Whether you’re a professional graphic designer or a student heading back to school, Apple^® makes a laptop perfect for you. Both their MacBook^® and MacBook Pro^® models offer cutting-edge hardware, sleek designs, and the powerful programs for which Apple is famous. Deciding between these two incredible machines can be confusing, so here’s what you should know before heading to the computer store.

Design & Feel

Apple sets themselves apart by focusing intently on design, with no detail overlooked. The MacBook features a 12-inch screen, is just over half an inch thick, and weighs in at less than 2 pounds. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is not much larger, with almost no bezel around the crisp, clear screen. A computer store can show you examples of each.

Features

The standard MacBook features a row of typical function keys at the top of the keyboard, while many MacBook Pro laptops boast the new Touch Bar^™, which provide different controls depending on which app is open. MacBook Pro laptops also offer four USB ports, along with a headphone jack, while MacBook users only get one.

Speed & Storage

The most noticeable difference between the two options is in the hardware, with the MacBook Pro offering more memory and higher processing speed. MacBook laptops have either a 1.2 or 1.3 GHz processor, while the MacBook Pro starts with a 2.3 GHz chip. Both models have 8 GB of RAM, with varying options for hard drive storage. The MacBook Pro also features a cutting-edge graphics card, making it the ideal choice for graphic designers, digital artists, and animators.

As one of Essex County, MA’s favorite computer store, Experimac Middleton offers a wide inventory of high-quality pre-owned Apple devices, including MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops, with a friendly, highly trained staff ready to help you choose the best product for your needs. Each machine for sale has been thoroughly inspected and tested, so you’ll always get reliable equipment at prices you can afford. Visit their website to browse their selection of Apple laptops, follow their Facebook page for deals and discounts, or call the computer store at (978) 304-0134 with any questions.