Apple's new MacBook Pro is expensive as hell. Let's get that out there right away, because for a lot of people, it will be the only thing that matters. As with so many things in life, though, you get what you pay for. There's no questioning the quality of the laptop's display or most of its other hardware components. But should you buy it? Well, that's a complicated question in 2026.
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It's a weird time to buy a laptop, but the new MacBook Pro doesn't skimp on quality
Apple's new MacBook Pro is expensive as hell.
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