MacBook Pro
line of Macintosh notebook computers first introduced in 2006
The MacBook Pro is a line of Mac-branded laptop computers developed and manufactured by Apple. Introduced in 2006, it is the high-end model of the MacBook family, sitting above the ultra-portable MacBook Air, the entry-level MacBook Neo, and previously the mid-range MacBook line. As of June 2026, it is currently sold with 14-and-16-inch (360 and 410 mm) screens, all using Apple M-series chips. Before the introduction of Apple silicon in 2020, all MacBook Pro models used Intel chips. The MacBook Pro is the first laptop made by Apple to use the Apple–Intel architecture, replacing the earlier PowerBook line for professional users. It is also the first Apple laptop to use the term "MacBook", which later replaced the earlier iBook line for the non-professional users. The MacBook Pro primarily runs the macOS operating system.
Overview
The first MacBook Pro used a similar design to the PowerBook G4, but replaced the PowerPC G4 chips with Intel Core Duo processors, added an iSight webcam, and introduced the MagSafe power connector. The 15-inch (380 mm) model was announced in January 2006 followed by the 17-inch (430 mm) model in April. Later revisions added Intel Core 2 Duo processors and LED-backlit displays.
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Vocabulary and entity names are the principal evidence signals here, because they determine the precision of every later search. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 19, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q214276. The Library of Congress control number is sh2011004769. 3 of 3 selected statements include explicit references; 1 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2006, 2026 and 2020.
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