The MacBook Pro 2017 is a line of laptops from Apple, released in October 2017. Here are some key features and specifications of the 2017 MacBook Pro models:
13-inch MacBook Pro:
CPU: 3.1 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz) or 3.4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 4.0 GHz)
GPU: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
RAM: 8 GB or 16 GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory
Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB SSD
Display: 13.3-inch Retina display with 2560x1600 resolution
Battery Life: Up to 10 hours of wireless web browsing, up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback
Ports: Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, one SDXC card slot
OS: macOS High Sierra
15-inch MacBook Pro:
CPU: 2.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz) or 2.9 GHz quad-core Intel Core i9 (Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz)
GPU: AMD Radeon Pro 555X with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory or AMD Radeon Pro 560X with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory
RAM: 16 GB or 32 GB of 2400 MHz LPDDR3 memory
Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, or 4 TB SSD
Display: 15.4-inch Retina display with 2880x1800 resolution
Battery Life: Up to 10 hours of wireless web browsing, up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback
Ports: Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, one HDMI port, one SDXC card slot
OS: macOS High Sierra
Key Points:
Thunderbolt 3: The MacBook Pro 2017 introduced the Thunderbolt 3 interface, which is a USB-C port capable of charging, transferring data, and connecting external displays.
No Optical Drive: All models from 2017 onwards do not have an optical drive, which is a design choice to keep the device thin and light.
Touch Bar: The 13-inch model features a Touch Bar, a thin OLED display strip that replaces the function keys and provides dynamic controls based on the app you are using.
No Ethernet Port: The MacBook Pro 2017 does not include an Ethernet port, relying on Wi-Fi and Thunderbolt 3 for network connectivity.
Keyboard: The keyboard design, known as the butterfly mechanism, has been a subject of controversy due to reported reliability issues, which Apple has addressed in later models.
The MacBook Pro 2017 is a powerful laptop, particularly for professional use, and is still a solid choice for many users. However, newer models with updated hardware may offer better performance and features.
