If the situation is true, then nearly 20,000 of the 2023 MacBook Pro models are hard to escape the problem of being slowed down by SSDs, and similar situations have occurred before.

Previously, a number of external media tests found that the 256GB storage space version of the 2022 MacBook Pro was significantly lower than the equivalent model of the previous generation in terms of SSD read/write speeds.

The latest exposure and the previous appearance of the situation is speculated to be the same reason, Apple is only equipped with a NAND flash chip, while the previous model has two NAND chips, which may be the reason for the speed difference.

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Support for higher resolution displays comes from Apple’s new M2 Pro chip, a faster, more powerful version of the M2 chip that came in last year’s MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro devices. The M2 Pro / Max chip is available in all 2023 MacBook Pro configurations and some high-end Mac mini configurations. For Mac mini users looking to connect to an 8K display, you’ll want to make sure you buy the M2 Pro chip version, as the entry-level configuration comes with the more affordable standard M2 chip.

In addition to new Mac hardware, users will also need an external display with 8K or 4K / 240Hz capability. As of now, there are not many 8K desktop display options available, at least not with the required HDMI connectivity, although there are already a significant number of 8K TVs available.

Apple also says that users must use a SuperSpeed 48Gbps HDMI cable to take advantage of 8K or 4K / 240Hz output. Apple recommends bypassing the adapter and connecting the HDMI cable directly to the HDMI port on the display or TV. Although Apple does not specify in its support documentation, the HDMI port on the display side needs to support HDMI 2.1, as older versions of HDMI lack the required bandwidth.

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Both devices are available for order in the Apple Store app in 27 countries, including the United States, on January 17 and will begin arriving to customers on January 24 and will be available at Apple Retail Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

In addition, the new Mac mini and MacBook Pro will be available to customers in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand starting February 3.

The M2-powered Mac mini will start at RMB 4,499 and the education discount will start at RMB 3,699, while the M2 Pro-powered Mac mini will start at RMB 9,999 and the education discount will start at RMB 9,199.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro starts at $15,999 with an Education Discount starting at RMB 14,799, and the new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro starts at RMB 19,999 with an Education Discount starting at RMB 18,399.

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Wi-Fi 6E is a new generation of Wi-Fi that not only supports higher speeds but also lower latency and less interference. This is because Wi-Fi 6E operates in a unique spectrum that is much wider than the spectrum used by previous generations of Wi-Fi. In other words, it is possible to connect to faster, more stable networks with Wi-Fi 6E.

The first Apple device to support Wi-Fi 6E was the iPad Pro in 2022 with the M2 chip, and now the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini in 2023 also support the new Wi-Fi standard. Apple says that the new Wi-Fi standard is “twice as fast as the previous generation”.

However, some specific apps for macOS will need to be updated to accommodate the new Wi-Fi technology. Adrian Granados, co-founder and developer of Intuitibits, pointed out that the current version of macOS lacks a framework for third-party apps to take advantage of the new Wi-Fi 6E interface. Intuitibits is the company behind the popular WiFi Explorer app.

Apple will likely address this situation in a future macOS update, and the company is currently working on macOS Ventura 13.2, which is expected to be released to the public in the coming weeks. Apple has confirmed that the update will enable Wi-Fi 6E for users in Japan, where the technology is currently unavailable due to local regulations.

However, its note that Apple’s China website states that Wi-Fi 6E is available for countries and regions outside of mainland China.

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