Apple MacBook Pro 2018 : What is our concept of a professional laptop While I would have thought it would be thin, but powerful, notebook devices that are light enough to be carried around, a recent trip to Japan turned out to be an eye-opener.

After a rather subdued 2017 as far as the MacBook upgrades were concerned, Apple has created quite a stir with the 2018 refresh. None more so than with perhaps the larger of the two MacBook Pro options that you can buy-the MacBook Pro 15 (2018). And there are multiple reasons for that.

A few years back, I reviewed the 13-inch MacBook Pro – the 2015 model, before the current redesign. It was the best productivity-focused laptop I've ever used, and even after switching to the 12-inch MacBook for a while, I still stand by that statement.

I have alway been a fan of apple, I have several of their computers, new iPhone X max and new iPad Pro, now my 13" laptop is 9 years old, so time for an update. Of course when I saw them at Costco discounted I jump on it.

Just when you think the competition might be starting to catch up to Apple, it manages to wow us all over again. The 15in MacBook Pro is the best professional-grade notebook, bar none. It's got power in spades, and it's wrapped up in the best-looking package ever to grace a desk.

Gorgeous looks; Superb performance; Excellent display quality

Touch Bar and Siri are still a little pointless

"So far so good! This machine is super quick and performs well with all Adobe applications. Hoping that 16GB ram will be enough for my needs. I have also bought a USB C connector so that I can use my old Apple Cinema Display, USB memory sticks and external HDs.

The best ever laptop i ever had!!! Very fast and i love the touch button...

On paper, it looked like an impressive, if predictable, set of internal component upgrades. Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro models would get new eighth-gen Intel processors , more storage and RAM options, a color-temperature-sensing True Tone screen and other tweaks -- all nice...

The latest 15-inch MacBook Pro offers major internal upgrades to the CPU, RAM, storage and display; The Core i9 version delivers a worthwhile speed boost on processor-intensive tasks

The basic design hasn't been updated, keeping the same advantages and flaws; Adding the new high-end options drives the cost way up

The MacBook Pro is a great performance laptop, but it comes at a price that can get ridiculous with various tick-box upgrades. Still, it's a workhorse that delivers on its pro-name promise with style.

Searing performance and super-fast SSD; Far better keyboard than last year's; TrueTone display is excellent

Touch Bar not hugely useful; No discrete graphics option for 13in model Lack of ports (it's USB-C only; Battery life not best going; Pricey

So this was my first time in micro center and I'll never go anywhere else. Awesome staff and awesome prices for NEW products. This macbook pro replaced an old one I have had for about 10 years. This 15"+ laptop is light weight and thin. The battery last for hours and hours on a single charge.