#MacBook_Pro_models

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Repairing such damage can be difficult and costly. According to repair specialists, a new display malfunction, dubbed “Dustgate,” has become a real problem for several MacBook Pro models. Forbes reported on the situation. [caption id="attachment_82318" align="aligncenter" width="513"] MacBook Pro[/caption] When the MacBook's lid is opened at a certain angle, purple vertical lines appear on the screen. According to Stefan Steins from the NotebookNerds workshop, the problem is quite common and repairers receive several of these devices every week. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-eHc-pj2A0M?feature=share Apparently, the problem is related to the flexible cable that connects the display to the main body of the laptop. There is a gap at the hinge between the screen and the keyboard where dust and dirt can collect. The debris then gets caught on the cable and damages it over time as the cover is opened and closed. Purple vertical lines: MacBook Pro screens failing due to dust Repairing such damage can be difficult and costly. Ricky Panesar from iCorrect said: The difficulty is that damaged cables are connected on the back of the screen itself. To repair, we will have to disconnect the screen from the cover without breaking it, and solder new flexible cables. There is a high risk of breakage. It’s easier to simply completely replace the display, which is what Apple itself usually does in the event of such a malfunction. This could cost customers more than $625 if they don't have Apple Care's extended warranty. [caption id="attachment_82320" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook Pro[/caption] The problem affects several versions of Apple laptops - with model numbers A1989, A2251, A2289, A2338 and A2141, with the latter suffering the most. These models were released between 2018 and 2020. Experts say MacBook Pro models released between 2016 and 2020 have a similar design and may be affected by this issue.

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20% brighter According to Apple, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models announced tonight feature 20% brighter displays for displaying regular (non-HDR) content. Apple laptop specifications show that all of the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models deliver peak brightness of up to 600 cd/m2 for SDR content, up 20% from the maximum 500 nits on previous models. For HDR content, all models can reach a maximum brightness of up to 1600 cd/m2, which remains unchanged. “The Liquid Retina XDR display is the world's best laptop display, with exceptional 1000 nits continuous brightness and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content, impressive contrast ratios, vibrant colors and outstanding viewing angles,” Apple said. “SDR content is now displayed at up to 600 nits of brightness, which is 20% brighter than before.” New MacBook Pros have brighter displays [caption id="attachment_78734" align="aligncenter" width="780"] New MacBook Pros[/caption] The new MacBook Pro models are available to order starting today and will begin shipping to customers and go on sale on Tuesday, November 7th. We also reported how long MacBook Pros work in different scenarios, what kind of batteries and chargers they have . The top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max SoC  costs $7,200 if you opt for all upgrades.

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Up to 22 hours on Apple TV The note announcing the new MacBook Pro briefly mentioned 22 hours of battery life. Now we have more detailed data on the different models, which Apple says offer "the longest battery life in a Mac." The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 now lasts up to 22 hours when watching movies using the Apple TV app, or up to 15 hours when browsing the web. This model has a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 70 Wh. [caption id="attachment_78726" align="aligncenter" width="780"] new MacBook Pro[/caption] The new MacBook Pro runs up to 22 hours without recharging 14-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips last up to 18 hours when watching movies on Apple TV or up to 12 hours when browsing the web. The 14-inch M3 Pro and M3 Max models are equipped with a slightly larger 72.4 Wh lithium-polymer battery. Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro or M3 Max chips can last up to 22 hours when using the Apple TV app to watch movies, or up to 15 hours when browsing the web. The 16-inch M3 Pro and M3 Max models are equipped with a 100 Wh lithium-polymer battery. 14-inch MacBook Pro models can charge quickly with a 96W USB-C power adapter (the M3 Pro and Max come with one, and the M3 comes with a 70W adapter), and 16-inch MacBook Pro models can charge quickly . with included 140W USB-C power adapter.