M1X Chip MacBook Pro Also Equipped with 1080p High-Definition Webcam

IT tipster Dylan predicts detailed specs on Twitter

'MacBook Pro' released in November 2020

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] As the 'Apple Special' event is scheduled for the 18th (local time), final rumors about the 'MacBook Pro,' presumed to be equipped with the latest in-house silicon chip (SoC) M1X, are pouring in.

IT specialized media 9to5mac reported on the 12th (local time), citing IT tipster Dylan's Twitter, that a high-quality 1080p webcam is expected to be installed.

The webcam quality issue has been considered a weakness of Apple's laptop lineup. Compared to the increased importance of webcams due to the popularization of remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, criticism followed that the camera specifications were low.

Earlier, the M1 chip-equipped iMac unveiled in April this year was also equipped with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, raising expectations for a similar change in the MacBook Pro.

Besides this, Dylan predicted that the new MacBook Pro lineup with the M1X chip will come standard with 16 gigabytes (GB) of RAM and 512GB of storage on both the 16-inch and 14-inch models.

In terms of design, the 'MacBook Pro' text on the bottom display bezel will be removed, making the bezel design overall thinner. The display is expected to be of the mini LED type, similar to the 2021 'iPad Pro.'

Meanwhile, Apple recorded high shipment volumes with 7.82 million units shipped in the laptop and PC sector in the third quarter. Globally, the PC sector saw a 4.9% growth rate compared to the previous year, marking a single-digit growth rate for the first time in six quarters, but Apple maintained a high growth rate of 14.4%.

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