How to purchase the new MacBook Pro or Mac Mini with M2 from Apple

Apple has just announced MacBook Pro laptopsAnd Mac mini desktopThese new PCs now come with M2 processors and are available for order. This is a quick overview of the new devices and where you can order them right now.

These new Macs are identical to the M1 models, but Apple claims that this generation of specs bumps has a significant impact on the battery life and processing power of MacBooks. We will have to test them, but here are the places to purchase these PCs, which are set to ship January 24th.

The The 14-inch MacBook ProSimilar to Model 2021Complete with a notch screen, a MagSafe magnetic charger connector, three USB/Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI port. The 2023 model now includes it. Wi-Fi 6EThis is useful for future-proofing, HDMI output at up 8K/60Hz and 4K/240Hz. A battery that Apple claims can last up 22 hours.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro’s basic configuration includes M2 Pro CPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. 1999 dollars. You will get two more CPU cores, three additional GPU cores, as well a 1TB solid drive. $2,499. The asking price for the M2 Max chip is higher if you choose the highest-end model. $3,099. All of these options It is currently available to order directly from AppleShipping is expected on January 24,

The 16-inch MacBook ProIt is very similar to its smaller 14 inch counterpart for 2023. This is Apple’s largest and most recent laptop. It has its own design and screen. 2021 advances.

The new 2023 model of the 16-inch MacBook Pro includes the M2 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, and a SSD storage capacity of 512GB. $2,499. It’s the same M2 Pro, with 12-core CPU/19-core GPU, that the 14 inch MacBook Pro comes in at the identical price. You can choose between a 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro for $2,499, but the smaller model will get you a larger 1TB SSD.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro continues to be the same as its predecessor, the M2 Pro, and it now has 1TB of storage. $2,699The M2 Max processor is the most cutting-edge $3,499With 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD. All configurations Available to order from AppleDelivery is expected to begin on January 24. If you want, you can order a 14- or 16 inch MacBook Pro with a custom design.

Al-Qaeda mac miniIt is the direct successor to 2020’s M1 model. It bumps the processor to the M2 (the same processor found in the 2022 MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro), and is available in a base configuration with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features two USB-C/Thunderbolt4 ports, two USB–A ports, an HDMI port and a gigabit Ethernet jack. All of this will be sufficient for you. $599This product is very affordable, but you will need to supply your own monitor, keyboard and mouse.

To $200 MoreThe M2 Mac Mini can be configured with a larger 512GB SSD. However, it is not as powerful. The new Mac Mini’s higher-end model has a M2 Pro processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and two additional USB-C/Thunderbolt4 ports. $1299.

The M2 Pro Mac Mini model performs very similarly to the base configuration on the new 14-inch MacBook Pro. However you will have to provide your own keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The M2 Pro Mac Mini seems to offer a good balance of value and performance if you don’t need a laptop. If you do, the Mac Studio is more than enough. We’ll review it to see how it does.

All versions of the M2 Pro Mac Mini and M2 Pro Mac Pro are identical to the MacBook Pro. Available to order at this time from AppleThe shipping date is January 24.

Which Mac is right for you? I’m a fan of the M2 Pro Mini Mac Mini. Although this is not something I expected to say, I find good value and decent outlet selections. Let’s add one in the comments. M1 iMacDo not get left behind on a spec-bump train.