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Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5) review: Raising the performance bar with M5

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Apple has released the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M5 system-on-a-chip, offering improved CPU and SSD performance. The review unit, priced at $2,349, featured a 1TB SSD and 32GB of RAM. The design remains unchanged, with a solid aluminum chassis and various ports including Thunderbolt 4 and MagSafe 3. The M5 processor showcased significant performance gains over the previous model, delivering faster CPU and SSD speeds. The laptop's display, keyboard, touchpad, audio system, and battery life were also praised, but upgrade options are costly.

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