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Review: Apple's M6 MacBook Pro is good, but it's missing all the exciting stuff

By Andrew Cunningham · Via Ars Technica · Published by Everything Blog

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Apple's base M6 MacBook Pro delivers a solid performance but lacks the most exciting features found on higher-end models. As with previous releases, the entry-level laptop continues to lag behind Apple's flagship options in key areas.

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Apple's base M6 MacBook Pro delivers a solid performance but lacks the most exciting feat…: Apple's base M6 MacBook Pro delivers a solid performance but lacks the most exciting features found on higher-end models.
As with previous releases, the entry-level laptop continues to lag behind Apple's flagshi…: As with previous releases, the entry-level laptop continues to lag behind Apple's flagship options in key areas.

Per usual, the basic MacBook Pro lags behind the flagships where it counts.

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Review: Apple's M6 MacBook Pro is good, but it's missing all the exciting stuff

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