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MacBooks move on from traditional keyboard and USB ports

Time to embrace the newer MacBooks

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It’s time to let go of the past, I suppose.

With the release of new MacBook Pro models, the MacBook Pro of 2015 has effectively been discontinued by Apple.

Why is this such a big deal? If you’ve been following Apple’s yearly refresh of its laptop line, you’d know that they’ve gradually let go of full-size USB ports and longer-travel keyboards in favor of slimmer designs.

This means the MacBook Pro that was released in 2015 is the last model to feature these legacy features.

In effect, if you’re going to buy a new MacBook Pro, you’ll have to embrace the dongle life, because your usual flash drives, external hard disks, and SD cards won’t fit into the USB-C-only ports of the newer models.

Of course, there are numerous accessories that simplify the need for dongles, but they’re still not as convenient as the slots that came built into MacBooks of old, including SD card readers, ports for USB-A, HDMI, and Thunderbolt, as well as the much-loved MagSafe power connector.

9to5Mac points out that Apple is still selling some 15-inch 2015 MacBooks in clearance sales for those who can’t let go just yet. Models from 2016 onward already have the updated design.

On the bright side, this year’s MacBooks are worth looking into. Not only do they come with the latest Intel Core processors and generous helpings of memory and storage, there are also improvements in the butterfly keyboard and signature Touch Bar.

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2025 Black Friday Sale Gift Guide

Our Top Gift Picks With HUGE Savings!

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In the annual BLACK FRIDAY SALE, we’ve compiled and rounded-up our best picks with the best value you can get right now!


🧹 Get 50% off Dreame X50 Ultra on Amazon or click here on their website | Use code SAKITECH15 (5% off ’til Dec 1)

💧 Stay hydrated and get up to 30% off on the LARQ PureVis 2 here.

💡 Level up with Govee TV Backlight T2  or Govee Sync Box AI Kit 2.

> Samsung The Frame 65”

> Samsung The Frame Pro 75”

> Samsung The Frame Pro 85”

> Hisense C2 

> Hisense C2 Pro

> Hisense C2 Ultra

> M4 MacBook Air

> M4 Mac mini

> Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

> Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

> Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch

> Nomad Tracking Card

> Nomad Base One Max

> Statik TireHero

> Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD

> Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 

> Coffee Check Matte Black 

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Spotlight: ASUS ProArt P16

This Windows Laptop Redefines Creative Power!

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The ASUS ProArt P16 is a flagship Windows laptop built for creators who demand serious power, color accuracy, and performance.

With AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX SoC, NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics, and a stunningly massive 16-inch 4K OLED display, this machine is made to handle your most demanding creative work, anywhere.

Want to know more? Here’s our Spotlight on the ASUS ProArt P16.

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M5 MacBook Pro review

So much POWER!

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Apple just dropped the newly-refreshed M5 MacBook Pro.

It’s faster than ever — but not in the way you think.

Wanna know the truth about its real-world performance?

Head over to our in-depth M5 MacBook Pro review now to find out if this is your GadgetMatch.

Most especially, if it’s worth the upgrade for both Intel and M1 users.

 

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