
Looking at these prices, it’s not hard to see that you’re paying extra for that logo etched opposite your display, paired with a brilliant trackpad and a familiar operating system. Moreover, the processor speed has been bumped from 2.3GHz to 3.1Ghz as well. That’s due in part to the fact that it sports four Thunderbolt 3 ports, double that of the non-Touch Bar models, all of which can be used to charge the device. Now, while you could simply fetch more storage than the base configuration for another couple hundred bills, the unit we reviewed is a supercharged beast.

That’s a lot more than the presumably forthcoming entry-level MacBook is going to be. If the Touch Bar, along with Touch ID verification, is a must-have feature for you, you can expect to shell out no less than $1,799 (£1,749, AU$2,699). The backup gives you peace of mind if things go south during installation, and it allows you to downgrade to the previous version without any data loss.Of course, that base MacBook Pro lacks another key element – the OLED Touch Bar that replaces the function keys. Hence, we suggest you to fully back up your Mac beforehand. Not to mention, there’s also a chance of data loss if you don’t follow the instructions correctly. It is possible that your macOS 13 Ventura-supported devices might run into issues like bricking, unexpected battery drain, or become sluggish for day-to-day use (especially on older models). Well, since you will be installing the first build of a new operating system, you should be prepared to deal with bugs and broken features. While it’s great to be on the bleeding edge of technology and try the beta build to explore the all-new features in advance, you should always take a calculative jump. Now that’s a question many of you might have.

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