At the recent autumn new product launch event, Apple brought a new MacBook Pro 2021, not only equipped with the new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, but also the MagSafe magnetic charging port, HDMI port, and SD card. The slot is back, and the experience has improved a lot. The 16-inch MacBook Pro also uses a 140W USB PD3.1 fast charge, and the charging power of the charging head can reach 140W. In addition to the privatized magnetic charging interface, the Macbook Pro 2021 is also compatible with USB-C lightning interface charging.
Add HDMI and card reader
Apple has released a total of 14-inch and 16-inch Macbook Pro, and equipped with two new 5nm processors for the powerful performance of Macbook Pro 2021, namely M1 PRO and M1 MAX, which re-launch the original very powerful M1 architecture. To the new ceiling.
There are two versions of the 14-inch MacBook Pro, both equipped with the M1 Pro chip; the 16-inch MacBook Pro has three versions, two with the Pro chip, and one with the M1 MAX chip. If the previous generations of radical full USB-C interfaces have broken users’ hearts, then the powerful and richly configured interface configuration of the Macbook Pro 2021 can be said to be a return worthy of praise.
The M1 Pro / M1 MAX processor has a built-in Thunderbolt controller. The Macbook Pro 2021 is equipped with three full-featured Thunderbolt 4 ports. The physical form is USB-C. All three ports support 40Gbps data transmission.[email protected]Video transmission, 96W PD fast charging, and compatible with USB4 standard, extremely versatile. It also has an HDMI video output port, SDXC card reader, 3.5mm headset interface, tears streaming down the face.
In addition, an old friend also returned, he is MagSafe 3, the third-generation magnetic charging interface, supports 140W magnetic charging. As early as 2006, Apple equipped the Macbook with a T-shaped MagSafe 1 magnetic charging port, which was changed to an L-shaped MagSafe 2 in 2010. Released in April of this yeariMacApple has also adopted a multi-functional magnetic power supply interface.
Impact on the docking market
The early Macbook Air and Macbook Pro 13 all adopted a full USB-C design, which brought a favorable development space for the docking station market. Whether it is entry-level products or high-end professional products, they have developed rapidly under the huge market demand. The Macbook Pro 2021 is equipped with more interfaces, what impact will it have on the docking station market?
First of all, for the entry-level positioning docking station based on USB-A, HDMI interface, and SD card, Macbook Pro 2021 comes standard with a [email protected] HDMI video output ports and card readers will have a direct impact on these entry-level products. Users will not purchase this category of docking stations because of pure HDMI or Duka functions. This type of docking station will be iteratively upgraded towards 8K Ultra HD in terms of video output, and the demand for the USB-A interface may prompt users to switch to USB-C.Accessoriesamong.
Regarding the high-end professional docking station market, Macbook Pro 2021 has three USB-C Thunderbolt ports, which support video transmission, high-power charging, and extremely fast data transmission. Users will be more inclined to purchase professional Thunderbolt docking stations to enjoy ” The fun of “one-line communication” is usually portable and take away. After arriving at home or at the company, with the support of a professional lightning docking station, you only need to connect a lightning cable to allow Macbook Pro 2021 to complete large screen expansion, interface expansion, PD charging, etc. Demand, as long as you have used it, you can’t go back.
Another type of docking station is the hard drive docking station. Take Macbook Pro 2021 14 as an example. The price difference between the low configuration version 512G solid state drive and the high configuration version 1TB solid state drive is up to 4000 yuan. The use of an external solid state drive docking station can easily carry out data High-speed backup eliminates space anxiety on low-end models. In addition, the high-speed read and write capability of the Thunderbolt interface of 40Gbps also makes the Thunderbolt hard disk docking station gradually popular among high-end players.
In addition to the standard magnetic charging of the Macbook Pro 2021, all three Thunderbolt ports can be used for PD charging. In addition to the traditional docking station, the display industry is also gearing up. Many monitors are equipped with a USB-C video interface as standard, and some high-end monitors have fully functionalized the USB-C interface, which can output up to 90W PD fast charging. The notebook only needs one cable to connect to the monitor. At the same time, enjoy the high-power fast charging output from the display.
Summary of charging head network
Whether it’s the Macbook’s full USB-C configuration that allowed the docking station market to take off in the past few years, or the Macbook Pro 2021 is equipped with more common interfaces to make the docking station more high-end, multi-functional, and professional, every time Apple releases a new product, it will bring new things to the industry. Pattern. For merchants, it is necessary to adjust product line planning in time to cater to changes in market demand. At the user level, everyone is applauding this interface change, and in many business occasions, forgetting to bring the docking station will not be anxious. Do you think this Macbook Pro 2021 interface change is better or not suitable? Welcome to leave a message and discuss with us.