Apple’s M2-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro opens for preorders on June 17th

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Most of the attention was given to the new MacBook Air, but it won't be the first laptop with the new processor that you can buy. The 13-inch Macbook Pro with Touch Bar will be available for pre-order this Friday, June 17th, before the new Macbook Air goes on sale in July.

The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops that were updated last year to offer M1 Max and M1 UltraCPU options are included in the comparison chart. Apple suggests active cooling, which the Air doesn't have, as a reason to use this model for people who enjoy intense 3D gaming.

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It's difficult to recommend a 13-inch MacBook Pro without MagSafe since it's starting at a higher price than the Air. For an extra cost, you can choose between up to 24 gigabyte of RAM or a 2 gigabyte drive, and Apple says it has a longer estimated battery life. If the "pro" capabilities and design are important to you, then this is a cheaper option.

You can order it this week and it will be shipped worldwide on June 24th.