachability, and limited daily value. Meanwhile, retailers are offering incentives like gift card bundles for preorders as consumers weigh the high-profile release against historical design philosophy.
Why it matters
Apple has historically resisted adding touchscreens to its Mac lineup, adhering to past guidance from leadership regarding ergonomic and practical utility. The introduction of this touchscreen MacBook Pro challenges years of debate within the industry about how laptop interfaces should evolve. Reviewers and consumers are now weighing whether the new hardware justifies its cost and form factor changes against traditional computing habits.
What is confirmed
- Marques Brownlee described the touchscreen experience on Apple's new MacBook Pro as sloppy and messy.
- Brownlee found the new MacBook Pro touchscreen to be responsive but not essential.
- The new laptop features an OLED display and a lighter-weight design.
- Best Buy is offering a one hundred dollar gift card bundle with touchscreen MacBook Pro preorders.
What to watch next
- Broader consumer and long-term reviewer consensus on daily touchscreen utility
- Retail sales figures and preorder performance data for the touchscreen MacBook Pro
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