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Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020)

It's done. The circle is now complete. Apple has finally updated its 13-inch MacBook Pro with the Magic Keyboard. Now, the entire range of MacBooks has finally transitioned, leaving behind the almost universally loathed butterfly switch keyboard.

Physical design is unchanged, but it is a little thicker and heavier to accommodate the Magic Keyboard and upgraded internals. The 13-inch MacBook

Pro now comes with Intel's newest 10th generation processors, double the memory and storage. However, these only apply to the higher-end models with four Thunderbolt 3 ports. The entrylevel models with two Thunderbolt 3 ports will have to make do with the same 8th generation Intel Core processors that the last generation models had, and just 8GB memory. However, even the cheapest 13-inch MacBook Pro will come with at least 256GB of storage.

There were rumours that the 13-inch MacBook Pro would be updated with a larger 14-inch display but that was not to be. Instead, we have the same 13.3inch Retina HD display that supports the P3 colour space with TrueTone technology. It's a brilliant display but the bezels are looking a little thick in this day and age.

The keyboard is fantastic. The feel is positive with just the right amount of resistance to give feedback and to soak up your strokes. Each switch feels smooth and consistent. There's also a physical Esc key in the top left corner, and in the opposite corner is the Touch ID button. The arrow keys now have an inverted-T configuration so that it's easier to find them by feel.

What's not so great, however, is the return of the Touch Bar. It appears that Apple is adamant that it's