If you’re a Mac power user who would prefer a MacBook Pro over a MacBook Air for every reason save only the light device’s cool multi-touch trackpad, hold onto your seats. According to AppleInsider, the MacBook Pro line will soon sport the same trackpad, as the product category gets updated to Intel’s Penryn processor line in the next few weeks, in line with the rest of the computer industry.
This is an exciting development. The only thing about the Air that really intrigues me is the multi-touch capability, so I’ll be able to go Pro without regret if this rumor holds up. Penryn’s a processor with serious legs on it.
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4 responses to “Rumor: Multi-Touch Trackpad Coming to MacBook Pro”
i just ordered a macbook pro – should have waited i guess
Of course, the multi-touch trackpad is going to migrate to other notebook models. This is a surprise? If it’s a popular feature, why would Apple hold back on it?