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Yeah I agree this wasn't a binary switch. Pure speculation: the forcing function for the big changes in the latest models was the M1. That forced a redesign of

by cletus 5y ago

Yeah I agree this wasn't a binary switch. Pure speculation: the forcing function for the big changes in the latest models was the M1. That forced a redesign of probably the entire unit anyway (eg different thermals, chipsets, power requirements, etc). Prior to that the path of least resistance was incremental changes and fixes.

Toutouxc 5y ago
> forced a redesign of probably the entire unit Both laptops (Air and 13" Pro) that the M1 launched in kept their previous designs. So the switch from Intel to Apple Silicon itself wasn't the cause. The switch from M1 to M1 Pro and Max, maybe. But even the previous Intel machines had some serious TDP (and thermal issues), and even that wasn't enough to justify a redesign.
fragmede 5y ago
Where do the 2021 Macbok Pro Intel models fit in?
- danaris 5y ago
  What 2021 MacBook Pro Intel models? As far as I'm aware, the last Intel MBPs were released in 2020, and simply continued the 2019 design language.
  - Toutouxc 5y ago
    The 13" Pro was updated to M1 together with the Air.
    - danaris 5y ago
      Sorry, still confused. That happened in Nov 2020 (so it's not a 2021 model), and it's an M1 (so not an Intel model)...so what 2021 Intel MBP is being referred to?