![]() ![]() And keyboard quality is one of my two most crucial factors when evaluating a laptop for my own use. I love the keyboards on the XPS and Spectre lineups, but the MacBook Pro 14’s is even better. The Magic Keyboard is a bit shallow, but it more than makes up for it with precise, snappy switches that are consistent throughout the expansive layout and large keycaps. The best keyboard and touchpad Mark Coppock/Digital TrendsĪpple’s Magic Keyboard is a triumphant recovery from the travesty that was its butterfly keyboard. So for me, the MacBook is overkill, and its silent, chilly operation is what matters most.Īnd don’t even get me started on the awesome battery life, which is perhaps the performance advantage of the M1 Pro I appreciate most. I rarely run tasks requiring a lot of CPU or GPU performance, like gaming and video editing, and my desktop is well-equipped for both. That’s remarkable given how much more powerful the MacBook is, and it’s a testament to Apple’s ARM architecture and macOS optimizations.ĭespite that efficiency, the MacBook Pro 14 has far more top-end speed than I need in a portable machine. I’ve yet to force its fans to spin up (or I haven’t noticed them), so it’s eerily quiet as well. ![]() ![]() The MacBook Pro 14, on the other hand, runs remarkably cool. The simple fact is that Intel chips can run hot and that results in either higher fan noise or a warmer chassis. ![]() They’re smaller laptops, but I could say the same about several 14-inch Windows laptops I’ve reviewed. One thing I don’t like about the XPS 13 Plus and, to a lesser extent, the Spectre x360 13.5 is the heat they generate during normal use. Chilly performance Mark Coppock/Digital Trends This has been a strength of MacBooks for a long time but not having used a newer MacBook in recent years, I find it still a clear advantage Macs have over Windows laptops - even if it’s a gap that’s been narrowed over the years. Even the simple act of opening and closing the MacBook’s lid is a study in absolute refinement. I have a feeling it comes down to the quality of the materials used and the perfect balance achieved in the design and engineering of the MacBook Pro. They’re just as rigid, but they don’t feel quite as premium and sturdy as Apple’s unibody aluminum. It’s not that the XPS 13 Plus or Spectre x360 13.5 feel flimsy. It’s rare that a laptop stands out so strongly in this regard, especially lately when so many laptops are also well-built. As I’ve been using it, I’ve been struck by how solid it feels. The 14-inch model I have is a bit larger than the Dell and HP, but not so much so that it can’t serve as the same kind of highly portable laptop. In many ways, they’re among the best alternatives to the MacBook Pro you can find.ĭespite all the ways these Windows laptops have caught up, the MacBook Pro remains in a class by itself. They’re both excellent Windows 11 machines that have been listed among the best laptops, with quality builds, innovative features, strong performance, and gorgeous displays. Luxurious build Mark Coppock/Digital Trendsįor several weeks, I’d been bouncing between the Dell XPS 13 Plus and HP Spectre x360 13.5 - both review samples that I had the opportunity to hold on to for a longer look - as my daily drivers. I don’t want a touchscreen MacBook, but this feature could convince meĪpple’s next MacBooks and iPads could be in serious trouble No need to create a new e-mail address to benefit from the latest e-mail technology.WWDC 2023 rumors: Reality Pro headset, new Macs, and more Inky lets you keep all your existing e-mail addresses. Inky will suggest people to add to an e-mail if you frequently include them in a group. Inky helps you make sure you send your e-mail from the right accounts to the right person. Inky runs on your computer so your e-mail never goes through our network or computers. Your mail provider stores your mail, and your mail never touches Inky's own servers. For example, if you read a work e-mail message, and then go to the office, you will see that message is marked as read there as well. It keeps your e-mails intact and in sync with your e-mail provider. Focus on mail from personal contacts, social sites, daily deal sites, and subscriptions separately. Inky organizes your mail into smart views. Adding any number of accounts is a breeze with Inky's automatic account discovery. Forget about complicated port numbers and server names. ![]()
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