Only a handful of gadgets have proven to be as iconic as Apple's original MacBook Pro, which single-handedly redefined what personal computing is all about. And today, that amazing machine turns 20.
Apple launched the MacBook Pro in 2006 as the successor to its professional-geared PowerBook, replete with a switch from PowerPC chips to those from Intel.
The original 2006 Apple MacBook came in two configurations:
- The entry-level model was priced at $1,999, and came with a 15.4-inch screen, a 1.83GHz Core Duo Intel processor, 512MB of 667MHz DDR2 RAM, and an 80GB hard drive.
- The high-end model was priced at $2,499, and came with a 15.4-inch screen, optionality around a 2.0GHz and a 2.16GHz Core Duo Intel processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 100GB hard drive.
Since then, of course, the Apple MacBook Pro has adopted a number of now-iconic design choices, including a built-in webcam, the MagSafe power connector, an aluminum unibody construction, high-resolution Retina displays, etc.
Of course, some of the MacBook Pro's design choices have received flak over the years, including the Touch Bar and the butterfly-mechanism keyboard .
Meanwhile, much more remains in store for MacBook Pro iterations that are expected to launch in 2026 and 2027, including OLED displays , touchscreen support, and perhaps a dedicated Dynamic Island cutout.
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