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M4 MacBook Pro doesn’t tempt me because Apple Silicon Macs are almost too good

M4 MacBook Pro (shown, boxed) doesn't tempt me because Apple Silicon Macs are almost too good

The new M4 MacBook Pro is a beast, offering a phenomenal combination of performance and battery-life, with the bonus of a Center Stage camera and the option of a nano-texture display.

But I have to say that I’m not remotely tempted because, honestly, my 2021 M1 Max MacBook Pro still feels to me like a brand-new machine – and that phenomenon could be an issue for Apple going forward …

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Deals: M4 MacBook Pro up to $960 off with M3 trade, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 new low, Apple Pencil Pro, more

Joining early discounts and elevated trade-in opportunities on the new M4 iMac and the new M4 Mac mini, today we are turning our attention to the next-generation M4 MacBook Pro lineup with the deals. Not only can My Best Buy members knock up to $150 off pre-orders right now, but the retailer is also offering elevated trade-in values that can net you an M4 MacBook Pro as low as $639 when flipping a base model M3 model (and the value just goes up from there). All of the details you need are right here alongside new lows on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2, notable discounts on M2 iPad Air models starting from $497, a solid offer on Apple Pencil Pro, and more. Everything awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break

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The new M4 Mac mini buys Apple time for a larger iMac

The new M4 Mac mini buys Apple time for a larger iMac | Compact machine shown on colorful background

While we were very confident beforehand that we wouldn’t be seeing a larger iMac this week, there are still plenty of people waiting impatiently for at least a new 27-inch iMac. Many are hoping for 30-inch, 32-inch, or even bigger.

But while I do still think that’s in the works, the launch of the M4 Mac mini relieves a lot of the time pressure, for a couple of reasons …

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Watch: Hands-on with M4 MacBook Pro, iMac and the new Mac mini

Hands on with M4

YouTuber Brian Tong brings us a nice video of Apple’s Los Angeles hands-on showroom event on Wednesday, which let creators get their first hands on with the new M4-powered Mac product lineup.

You can see size comparisons with the new Mac mini next to the old Mac mini, and even the Apple TV. The new iMac colors (and nano-texture screen coating) were also on display. Apple also had demos setup showing Final Cut Pro running on the new M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros

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Nintendo Music app

Official Nintendo Music app debuts today to deliver 40-years of iconic tunes to your iPhone

Update: The new Nintendo Music app is now live on Apple’s App Store and Google Play

After stretching its P-wings a little bit into the (sort of) smart alarm clock world with the new Alarmo earlier this month, today the Mushroom Kingdom is moving over to your smartphone with the new Nintendo Music app. Nintendo has nearly 40 years of absolute iconic soundtracks under its belt at this point, and it is now ready to bonk the Music Block on your iPhone to serve them up to fans, on-demand and at no additional cost…providing you’re a Switch Online member that is. 

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M4 MacBook Pro vs M3: What do the latest laptops deliver?

M4 MacBook Pro vs M3 comparison

The latest MacBook Pro laptops are here powered by the new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max Apple Silicon. In addition to more powerful and efficient CPUs/GPUs, these MacBook Pro machines have longer battery life, Thunderbolt 5 (with M4 Pro/Max chips), a nano-texture display option, a new webcam, and more. Read on for an in-depth look at what’s new with the M4 MacBook Pro vs M3 MacBook Pro lineup plus a buyer’s guide.

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9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2024 – The new MacBook Pro lineup with M4

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts appStitcherTuneInGoogle Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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