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This article provides the system requirements for Autodesk® AutoCAD for Mac 2018. System requirements for AutoCAD for Mac 2018 Operating System Apple® macOS® High Sierra v10.13 or later; Apple macOS Sierra v10.12 or later; Mac® OS X® El Capitan v10.11 or later Model Apple Mac Pro® 4,1 or later; MacBook Pro® 5,1 or later; iMac® 8.1 or later; Mac mini® 3.1 or later; MacBook. The long-awaited MacBook Pro refresh has landed, and sees both the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro 2018 with Touch Bar getting a significant hardware bump. Let's take a look at what's new. The all-new Macbook Pro with Touch Bar (2018) is Apple’s latest high-performance workhorse for creative professionals with demanding needs. It comes in two sizes: 13-inch and 15-inch. Sep 24, 2018 Testing conducted by Apple in June 2018 using preproduction 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD; and preproduction 2.6GHz 6-core Intel Core i7-based 15-inch MacBook Pro systems with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD.

The long-awaited MacBook Pro refresh has landed, and sees both the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro 2018 with Touch Bar getting a significant hardware bump.

Let's take a look at what's new.

Must read:Apple refreshes the MacBook Pro, but won't quell worries about Mac's future

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Silicon upgrade to 8th-gen Intel Core

First up is Apple shifting the processor up to the 8th-generation Intel Core platform, with the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID getting a 2.3GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, and the higher-specced 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID getting processors ranging from the 2.2GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i7 processor to the 2.9GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i9 chip.

All the Intel Core processors feature Turbo Boost technology that allows the clock speed to the boosted beyond the base frequency.

Depending on usage scenario, owners can expect up to twice the performance for some actions such as importing RAW files into Adobe Lightroom, and more modest performance increases for actions such as WebKit compiling or rendering in Autodesk Maya.

More RAM

Another big upgrade is the expansion of the 16GB of RAM ceiling for higher-end MacBook Pro models, raising it to 32GB.

Speed of the RAM has been upgraded too on the 15-inch model, with the aging DDR3 technology replaced with higher-performing 2400MHz DDR4.

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For those who need more RAM to get more done in less time (Apple has clearly heard the screams of those working with 4K and 5K video, VR rendering, and high-end coding work), this will be a welcome change.

More storage, but at a huge cost

Storage has also been expended for the higher-end 15-inch MacBook Pros to go up to 4TB of SSD storage on selected models (up from 2TB), but this option adds a whopping $3,200 to the price tag, so it's not going to be the sort of thing that has wide appeal.

For the 13-inch model, the maximum storage has been doubled to 2TB.

Those who don't need high-performance internal storage will save a lot of money by augmenting a more meager internal SSD with lower-cost external storage.

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Modest graphics boost

Graphics performance has also been beefed up to offer the Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory at the high end, offering around 2.1 TFLOPS performance.

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However, even the 13-inch MacBook Pro gets a decent graphics upgrade, powered by an Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 integrated graphics chip with 128MB of embedded DRAM, which is twice as much as the previous generation.

For those wanting more GPU performance, it's worthwhile remembering that these new laptops also support eGPU technology. For high-end applications such as content creation, VR, and even gaming, adding an external GPU to a MacBook Pro can significantly boost performance.

Apple added eGPU support in macOS 10.13.4 and are supported on MacBook Pro systems released in 2016 or later, the iMac 2017 or later, and the iMac Pro.

Display remains the same

The Retina Display displays on the new MacBook Pros with Touch Bar remain unchanged:

13.3-inch, 2,560 × 1,600 (16:10) with 227 pixels-per-inch, 500 nits brightness, wide color (P3), and True Tone technology
15.4-inch, 2,880 × 1,800 (16:10) with 220 pixels-per-inch, 500 nits brightness, wide color (P3), and True Tone technology

'Hey Siri' and the T2 chip

The updated MacBook Pros will also be the first to support 'Hey Siri,' allowing you hands-free access to the voice assistant.

This feature, along with the Touch ID security features and the Touch Bar are powered by a custom chip Apple called the 'T2.'

Goodbye MagSafe 2

The MacBook Pro was the last holdout for the MagSafe 2 connector, but with this refresh Apple's entire laptop lineup has switched over USB-C charging.

MagSafe 2 was far from perfect, but it did prevent damage to the laptop. Break the USB-C port and you're looking at replacing the entire mainboard.

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True Tone comes to the MacBook Pro

The updated MacBook Pro laptops also come with True Tone displays that change their color temperature based on the color temperature of the room, and now the Touch Bar will also support True Tone technology.

The True Tone technology first made an appearance in Apple products on the 9.7-inch iPad Pro back in 2016, before making its way to the iPad Pro 10.5-inch, the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2017), the iPhone 8/8 Plus, and the iPhone X.

The headphone jack lives on

For the port junkies out there, you'll be pleased to know that the configuration is unchanged, with there being four Thunderbolt/USB-C ports offering 40/10 Gbps of bandwidth respectively, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Yes, the headphone jack might be dead on the iPhone, but it lives on with the MacBook Pro.

Performance, performance, performance

All-in-all, Apple says that the 15-inch model will have a 70 percent performance increase, and the 13-inch model should double its performance.

The actual performance bump will, of course, vary depending on the MacBook Pro specification, and the workload, but as a general trend the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2018 models seem to higher levels of performance compared to the previous generation models than the 15-inch MacBook Pro 2018 models do.

Battery capacity

The higher-performing hardware clearly needs more power to run, because Apple has bumped the battery capacity in this refresh. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch ID now has a 58-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, with that increased 83.6-watt-hour (from 54.5- and 79-watt-hour, respectively).

This increased battery capacity, however, doesn't translate into increased battery life, with Apple still sticking to the usual 'up to 10 hours wireless web/iTunes movie playback and up to 30 days of standby time.'

Has Apple updated they keyboard?

There have been claims (along with class-action lawsuits) that the MacBook Pro keyboards using the 'butterfly' technology being susceptible to damage from dust and debris. Apple claims that the updated MacBook Pro laptops feature a 'third-generation butterfly keyboard, but it seems that the update has more to do with making the laptop quieter than it does with making it more resistant to damage from stuff getting into it.

UPDATE: It turns out that Apple may have tweaked the keyboard by adding a silicone membrane beneath the keycaps to help prevent damage from dirt and dust.

That said, Apple now offers a four-year repair warranty on keyboards, which should go some way to offer peace of mind.

The Force Touch trackpad appears unchanged.

The price man, what about the price?

Well, for the base model of both sizes, the prices remain the same ($1,799 for the 13-inch model, and $2,399 for the 15-inch model). However, things like 32GB of RAM and 4TB of storage quickly add thousands to this.

Super-sizing to the 2.9GHz 6-core 8th-gen Intel Core i7 for a 2.9GHz 6-core Intel Core i9 that adds an extra $300, and bumping the RAM from 16GB to 32GB adds another $400.

But it's storage that really gets out of hand fast, with the 4TB option add a whopping $3,200 to the price tag.

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What about finishes?

You get to choose between Space Gray and Silver.

Encase your new MacBook Pro in leather

Yes, Apple makes leather sleeves for the new MacBook Pros, and they are priced at $179 for the 13-inch version, and $199 for the 15-inch version, and they will be offered in brown, blue, and black.

When do the updated MacBook Pro laptops go on sale?

The MacBook Pro 2018 laptops were available on the day of announcement, July 12, 2018.

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Which MacBooks and MacBooks Pro are being updated today?

The flagships MacBooks Pro are being update today:

13-inch MacBook Pro with TouchBar
15-inch MacBook Pro with TouchBar

NOT being updated today:

12-inch MacBook
13-inch MacBook Air
13-inch MacBook Pro (without TouchBar)

What are the specs on the MacBook Pro (2018)?

13-Inch MacBook Pro:

Quad-core Intel 8th generation (Coffee Lake) Core i5 and i7 processors up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz and double the eDRAM
Intel Iris Plus 655 integrated graphics with 128MB of eDRAM
16 GB of LPDDR3 memory.
Up to 2TB of SSD storage
True Tone displays
Apple T2 chip
Touch Bar and Touch ID

15-inch MacBook Pro:

Hex-core Intel 8th generation (Coffee Lake) Core i7 and Core i9 processors up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz
Up to 32GB of DDR4 memory
Radeon Pro discrete graphics with 4GB of video memory
Up to 4TB of SSD storage
True Tone displays
Apple T2 chip
Touch Bar and Touch ID

How big a difference does Coffee Lake make in the MacBook Pro (2018)?

Coffee Lake is the code name for Intel's latest, 8th generation processor architecture. And yeah, Intel is still stuck in what feels like endless optimization cycles right now. What they're lacking in process advances, though, they're trying to make up for with a significant escalation in cores.

The 13-inch has been upgraded to quad core, which is great. There are options for i5 and i7 up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz and double the eDRAM. That's paired with Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics 655 with 128MB of eDRAM. You never get the same performance with integrated graphics as you get with discrete, but you get power efficiency which is good at the smaller, more portable end of the lineup.

The 15-inch, by contrast, is all about power. So, it has Radeon Pro discrete graphics with 4GB of video memory (on all configurations) and a hexa (6) core processor, with options for i7 and Core i9 processors up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz.

That makes it up to 70% faster, something environmental photographer Daniel Beltra said was notable to him. On his previous-generation MacBook Pro, he'd start a complex project and then go get coffee. On the 2018 MacBook Pro, he'd start a complex project, get up, and discover it was already be done. Great for work. Bad for coffee.

Lucas Gilman, who's been working on the Gigapixel project Beauty & the Beast joked that the new MacBook Pro was handling his current building-size images with no problem at all, and he was looking forward to seeing how much further he could push it.

Oak Felder who's produced hit songs for Demi Lovato, Alicia Keys, Alessia Cara, and more, did a live demo for us. He took a Music Memo from one of his artists, loaded it into Logic Pro X, and so fast my eyes could barely follow, he added all the accompanying tracks that ended up being part of the song — which is right now in the Top 20.

On the previous generation, he said he's hit the limit on effects around 15-20% of the time. He hasn't hit it yet on the 2018 MacBook Pro.

Oak stressed the best thing you can do for an artist is get the hell out of their way, and he said the new MacBook Pro was getting all the bottlenecks out of his way.

Same with Spencer Ludwig, who produces his music on a MacBook Pro also using Logic Pro X. He did a live performance with his trumpet while the MacBook Pro just handled everything else.

You can now have 32 GB of RAM and 4 TB of SSD on a new MacBook Pro?!

While memory is the same on the 13-inch — up to 16 GB of high-efficiency LPDDR3 — the 15-inch now has an option for up to 32 GB of DDR4. Non-LPDDR memory is less energy efficient, though. So, to compensate for it and for the power draw of the extra cores, Apple is increasing the size of the battery. You don't get any extra battery life, mind you, but you don't lose any either. It's still Apple-standard 10 hours. (And I couldn't tell much if any difference lifting a new 15-inch compared to a previous generation 15-inch.)

All design is compromise and this is a smart one. Since Apple first announced the new MacBooks Pro, I've been hoping for a high-end SKU on the top geared for people who really need maximum hardware, just like there's been a low-end SKU on the bottom for people who really wanted the bare minimum. Now, we're getting it, and I'm super happy about it.

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Developer Leah Culver, who made her fame with Pownce but is now on Breaker, said she hadn't gone nuts on multiple concurrent simulators and VMs — though Apple did demo that for us — but that the responsiveness was still incredible. Likewise student developer Akshaya Dinesh, who typically has a ton of apps running, including Unity, which she uses to create VR experiences.

Similarly, while the 13-inch stays capped at 2 TB of solid state storage, the 15-inch can now go to 4 TB. That'll hurt the wallet, I'm sure, but it'll also going to delight every on-the-go video editor who's ever dreamt of ditching external drives — which is pretty much all of us.

In fact, that's exactly what Carlos Perez of Elastic People and his editor, who designed and edited Despacito, the record-breaking music video, seemed to love the most.

Although they didn't have the new MacBook Pro when they made the video, as soon as they got it, they loaded up all the original 5K RED footage into Final Cut Pro, and it all fit right on the internal drive.

That meant no more external drives to worry about, no more proxy media, and no more stutters or stammers when previewing things

They also loved the speed. Recording artists are hard to get in touch with so, when they do have the artist on the line, they want to get as much feedback as possible. Perez's team said that, with the new MacBook Pro, they could render a four minute video in two minutes, message it to the artist, get feedback, make changes, and send back a new video in less than real time. And that was invaluable.

Janet Iwasa, PhD, Biochem Professor at Univ. Of Utah. She models molecules in Maya loved the new performance as well. Previously, she could only use her MacBook Pro to VNC into her Workstation. Now, she can do almost everything right on the new MacBook Pro.

The Apple T2 chip is coming to the MacBook Pro (2018)?

Apple T2 replaces the T1 chip from the previous generation models. In addition to taking over the Touch ID, Apple Pay, and other Secure Enclave tasks, they also handle realtime encryption, secure boot, and a lot of the controller functions, just like on iMac Pro.

It also enables 'Hey, Siri!' for the first time on a Mac. ( Which will be especially good when a macOS Mojave ships this fall and brings with it full HomeKit support to the Mac. )

It's really interesting to watch Apple ship portables with hybrid Intel and ARM architecture. They're uniquely positioned to do that kind of thing, and it really does make you wonder how far they'll be able to take it.

Are the new MacBook (2018) displays really TrueTone? Really?!

Yes, TrueTone is also coming to the 2018 MacBooks Pro! And not just to the main display, but to the TouchBar as well. (Though, honestly, I would have preferred the Taptic Engine in the latter's case. Maybe next time!)

Just like on iPad Pro and iPhone X, a specially designed ambient light sensor constantly measures color temperature and adjusts the display so whites stay looking paper white and not florescent blueish or incandescent yellowish light.

Because the MacBook Pro already has individually calibrated and color managed DCI-P3 displays, the result is terrific. Looking at it side-by-side with the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, it was identical, which is beyond impressive.

Beltra said that, because he spends weeks and months on the road shooting, and ends up triaging everywhere from jungles to colored tents, the idea of TrueTone on the MacBook Pro was compelling. He didn't want to have to worry about where he was and what it was doing to the temperature of the display. He juts wanted to concentrate on his work.

Is there a new MacBook Pro design? Is there a notch?

No new design. No edge-to-edge display. No OLED. No TrueDepth cameras. And no notch. At least not this year.

Typically, iPad gets the big new tech first, then the Mac.

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But there's a new keyboard on the new MacBook Pro?

There is a new keyboard. Or rather, newish. It's a 3rd generation Butterfly and Dome switch set up. That's not what scissor-key fans are going to want to hear, but Apple believes it's a better, more stable, more precise overall typing experience and is sticking with it.

It's been reengineered though, and while I'm sure — or at least I desperately hope — reliability will improve — the major focus was on reducing the loudness. That, according to Apple, has been some of the most intense feedback the company has gotten over the new keyboards.

Apple's addressing it not just in volume but in tone as well. Apparently, tone matters as much to human perception as volume.

I've only had a few minutes typing time on it, but it is significantly less loud. It also feels punchier, like it's got more attitude when you're hitting it and wants to hit you back harder. I'll be curious to see how it ages.

Again, I vastly prefer the butterfly keyboard to the old, loosey goosey scissor switch keyboard. But my preferences aren't everybody's preference, and Apple needs to keep a broad customer base happy, so I'll also be curious to see other people's impressions when they get their hands on it.

Apple did tell me their Pro Workflows team — the Avengers originally assembled for the upcoming Mac Pro — did have their fair share of input.

How does the new MacBook Pro look so far?

The 2018 MacBook Pro is getting a huge boost in performance, especially at the top-of-the-line 15-inch level. I'm sure I'm not the only video creator drooling over the prospect of a 6-core, 4 terabyte portable workstation to edit with on the road.

TrueTone is also terrific and I'm glad it's coming to the Mac but I still want it everywhere. Continuity TrueTone it if you have to, but get it on my iMac and Apple TV, please and thank you.