Apple M1-Based MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini Launched

Apple has announced new versions of its MacBook Pro 13-inch, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini computers. The new models are powered by its M1 SoC. Read more to find about Apple M1 MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini Price in India, Specifications, and Features

Apple M1-Based MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini Launched

Price and Availability

MacBook Pro (starting)Rs 1,22,900
MacBook Air (starting)Rs 1,74,900
Mac Mini (starting)Rs 92,900

The new refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with a starting price of Rs 1,22,900 for the 256GB storage model. The 512GB storage variant comes at Rs 1,42,900.

The Intel-based MacBook Pro 13-inch models are still listed with 512GB and 1TB storage models at Rs 1,74,900 and Rs 1,94,900, respectively.

On the other hand, the MacBook Air is priced in India at Rs 92,900 and Rs 1,17,900 for the 256GB and 512GB storage models, respectively. The Intel-powered MacBook Air models are no longer listed.

The Apple Mac Mini is priced in India at Rs 64,900 and Rs 84,900 for the 256GB and 512GB storage models, respectively. The Intel-powered variant is still listed.

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Specifications and Features

Apple has upgraded its entire Mac product line with in-house ARM-based processors. Previously, the company was using the Intel X86 CPUs.

The new Apple Silicon processor is called the Apple M1. It features eight cores along with a custom integrated GPU, image signal processor, Secure Enclave, and Neural Engine.

The Cupertino giant claims that the new CPU is designed with a new unified memory architecture that is touted to improve power efficiency. It is manufactured on a 5nm process.

MacBook Pro 13-inch

The new laptop is said to come with 2.8X faster perfromance, up to 5X faster graphics, and 11X faster machine learning (compared to the previous generation).

The new MacBook Pro 13-inch also uses active cooling technology, studio-quality mics, and M1 camera processor.

Apple claims that the new model has the longest battery life ever for a Mac. It offers up to 17 hours of wireless Web browsing and 20 hours of video playback.

The new laptop supports Apple Pro Display XDR at full 6K resolution and two Thunderbolt ports compatible with USB 4.

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MacBook Air

The new laptop model comes with 3.5X faster CPU performance, 5X faster graphics and 9X faster machine learning (compared to the previous generation).

The new MacBook Air is fanless and runs completely silent. It offers up to 15 hours of wireless Web browsing and 18 hours of video playback.

Mac Mini

The new laptop model comes with up to 3X faster CPU performance, 6X faster graphics performance, and 15X faster machine learning (compared to the previous generation).

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