MacBook Pro M3 in black giving you fingerprint worries? Apple has apparently cracked this case

Date:
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:12:45 +0000

Description:
In the past, fingerprint woes have marred darker finishes on Apple laptops
for some but not any more

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Apple just revealed new MacBook Pros , as it doubtless wont have escaped
your attention, and they arrived with a new color scheme Space Black with the Mac maker apparently having tackled a big problem pertaining to that finish.

As MacRumors points out in a new report, there have been multiple tech
outlets saying that the danger of fingerprint smudges a commonly complained about issue with dark finishes on Apples laptops is seemingly a thing of the past (more or less).

Apple pointed out at launch that the black finish benefits from what it calls a breakthrough chemistry that forms an anodization seal to greatly reduce fingerprints.

And as our very own Lance Ulanoff, US editor-in-chief, commented : I can report that, no matter how hard I tried, I could not leave my fingerprints on the finish.

As MacRumors highlights, many others have come to the same conclusion, albeit with caveats in some cases.

MobileSyrups Patrick ORourke noted: I have very greasy fingers and spent several minutes in the hands-on area trying to smudge the Space Black color
I couldnt.

The Verge (Dan Seifert) observed that in 30 seconds of handling the Space Black MacBook Pro, there were fewer fingerprints on it, but well really have to see how it holds up in the real world.

Jason Snell of Six Colors said the finish is generally more resistant to fingerprints and other smudges, but cautioned not to expect miracles. (Image credit: Apple) Analysis: Back in black, but how black exactly?

Other observations from admittedly rather limited initial hands-on experiences with the new MacBook Pro broadly agree, so it does appear that Apple has cracked the case when it comes to reducing fingerprint marks.

However, a note of caution must be observed as outlined above, because we
need to see hours (or days) of real-world testing to be sure of the anti-smudge capabilities on offer here.

It seems clear enough that theres an improvement here, though, which is good news.

Smudging isnt the only doubt hanging over the new Space Black color, though. Some are commenting on how its not quite black enough, perhaps and more of a dark gray, though that may depend on lighting to some extent (and your perception will also factor in here, which is subjective by nature, of course). In short, dont expect some deep or tar-like rich black color.

The other point of worry weve seen aired is around past concerns that darker finishes on Apple laptops bring in the potential for chips and scratches in the finish to show up more obviously (if they happen when plugging devices in ports, for example, and missing slightly, catching edges).

Time will tell its obviously too early to dive deeply into speculative territory with the new finish. Note that you cant get Space Black on a base
M3 model of the MacBook Pro, only with those that use the faster M3 Pro and Max chips . You might also like The 3 big ways the Apple M3 chips will change Mac gaming forever M3 MacBook Pro rushed out as Apples solution to flagging sales? Apple Silicon is now more important than Apple design



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