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There were quickly reports of sticky keys, followed by discoveries of just how difficult it was for Apple employees to repair them. The other problem was performance. The inch MacBook was completely fanless, thanks to the underpowered Intel Core M processor inside. The dual-core processor maxed out at only 2. Suffice to say, word got out that it was a slow computer.

The final problem was price. If Apple was going to fix the MacBook, it had a seemingly impossible task ahead of it.

But as any good business has to do, Apple let the numbers speak for themselves. The announcement also notably marks the end of Apple's traditional Intel-based laptops, as all the MacBook laptops Apple offers now run on one version or the other of the M1 processor.

Luckily for buyers looking for a MacBook Pro with amazing performance for a lower price tag, Apple is still selling the inch MacBook Pro that runs on the standard M1 processor that was released in Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying advice and great deals. You can purchase syndication rights to this story here. Disclosure: Written and researched by the Insider Reviews team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting.

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