The size is nearly identical to the 2016 model (which has the same dimensions and is a few tenths of a pound heavier). It's quite portable for a fast, high-end machine, a product area that Apple originally engineered with this very line. Our test unit is a sharp Space Gray (the laptop is also available in silver), measures 0.61 by 13.75 by 9.48 inches (HWD), and weighs 4.02 pounds. The 2017 MacBook Pro looks the same as last year's model, and the beloved aluminum build is as sleek and premium as ever. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. That said, the MacBook Pro doesn't unseat the 2017 Dell XPS 15 Touch, which is just as well built and delivers a higher-resolution 4K touch screen and better performance for almost $800 less, so it remains our top pick for premium desktop-replacement laptops. If you're a Mac user firmly set in the Apple ecosystem, looking to spend for a worthy upgrade, this top-of-the line laptop will not disappoint. This is the best 15-inch MacBook Pro yet. (See the iMacs we reviewed last month.) With its latest 15-inch MacBook Pro (starts at $2,399 $2,799 as tested), Apple opts for new processors-Intel's latest Kaby Lake generation-as the main focus of the upgrades bringing more speed and category-leading battery life to an already excellent, well-designed laptop with a big, beautiful display. There haven't been any revolutionary changes to the company's product lines this year so far, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing, since the good just keeps getting better. The theme for 2017 at Apple seems to be evolution. Only USB-C ports, making adapters for legacy peripherals a requirement.Competitors offer a 4K screen for less.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.

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