When I placed it into a backpack made for 15-inch laptops, the eBags Professional Slim Laptop Backpack ($99.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), there was enough room in the main compartment for a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 ($750.00 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) or an Apple iPad Pro ($313.99 at Best Buy) (Opens in a new window). Measuring 0.61 by 13.75 by 9.48 inches (HWD) and weighing 3.99 pounds, it's smaller all the way around and lighter (by half a pound) than the 2015 model. Like the 13-inch version with the Touch Bar, the 15-inch MacBook Pro comes with an aluminum body clad in Space Gray (like our review unit) or Silver. (Opens in a new window) Design and Features Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. But overall, this is the high-end desktop-replacement laptop we'd recommend for power users in the graphic arts or anyone who wants the ultimate in a fast and future-minded large-screen laptop. You will have to get used to a shallower keyboard, a lack of USB 3.0 ports, which will most likely require dongles, and the MacBook Pro ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) isn't cheap (though most high-end machines of this caliber have similar price tags). It's also equipped with Apple's new Touch Bar with Touch ID, which gives you adaptable function keys that help you more easily interact with apps. The 2016 redesign is slimmer and lighter, with the formidable computing power, superb build quality, and long battery life that you expect from the MacBook Pro. The 15-inch MacBook Pro (starts at $2,399 $2,799 as tested) is the closest you can get to toting the power of an Apple desktop like the iMac ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) around the office or in your carry-on luggage. Requires adapters for legacy peripherals.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.
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