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20 Years of Power: The Evolution of the MacBook Pro

From its Intel debut to the Apple Silicon revolution, the MacBook Pro has defined two decades of portable computing. Here is how Apple’s flagship laptop changed the world—and where it is going next.

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Jan 23, 2026
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When it comes to power and innovation, nothing beats the MacBook Pro. For over two decades, this iconic laptop has been setting the standard for performance and design in the tech industry. As we celebrate 20 years of the MacBook Pro, let’s take a journey through its evolution and see how it has transformed into the powerhouse it is today.

Power Moves: The Early Years (2001-2010)

The first MacBook Pro was introduced in January 2006 at Macworld Expo in San Francisco. Available in three different sizes - 15-inch, 17-inch, and a new 13-inch model - this laptop featured an Intel Core Duo processor and a sleek aluminum unibody design

It is hard to imagine a world without the MacBook Pro. For creative professionals, developers, and tech enthusiasts, it has become the default tool for getting things done. But 20 years ago, the landscape was very different. Apple’s laptops were running hot, hitting performance ceilings, and still carrying the “PowerBook” name.

This week marks the 20th anniversar…

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