So, as far as I can tell, they listened to every single complaint people had about the last generation of pro Macs. These are in every meaning of the word pro machines. Now, they're so pro, I can't imagine why anyone would need one, unless they do multi-media professionally, or work exclusively in Xcode.
I can't even believe they compromised on size and weight in order to deliver something more pro. It's a complaint I've been hearing for years, how people would gladly accept a bigger laptop if it were a "true" pro machine. Well, wishes granted.
Edit: (quick comparison in thickness and weight)
Previous MB Pros were (respectively):
I can't even believe they compromised on size and weight in order to deliver something more pro. It's a complaint I've been hearing for years, how people would gladly accept a bigger laptop if it were a "true" pro machine. Well, wishes granted.
Edit: (quick comparison in thickness and weight) Previous MB Pros were (respectively):
* 15.49mm/1.49kg
* 16.51mm/1.95kg
New M1 Pro Macs are:
* 15.49mm/1.65kg
* 16.67mm/2.1kg (or 2.2kg for the "max")