Ambitious MacBook Pro 2017 Might Feature E-Ink Keyboard; Killer RAM, Processor Suits for Gaming [VIDEO]
ByApple is reportedly working on MacBook Pro 2017 which has the possibility of featuring Sonder's E Ink technology or the "Magic Keyboard" due to high-performing specs. Also, the portable machine is also fit for gaming because of upgraded RAM and processor.
MacBook Pro 2017 Could Use Sonder's Magic Keyboard
Apple and Sonder (a Foxconn startup) have started negotiating since 2016 regarding the latter's E Ink technology on keyboards, MacWorld reported. MacBook Pro 2016 which is about to be launched that time was then rumored to feature the "magic keyboard" with customize keys and added symbols; however, it features the OLED touch bar instead.
For this reason, the 2017 iteration of Apple's portable machine is the new subject of speculations to feature the said technology. But Engadget learned that Apple could bring E Ink keyboard to MacBooks in 2018 as a standard feature and not for this year's version.
However, MacWorld also learned that Apple might bring the new feature called Force Touch to MacBook Pro 2017. This is a kind of electronic keyboard integrated in a glass plate and sends haptic feedback once pressed or click.
MacBook Pro 2017 Specs Fit for Gaming
Users are reportedly quite disappointed from last year's MacBook Pro because of the RAM downgrade to give way to longer battery life. However, Apple seems to have learned from their mistakes thus, decided to upgrade the specs and enhanced the features of the next portable machine.
For this reason, MacBook Pro 2017 is said to feature an Intel Kaby Lake processor for longer battery life and upgrade the RAM into 32GB to cater memory hungry tasks like image processing and rendering. Aside from that, the whopping amount of RAM could also make the laptop a host for gaming most especially when Apple is rumored to use NVIDIA for its GPU.
As Apple CEO Tim Cook assures that it won't forget its loyal Pro users, heavy specs and features overhaul is much anticipated for MacBook Pro 2017. According to BGR, aside from the revamped MacBook Pro, Apple is also expected to bring upgrades to the long overdue iMac.
